Yes. NRI handles both MRO spare parts and larger capital equipment. This allows companies to work with one recovery partner across a broad range of surplus industrial assets.
Yes. NRI can support one-time surplus recovery projects, such as a plant shutdown or warehouse cleanup, as well as ongoing programs for companies that regularly generate surplus inventory.
The best service depends on your goals. If you need speed, upfront payment, and quick removal, Direct Purchase may be the best fit. If you want to maximize recovery value over time, Consignment may be a better option. If you want off-site inventory visibility with the ability to recall parts before they are sold, the Accelerated Surplus Program may be the right solution.
Direct Purchase provides an immediate purchase offer and fast removal. Consignment allows NRI to sell your inventory over time through our sales channels, with payouts based on actual sales. The Accelerated Surplus Program allows your company to move surplus inventory to NRI for cataloging, storage, visibility, and potential recall before items are later moved into active recovery.
Direct Purchase is a surplus recovery option where NRI buys your surplus inventory directly. This provides a faster, simpler solution for companies that want immediate liquidity, reduced internal workload, and quick removal of surplus assets.
Your company provides inventory information, photos, or an available asset list. NRI reviews the material, provides a purchase offer, and, once approved, coordinates logistics, removal, and payment according to the agreed terms.
Direct Purchase is best when speed, certainty, and simplicity are the main priorities. It is commonly used for plant closures, shutdowns, warehouse cleanouts, decommissioning projects, and situations where surplus inventory needs to be removed quickly.
Inventory that may qualify includes MRO spare parts, automation parts, electrical components, mechanical components, pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, process equipment, production equipment, and other industrial assets with resale or recovery potential.
Yes. NRI can evaluate full lots, partial lots, entire storerooms, or inventory from multiple facility locations, depending on the size and scope of the project.
Helpful information includes part numbers, manufacturers, descriptions, quantities, conditions, and the location of the inventory. The more information provided, the more accurate the evaluation can be.
NRI evaluates inventory based on factors such as brand, category, condition, age, quantity, market demand, resale history, and expected recovery channel. The offer reflects current market conditions and the cost required to process, market, and recover value from the material.
Timing depends on the size and complexity of the inventory. For organized lists or smaller projects, NRI can often begin the evaluation quickly. Larger or more complex projects may require additional review, photos, or site-level information.
Removal timing depends on the project scope, inventory location, packaging requirements, site access, safety requirements, and freight availability. NRI can support time-sensitive projects and coordinate logistics around shutdown or removal deadlines.
Yes. NRI can coordinate freight, pickup, packaging requirements, loading support, documentation, and transportation planning as part of the Direct Purchase process.
Yes. NRI can review inventory with incomplete information, missing packaging, or unknown condition. However, these factors may affect valuation, resale potential, and the recommended recovery channel.
Direct Purchase provides a faster and more predictable outcome than auction or scrap recovery. Instead of waiting for auction results or accepting scrap value, companies receive a direct offer and a clear path for removal and payment.
Direct Purchase is structured around NRI buying the inventory. Any project-specific logistics, removal, or handling considerations are reviewed as part of the offer and agreement.
NRI’s Consignment Service allows your company to recover value from surplus inventory over time. Your inventory is sent to NRI, where it is audited, cataloged, photographed, listed, marketed, sold, and fulfilled through NRI’s sales channels.
Your company ships surplus inventory to NRI. Once received, the inventory is assigned to your project, processed through NRI’s audit and cataloging workflow, listed for sale, and sold through NRI’s sales channels. As items sell, your company receives payouts based on the agreed consignment structure.
Consignment is often the best option when your company wants to maximize recovery value and does not require immediate payment. It is especially useful for higher-value inventory, specialized parts, obsolete components, and items with resale demand in the secondary market.
Consignment helps companies recover value from surplus inventory while reducing the internal burden of cataloging, marketing, selling, storing, and fulfilling orders. It also gives inventory greater market exposure through NRI’s established sales channels and buyer network.
Your company typically retains ownership of the inventory until it is sold, unless otherwise stated in the agreement. NRI manages the processing, listing, sales, and fulfillment activity on your behalf.
