The 2026 peer benchmark for equipment manufacturers

Where equipment manufacturers lose aftermarket revenue - and how you compare

Independent survey of 300 revenue and service leaders at U.S. companies that build equipment to order and service it for years. See the numbers - and where you stand.

Independent research by TrendCandy300 leadersDirector level and above

What 300 of your peers put on the record

14.5%the average share of aftermarket revenue your peers estimate they lose at handoffs between sales, installation, service, and billing.
86%say revenue leaks between departments, not inside any one of them.
49%say service contracts lapse without anyone noticing until the customer calls - frequently.
91%agree AI must be able to act - check coverage, find the part, take action - not just answer questions.

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Independent research by TrendCandy · 300 leaders · Director level and above

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Independent research by TrendCandy · 300 leaders · Director level and above

About this research

Conducted byTrendCandy, an independent research agency
Commissioned byExpedite Commerce
Sample300 revenue and service leaders
SeniorityDirector level and above
CompaniesU.S. manufacturers that make AND service configured equipment
Company size$100M+ annual revenue
SectorsCapital equipment, medical devices, industrial and material handling, HVAC, and related configured-equipment sectors
MethodDouble-blind online survey
PanelsCompliant with ESOMAR, MRS, CASRO, MRA, ARF, MRIA, AMA, AMSRO standards
FieldedJuly-August 2026
Margin of error+/-5.7% at the 95% confidence level

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