The Expert's Corner

Reduce supply chain risk, improve reliability, and prepare for uncertainty in 2026.

Decision-Making in an Uncertain Market

For manufacturers, supply chain disruptions and uncertainty are the new normal in this current climate. In 2026, global supply chains remain vulnerable to evolving tariffs, shipping delays, and regulatory changes. The question now becomes how to navigate these uncertainties and be prepared for what’s to come.

Purchasing mixing equipment is not a short-term expense but rather a long-term investment. That’s why choosing the right mixer is essential to support daily production, ensure operations run smoothly, and provide flexibility for future growth. As production lines become strained due to growing demand, even minor delays in equipment delivery, parts availability or service response times can quickly lead to operational disruptions.

While many of these factors are outside a company’s control, there are still meaningful decisions that businesses can make to help reduce risk. One of the most important is examining where your equipment is designed and built. Being thoughtful about where you choose to source your mixing equipment can greatly mitigate the effects that supply chain disruptions can have on production.

The Advantages of ROSS U.S.-Built Equipment

ROSS Mixers designs and manufactures a wide range of industrial mixing equipment, including Double Planetary Mixers, Multi-Shaft Mixers, High Shear Mixers, Ribbon Blenders, and complete mixing control systems engineered for demanding applications across chemical, pharmaceutical, battery, and food industries. To support these product lines, ROSS operates five U.S. manufacturing and engineering facilities across New York, Florida, and Georgia.

Selecting equipment engineered and manufactured in the U.S. provides a wide range of advantages.

• Shorter and more predictable lead times with reduced exposure to tariffs, import restrictions and international shipping delays
• Easier, quicker, and more convenient communication with U.S.-based design, manufacturing, and service teams
• Reliable access to replacement parts
• Compliance with U.S. codes, safety standards and regulations

 At ROSS you get the full combination of precise customization, hands-on partnership, and high-quality engineering that ensures your mixer not only meets your unique application needs but performs at its best for years to come.  ROSS also operates a Test and Development Center in Hauppauge, N.Y., where customers can evaluate mixing technologies, validate formulations, and support scale-up from pilot to full production.

Reducing Risk with U.S.-Built Rental Mixers

During an uncertain market, flexibility can be crucial to manufacturers facing unexpected production surges, delayed capital approvals, or long-term equipment lead times. Rental mixers are a practical solution that allows production to stay consistent without overextending resources.

ROSS offers a range of U.S.-built mixers available for rental, allowing manufacturers to respond quickly to changing demands while minimizing exposure to global supply chain constraints. Because this equipment is engineered, maintained, and supported domestically, rental units can be deployed rapidly with reliable access to service and replacement parts when needed. The ROSS Rental Program helps businesses stay productive and prepared even when market conditions remain uncertain.

Long-term Investment

Beyond the immediate impacts of the procurement cycle, U.S.-built equipment can also offer long-term value and reliability. Sustainable equipment that is designed to last lowers costs over time, while thoughtful engineering and accessible service helps provide confidence for businesses. Investing in equipment that’s built close to home means choosing reliability, assurance, support, and stability.

At ROSS, this long-term mindset is central to how we design and manufacture our equipment. As outlined in our Sustainability Statement, our products are developed with a lifecycle approach that prioritizes durability, efficiency, and recyclability. Deep engineering experience, resource-efficient manufacturing, and dependable U.S.-based service allows most ROSS equipment to remain productive for several decades.

Long term investment doesn’t always mean purchasing new, you also can choose to go the reconditioned route instead. Reconditioned ROSS mixers provide the same precise mixing technology in a cost-effective, sustainable way. When reconditioned by the original equipment manufacturer, previously used mixers can be rebuilt to perform and appear like new, often after decades of successful operation on the production floor. This extends the lifecycle of durable equipment, reduces material waste, and strengthens operational resilience, while still providing customers with OEM testing, engineering expertise, and U.S-based service support. Reconditioned equipment can also shorten lead times, since rebuilding an existing mixer requires fewer raw materials than starting from scratch, making it a faster, reliable option for manufacturers navigating an uncertain market.

In addition to operational benefits, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 introduces powerful tax incentives for businesses investing in U.S.-made machinery in 2026. Manufacturers can take advantage of full cost expensing for qualifying equipment, Section 179 deductions of up to $3.5 million, accelerated bonus depreciation, and up to 35% credits for advanced manufacturing investments. Immediate deductions for R&D-related equipment and additional benefits for businesses in Opportunity Zones can further accelerate ROI. These provisions make it an ideal time to invest in high-quality, U.S.-built equipment like ROSS Mixers.

Closing Thoughts

Here at ROSS, we’ve spent over 180 years creating U.S. manufactured equipment with longevity at the forefront of our designs. Engineered with precision and care, ROSS Mixers help businesses navigate uncertainties. In an unpredictable global market, U.S.-built mixing equipment offers reliability and peace of mind so manufacturers can prepare with confidence and stay the course in 2026.