Sealed-Bid Private Treaty · Auction #46126
How to Bid on Vidalia Mills
The former Fruit of the Loom denim facility in Vidalia, Louisiana is being offered by sealed-bid private treaty. Inventory is split into two combined-bid offerings — the core European spinning machinery and the balance of the plant — each won by a single highest qualifying bid. Review the process below, then download, complete, and submit the sheet that fits your interest.
1

Choose your offering

Bid The Equipment Vault (65 European spinning lots), the Balance of Auction (552 remaining lots), or both. Each is one combined bid — no line-item or partial-lot bids.

2

Submit your sealed bid

Complete the bid sheet with your single combined offer and your proposed removal timeline. Email it to JFisher@RedfieldGroup.com before the deadline. All offers held in strict confidence.

3

Award & settlement

Offers are weighed on price and speed of removal — a faster timeline may be favored over a higher bid. On written acceptance, wire payment in full within 24 hours, then sign the Rigging & Removal Agreement before any work begins.

Deadline
Jun 17, 2026 · 10 AM CT
Buyer's Premium
15% added to bid
Payment
Wire within 24 hrs
Removal
100% buyer · max 80 days
Download · Complete · Submit

Bid Sheets & Agreements

Click to view or print each document. Bid sheets are submitted by email to JFisher@RedfieldGroup.com; the Rigging & Removal Agreement is signed only after an offer is accepted.

Bid Sheet
65

The Equipment Vault

65 lots · European spinning machinery

Core machinery from Trützschler, Rieter, Zinser, Schlafhorst, Saurer & Suessen. One combined bid wins all 65 lots.

Bid Sheet
552

Balance of Auction

552 lots · all remaining inventory

Everything outside the 65 core spinning machines — fans, tanks, testing labs, forklifts, yarn, fixtures and more. One combined bid wins the entire balance.

Required After Award
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Rigging & Removal Agreement

Signed before any removal begins

Insurance, indemnification, scheduling, and removal-deadline terms. Required from the winning buyer (and rigging company) prior to facility access.

Questions, inspection by appointment, or rigging-company referral — contact Redfield Group Auctions at (256) 413-0555 or JFisher@RedfieldGroup.com.
Sold as-is, where-is. Mike Fisher, AL Lic. #1911 · co-auctioneer Bonnette Auction & Realty.

Bidding Closes — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM CT