A trusted surplus buyer since 1987
CBI Surplus is the buying arm of Capovani Brothers Inc., founded in Scotia, New York in 1987. What began with used semiconductor and scientific equipment has grown, over more than three decades, into a business that buys a vast range of surplus, from automation and lab instruments to electrical gear, test and measurement, motors, vacuum, and industrial MRO.
Our story
CBI Surplus is the acquisition division of Capovani Brothers Inc., a family-owned company that has been buying and reselling surplus equipment since 1987.
Backed by nearly four decades of experience, CBI Surplus specializes in purchasing surplus equipment, excess inventory, and complete facility assets from manufacturers, contractors, research organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.
Every asset acquired through CBI Surplus is marketed worldwide through capovani.com, where buyers can browse the company's complete inventory in one unified catalog. This streamlined approach allows Capovani Brothers to efficiently connect surplus equipment with buyers around the globe while providing sellers with a simple, reliable process.
Whether you are selling a single piece of equipment, excess inventory, or an entire facility, CBI Surplus provides competitive offers, prompt payment, and a straightforward transaction. In most cases, the company covers shipping costs, and payment is issued promptly after equipment is received and verified.
With the support of Capovani Brothers' global sales network and nearly 40 years of industry experience, CBI Surplus helps organizations recover maximum value from surplus assets quickly, professionally, and efficiently.
A vast range, one buyer
Because we serve so many industries, the list of what we buy is long. A sample of the markets we work in every day:
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- MEMS & nanotechnology
- Photonics & optics
- Research & development
- Automation & controls
- Laboratory & analytical
- Test & measurement
- Electrical & power
- Motors, drives & vacuum
- Industrial & MRO
Have surplus to sell?
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