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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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 />
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