Turn Your Surplus Automation Equipment Into Working Capital

Have surplus, obsolete, or unused industrial automation equipment taking up valuable space? KR Automation purchases new, used, and surplus automation components from individuals and businesses across the United States.

Whether you’re upgrading equipment, closing a facility, reducing inventory, or simply clearing out excess stock, we make the selling process straightforward, transparent, and efficient.

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KR Automation is an independent supplier and repair provider of industrial automation equipment. We are not an authorized distributor, affiliate, or representative of the brands or manufacturers referenced on this website. Original manufacturer warranties and support are not available through KR Automation.

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What We Buy

We purchase a wide variety of industrial automation and electrical components, including:
  • PLC systems and PLC modules
  • Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Servo drives and motors
  • Industrial controls
  • Circuit breakers and electrical components
  • Sensors and relays
  • Power supplies
Don’t see your equipment listed? Contact us—we’re always interested in reviewing additional industrial automation products.

Why Sell to KR Automation?

Partnering with KR Automation gives you a simple and reliable way to recover value from surplus inventory.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive offers based on current market demand
  • Fast evaluation and quoting
  • Simple, hassle-free selling process
  • Quick communication from experienced specialists
  • Flexible purchasing options for small or large quantities
Whether you have a few components or an entire warehouse of equipment, we’re ready to help.
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Our Buying Process

Selling your equipment is easy.
01.

Contact Us

Send us your inventory list, part numbers, or photos.

02.

Inventory Review

Our team evaluates your equipment and reviews current market demand.

03.

Receive an Offer

We'll provide a competitive purchase offer for your equipment.

04.

Ship or Schedule Pickup

Once accepted, we'll coordinate shipping or arrange pickup when applicable.

05.

Get Paid

After your equipment is received and verified, payment is processed promptly.

Ready to Get Started?

Our Buying Process

Selling your equipment is easy.

Step 1 – Contact Us

Send us your inventory list, part numbers, or photos.

Step 2 – Inventory Review

Our team evaluates your equipment and reviews current market demand.

Step 3 – Receive an Offer

We'll provide a competitive purchase offer for your equipment.

Step 4 – Ship or Schedule Pickup

Once accepted, we'll coordinate shipping or arrange pickup when applicable.

Step 5 – Get Paid

After your equipment is received and verified, payment is processed promptly.

Ready to Get Started?

Frequently Asked Questions

What condition should the equipment be in?
We purchase new, surplus, used, and obsolete industrial automation equipment. Contact us with your inventory and we’ll review it.
Both. We purchase individual components as well as complete inventories, warehouse stock, and plant surplus.
Yes. Depending on the size and scope of the inventory, we can arrange onsite evaluations and purchasing.
In many cases, our team can review your inventory and provide a quote within one business day.
Part numbers, manufacturer names, quantities, photos, and equipment condition all help us provide an accurate evaluation.

We Travel to Buy

For large inventories, facility closures, plant upgrades, or liquidation projects, KR Automation can travel to your location to evaluate and purchase equipment.

Our team works with manufacturers, contractors, distributors, and industrial facilities throughout the United States to simplify large-scale asset recovery.

If you have a significant quantity of equipment available, contact us to discuss onsite purchasing opportunities.

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Need a part, repair, or sell your equipment?

We’re here to help you keep your operations running.

Request a quote

Request a quote for hard-to-find automation components and repairs. Our team expertly sources, rigorously tests, and swiftly delivers PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, servo drives, and more.

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