date:Aug 04, 2012
tion cost activities.
The Food Solutions segment sales decreased 6% with steady year-over-year price/mix performance and 2% lower volumes.
The decline was driven by lower equipment sales in EMEA due to a challenging 2011 comparison, timing of orders in 2012, and weakening European economic conditions.
These factors were partially offset by 4% constant dollar sales growth in North America from positive price/mix and higher volumes.
Sales for the Protective Packaging segment decreased 3% with