http://www.fraingroup.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:36:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Frain Industries has provided services to thousands of companies over their 28 year history.  Often times these companies include Fortune 500 companies such as Sara Lee.  Frain provided Sara Lee with solutions that would save them both time and money.  Sara Lee chose to utilize rental equipment, knowing that it ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/frain-saves-time-and-money-for-fortune-500-companies/ If you are looking for the most efficient way to package soaps and detergents, look no further.  Frain Industries, North America’s largest supplier of Pre-Owned packaging and processing machinery, has thousands of machines that can increase your production and get you to market quicker.  Whether you are looking for a ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/frain-provides-solutions-for-soap-manufacturers/ "Usually, putting together a packaging line with new equipment takes close to a year," says Luciano. "But when you don't have the luxury of time, pre-owned equipment may be a viable option." Pfizer was able to benefit from the enormous database of equipment, and expansive warehouse at The Frain Group. ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/frain-finds-the-right-pieces-to-complete-packaging-line/ Franklin Park, IL – June 22, 2006-- New product introductions are a main source of sales growth for most consumer packaged goods companies, however, this comes with an elevated degree of risk.   According to a 2004 AC Nielson report, “about 80% of new products will fail within the first three ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/frain-group-meets-deadlines-after-failed-packaging-operation/ Companies across America are tightening their belts, reacting to a slowing economy and shortfalls in corporate earnings.  Lower levels of consumer confidence and spending, inflationary pressure and stock market volatility serve to reduce or postpone large projected outlays for capital equipment.   The resulting challenge to manufacturers involves the need to continue ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/unstable-economy-justifies-renting-machinery/ Frain Industries houses over 8,000 machines in our 1.2 million square foot facility.  Within this facility, Frain has an engineering services shop, capable of professional project management.  This includes: Manufacturing Line Engineering and Design Process Flow Analysis and Consultation Equipment Commissioning Installation and Start-Up Operator Training Emergency Field Service and Maintenance Detailed Documentation and Quality Assuarance For ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/frain-offers-engineering-services/ Anyone who has ever been in charge of a budget knows that being able to stretch his or her capital-spending budget is key to a successful, profitable year.  Different companies come up with different solutions; some are successful others aren’t so fortunate. Some companies in the packaging and processing world ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/redeploying-idle-assets/ According to a recent survey conducted by Food Engineering Magazine, “One in four plants (24.6 percent) are committing less than 5 percent of their capital budgets to packaging machinery, the largest proportion to report such modest spending plans in recent years.”    A growing number of manufacturing companies have the desire ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/market-conditions-justify-borrowing-machinery/ Anyone who has been in charge of a budget knows that being able to stretch their capital-spending budget is key to a successful, profitable year.  Some companies in packaging and processing have refined a simple concept, and many are jumping on the bandwagon. Frain Industries has implemented an appealing solution ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/redeployment-of-machinery-assets-brings-capital-spending-into-line/ Manufacturers know that the management of their physical assets directly impacts their competitive edge and their bottom line costs.  Many packaging manufacturing companies have large inventories of machinery that represent a loss while idle and warehoused, and a potential for cost saving and profit when redeployed effectively. Equipment Asset Management ... http://www.fraingroup.com/blog/2009/04/why-asset-management/