The manufacturing space generates trillions in revenue each year. This results in a continuous need for companies to acquire new machinery in order to keep up with growth and development. However, new equipment can be expensive and may not be financially accessible to every dairy or brewery on a growth track. Many plants also find themselves in need of a specific piece of machinery to fit into their production line – a piece of equipment that is increasingly difficult to source. Buying reconditioned equipment is a proactive and effective way to manage your budget and keep your production line moving along.
Save Upfront Costs: One of the most obvious benefits of choosing preowned, reconditioned equipment instead of new equipment is its money-saving potential. Purchasing quality used equipment can save you significantly. Used equipment may also help your company to get better insurance rates, as premiums are based on replacement rather than resale value. Machinery prices are climbing, but purchasing reconditioned pieces can help you stay within your budget.
Avoid Initial Depreciation: New equipment loses 20-40% of its original value within a year of purchase. When you purchase reconditioned machinery, you’re not saddled with initial depreciation, as the equipment depreciates and loses the most value in the first years. If you buy machinery that is three or four years old and has been reconditioned by professionals, you’ll get more value for your money.
Avoid Long Wait Times: Maybe the best benefit of purchasing used machinery is that you can obtain whatever you need when you need it. When you buy new equipment, it costs more and typically has a longer window between purchase and installation. You typically have to place an order and wait until the manufacturer produces and delivers your product. Wait time can present a major issue in the manufacturing world, as manufacturers aren’t getting parts as rapidly as they used to, and customers are waiting longer for the equipment to be produced and shipped. This may result in downtime you can’t afford. However, sourcing a used piece of equipment allows you to have it shipped and installed immediately.
Support the Planet: Buying reconditioned equipment encourages and supports sustainability. When you buy used, the manufacturer doesn’t expend additional resources, increasing the carbon footprint and relegating a used machine to the landfill. Reconditioned equipment can perform just as well as new equipment while saving money and helping the environment.
Conclusion: You Should Consider Reconditioned Equipment!
If you need new manufacturing equipment, it is wise to take a step back before you order that brand-new machinery. Choosing used equipment can offer significant benefits and unexpected perks beyond saving money.
While staying within your budget may be your primary reason for purchasing used equipment—and it’s a good one—there are other meaningful benefits for your organization, such as avoiding depreciation and being environmentally responsible.
We invite you to browse the existing inventory on the Zwirner Equipment website. We have many pieces that can be shipped and installed with virtually no wait time. If you don’t see exactly what you need, be sure to give us a call. We can work with you to customize the equipment for your unique needs and processes. This will save you even more time because you will have fewer issues trying to fit an odd piece of equipment into your production line.
Zwirner Equipment offers flexibility, versatility, availability, and lower cost. Don’t make another purchase until you search our inventory of reconditioned equipment and speak with our team. We are here to help.
