IPGP vs HEES Comparison

IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers, which are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. A large majority of the firm's revenue is derived from materials processing applications for fiber lasers, including cutting and welding, marking and engraving, and micro-processing. The company generates a majority of its revenue from China and also has its presence in North America, Japan, Germany, and other markets.

H&E Equipment Services Inc is an integrated equipment services company. The Company's construction rental fleet is among the industry's youngest with an equipment mix comprised of aerial work platforms, earthmoving, material handling, and other general and specialty lines. It rents, sells, and provides parts and services support for four core categories of equipment including hi-lift or aerial work platform equipment, cranes, earthmoving equipment, and industrial lift trucks. It engages in five principal business activities: equipment rentals; new equipment sales; sales of rental equipment; parts sales; and services. The majority of its revenue is derived from the equipment rentals segment.