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there are options available for breweries on tight you may be able to purchase your current machine
budgets, such as leasing new or buying used equip- for a discounted price. As long as it is still in good
ment still in great condition. working condition, this is an ideal option since staff
would already be familiar with it, and you would
not encounter any delay in production.
Capital leases are common, especially when a
brewery is only looking to update a single piece
of equipment rather than start from scratch or do
a total equipment overhaul. It may be beneficial
to have a lawyer look over any lease agreement
before signing to check the interest rates, account-
ing implications and terms of the lease in case of
equipment malfunctions and who is responsible for
repairs. Other considerations include any plans for
expansion, durability and logistics of getting equip-
ment into and out of the facility.
Canning lines are among the most common What’s Next for Brewing
systems that breweries debate about buying or Equipment and Technology?
leasing. Leasing involves entering into a legal
agreement for a specified time and works some- There’s a lot to look forward to for brewers who
what like a loan. At the end of the lease period, keep an eye out for the next great invention. Many
the effectiveness of the equipment may be signifi- manufacturers and suppliers have a finger on the
cantly diminished and therefore not an attractive pulse of the industry and can anticipate the needs
purchase for another brewing operation. However, of brewers in the years ahead. These companies’
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