A Stitch In Time

That sounds right to Ron Bowman, vice president of sales for Rosback, who agrees no-hassle operation is the first thing on an in-plant manager's mind. But that's not all, he says. Bowman ticks off a list of important considerations that might temper a manager's selection.

"They all look for ease of use, but they also want ease of setup, predictable downtime, durability and productivity relative to price," he says.