The need to purchase new food packaging equipment or to upgrade an existing system is usually determined by four of five things—
1. Increased production demands lead to inadequate systems.
2. Existing packaging equipment is becoming undependable and/or approaching end of life.
3. Adding new and different products to the mix, therefore existing solutions are no longer adequate.
4. Moving from labor-intensive manual packaging to a more automated solution.
5. Embarking on a new business and are in need of initial machinery for packaging refrigerated or frozen foods.
Regardless of why you’re exploring the purchase of new packaging equipment, you should carefully consider the total cost of ownership (TCO) before making any decisions. The critical thinking that takes place before making the purchase decision is essential. A wise purchase decision now can pay dividends for years to come.