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CBI Surplus

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.

1987

Founded in Scotia, NY

30+ yrs

Buying and refurbishing

$90M+

In assets recovered

100%

Customer satisfaction

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

A buyer, not a broker

We buy your equipment outright and own what we take in, so you get a firm offer and a clean removal, not a consignment or a wait for the right buyer.

We cover shipping and pay fast

In most cases we pay to ship your surplus to our Scotia, NY facility, and once it is received and verified you are paid within three business days.

One item to a full facility

Send a single piece of equipment, spare parts, excess inventory, or an entire facility. We buy across nearly every industry.

Have surplus to sell?

Send a list, photos, or a description for a competitive, no-obligation offer.

Call (518) 602-5999