Just like people are never exactly alike, companies are never exactly alike either. Consequently, the products produced by different companies will have dissimilarities that could be significant to your needs. For example, to get from point A to point B with a large box, you can walk, ride a bike, or drive a car. They will all get you there, but the process will be very different. Walking, is the least expensive method, but it will take the longest and may get you there too late to meet your needs. Also, if the box is heavy, you may not be able to carry it that far. Riding a bike will get you there faster, but the box must fit on the bike while still allowing you to pedal it. Finally, the car will get you and the box there in the quickest time, but will require gas, so it is the most expensive method.
When purchasing packaging machinery you need to look at all the alternatives as well. For example, there are hundreds of methods for capping a container. Each method is offered by numerous companies. You need to research each method first to determine which method is the best for your specific project. Then you need to research the different companies that offer that method and determine which one is best. The least expensive, may not be the best choice in the long run if it costs more to maintain, does not last as long, or does not cap consistently. Advance research will pay off in the long run.
The author, Marge Bonura, is the Director of Sales & Marketing for New England Machinery, Inc. (NEM). NEM is a leading packaging machinery manufacturer of bottle unscramblers, cappers, orienters, retorquers, lidders, pluggers, pump sorter/placers, scoop feeders, hopper elevators and much more. The company has been in business since 1974 selling to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, chemical, household products, automotive and other industries. For more information on NEM, visit their website at www.neminc.com.
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