In the world of supply of demand, if the supply decreases and the demand increases, then prices will go up. For example, during the height of this year’s winter snowstorms, the average cost of a snow thrower was around $650 for a 21-inch, single stage 56 V battery snow thrower kit, and about $2,000, respectively, for a 24-inch cordless two stage self-propelled snow thrower kit with two 7.5Ah batteries or a 30-inch, 306 cc two stage gas snow thrower with electric start.
Within beverage plants, experts suggest that demand for processing automation equipment and parts have heightened as consumer demand for healthier functional beverages is at an all-time high. And with a dwindling labor pool, automation is allowing plants to ensure high levels of productivity and profitability.