2013 Industry Outlook

The US commercial and industrial equipment rental and leasing industry, which includes more than 8,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $45 billion, is expected to see growth in 2013, according to the latest industry forecast for First Research from INFORUM.

Commercial and industrial machinery rental and leasing companies are expected to benefit in 2013 as the construction sector continues to recover. As suggested by industry professionals, companies need to target customers in sectors with the strongest increases in construction spending, such as energy, manufacturing, and hospitality.