Economic uncertainty is prompting manufacturers in many industries to keep a tight rein on spending, be it to hire more workers, expand their facilities or purchase new equipment. Bakers and snack manufacturers are no exception. When it comes to the latter, many opt to continue to use existing equipment.
“Some of them are making do with what they have,” confirms Jim Diver, vice president of operations, Dunbar Systems, Lemont, Ill. “This may be due to economic uncertainty, a lack of financial funding or corporate indecision. The successful companies in today’s market purchase new systems and move toward additional systems as we speak.”