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Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI

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In regard to the packaging machinery purchasing decisions, the Chief Engineer sets<br />

the standards and gets final approval for capital purchases. An ongoing capital<br />

purchasing process is employed. The Company expects an Internal rate of return of<br />

25% or better (although it may be lower for essential replacement equipment.)<br />

8. Purchasing Issues:<br />

In certain areas, have specific problems. These include getting the line up to desired<br />

production speeds, speed of changeover and trying into control systems.<br />

9. Trade Show Attendance:<br />

McCain spreads its attendance around and has different employees attend different<br />

shows. Those attended include Pack Expo, Interpack, the show in Seattle/Portland<br />

and food sector specific shows (e.g. the bakery convention).<br />

10. Specific Interests:<br />

Robotics (Palletizers).<br />

11. Contact Information:<br />

Company Name: McCain Foods Limited<br />

Contact: Larry Derrah<br />

Position: Chief Engineer, Technology<br />

Address: 107 Main Street<br />

Florenceville, New Brunswick<br />

E7L 1B2<br />

Telephone: 506-392-3365<br />

Fax: 506-392-4844<br />

E-mail: ldderrah@mccain.ca<br />

SMG/Columbia Consulting Group Page 92

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