Deborah Smook, Co-Owner of TurboFil Packaging Machines, LLC

In this podcast episode, Harold King, President of the Council of Industry, sits down with Deborah Smook, Co-Owner of TurboFil Packaging Machines, LLC.

We dive into the world of custom packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. TurboFil Packaging Machines specializes in designing and manufacturing machinery that precisely fills and packages drugs into vials, syringes, and other containers, focusing on various types of liquids and semi-solids. Deborah shares insights into their role within the broader pharmaceutical industry, highlighting their commitment to precision and safety in packaging critical medications like Naloxone, a life-saving nasal spray for opioid overdoses. We explore the engineering challenges of creating custom machines and the company's approach to innovation over its 25-year history. Deborah also discusses the evolution of TurboFil Packaging Machines from its early days in cosmetics to its current focus on pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, the importance of maintaining a skilled workforce, and the unique culture that drives their success. Tune in to discover how TurboFil Packaging Machines is making a difference in the packaging world and learn about the opportunities and challenges they face in this highly regulated industry.

For more information about TurboFil Packaging Machines, check out their website at www.turbofil.com.

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The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association of the Hudson Valley since 1910. We are a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of our member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley Community. For more information about the Council of Industry visit our website at councilofindustry.org.