Business case
Build the business case for a carbonated filling machine.
A filling machine purchase should be judged against production control, output, labour, quality, contract packing cost and future growth.
- Include operators and handling time.
- Consider rejects caused by foam, fill level or closure issues.
- Include maintenance and spare parts.
| Cost/benefit area | Question |
|---|---|
| Labour | How many operators are needed per shift? |
| Output | How many saleable packs per hour or day? |
| Rejects | What is the cost of foam, leaks or fill errors? |
| Contract packing | What is the outsourced cost and lead time? |
| Control | How valuable is production flexibility? |
| Scale-up | What happens if demand doubles? |
- Estimate monthly production volume.
- Compare packer costs with internal labour and overhead.
- Value speed of product changes and small-batch flexibility.
- Allow space for conveyors or labelling later.
- Consider automation level and changeovers.
- Avoid overbuying before demand is proven.
FAQs
Common questions.
Is a carbonated filling machine a good investment?
It can be when production volume, control and margin justify the machine, site and labour costs.
Should I buy before demand is proven?
Some brands should start small or use contract packing; others need their own line for control and flexibility.
How should I compare quotes?
Compare line scope, support, output, closure equipment, utilities and aftercare, not only the headline price.
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