CINCINNATI, April 20, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, was honored by the prestigious 2021 Dow Packaging Innovation Awards with a silver award for their innovative ProActive Recyclable® Paper Mailer with Water-Resistance.

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"We were thrilled that the judges recognized exciting innovation with ProAmpac’s Recyclable Paper Mailer with Water Resistance. This recyclable mailer offers brands a more sustainable way to ship soft goods to consumers while adding more water protection for the products inside. We are so pleased to be part of this prestigious group of industry innovators," said Adam Grose, ProAmpac’s chief commercial officer.

ProActive Recyclable® Paper Mailer is a curbside, paper-stream, recyclable mailer with an increased water resistance of 70% when compared to traditional plain paper mailers. The innovative mailer uses elegant side seams to enhance branded graphics and is available with or without a bottom gusset. A single or dual tamper-evident seal paired with an easy open strip ensures goods arrive as intended. These novel mailers can be a replacement for traditional poly mailers or kraft mailers.

According to the Dow Packaging Innovations website, "For over three decades, The Packaging Innovation Awards have honored packaging projects from around the globe, showcasing the very best in sustainable innovation. Open to entrants across the value chain, the awards look for initiatives that excel in at least one criteria: technological advancement, responsible packaging and enhanced user experience."

Available for purchase online from ProAmpac, the ProActive Recyclable Mailer is offered in three stock sizes. To learn more about ProAmpac’s eCommerce paper products, please contact either Brent Wise (Brent.Wise@proampac.com), or visit our website at ProAmpac.com.

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering, providing 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. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. For more information, visit ProAmpac.com or contact Media@ProAmpac.com.

Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products, services and healthcare 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). For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.

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Kristy Paulin ProAmpac (413) 875-9872 Kristy.Paulin@ProAmpac.com

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