ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with Western Michigan University (WMU), a top North American institution in fiber technologies and recycling, to advance the development of fiber-based sustainable packaging solutions.
The partnership will bolster ProAmpac’s “Fiberization of Packaging” strategy, which aims to deliver curbside recyclable and compostable alternatives to traditional packaging.
“The partnership with Western Michigan University supports ProAmpac’s material science team in developing innovative fiber-based technologies. WMU’s expertise in fiber manufacturing and broad range of capabilities will help accelerate our ability to deliver fiber-based packaging that meets growing market demand for curbside recyclable and compostable solutions. It also enables us to proactively address Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations with scalable, science-based innovation.”
– Hesam Tabatabaei, senior vice president of global product development and innovation at ProAmpac.
As a leader in packaging sustainability, ProAmpac is integrating this new university collaboration into its growing global network of academic partners focused on material and food science. These alliances enhance the company’s research capabilities and directly support ProAmpac’s ProActive Sustainability and ProActive Intelligence platforms, which foster innovation across all product categories and reinforce its commitment to a circular economy.
“We’re excited to partner with ProAmpac to advance fiber-based packaging innovation. By combining our fiber expertise and barrier coating with ProAmpac’s material science leadership and global commercial scale, we can accelerate the development of more sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions.”
– Dr. Kecheng Li, chair and TAPPI fellow of WMU.
ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac’s approach to sustainability—ProActive Sustainability—provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. Five core values guide our work and form the basis of our success: integrity, intensity, innovation, involvement, and impact. Pritzker Private Capital, along with management and co-investors, owns Cincinnati-based ProAmpac.
Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm’s differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).