Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI
Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI
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7. Purchasing Policies and Financial Arrangements:<br />
E.D. Smith & Sons buys direct when possible, but finds that this is sometimes difficult<br />
in Canada. Purchasing decisions are usually made by the project team. Evaluation of<br />
several pieces of equipment occurs in order to make educated decisions. Financing<br />
is provided internally, either outright direct or through capital lease program arranged<br />
internally. Purchase of individual pieces are the general procedure for purchases.<br />
Turnkey solutions are generally not used by this plant.<br />
8. Purchasing Issues:<br />
E.D. Smith & Sons finds that currency exchange is frequently an issue in packaging<br />
machinery purchasing. The company has found that the exchange rate impact<br />
regularly makes actual prices higher than expected. The need to undertake complete<br />
analysis means travelling and seeing customers of vendors, which can get expensive<br />
and significantly add to the cost.<br />
9. Trade Show Attendance/Trade Publication Information:<br />
Trade Shows: PackEx, Toronto <strong>Packaging</strong> Show<br />
Publications: <strong>Packaging</strong> World, <strong>Packaging</strong> Digest, Food Engineering<br />
10. Contact Information:<br />
Company Name: E. D Smith & Sons<br />
Contact: Mark Brajer<br />
Position: Engineering Manager<br />
Address: 944 Highway 8<br />
Winona, Ontario<br />
L8E 5S3<br />
Telephone: 905-643-1211 (extension 207)<br />
Fax: 905-643-3328<br />
Email: mbrajer@edsmith.com<br />
SMG/Columbia Consulting Group Page 57
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