Sentences with phrase «high equipment costs»

The business thrives on customers who were once drawn to the hobby by well - merchandised countertop tanks and then upgraded to more sophisticated setups that come with higher equipment costs and service fees.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

Suppose your strategy is to market a low - cost workout device to people who can't afford gym memberships or high - priced home equipment.

You have total control and retain all profit — and you pay all of the expenses of employees and equipment, which means higher startup as well as higher operating costs.

The gardeners gave him four reasons why they didn't have a bridge: the high cost, the potential for flooding that would destroy it, and their worries that the equipment necessary would damage their garden.

Because many companies employing low - wage workers face too much competition to pass the increased labor cost on to customers, a higher minimum wage would mean lower small business profits or costly investment in labor saving equipment.

More than two dozen domestic solar mounting equipment manufacturers and their domestic suppliers told the ITC, in a letter sent in August, that the tariffs requested by Suniva would more than double the price of solar panels in the U.S. and undercut the cost - competitiveness of solar and reversing its high growth trajectory.

While printers» low prices hook customers into purchasing their equipment, the frequent and high cost of ink enrages them.

By offering mid - to high - end quality equipment, we provide customers the opportunity to «try out» bikes they may wish to purchase at a later date, providing additional incentive (besides cost savings) to use our service.

The Rafale was discarded for its higher cost, causing an angry reaction by Dassault, that in a subsequent press conference said: «We regret the choice has gone in favor of Gripen, an aircraft provided with many items of equipment of 3rd party origin.

Of the many businesses facing higher costs for imported machinery and equipment, some indicate that they plan to restrain investment as a result.

Caterpillar Inc, the world's largest heavy equipment maker; 3M Co; and Stanley Black & Decker Inc are among companies that have pointed to higher material, commodity or other costs in their reports to investors.

Due to the high costs of purchasing equipment and property, many businesses enter lease contracts to rent these items and use them in daily operations.

The industry also faces normal manufacturing barriers including high startup costs, time to build and maintain functioning capital equipment, and uncertain legal liabilities.

The high range estimate assumes that you use the Training Suite, and includes the $ 500 Training Suite Training Fee and the cost of required equipment.

But, often times, raising capital is necessary — especially if your business will require an investment in staff, equipment, real estate, and other high cost components.

The cost of equipment in some fields, such as high - energy physics, and the new role of the government in providing support demand the advance programming of research.

This attitude, of course, overlooks the fact that the improvement and the higher discharge rates have been possible only by means of more and better personnel and equipment, with the result that the cost per patient per day inevitably increased.

With the high capacity, reliability and low operating costs that are hallmark to all of our equipment offerings, our unmatched food science knowledge and lab services, and a growing network of HPP contract services providers, Avure is uniquely positioned to help processors deliver successful HPP products.

As one of the leading providers of dispensing equipment to bars and restaurants nationwide, Wunder - Bar has a unique challenge to overcome: dispelling the notion that high quality means high cost.

Investing in high quality equipment will save you the hassle of constant repairs, save you the cost of frequent equipment downtime, increase your product output and increase your return on investment.

The cost of replacing legacy equipment in the face of stricter regulations is high and the packaging itself is increasing in complexity.

DuPont collaborates with equipment manufacturers, converters, and brand owners to create high - performance packaging structures that help reduce cost and environmental impact.

Johnson & Wales» Warrener thinks the prospects of a major national barbecue chain emerging in the future are slim for several reasons, «including regional preferences for different styles, high food cost, high cost of equipment, and a preference among consumers for authentic independent operators.»

New equipment running on production lines and the latest technology ensures that running costs are low and line uptime is high

The low - cost integrated unit offers high turndown and simple digital commissioning without the need for additional equipment or DP transmitters.

The technology in its injection molding equipment, proprietary blend of recycled petrochemical resins, and patented pallet designs allow production of high quality pallets more quickly and at a lower cost than competitors.

The Partners for BIC grant is targeted to help high - need schools and districts cover up - front costs commonly associated with implementing breakfast - in - the - classroom; funds can be used to purchase equipment and supplies, provided some staff support and training, or to procure marketing materials and other related costs.

No additional support is being provided to schools that struggle with limited and antiquated equipment for preparation and storage, and high labor and training costs.

Investing in kitchens and cafeterias helps schools serve high - quality, nutritious meals students love, but the cost can be prohibitive — that's where the Winston Industries Equipment Grant comes in.

In Season 1 in West Virgina with Jamie Oliver's lunches, the costs spiralled out of control for those schools - everything from buying new equipment to more labor costs to higher costs for the food.

Most newborn diaper covers cost $ 12 and up, but with some basic sewing equipment and high quality fabrics, you can sew your own cute and equally effective covers for much less!

Many newborn diapers purchased new can cost $ 15 and up, but with some basic sewing equipment and high quality fabrics, you can sew your own for a few dollars a piece!

Using the latest high - powered ultrasound equipment (which, in the US, can cost more than # 80,000), women can arrange to have a video of their moving fetus in 4D.

But the legislature only streams from rooms already wired with webcams or with bulky, high definition equipment that greatly increases costs.

They need to know that the defence budget and the defence estate will be properly managed, that weapons and equipment will be delivered on time and on budget rather than late and with massive cost over-runs, and that they and their families will not have to pay the cost of incompetence higher up the line.

That insight prompted engineers like Malkin to set up a mosaic of efforts centered on three tactics: repair the old equipment; train local technicians to perform fixes; and design low cost, high reliability, easy - to - maintain equipment specifically for the developing world.

About 20 percent of investments in the high - cost scenario would go into upgrading the high - voltage transmission grid, including installation of sensors to alert operators to potential failures of transformers on the system, and purchases of equipment to protect the grid and make it more efficient, EPRI said.

Bioincubators also provide access to some of the expensive, high - tech equipment often needed to develop new technology, which can be cost - prohibitive if you're working outside an established lab.

The equipment and expertise provided by the NOC enabled us to gather high - quality data from this important site in a cost - effective way.

Well before the first 20 - year relicensing period ends, power plant owners will have to know what new components and equipment upgrades will be required to extend the lives of current reactors to 80 years, and how high the costs and regulatory hurdles will be, before deciding whether to take that route or decommission the plants and shutter them, industry officials say.

Existing approaches to optimizing wireless signals rely on directional antennae to concentrate signals, but this equipment is either difficult to configure or beset by high cost.

Technologies such as high - throughput screening (HTS) have been the domain of the private sector for two reasons: (1) high costs associated with the equipment and running of screens and (2) the non-hypothesis driven nature of the work.

Higher startup costs, such as vehicles and other equipment, contributed, but the bulk of the bill was due to per diem payments that Tanzania charged WHO for the services of government vets.

Think you can't achieve your very own home gym due to high costs of equipment?

Rather than spending capital on buying brand new equipment, often a more cost - effective option is to upgrade the fans in existing equipment to new high efficiency EC fans.

The per - meal rate for free lunches (currently, $ 2.24) can be higher than the actual cost, so there may be some advantage to schools with many poor students, although this improvement is usually offset by inefficiencies of older buildings with outdated kitchen equipment.

From classrooms and offices through to sporting halls and playgrounds, Tennant provides high performance equipment that can help reduce your cost to clean, enhance your school's image and improve environmental health and safety for your students, staff and visitors.

So, generally, secondary schools will have higher energy costs than primary schools due to opening for longer, they have more pupils, and have a greater use of electrical equipment for school activities.

The program is designed to address the high purchasing costs attributable to the relatively small size of the procurements for rolling stock and related equipment, particularly for small urban and rural public transportation providers.