BidItUp Announces Private Treaty Sale of Dexter Stamping Company -- Complete Turnkey Automotive Manufacturing Facility

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Jan 12, 2026, 08:42 ET

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BidItUp Auctions Worldwide, in partnership with Fram Fram announced the private treaty sale of Dexter Stamping Company, a fully integrated, turnkey metal stamping and assembly facility serving Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers across North America.

Complete Turnkey Operation of Dexter Stamping Company, a premier Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier serving the global automotive industry

World-Class Precision Manufacturer, Producing Complex, Tightly-Toleranced Metal Stampings/Assemblies for Automotive Industry

Founded in 1955, Dexter Stamping has grown from a regional tool and die operation into a world-class precision manufacturer, producing complex, tightly toleranced stampings and assemblies for some of the most demanding applications in the automotive industry. This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a complete, operating manufacturing platform with a current replacement and setup value exceeding $50 million.

"Opportunities to acquire a fully built, production-ready operation of this caliber are exceedingly rare," said Tara Shaikh, CEO of BidItUp Auctions Worldwide. "Dexter Stamping offers scale, sophistication, and immediate operating capability—making it an ideal platform for strategic buyers, investors, or manufacturers seeking U.S. expansion or reshoring capacity."

Company Capabilities & Markets Served
Dexter Stamping specializes in non-commodity, high-precision metal components, known for quality, responsiveness, and on-time delivery. The company supports both long-term OEM programs and complex, engineered applications.

Products Manufactured Include:

Fuel handling components
Turbo actuator and exhaust assemblies
Braking systems and safety restraint components
Automotive lighting assemblies
Seating and structural assemblies
Heavy-duty and thick-walled extrusions
Small precision stampings

Markets Served:
Automotive • Military • Aerospace • Mass Transit • Appliance • Furniture • Green Technologies

Facility Overview & Equipment Highlights
Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the Dexter Stamping facility is designed for high-volume, high-precision production and features a comprehensive lineup of stamping, welding, forming, machining, and quality systems.

Stamping & Forming

AIDA 700-ton press with Dallas Industries feedline
Minster 1200-ton, 400-ton, and 300-ton presses with feed systems
Multiple servo roll feeders and Formtek SMXIV24 roll feed systems

Welding & Automation

Dozens of Roueche resistance welders and robotic MIG weld cells
Accubilt, Accushuttle, and Southeastern Technology welding systems
Automated assembly, conveying, and robotic integration lines

Wire & Tube Bending

AIM Accuform CNC benders (AFE & AFC series)
Multi-Head CNC wire benders (i4-S16)
UTE double-stack bender cells
CNC tube bending machines and custom automation

Toolroom & Quality

Wenzel Xorbit 8.10.7 CMM and Romer Absolute Arm
Late-model Haas CNC machining centers
Chevalier surface grinders, Bridgeport mills
Lucifer double-oven heat-treat furnace
Comprehensive inspection and metrology systems

Infrastructure & Support

Overhead cranes, modern electrical upgrades, and compressed air systems
Dedicated EDM and CNC machining areas
Gaging lab and quality control rooms
Royal forklifts, Dell PowerEdge servers, and plant-wide security camera network

Strategic Opportunity
This private treaty sale offers a turnkey manufacturing platform with:

Proven Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier relationships
Documented APQP-certified quality systems
An experienced, skilled local workforce
Immediate production restart capability
Replacement cost exceeding $50 million

The facility is well suited for:

Strategic acquisition or bolt-on expansion
Private equity platform investment
Automotive, aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing
EV and advanced mobility component production

Location Advantage
Situated in Tennessee's automotive manufacturing corridor, the facility provides proximity to major OEMs including General Motors, Nissan, Volkswagen, and Toyota, with direct access to I-40 and I-75.

The region offers: