Surplus electrical parts don’t have to collect dust. In fact, they might be one of the most overlooked profit sources in your facility. Investment recovery helps you maximize profits from inventory you no longer need—by transforming unused parts into real value.
Whether you’re a facility manager with excess stock from a recent upgrade or an industrial buyer sitting on shelves of over-ordered components, this guide will show you how to turn that dead inventory into something useful again.
What Is Investment Recovery?
Investment recovery is the process of turning unused or surplus equipment—like electrical components—into cash, credit, or reusable assets. Rather than letting items age on your shelves or get discarded during cleanouts, investment recovery allows you to extract value from them through resale or responsible liquidation.
At Electrical Power & Control (EPC), this means helping our customers:
- Sell old electrical parts that no longer serve their systems
- Identify what’s worth recovering vs. what’s ready for recycling
- Reduce inventory clutter without wasting operational assets
- Apply that recovered value toward future needs
For example, instead of trashing a batch of unused motor starters after a control system retrofit, Electrical Power & Control helps you assess their condition, make a resale plan, and either buy them directly or credit them toward a future purchase.
Why It Works in Industrial Settings
In fast-paced industrial environments, it’s common for parts to become obsolete or remain unused after upgrades, shutdowns, or over-orders. Unfortunately, they often end up:
- Stored indefinitely with no tracking
- Sent to scrap with zero return
- Creating audit headaches or compliance issues
Investment recovery offers a smarter alternative—and that’s where electrical inventory solutions come into play. These solutions help you evaluate what’s on your shelves, determine what can be sold, and create a path toward reclaiming value.
Real Example
Let’s say your facility recently upgraded a motor control center. You now have 30+ breakers, starters, and contactors in near-new condition sitting in boxes. They’re not damaged—they’re just not compatible with your new system.
You have two choices:
- Let them collect dust (and eventually get tossed into a landfill for next to zero return)
- Take advantage of an investment recovery program, like the one we offer, to sell the old electrical parts, free up shelf space, and put that money back into your operating budget
We think you know which option is smarter.
Why Is Investment Recovery a Smart Strategy?
Investment recovery isn’t just about cleaning out your shelves—it’s a strategic way to unlock value, reduce waste, and optimize your facility’s operations. When done correctly, it becomes an extension of your cost-saving and sustainability initiatives, helping you stretch budgets without cutting corners.
Here’s why more industrial facilities are making investment recovery part of their inventory process:
1. It Helps Maximize Profits from the Inventory You Already Own
You’ve already paid for that electrical inventory. Why let it depreciate to zero value?
When you partner with Electrical Power & Control to sell old electrical parts, you recover real dollars that can be reinvested into things like:
- Preventive maintenance budgets
- Future component upgrades
- Critical spare parts
- Safety improvements
It’s one of the simplest ways to maximize profits from inventory you’re not using—and it doesn’t require any capital expense.
2. It Frees Up Valuable Space in Your Storage Areas
Dead inventory takes up more than shelf space—it eats into productivity, efficiency, and safety.
By clearing out obsolete or overstocked components, you:
- Reduce clutter and improve organization
- Make space for critical spares and fast-moving items
- Lower the risk of accidental installation of outdated or noncompliant parts
And when Electrical Power & Control helps you manage the process, you won’t waste time guessing what to keep or what to toss. Our electrical inventory solutions include guidance on condition, resale potential, and safe handling.
3. It Supports Your Sustainability and ESG Goals
Investment recovery is an environmentally responsible way to manage industrial inventory.
Instead of sending unused parts to landfills or scrap yards, you can:
- Extend the lifecycle of electrical components
- Reduce unnecessary manufacturing demand
- Help other facilities access parts that are no longer in production
If your company tracks carbon footprint, waste reduction, or ESG metrics, this strategy offers a measurable win.
4. It Reduces Risk from Aging or Noncompliant Components
Keeping obsolete parts in circulation increases the chances of installing something that no longer meets code or OEM specifications. That can lead to:
- System failures
- Warranty issues
- Safety hazards
- Audit red flags
Investment recovery helps you clean house and avoid compliance risks by moving outdated inventory out of your system in a controlled, documented way.
How Does EPC’s Investment Recovery Program Work?
We make it easy to recover value from your electrical inventory. Whether you’re offloading a handful of items or cleaning out an entire warehouse shelf, our process is simple, transparent, and tailored to industrial needs.
We know that busy facility managers and maintenance teams don’t have time to manage another complex system. That’s why our recovery program is built for speed, flexibility, and service.
Step 1: You Contact Us
Start with a quick message or phone call. Whether you know exactly what you have or just need help figuring it out, we’ll walk you through the next steps. You don’t need to have it all figured out—we’ll help assess things.
Step 2: We Review Your Inventory
Once we understand what you’re working with, our team evaluates:
- Product condition
- Demand for those parts in the current market
- Compatibility and resale value
- Whether it’s eligible for direct buyback, trade-in, or recycling
We specialize in hard-to-find and discontinued parts—so even items that seem “obsolete” could have resale potential.
Step 3: You Get a Customized Offer
Based on the inventory value and your needs, we’ll propose a recovery plan with a fair price. You’re in control—no pressure, no hidden fees.
Why Facilities Trust EPC for Investment Recovery
- Over 25 years in the electrical supply and service industry
- Clear communication and fair, fast evaluations
- Emergency support and trusted relationships across North America
But What If I Still Need Parts?
That’s a smart question, and one we hear often.
Choosing investment recovery doesn’t mean you have to get rid of everything. It’s not about emptying your shelves, it’s about making smart decisions with the inventory you already have. In fact, many of our customers choose to sell unused or surplus items while still purchasing new ones for active systems.
At Electrical Power & Control, we’ve designed our program to work in both directions: you can sell old electrical parts and buy new, compliant ones from the same trusted source.
Whether you need help getting new parts or recovering value from old ones, our team is ready to support you.
Breathe Life into Your Inventory Today
If you’re holding onto surplus or obsolete electrical parts, now is the time to turn that idle inventory into something useful. Investment recovery with Electrical Power & Control gives you a smart, stress-free way to reclaim value from components you no longer need.
We make the process simple, fast, and transparent. You don’t need a complete list or perfect records to get started—just reach out, and we’ll walk you through it. For more information on investment recovery, check out our Sell To Us page on our website to get started today.