ProMach Brenton Palletizer Financing

Palletizing is the last critical station before a unit load leaves the production floor, and a Brenton palletizer from ProMach sits at that point on thousands of consumer packaged goods, food, and beverage lines across North America. Brenton makes both conventional layer palletizers and robotic palletizing cells, giving end-of-line engineers a range of throughput options from lower-speed mixed-SKU operations up to high-speed single-product configurations. Financing the right machine rather than the cheapest one available translates directly into pallet pattern quality, changeover time, and the number of SKUs the line can handle without manual intervention.

We finance ProMach Brenton palletizers for manufacturers, contract packagers, and distributors. Our minimum is $50,000, application-only approval covers deals up to roughly $400,000, and funded transactions close in about one to two weeks. We handle new palletizers sourced from ProMach dealers, certified used units, and refinancing of existing Brenton equipment. Operators in Columbus, OH and throughout the Midwest's dense packaging corridor work with us because our credit review is built for capital equipment, not inventory or receivables.

Brenton Palletizer Performance Characteristics That Matter to Lenders

Brenton's conventional layer palletizers typically operate in the range of 40 to 100 bags or cases per minute depending on configuration and product format. Their robotic palletizing cells pair FANUC or other industrial robot arms with Brenton's end-of-arm tooling and pallet conveying systems, allowing manufacturers to handle fragile product, mixed layers, or complex retail-ready pallet patterns that a layer palletizer cannot execute reliably.

The asset characteristics that matter for financing are residual value and versatility. A Brenton conventional palletizer configured for a single case format is worth less in the secondary market than one with adjustable layer-forming heads and PLC programming that handles multiple SKUs. When we underwrite a palletizer, we look at the format range and the condition of the mechanical components, not just the list price. Machines with broader format capability hold value better, which means better financing terms.

Consumer packaged goods manufacturers running multiple SKUs rely heavily on Brenton's format-change systems. Fast changeover directly affects OEE because the time the palletizer is in changeover is throughput the line does not recover. If changeover speed is the current bottleneck, a newer Brenton with servo-driven format adjustment may clear it without adding a second palletizing cell.

How Brenton Palletizer Financing Works

The process starts with a one-page application. For transactions at or below roughly $400,000, that application is often sufficient for a credit decision. Above that amount, we add three months of business bank statements to complete the file. We do not open with a request for two years of tax returns or an outside equipment appraisal.

Once approved, we prepare the finance agreement, coordinate with the ProMach dealer or seller, and fund the purchase. Most deals move from application to funded within one to two weeks, which aligns with the delivery and installation windows dealers typically quote for palletizer projects. If your Brenton is part of a broader end-of-line buildout that includes conveyors and a stretch wrapper, we can structure a single credit facility to cover the full scope.

Equipment leasing and equipment loans are both available. A lease keeps the asset off the balance sheet and converts the payment to an operating expense, which some operators prefer for tax treatment. A loan transfers ownership immediately and the asset depreciates on your schedule. We can structure either; the right choice depends on your capital structure and how you intend to use the depreciation.

For operators whose credit profile is nonstandard, B/C credit equipment financing is available on Brenton units. Strong asset quality and a clear business purpose help offset a thinner credit file.

Refinancing an Existing Brenton or Freeing Equity with a Sale-Leaseback

If your plant already owns a Brenton palletizer, two options apply. Equipment refinancing lets you roll an existing loan balance into a new term at a potentially better rate, or extend the term to reduce the monthly obligation during a tight cash period. This works when the machine's current payoff is below its market value.

A sale-leaseback goes further: we purchase the palletizer from you at fair market value, then lease it back under a fixed monthly payment. The capital goes to your operating account for working capital, a line deposit, or another equipment purchase. You keep the machine on the floor producing units. ProMach Brenton units trade actively in the secondary market, which makes valuation straightforward and gives this structure a practical floor.

Operators in Contract Packaging & Co-Packers often use sale-leaseback on mature palletizers to fund deposits on new line equipment without drawing on their revolving credit facility. The result is a cleaner balance sheet and preserved revolving capacity for operations.