About Us
Over 30 Years of Excellence in Equipment Solutions
Our Story
R-1 Source, Inc. (dba World Equipment Source) was started over 30 years ago by Tom M. Rone as a local venture seeking to provide used equipment to electronics manufacturing companies. Since then, WES has grown into a multi-million dollar company with clients in every major market. We pride ourselves on customer service and will go above and beyond to make sure our clients are satisfied with our products and services.
XTECH Auctions
Where Technology Sells
Built on a foundation of over 30 years of experience in buying and selling used hi-tech assembly & test equipment. While we've evolved considerably over the years, our core mission has remained the same: to assist customers in the global marketplace for surplus test, assembly, manufacturing & SMT equipment. We pride ourselves on customer service and will go above and beyond to make sure our clients are well informed and satisfied with our products and services.
What We Do
Equipment Sales
High-quality used SMT, test, and manufacturing equipment
Quick Turnaround
Fast processing and worldwide shipping capabilities
Asset Recovery
Helping companies recover value from surplus equipment
Expert Support
Knowledgeable team with decades of industry experience
Our Journey
R-1 Source, Inc. founded by Tom M. Rone
Expanded operations nationwide
Launched XTECH Auctions platform
Celebrating 30 years of excellence
Ready to Work With Us?
Let us help you find the equipment you need or recover value from your surplus assets.