Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI
Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI
Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI
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8. Purchasing Issues:<br />
In regard to main problems experienced sourcing/obtaining required packaging<br />
machinery:<br />
- Delivery times are never soon enough to suit the needs of the Company’s<br />
marketing managers;<br />
- The balance of equipment flexibility vs. the low cost benefits of automation are<br />
always a challenge when designing a packaging line;<br />
- Schneider usually looks for a one-year payback on new equipment.<br />
- The high exchange rate for the U.S. dollar also presents a significant challenge.<br />
9. Trade Show Attendance/Trade Publication Information:<br />
Representatives of Schneiders currently attend the following trade shows:<br />
- <strong>PMMI</strong> PACK EXPO International<br />
- American Meat Institute show in Chicago<br />
- PACex in Toronto<br />
- Interpack in Germany<br />
They would also like to attend the bakery show.<br />
Trade journals normally read include:<br />
- <strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Packaging</strong><br />
- <strong>Packaging</strong> Digest<br />
- Meat <strong>Packaging</strong> and Technology<br />
- Meat processing<br />
10. Specific Interests:<br />
Areas in which Schneiders is interested in receiving information include:<br />
- Cook-in retail packaging<br />
- Food snack packs that look ‘cool’ and are fun for kids and teens<br />
- Food kits<br />
11. Contact Information:<br />
Company Name: Schneider Foods<br />
Contact: Paul Bartosek<br />
Position: Senior Project Engineer<br />
Address: 321 Courtland Avenue East<br />
Kitchener, Ontario<br />
N2G 3X8<br />
Telephone: 519-741-5000<br />
Fax: 519-749-7411<br />
E-mail: pbartosek@schneiderfoods.ca<br />
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