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Buying checklist

shortlisting, due diligence and total acquisition cost · global used-equipment sourcing

Independent checklists for inspection, comparison, relocation and commissioning. This guide is written for buyers preparing a machinery investment and should be adapted to the actual machine and production project.

01

Define the application

Record product, container material and size, closure, nominal speed, format range, utilities and available floor space.

For Buy Used Bottling Lines, pay particular attention to shortlisting, due diligence and total acquisition cost.

02

Compare like with like

Separate the machine itself from optional conveyors, change parts, controls, manuals, guarding, inspection systems and spare parts.

For Buy Used Bottling Lines, pay particular attention to shortlisting, due diligence and total acquisition cost.

03

Build the delivered cost

Include inspection, dismantling, packing, loading, transport, duties, installation, modifications, validation and production start-up.

For Buy Used Bottling Lines, pay particular attention to shortlisting, due diligence and total acquisition cost.