Written by
Carolina Herrera
Marketing Department
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Carolina Herrera

When it comes to buying a packaging machine, most decision-makers immediately focus on the obvious factors: production speed, capacity, automation level, footprint, energy efficiency, safety features, customization options, and of course… cost. These are the traditional checklist items that fill every RFQ (Request for Quotation) and supplier meeting.

But here’s the thing: This blog is not about any of those.


Yes, they’re important. But most buyers already know to ask about machine type, throughput, space requirements, and vendor reputation. This time, let’s dive into the other side of the decision-making process: the hidden, long-term operational factors that can make or break your investment.

What This Blog Series Will Cover:


We’ll walk you through the real-world issues that most packaging managers and engineers only discover once the machine is on their production floor. From compatibility with future bottle designs to ease of maintenance, from long-term service support to spare parts planning—these are the factors that affect your total cost of ownership (TCO), downtime risk, and operational efficiency. If you need a bottle unscrambler, an air conveyor or any other machinery for your filling line, keep reading.

Key Points This Series Will Address. Here’s a preview of what’s coming on the next blog entries:

  • Design compatibility with your current and future packaging formats.
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).
  • Simplicity of the working principle and operational ease.
  • Quality of operation manuals and troubleshooting support.
  • The role of your maintenance and operations team during emergencies.
  • Upgradability and future-proofing your investment.
  • Spare parts cost forecast for the next 5 years.
  • Service support availability, duration, and proximity.

Why This Matters:


Choosing the right packaging machinery is not just a CAPEX decision. It’s a long-term commitment that will impact your production continuity, maintenance workload, and even team morale. In other words: your OPEX and OEE.

Stay tuned for the next articles where we’ll start with one of the most overlooked aspects: compatibility with your bottle designs, both now and in the future.