Repair and Reuse as a Sustainability Strategy

Replacing industrial automation equipment often involves high material usage, energy-intensive manufacturing, and long supply chains. In many cases, equipment can be restored to full function through qualified repair rather than replacement.

NJT Automation prioritizes:

• Repair of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and power electronics
• Reuse of verified surplus and refurbished equipment
• Support for legacy and obsolete platforms still operating in production environments

Repairing and reusing industrial electronics reduces landfill waste, lowers embodied carbon, and helps customers avoid the environmental impact associated with manufacturing new equipment.

Reducing Waste in Industrial Automation

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. Industrial automation equipment is often discarded due to a single failed component or lack of manufacturer support.

NJT Automation helps reduce this waste by:

• Evaluating equipment for repair before recommending replacement
• Recovering and redeploying usable industrial components
• Supporting customers with end-of-life management and responsible recycling when repair is not viable

This approach supports circular economy principles while keeping production assets in service.

Supporting Energy and Resource Efficiency

While NJT Automation does not manufacture automation hardware, our services support energy and resource efficiency by:

• Keeping existing control systems operational rather than requiring full system replacements
• Reducing downtime that leads to energy-intensive restarts and production losses
• Supporting customers operating energy-efficient drives, controls, and automation platforms

Extending the life of installed systems allows facilities to realize the full return on their original energy and material investment.

Partnering Within the Industrial Ecosystem

NJT Automation operates within industrial automation ecosystems, supporting systems built around Rockwell Automation and other major control vendors.

Our role is to complement manufacturer sustainability initiatives by ensuring existing equipment remains functional, supported, and serviceable throughout its operational life.

Responsible Operations

Internally, NJT Automation is committed to responsible business practices, including:

• Minimizing unnecessary shipments through efficient logistics planning
• Reusing packaging materials where appropriate
• Partnering with R2 Certified recyclers for non-repairable electronics and other commercial e-waste
• Maintaining transparent documentation and traceability for repaired equipment

These practices support sustainable operations without disrupting customer production requirements.

Practical Sustainability for Industrial Customers

Sustainability in industrial environments must be reliable, cost-effective, and operationally realistic. NJT Automation focuses on solutions that:

• Reduce waste without added costs
• Extend equipment life without compromising performance
• Support ESG objectives through measurable actions

Repair, reuse, and responsible asset management remain among the most effective sustainability strategies available to industrial operators today.

Learn More

To learn how NJT Automation can support your sustainability goals through repair, reuse, and lifecycle extension of industrial automation equipment, contact us:

Email: sales@njtautomation.com
Phone: (414) 331-5954