Every shipping unit, whether it is a box, pallet, crate, or machine, is labeled with a unique project code when it arrives at NRI’s facility. Each individual item then goes through an audit process and is assigned a unique pre-SKU label for traceability. Once listed, each part is assigned a unique SKU and is individually photographed.
All material from your shipment is tied to a unique project code. Pre-SKUs and SKUs can only be generated by first scanning the project code label, which helps ensure your inventory remains traceable and separated from other client material throughout the process.
No. Each listed part is individually photographed. NRI does not rely on stock images for client inventory, which helps maintain accuracy, transparency, and buyer trust.
Before inventory is received, NRI can provide a market valuation to help identify what is worth shipping. NRI’s listing process is supported by more than 20 years of secondary market experience and a proprietary data engine that analyzes current market trends, category demand, and resale viability.
NRI uses a multi-layered pricing strategy that considers category-specific sell-through rates, current secondary market data, probability of sale, minimum listing thresholds, and ongoing market fluctuations. Pricing is monitored and adjusted over time to help keep inventory competitive while supporting maximum recovery.
No. NRI determines the listing price based on market demand, product category, condition, sell-through rates, and secondary market data. This allows NRI to price inventory competitively, adjust pricing as the market changes, and maximize the chance of recovery.
NRI sells inventory through a wide range of sales channels, including NRIParts.com, eBay, Amazon, and a global network of integrated reseller partnerships.
To drive faster sales and maintain buyer trust, NRI offers buyer-friendly support including free same-day shipping within the U.S., flat-rate same-day global shipping, expedited and overnight shipping options, after-hours fulfillment, 45-day returns, a 1-year warranty on new-condition items, and volume discounts. These features help position NRI as a trusted, top-tier brand in the secondary market.
Consignment is designed for recovery over time. The timeline depends on the type of inventory, market demand, pricing, condition, and buyer activity. Some items may sell quickly, while others may require a longer selling period.
Payout timing is based on the agreed consignment terms. NRI provides reporting so your company can track sold items and recovery activity.
Consignment is generally structured as a success-based recovery model, where NRI earns a commission or fee from the sale of inventory. Specific commercial terms are outlined in the consignment agreement.
Every listed item is assigned a maximum shelf life based on NRI’s grading system, which factors in brand, category, condition, pricing, and sell-through rates. If an item reaches the end of its shelf life without selling, it may be pulled from listing, grouped with similar inventory, and sold through online auction or another appropriate recovery channel.
Yes. As long as the item is still stored at an NRI facility and has not been sold, clients can recall consigned inventory directly through the consignment portal. This gives your team visibility and control over inventory that may still be needed for internal use.
NRI can provide reporting related to inventory received, items processed, items listed, sales activity, recovery value, payouts, and disposition status. Reporting details may vary depending on the program structure.
NRI audits inventory to identify brand, model, part number, condition, specifications, and resale category where possible. Items with incomplete information may still be processed, but missing data can affect listing quality, marketability, and recovery value.
Selling surplus inventory internally often requires significant time, product knowledge, photography, listing creation, customer service, payment handling, fulfillment, and reporting. NRI provides these capabilities as a managed service, allowing your internal team to focus on core operations.
The Accelerated Surplus Program is designed for companies that want to move surplus inventory out of their facility while maintaining visibility and recall access before items are actively sold. NRI receives, catalogs, photographs, stores, and tracks the inventory for a defined period before eligible items transition into consignment.
This program is designed for companies that have excess or idle inventory taking up valuable space but are not ready to fully sell or dispose of it immediately. It is especially useful for organizations that want better visibility, off-site storage, and a structured path to recovery.
Direct Purchase is focused on immediate sale to NRI. Consignment is focused on active resale through NRI’s sales channels. The Accelerated Surplus Program sits between those options by allowing inventory to be cataloged, stored, and visible before it later moves into active recovery.
Yes. The program helps companies free up internal space while maintaining visibility into inventory that may still be useful. This can reduce clutter, improve organization, and help prevent usable inventory from being forgotten or prematurely scrapped.
