Safer Cutting For The Flexible Packaging Industry. Presented By: Tommy Landwehr Martor USA

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1 Safer Cutting For The Flexible Packaging Industry Presented By: Tommy Landwehr Martor USA

3 Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry We have a long history with many of the members of the Flexible Packaging Association We have visited plants within this industry and seen most of your cutting applications The tools of choice are fixed blade utility knives, 3-5 inch paring knives, pocket knives and snap off blades These tools are ALWAYS used out of habit not necessity

4 Levels Chart Considering the staggering number of knives used in industry today, we have developed a way of categorizing them with the help of your industry s professionals. This allows one to visualize the degree of danger associated with each knife.

5 Bladeless Cutters Concealed Blade Cutters Smart Knives Spring Loaded Knives Manually Retractable & Fixed Blade Knives LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1

6 Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry Elimination of all Level 4 & 5 cutting tools

7 Bladeless Cutters Concealed Blade Cutters Smart Knives Spring Loaded Knives Manually Retractable & Fixed Blade Knives LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1

8 Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry Elimination of all Level 4 & 5 cutting tools Implementation of Level 1 and 2 cutters in most areas

9 Bladeless Cutters Concealed Blade Cutters Smart Knives Spring Loaded Knives Manually Retractable & Fixed Blade Knives LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1

10 Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry Elimination of all Level 4 & 5 cutting tools Implementation of Level 1 and 2 cutters in most areas Recommendation of Level 3 Knives where ever a blade is necessary

11 Bladeless Cutters Concealed Blade Cutters Smart Knives Spring Loaded Knives Manually Retractable & Fixed Blade Knives LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1

12 Martor s Experience Within The Flexible Packaging Industry Elimination of all Level 4 & 5 cutting tools Implementation of Level 1 and 2 cutters in most areas Recommendation of Level 3 Knives where ever a blade is necessary Enforce the use of task specific cutters such as wire strippers, tin snips and hose cutters

13 Why Should Lacerations Be Reduced? NSC estimates that each laceration costs $13,948 Rising insurance premiums, lost time and lower production are all hidden costs to lacerations

14 How To Implement A Safety Knife Program And Utilize The Safest Cutters

15 Identify What Is Currently Used

16 Recommend Replacement Martor Knife

17 How To Train Your End Users Once You Determine The Appropriate Safety Cutter

18 Training Checklist

19 Training Videos

20 Training Posters

21 Blade Disposal Program

22 Company Background Martor has been manufacturing knives & blades for over 60 years Manufacturing is done in Solingen Germany the knife capital of the world In 1976 Martor developed the first self-retracting knife The Martor Profi became the standard of industry in Europe The Profi was the first safety knife designed to protect users from cutting tool injuries

Company Background Today Martor produces over 300 different styles of knives We continue to pioneer and develop the

cut is completed, even if the user keeps the slide pushed forward.

23 Company Background Today Martor produces over 300 different styles of knives We continue to pioneer and develop the latest technology in safety cutters In 2000, Martor developed & patented technology to produce the world s first smart knife. The blade on this cutter retracts safely into the handle as soon as contact is lost with the material being cut or the cut is completed, even if the user keeps the slide pushed forward. Keeping the slider in the forward position is not necessary to perform the cut, nor will it override the safety feature. Under normal use, the blade will always retract. Martor s innovations in auto-retract and concealed blade knives continue to make us The UNDISPUTED MARKET LEADER!

24 In Conclusion Change is never easy but is often necessary Safer cutting alternatives do exist Injuries, product waste and other costs can be dramatically reduced Level 1-3 safety cutters are currently being used successfully within your industry Fixed blade knives, pocket knives along with all other level 4 and 5 cutters should be eliminated As with any change to new technology proper training is essential

25 Martor USA Contact Information (920)

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