Staver Foundry Inc., Virginia, Minn., which had been making ductile iron castings for more than 80 years, has discontinued operations and is being liquidated by auction.

The auction sale is being conducted entirely online at the K-Bid Auction Co. website (www.k-bid.com) with bidding now open.

Prior to purchasing the metalcaster, potential bidders will have a chance to inspect the facility and onsite equipment that will accompany the sale.