On this episode of the SPOT Radio Podcast, Charlie Webb, CPPL, sits down with Keith Smith of Vonco Products for a conversation about the growing opportunities between medical device manufactures and contract packaging/manufacturing firms. Together, they explore how smart alliances can strengthen packaging validation, streamline production, and open new pathways for medical device manufacturers looking to improve efficiency and compliance. 

About Keith Smith
Keith brings over 25 years of relevant industry experience to Vonco. He currently serves as President of Vonco Products. Prior to acquiring Vonco, he served as General Manager of Carbonless Rolls and Security Papers for Appleton Papers, the largest division of a $1BN paper company. From 2010 to 2012, he served in General Management roles for Appleton Papers in thermal and carbonless papers. He brings significant flexible packaging sales relationships and printing/converting operating experience. Prior to his tenure in the paper businesses, he held various general management, operations and engineering roles with Appleton within the blown films and converting businesses and started his flexible packaging career with Printpack in 1994 running printing presses. His education consists of a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering as well as an MBA from Northern Illinois University and Lean and Six Sigma certifications from University of Michigan.

Keith Smith: https://keithsmith.io/about/ 

Vonco website: www.vonco.com