Contract Packaging Essentials:

1) What is contract packaging?

We work with companies that have their own in-house formulators and chemists who have developed pre-existing formulas and help them package in various easy to use product packaging.

2) What about partial formulations and compounds?

Patomac offers 3 tier level programs. 

 a) Tier #1 - Many manufacturers approach us with fully made chemical mixtures ( held proprietary by the company) which is then sent to us in bulk.  We take such chemicals and package them according to your specifications.
b) Tier #2 - Certain manufacturers will send us partially made mixtures (held proprietary) and provide us with the formula to add to.  We will then order the remainder of the raw materials and make up the rest of the formulation according to the manufacturers ingredients followed by packaging.
c) Tier #3 - Manufacturers will send us their chemical compositions(formulas) and provide us with the raw materials. We will then compound it in our tanks and make the formulation followed by packaging.

3) What about confidentially on formulas?

Your chemical composition is held a secret. It is yours and you own it for good.  We will never make your product for anyone nor will we sell it.  We will sign confidentially agreements as well as "right to protect" formulas as well as compounding methods given to us.  If anyone approaches us who is interested, we will refer them to you. This is our guarantee!  The contracts that we sign has all this clearly written and there is no fine print. 

4) Will you sell my formulation to someone else?

Never.  We do not promote your formulations on our website nor do we market it.  If your customer ever calls us directly by some remote chance, we will not manufacture your formula for them nor anyone else.  Your formulations are held a secret and this is how we operate. And if anyone ever approaches us looking for such a product by your brand name,  we will refer them to you.  You have full rights over your products because you own them outright.

5) My customers may have found out that Patomac provides contracted compounding and packaging to us. What now?

We are not the manufacturer because we don't own your formula. We are just the laborers behind the operation. We simply provide a means for you to get the product packaged based on  your formulation.   Your customers can never buy your product directly from us nor can they approach us to take part in any competitive bidding against you.    They will have to find a formulator, redesign the product and  manufacturer it .  It wouldn't be cost effective for your customer.  We protect you at all costs.  

6) What type of lead times do you have?

Our manufacturing facility requires time to acquire the raw materials.  When we have everything set in place, we will start the compounding process followed by packaging and labeling for you. This is a 4 week period. Some manufacturers will send in a blanket order to release certain quantities a month.  We will have the material ready to ship on the dates that you provide.

7) What are your payment terms?
Net 30 days and credit limit is based on references provided.

8) I am not a formulator but I have a great product idea. Can you help me make such a product?

Normally we prefer to work with formulators. However there are a few exceptions to this rule because we have our own Patomac Line that we manufacture for our own customers.  We will not provide or make a product that belongs to someone who is already a customer.  We can refer you to them and you can work out the agreements. If such a product doesn't exist in our data base and based on your total volume, we can develop a product if it meets our criteria of existing product formulations.

9) I have a formula but it needs some tweaking on performance. Can you help?

Although we have chemists on board,  our core business is not formulations for the exception of our own Patomac line.   We can help re-design it for you so long as it is not a product with the same chemical formulations as the one we package for our customers.  The best thing to do is to send us an email and let us review your request. 

10) Raw materials are offered in various grades. How do you determine what to use.

We don't decide this. Normally the formula provider will give us the raw material grades to use. We will use what is required in the formula.

11) What types of container packaging do you offer?

The following is the basic product line but is not limited to this list:

1:1 Ratio 250 ml PP or Nylon Construction Caulking Tubes
2:1 Ratio 180 ml PP or Nylon Construction Caulking Tubes
3:1 Ratio 280 ml PP or Nylon Construction Caulking Tubes
380 Ml Coaxial Cartridges
Side by Side 2 Component Cartridges (50, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 1500 mls)
Syringe Cartridges
Burst Pouches (1, 2, 3 Component Systems)
Gallons
Quarts
Pints
Plastic Tubs (Long Neck or Wide Jars with protective liners) / HDPE and more..
55 Gallon drums
Plastic Pails (1 and 5 Gallons)
2 Component 5 Gallon with liner for Hardener (For 2 component products)
Poly Bags Shrink sleeve & vacuum packaging
Nitrogen packaging for moisture sensitive hardeners with seals
Aerosols (all sizes)
Spray bottles
Gallon jugs
Plastic heat sealed bags for tapes & rolls
Nalgene Jars
Hand Wipe Buckets (various sizes and lids)
Clear PVC containers with handles
Wide Mouth round HDPE (various sizes)
PET White and Black Jars low profile
Wide mouth glass jars (for corrosion materials)
Polystyrene Jars
Mylar Bags

and more!