Infographic: Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends of 2016

Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend over $1.6 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment this year, financing a majority of those assets, these trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy.

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
Jan 13, 2016
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