Highlights from the Equip Exposition 2024
Beacon Funding
Founded in 1990, Beacon Funding is an equipment financing solutions provider for US businesses.
The 2024 Equip Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky, was the ultimate experience in landscaping, hardscaping, and outdoor innovations! Held from October 15th to 18th, the event featured numerous exhibits, educational sessions, and interactive demonstrations.
In this article, you will get a glimpse of the key takeaways from this year’s Equip Exposition. Whether you’re a seasoned landscaper or looking to grow your landscaping business, this recap will give you a look into the exciting developments in the hardscaping industry.
Beacon Funding’s Presence at the Equip Exposition
Beacon Funding, a notable equipment financing lender, was thrilled to meet so many enthusiastic landscaping businesses at booth #22102. We were thrilled to help businesses finance landscaping equipment showcased at the event.
Beacon Funding also had the honor of recording an episode of the Hardscape Mentor podcast – right at the show! Check out our upcoming podcast episode and find out who won the Ultimate Landscaping Basket giveaway!
What Happened at This Year’s Equip Exposition 2024?
This year's expo was bigger than ever! With more than 870 vendors and 27,000 attendees this year, the Equip Exposition is the world’s largest equipment expo for the landscaping industry and the fifth largest tradeshow in the United States. It’s the perfect opportunity for landscapers to networking and scout new trends. The show unveiled the latest in outdoor power equipment, landscaping, tree care, design, lighting, and irrigation.
It was clear that everyone shared the same goal: Grow their landscaping business to the next level. Watch as Stephanie Richards and Miles Hendrix take you through the main highlights of the show!
Cultivating Key Points
Labor Challenges: Landscape contractors face significant labor shortages. To address this, manufacturers are developing machines that perform similar work in less time and require less maintenance.
Productivity Focused: Landscape companies aim to maximize crew productivity. Equipment, like robotic mowers, allows crew members to focus on detailed tasks while the machines handle the bulk of the mowing.
Efficiency Improvements: Many companies are adopting software and technology to boost operational efficiency. Tracking technology in machines helps gather data to optimize operations, particularly around idle time.
Solution: To combat problems with labor, productivity, and efficiency, you need to make smart fiscal moves. Consider financing and leasing expensive purchases like equipment. This allows your company to grow while staying financially sound. Cash concerns are real when optimizing growth, especially in the hardscaping industry. It's wise for businesses to evaluate their goals and understand that the smartest way to achieve them might be through an expert lender.
Beacon Funding’s Giveaway Winners!
A big round of applause to Phillip Frazier from BC Homes for winning the Ultimate Landscaping Basket valued at $300!
Exciting Collaborations with Hardscape Mentor
This year, Beacon Funding proudly collaborated with the industry's favorite influencer, Hardscape Mentor. We sponsored their booth at Hardscape North America because we’re both dedicated to helping business grow. Hardscape Mentor has been a powerful force, helping landscaping and hardscaping businesses across the country grow.
Beacon Funding’s Josh Wachendorf had the privilege of recording an exclusive podcast interview to discuss how you can transform your landscaping business with equipment financing.
Tune into the entire podcast for invaluable insights and a chance to gain access to 3 free months of their Elite Membership special!
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Add Equipment
Looking to add more equipment to your growing landscaping operation? Beacon Funding’s Seasonal Payment Plan** can help you acquire the equipment you need with lower monthly payments during your slow season. This plan is perfect for hardscaping businesses looking to grow their operations, take on bigger jobs, and get extra time for their equipment to generate revenue.
With over 34 years of equipment financing experience, we’ve got the expertise to recommend the best financing plan for your goals. Don't miss this opportunity and contact us today to get started.
*All deals subject to Beacon Funding credit approval. Increased payment, down payment, and/or security deposit may be required depending on time in business and credit quality. This offer expires 12/31/24. Incentives will not be offered on credit applications submitted prior to this equipment financing special of 10/10/2024. Businesses receive a free 3-month Elite Membership to Hardscape Mentor when they finance equipment with Beacon Funding. Only one incentive per relationship.
**Startup businesses, younger businesses and/or challenged credit may not qualify for “flexible plan” financing options described in this article.