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Chinese bottling machines are cheap but suffer from long‑lead‑time spare‑part issues.
  • Initial capital outlay is low, making them attractive for early‑stage brands.
  • However, when a part fails, it must be imported, causing costly downtime.
  • The founders recommend starting with locally serviced machines before scaling to imported equipment.
AnishNikhil Kamath02:59:49

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service becomes a big problem with Chinese machines, spare parts need to be imported Anish
you would have to import spare parts, it's a challenge Anish

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Supply Chain and Manufacturing Choices: Local vs Imported Equipment

The founders debate the trade‑offs between cheap Chinese bottling lines, reliable Indian manufacturers, and premium European equipment, emphasizing service, spare‑part availability and scalability.

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