- Published amount or program scope
- $115,000–$229,000
- Historical term
- 60 months
- Support status
- Published project support
The equipment need
The company wanted a machine tool dedicated to cutting and shaping porcelain stoneware so it could produce its own pool copings and baseboards.
The investment represented several months of earnings, and paying for it from equity would have tied up cash needed to buy raw materials.
The highly specialized equipment needed to be paid off over a period matching its real operating life rather than a short bank horizon.
- Porcelain stoneware cutting machine tool
- Shaping unit for pool copings and baseboards
- Handling and offloading equipment
The support described in the project
Leaseworld selected a 60-month equipment lease with a purchase option, with the end-of-term option set at a nominal residual value.
The arrangement covers the entire line, including the cutting machine, shaping unit and handling equipment, in a single contract.
Payments were based on the expected period of use, so the financing cost would match the output it generates.
The reported operational outcome
The company put the line into service with no down payment and kept its bank borrowing capacity for other needs.
Bringing cutting and shaping in-house removed the lead times and margins tied to outsourcing this step.
The monthly cost is known and fixed for the life of the contract, which makes the cost per linear meter reliable to calculate.
The purchase option at the end of the contract lets the company choose between keeping the machine and replacing it with a newer model.
Applying the experience to a new project
Use this case to identify the equipment, timing and ownership questions relevant to your own investment. The historical scope and term are specific to the project described. For a new U.S. project, identify the contracting business, installation state, supplier quote and preferred use period; available structures require a separate assessment.
About this case study
Published 2026-09-19 by the Leaseworld editorial team. Identifying details are withheld. Historical budgets and requested terms do not establish eligibility or an offer for another applicant.
Amounts shown in U.S. dollars are rounded equivalents for comparison using a reference rate dated September 18, 2026. They are not current equipment prices or financing offers. The original project agreement determines its legal, tax and accounting treatment.
