Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI

7. Purchasing Policies and Financial Arrangements:
Purchasing decisions are made by the Plant Manager and Engineering.
Weston buys its packaging machinery direct from the manufacturer. When sourcing
packaging machinery, Weston generally looks for turnkey situations; in isolated
situations will purchase individually.
The Capital Budget is set by region, based on utilisation rate, reliability, cost
justification and new products. Once the maintenance cost on a piece of equipment
is beyond 30 – 40% annually it would be assessed for replacement.
8. Purchasing Issues:
The major problems experienced relate to specialty items – i.e. – Swiss Roll
Packaging, and Frozen Breads. New technology and/or application.
9. Trade Show Attendance/Trade Publication Information:
The packaging machinery industry trade shows normally attended include:
� PACK EXPO Las Vegas & International
� Toronto - PACex
� Düsseldorf. – Interpack
The most frequently read packaging machinery trade publications is “Plant”.
10. Specific Interests:
Specialty items – i.e. – Swiss Roll Packaging, and Frozen Breads.
11. Contact Information:
Company Name: Weston Bakeries Ltd.
Contact: Steve Johnston
Position: Director of Manufacturing
Address: 122 Carrier Drive
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 5R1
Telephone: 416-996-3528
Fax: 416-674-2805
E-mail: Sjohnston@WestonBakeries.com
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