Xerox Dundalk plant equipment set for auction after closure
Xerox Dundalk plant and equipment to go under the hammer
Equipment from the former Xerox manufacturing facility in Dundalk is set to go under the hammer in an upcoming auction, marking another step in the winding down of a factory that played a major role in the region for decades.
The plant, which once employed large numbers of workers from Dundalk, Ardee and across County Louth, was a key part of the global operations of Xerox and formed an important part of the local manufacturing sector for many years.
Now, a wide range of machinery and equipment from the site is expected to be sold, with buyers from across Ireland and overseas likely to take part in the auction.
Xerox Was A major employer in the region
For many years the Xerox facility in Dundalk was one of the town’s most recognisable industrial employers.
Workers from towns and villages across North Louth and South Armagh, including Ardee, travelled daily to the plant where the company manufactured components linked to its global document technology and printing systems.
At its peak, the site supported hundreds of jobs directly, while also contributing to employment through contractors, suppliers and service providers across the region.
The plant was part of the wave of multinational investment that helped transform Ireland into a major base for international manufacturing and technology companies.
Machinery and equipment to be sold
The upcoming auction is expected to include a wide selection of assets previously used in the Dundalk factory.
Items likely to be included in the sale include:
- Industrial manufacturing machinery
- Engineering and fabrication equipment
- Production line components
- Storage and warehouse systems
- Maintenance tools and equipment
- Office and IT infrastructure
Industrial auctions of this scale often attract manufacturers, equipment dealers and international buyers, many of whom purchase machinery to reuse in other production facilities.
End of an industrial chapter
For many in the Dundalk and wider Louth area, the auction represents the final chapter in the history of a plant that once played a major role in local employment.
Over the decades, countless families across the region had connections to the facility, with workers spending large parts of their careers at the site.
While the closure marked the end of an era, Dundalk continues to remain a key economic hub in the northeast, benefiting from strong transport links between Dublin and Belfast and ongoing investment in technology, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing industries.
As the remaining machinery from the Xerox plant prepares to go under the hammer, it signals the closing of another chapter in the industrial story of Dundalk and County Louth.
