 | Katherine PutnamUsername: Kate Putnam |
Location
W Springfield, MA, USA
Role
Packaging Machinery SupplierJob Title
PresidentCompany
Package Machinery Company Inc.Profile
Kate Putnam is the President of Package Machinery Company Inc., a global technology leader in wrapping machinery for consumer products. Under Putnam’s leadership the Company was first to develop an all servo wrapping machinery for consumer products. The commitment to minimal material use for maximum product protection and packaging strength runs through Package Machinery's machinery products.
The Company produces both semi-automatic and all servo customized, wrapping machines for consumer products in trays, boxes or bundles. Customers range from Fortune 50 companies to privately owned businesses.
Putnam believes in active collaboration with customers to bring 21st century technology and enhanced productivity to their operations. The servo-driven machines have applications for food, confectionery, personal care and leisure products. Putnam has been working with customers to reduce film consumption and improve energy efficiency. Her goal now is to help manufacturers engage consumers in making packaging resources efficient and sustainable.
Package is certified as a women-owned business by the WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council).
http://www.packagemachinery.com
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green machine
You can define 'green' machinery by the material it runs, the energy it uses or the raw material involved in the making of the machine. You could also define ist green-ness by its longevity in operation, since that minimizes resource consumption in the construction of the machine. I suspect that this is in the eye of the beholder, or buyer in this case. A machine that uses less energy sounds great but it it consumes a lot more material in the process, it may not add up to being more green than one that uses more energy and less material.
pharma packaging
Hi Kevin, Since much of this requires FDA approval to change processes, it is a slower road for packaging reduction or alteration. Among other things, the shelf life and product protection need to be tested before a firm commitment to making the change can be made. i think you will see changes appearing in the next year as the testing is completed. Kate
biodegradable vs compostable
The definition I was given is that biodegradable usually means that a commercial facility can cause the product in question to breakdown into usable materials. This may mean treatments not available to you at home. Compostable means that you can take the product and put it in your home compost or garden and expect that it will break down in a reasonable time frame. For instance, Innovia's NatureFlex compostable film should breakdown in your garden in less than 3 weeks.
paper and plastic
A clear cover on a tray is easy with the wrapping material and there are flexible materials that are recyclable or home compostable out there to do it. You can source a tray that is paper-based with a thin degradable film that will protect the moisture content of the contents. This will actually open up your options for wrapping the tray. Plastic trays basically limit your options to flow wrap since they usually come with a lip on them.. Paper vs. plastic is harder since paper is a more energy intensive and water intensive product to make. Its redeeming characteristic is that it is easier to recycle and consumers know that. The important thing is to understand what your consumer wants and to make sure that you hopefully deliver your product with instructions on how to take care of the packaging post-use. There are some good examples of packaging instructions on this presentation.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOFo6U4dc_c&feature=channel_page Good luck with your choices and remember there will be more options in the future.