Equipment & Machinery Repair Services NAICS 811310
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Industry Summary
The 20,000 equipment and machinery repair services in the US are primarily engaged in restoring commercial and industrial equipment and machinery to working order. Firms also provide general and routine maintenance services to keep equipment operating efficiently and to prevent breakdowns and unnecessary repairs. The industry does not include automotive, electronic, or precision equipment repair services.
Competition from Manufacturers and Wholesalers
Both equipment manufacturers and wholesalers often view maintenance services as an attractive source of additional revenue and a way to maintain close relationships with customers.
Keeping Up with Technology Advances
As manufacturers introduce new types of machines and new models of existing products, repair services must quickly come up to speed on how to repair and service them effectively and efficiently.
Recent Developments
May 6, 2025 - Some Electronic Products Exempted From Tariffs
- Some electronics products imported to the US have been exempted from President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, according to US Customs and Border Protection. Profit margins of equipment and machinery repair firms may be compressed if tariffs are applied to imported parts in the future. The exemption, which comes after the Trump administration imposed a minimum tariff rate of 145% on Chinese goods imported to the US, does not include the 20% tariff on Chinese goods for the country’s alleged role in the fentanyl trade. Various electronic parts are among the exempted products. The exemption applies to products entering the US or removed from warehouses as early as April 5.
- The US Copyright Office has granted several significant exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that allow circumvention of digital locks when necessary for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of consumer electronics, food service, healthcare, and transportation products, according to global law firm Dentons. These exemptions allow consumers and businesses to seek repairs from third-party services or perform maintenance themselves. The new exemptions were made under the temporary exemption procedure and will need to be renewed in three years during the next rulemaking session.
- At least 16 states are considering Right to Repair bills covering farm equipment, according to public-interest group PIRG. The state-by-state movement is happening in spite of the fact that the American Farm Bureau Federation has signed multiple memoranda of understanding with major machinery manufacturers to ensure farmers’ right to repair their own equipment. The first one came in January, when the Farm Bureau and John Deere announced an agreement that “formalizes farmers’ access to diagnostic and repair codes, as well as manuals … and product guides.” The federation has since announced agreements with CNH Industrial Brands, Kubota, and AGCO that, when combined, cover roughly 70% of the agricultural machinery sold in the US, according to the Farm Bureau.
- Equipment and machinery repair industry employment increased slightly and average wages for nonsupervisory employees decreased slightly during the first month of 2025, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Equipment and machinery repair services moderately increased their prices during 2024, according to the BLS.
Industry Revenue
Equipment & Machinery Repair Services
Industry Structure
Industry size & Structure
The average equipment and machinery repair service operates a single location, has fewer than 10 employees, and generates $2-3 million in annual revenue.
- The industry consists of about 20,000 firms that employ 242,000 workers and generate $51.6 billion in annual revenue.
- The industry is highly fragmented, as the largest 50 firms have 33% of industry revenue.
- About 92% of firms operate a single location.
- 63% of firms have fewer than 5 employees and 2.6% of firms have over 100 employees.
Industry Forecast
Industry Forecast
Equipment & Machinery Repair Services Industry Growth
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