Yes, the program is designed to allow recall of inventory during the agreed holding period, subject to the program terms and inventory status.
Typically, items in the Accelerated Surplus Program are not actively marketed during the defined holding period. After that period ends, eligible inventory may move into consignment or another agreed recovery channel, where NRI can begin actively marketing and selling the inventory to recover value.
Yes. The holding period and program structure can be discussed based on your company’s operational needs, inventory type, and recovery goals.
Yes. Companies that regularly generate surplus inventory can use the program as an ongoing process to move, organize, track, and eventually recover value from surplus assets.
Traditional off-site storage mainly provides space. NRI’s Accelerated Surplus Program provides storage, cataloging, photography, inventory visibility, traceability, recall potential, and a structured path to resale or recovery.
NRI evaluates inventory using available product information, market demand, historical sales data, category trends, condition, brand, quantity, age, packaging, documentation, and expected resale potential.
Helpful information includes manufacturer, part number, description, quantity, condition, photos, packaging status, book value, asset location, and any known restrictions or project deadlines.
Yes. NRI can begin with a spreadsheet, ERP export, photo set, or general project overview. For larger or more complex projects, an on-site assessment or additional information may be helpful.
Yes. NRI can work with incomplete data, though complete product information usually results in a more accurate valuation and stronger resale potential.
Value is affected by brand, product category, age, condition, quantity, market demand, packaging, documentation, obsolescence, resale history, and the cost required to process, store, market, and fulfill the inventory.
Items with strong market demand, recognizable brands, clear specifications, and active buyer interest generally recover more value. Items with limited demand, unknown condition, or incomplete information may require auction, bulk sale, or scrap recovery.
Yes. NRI can help estimate market value and expected recovery potential based on the information available and current secondary market conditions.
NRI can often begin with a complimentary review or market valuation based on the inventory information provided. Any project-specific requirements can be discussed during the evaluation process.
Yes. NRI can coordinate logistics for surplus inventory projects, including pickup planning, freight coordination, documentation, and transportation.
NRI can help coordinate these requirements depending on the project scope, site conditions, inventory type, and agreement.
Yes. NRI has experience coordinating shipments across different regions, including local, cross-border, and international logistics.
Yes. NRI can support a variety of shipment types, from small parts and palletized inventory to larger equipment and multi-load projects.
Preparation may include identifying the inventory, organizing material by area or project, providing available lists or photos, confirming site access, and ensuring material is safe and ready for removal.
Yes. Depending on the project, NRI can assist with planning, sorting, labeling, or tracking requirements to support accurate processing and removal.
NRI accepts many types of MRO parts, including electrical, automation, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, safety, and maintenance-related components.
NRI can evaluate process equipment, packaging equipment, production equipment, machinery, motors, pumps, valves, gearboxes, transformers, switchgear, control panels, and other industrial assets.
Yes. Obsolete and discontinued parts can often have strong demand in the secondary market, especially when buyers need replacements for legacy equipment.
Yes. NRI can evaluate inventory in a variety of conditions. Condition affects valuation, listing strategy, buyer expectations, and recovery value.
Yes. NRI can evaluate these items, although missing packaging or documentation may affect resale value and buyer confidence.
NRI may be able to recover value from damaged items or scrap material depending on the type of asset, condition, and available recovery channels.
These items require special review. NRI may not be able to accept certain hazardous, restricted, expired, or regulated materials depending on the item and applicable requirements.
Yes. NRI can evaluate complete production lines, decommissioned equipment, and assets from facility closures or equipment upgrade projects.
NRI supports the circular economy by helping companies move surplus industrial assets back into productive use. Rather than sending usable parts and equipment directly to scrap, NRI works to recover value through resale, reuse, liquidation, and responsible material recovery.
NRI helps reduce waste by identifying reusable parts and equipment, marketing them to buyers who need them, and directing non-resalable material to appropriate recovery channels.
NRI’s process focuses first on resale and reuse where market demand exists. Items that are not suitable for resale may move to auction, bulk liquidation, or scrap recovery depending on condition and demand.
