and Canadian food-processing companies. During the 2000-2002 time frame, says the study, 38.8% of respondents expect to purchase new packaging equipment. Only 19.7% of respondents expected to make expenditures on new processing equipment and 16.3% on new materials handling equipment. For more information, phone 703/761-2600.
Spending intentions
Now available from the Intl. Assn of Food Industry Suppliers is the 1999 edition of Capital Equipment & Supplies Study, an annual research study of U.S.
Mar 31, 2000
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