5 INDICATORS THAT YOU'VE SELECTED THE RIGHT FLOW WRAPPING MACHINE SUPPLIER I n t ro d u c t i o n You've determined that you require a flow wrapper. You've done your homework and compared dozens of machine suppliers. However, not all vendors are created equal. So, before you sign the contract and commit your hard-earned money, make sure you recognize these warning signs. 1) They Provided You With a Service Plan And After-Sales Support. After your machine has been delivered, installed, and integrated, you will have easy access to service and support. Even if your facility has qualified technicians whom you trust with your other equipment, you made the right choice if you chose a supplier who offers on-site training and service packages. They most likely also make use of technology that enables online support and remote problem diagnosis. Better yet! 2) They Have a Long History Of Manufacturing Packaging Machines. Many packaging machine suppliers are new to the industry, which may surprise you. Longevity is more than just a source of pride. It denotes that the supplier has a track record of developing packaging solutions for a variety of industries. It also implies that they own their facilities, have long-term employees with experience, and provide a stable of innovative products. If this sounds like the supplier you've chosen, make sure to ask to see everything...in person. 3) They Create And Build Their Own Machines. If the supplier you've chosen has been around for a while, they most likely do. However, we frequently see competitors white labelling a machine and calling it their own. We don't name them, but they're easy to spot because the machines all look the same and have different logos...in the exact same place. Another sign that you've made the right choice is if your supplier offers a variety of flow wrapper models. If you're having trouble deciding which flow wrapper to use, chances are you have a supplier who has designed and built custom machines for specific results. 4) You Can Have Delivery To Both Domestic And International Locations. If you choose a supplier who can do both, you will understand why this is so important. Clients have asked the supplier why they only deliver to one or the other, and the answer seemed suspect. Responses such as "we specialize in this market" or "there is simply no demand in that market" = RED FLAG! The true answer may be that they only have the right to sell that machine in that market because they do not manufacture it and have no control over where it is delivered. Perhaps they are dealing with regulatory issues or lack of import/export experience. All of this could be a symptom of a larger issue. Even if you only need your machine delivered to one location, working with a supplier who has experience delivering packaging machine solutions all over the world ensures it arrives safely, on time, and ready to go. 5) You Requested a Customized Option, And The Response Was “Sure, We Can Do That. We can only hope that you immediately signed with this supplier. This indicates that they have a team of designers and engineers on-site who allow them to constantly innovate. We're not saying that all suppliers must meet every demand. Some options are simply not viable. But if you ask them to run it by their engineering or R&D teams and all you get is silence, it means they not only don't want to help you find an innovative solution, but they're also probably not designing, engineering, and building their own machines. Proactive suppliers are driven to innovate and are inspired by what lies ahead. So, What's Next? So, if you feel confident that you have identified these indicators, there is a good chance that you have found the right flow wrapping machine supplier for your company. These aren't the only indicators to look for, but they are among the most important indicators that your chosen packaging machine supplier will deliver what you require. We encourage you to choose which red flags you want to see and which you don't. Make a list of questions to ask them ahead of time so you can be sure you see your signs and red flags. Then, before you talk money, make a list of the suppliers with whom you want to do business. When you ask us your questions and see how we can innovate and respond to your needs, we are confident that we will come out on top. And, while we can only speak for ourselves, we don't mind if you do some comparison shopping to make sure you agree. We want you to be pleased with your decision. We have a long history of providing innovative flow wrappers that are built by our employees in our own manufacturing facilities. Our people conceived, designed, and built the packaging machines that bear our name in our plants, and we're proud to have delivered our solutions to many leading operators around the world. We are confident in our abilities and ready to be your partner, whether you need to flow wrap 100 packages per minute with our Sleek Wrapper 40 or over 250 packages per minute with our Sleek Wrapper HSA high-speed flow wrap machine suppliers. There is a reason why so many operators have placed their trust in us with food, medical, and component-related products. Referral CONTACT US Danway Emirates LLC Call: +971 434 73232 Find Us