About

What NJT Does

NJT Automation sources, refurbishes, repairs, and supplies industrial automation electronics used in active manufacturing environments. These components are typically removed during machine upgrades, recovered from surplus inventories, or pulled from unsuccessful installations. RepairMode is a technician network platform used by NJT to coordinate repair services through independent specialist technicians.

Who NJT Works With

NJT primarily supports manufacturers, maintenance teams, system integrators, and repair technicians responsible for keeping production equipment running long after original OEM support has ended. In these environments, reliability and accountability are of top importance, and every component placed back into service carries real operational risk. That is why every part and repair from NJT is backed by a 1-year functional warranty, providing the confidence needed to put components into production.

Why This Work Exists

In many cases, pre-owned, surplus, or refurbished electronics are the only practical option for keeping machines running. Original manufacturers commonly discontinue replacement parts after 10 to 15 years, while the machines themselves remain in service for decades. This gap affects factories throughout the United States and is even more pronounced in regions where equipment must be kept operational under tighter budget constraints.

Risk and Downtime Reality

In production environments, the cost of being wrong is often far greater than the cost of the component itself. A single incorrect or failed part can result in hours or days of unplanned downtime, missed production targets, and lost revenue. This is why sourcing, testing, and verification are as important as availability.

Reuse and Recovery

Machinery considered obsolete in one facility or country often continues operating elsewhere for many years. When a factory upgrades a production line, removed control electronics and unused spare parts often have no internal value and are treated as waste. NJT provides an alternative by verifying and redistributing these components so they can restore production in facilities that may have no other viable repair or replacement option.

Repair as a Practical Alternative

As NJT has grown, the business has expanded beyond resale alone. Many failures do not require replacement, but repair. To support this, NJT coordinates industrial electronics repairs through a network of independent specialist technicians using repair infrastructure developed under the RepairMode platform. For customers, NJT remains the single point of contact, providing evaluation, repair coordination, and warranty-backed service.

Authenticity & Refurbishment

Items that pass through NJT are visually reviewed for indicators of genuine OEM construction, correct labeling, and signs of damage or unauthorized modification. Refurbished components are cleaned, tested, and verified before being returned to inventory. NJT does not knowingly sell counterfeit or misrepresented parts. For more details, see our Authenticity Policy.

Focus

The objective has remained the same since the beginning: reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and provide a dependable path forward when replacement is no longer practical. Whether the solution is sourcing a verified component or coordinating a repair, the goal is to keep machines running and production moving.

FAQ

Q: What does NJT stand for?

A: NJT stands for Nathan Johnson Technologies

Q: Who typically works with NJT Automation?

A: Our customers include manufacturers, maintenance departments, system integrators, and industrial repair professionals who are responsible for keeping production equipment operational. Many are supporting machines that are no longer fully supported by the original manufacturer.

Q: How long have you been doing this?

A: NJT was founded in 2019 and has been in business ever since.

Q: How did NJT get started?

A: NJT Automation started when the founder (Nathan Johnson) was working as a technician in a corrugated factory. He noticed that old machinery was often kept operational far beyond its intended lifecycle, sometimes for decades longer. As these machines aged, finding replacement parts became increasingly difficult. Recognizing the value in electronic control components, he began collecting and reselling them.

Q: What is automation recovery?

A: Automation recovery is the procurement, refurbishment, and resale of industrial automation machinery and equipment components. It is a salvage operation.

Q: Where is NJT Automation located?

A: NJT Automation is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and primarily serves the manufacturing hubs in the Midwest, often referred to as the Rust Belt. Furthermore, we provide shipping services to companies worldwide.

Q: How fast can you deliver the part to me?

A: For emergency deliveries, we typically use UPS Next Day Air (NDA). However, we can deliver the parts to you via courier from our Milwaukee location. The lead time will depend on the driving time. If the delivery is extremely urgent, we can even arrange a flight for an additional fee.

Q: How do I sell my equipment to NJT Automation?

A: To sell your items to NJT Automation, simply get in touch with us through our contact information on our website or give us a call. We'll assess your items and arrange for either a pickup at your location or a suitable shipping method.

Q: What happens to the items NJT Automation acquires?

A: Items acquired by NJT Automation are carefully inspected and evaluated. Depending on their condition, we either refurbish them for resale or recycle them for scrap materials. We have a network of trusted partners for more extensive repairs when needed.

Q: Where do you source your parts and equipment?

A: We source our components and equipment from a variety of places, including spare and surplus inventories, machines being upgraded or replaced, and unused inventory in industrial facilities. These items are often no longer needed for the original machines and can find new purpose through our services.

Q: What shipping methods do you offer?

A: We offer convenient shipping options with UPS ground, next day air and UPS Worldwide. If you prefer, we can also arrange shipments using your own shipping account. Larger shipments to and from NJT are handled by LTL. Immediate delivery via courier is also available!

Q: Which payment methods do you accept?

A: We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, ACH payments, wire transfers, and checks.