Items that cannot be resold may be grouped for auction, bulk liquidation, or responsible scrap recovery. The goal is to recover as much value as possible while reducing unnecessary waste.
Surgical scrapping is a more selective recovery approach where material is separated and processed to recover value from usable components, metals, or materials instead of treating everything as low-value mixed scrap.
NRI evaluates resale, auction, and liquidation opportunities before material is considered for scrap. This helps ensure usable assets are given an opportunity to return to the market before being recovered as material value.
Working with NRI helps extend the lifecycle of industrial parts and equipment by connecting surplus assets with buyers who can reuse them. This reduces waste, improves recovery value, and supports more responsible industrial asset management.
You can start by contacting NRI with basic information about your surplus inventory, project goals, location, timeline, and available inventory data. NRI will review the information and recommend the most suitable recovery option.
Useful information includes inventory lists, part numbers, manufacturers, descriptions, quantities, photos, conditions, book values, facility location, project timeline, and any special handling or site requirements.
Yes. For larger or more complex projects, NRI can discuss site visits or on-site assessments to better understand the inventory and removal requirements.
Yes. NRI can review and sign an NDA when confidentiality is required before sharing inventory details, facility information, or project documents.
Common stakeholders include maintenance, procurement, operations, warehouse, finance, asset management, sustainability, and project management teams.
The best time to involve NRI is before inventory is scrapped, auctioned, removed, or written off. Early involvement allows more recovery options and can help prevent usable assets from being undervalued or discarded. NRI can support urgent projects and active shutdown, closure, or removal timelines. The sooner NRI is involved, the easier it is to plan the best recovery path.
NRI has more than 20 years of experience in the industrial surplus and secondary market space.
Yes. NRI understands that surplus projects may involve sensitive inventory, facility, and business information. Confidentiality requirements can be addressed through NDA and project agreements.
NRI reviews these situations carefully and can work with your team to understand any restrictions, confidentiality requirements, or handling instructions before inventory is processed or marketed.
NRI uses project codes, receiving records, item tracking, labels, SKUs, and reporting processes to maintain traceability from receipt through resale, auction, liquidation, or other disposition channels.
NRI audits and photographs inventory to help represent product condition accurately. Clear condition disclosure helps build buyer trust and reduce post-sale issues.
NRI reduces risk by providing structured agreements, traceable inventory processing, professional handling, market-based recovery channels, buyer support, and transparent reporting.
Scrapping may be fast, but it often captures only material value. NRI helps identify which items may have resale value before they are scrapped, giving companies the opportunity to recover more value from usable parts and equipment.
Auctions can be effective for some inventory, but they may not always maximize value for specialized industrial parts. NRI uses a channel-based approach that may include resale, consignment, auction, bulk sale, and scrap recovery depending on the best path for each item.
Selling internally requires time, systems, product knowledge, marketing, buyer communication, payment handling, shipping, returns, and reporting. NRI provides the infrastructure and experience to manage these activities on your behalf.
Long-term storage can create carrying costs, consume space, and increase the risk of obsolescence. NRI helps companies create a structured path to visibility, reuse, resale, or recovery.
NRI provides multiple recovery channels rather than relying on a single method. Depending on the inventory, NRI can support direct purchase, consignment, structured storage and visibility, online resale, auction, liquidation, and responsible material recovery.
Direct Purchase is typically the fastest option because NRI buys the inventory directly and coordinates removal based on the agreed project timeline.
NRI can provide reporting on inventory received, items processed, items listed, items sold, recovery value, payouts, and disposition status depending on the service model.
Yes. NRI can track and report inventory by item, project, and facility when the required information is captured during onboarding and receiving.
Inventory visibility depends on the program structure. For consignment and Accelerated Surplus Program inventory, NRI can provide visibility into processed inventory and recovery activity.
Yes. Reporting can show sales activity, remaining inventory, and recall-related activity depending on the program and reporting requirements.
Tell us about your excess MRO inventory, industrial equipment, or recovery goals — and our team will help identify the right resale, consignment, offsite cataloging and warehousing, or direct purchase solution.