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available in 1981 commercial units that could be purchased for
$50,000 or less that were totally equal to the Sentinel EPE
recycler in function, product quality, and capacity."
Lindstrom examined the Buss-Condux Plastcompactor and the
Regenolux. Lindstrom found that these machines were functionally
equivalent to the Sentinel EPE recycler and were available in the
years and at the prices reported by Grossman, detailed supra.
Lindstrom also reported that various equipment companies, such as
the Cumberland Engineering Division of John Brown Plastics
Machinery, were willing to provide customized recycling programs
to companies at a minimum cost of $50,000.
Lindstrom found that in "average-use situations" the
Sentinel EPE recycler could process 200 pounds of plastic per
hour.
Lindstrom observed a Sentinel EPE recycler in operation at
PI, and he was allowed to take photographs of it and examine its
blueprints. Based on his observations and study, Lindstrom
estimated that the manufacturing cost of the Sentinel EPE
recycler was approximately $20,000. Lindstrom concluded that the
market value of the Sentinel EPE recycler did not exceed $50,000.
Lindstrom also reported that information was available in
1981 regarding state-of-the-art foamed plastic recycling
machines. Lindstrom described several approaches that might have
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