Poland cold store: lease or buy refrigeration units?
João P.
Verified member · Cold-chain operations lead
The Łódź cold store needs about EUR 7.5 million of refrigeration and sorting equipment for an eight-year horizon.
The supplier offers purchase with a two-year warranty; the lessor offers a five-year lease with maintenance included.
How should lease and purchase be compared without ignoring energy and downtime?
Discussion (3)
Marek P.Verified member · Construction manager2026-10-27
Do not compare rent alone; include energy, maintenance and downtime. A lease with maintenance is usually more stable.
Ana C.Verified member · Equipment rental company2026-10-28
An eight-year use exceeds a five-year lease, so agree residual value and renewal before signing.
Ahmed S.Verified member · Refrigeration engineer2026-10-29
Polish power prices move; a 10% efficiency gap can erase the lease-purchase difference in five years.
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