Smaller food manufacturing firms are turning to used food processing machinery, it has been revealed.
Second-hand food equipment is an attractive option for cash-strapped firms as it can be bought for just a quarter of its original selling price at auction, according to an industry auctioneer.
Mark Flynn, director of Pro Auction, revealed that equipment sale prices have dropped as many buyers are now more cautious after the economic crisis, reports foodproductiondaily.com.
However, there are risks associated with second-hand machinery, such as its limited longevity and potential for breakage.
Larger firms are buying used stock as a back-up to its core machinery, but smaller firms are now using it as their main forms of production.
Firms can pick up quality new food production equipment from Guttridge.
Typical Guttridge equipment used in the food industry includes: hoppers – mobile loading hoppers – flexible bulk containers