Automation and short technology cycles are increasing the pressure to invest. Loans, leases, and flexible financing options each offer different advantages—the key is finding the right mix for each asset.
For many companies, the bottleneck in 2026 will no longer be the order backlog, but rather financing the equipment needed to fulfill those orders in the first place.
A third category has emerged to fill this gap, alongside leasing and loans. Some refer to it as “Equipment-as-a-Service,” others as rental, and more recently, as “Flexen.” For a monthly fee, the business uses the equipment and can return it flexibly or purchase it at any time.
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