ProAmpac’s 2017 Award Wins Highlight its Focus on Quality & Innovation

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#GoldInkAwards–ProAmpac returned to PACK EXPO Las Vegas this week, showcasing product
innovations, and expanded capabilities, as well as multiple industrial
awards received during the past year.

Since last year’s PACK EXPO, ProAmpac has become one of the fastest
growing flexible packaging manufacturers in the United States: five
acquisitions, a total of 25 manufacturing facilities, 3,200 employees,
new ownership by Pritzker Group Private Capital, and an elevated ranking
as one of the 10 largest packaging converters in the nation.

In the same period, ProAmpac received 22 awards in multiple competitions.

• American
  Package Design Awards
• AmeriStar
• Flexographic
  Technical Association (FTA) Awards
• Gold
  Ink Awards
• PackagePRINTING
  Excellence Awards
• World
  Beverage Innovation Awards
• WorldStar
  Awards
• Hormel
  Spirit of Excellence

“During a time of strategic expansion, these awards reinforce our
unwavering commitment to quality and innovation,” said Adam Grose, Chief
Commercial Officer.

“Thanks to the organizations bestowing the awards. Thanks to our
employees for going above and beyond. And most of all thanks to our
customers for giving us the opportunity to serve them and provide
innovative products to build their business.”

Recent Awards

ProAmpac won seven total awards in the Gold
Ink Awards competition sponsored by Printing Impressions, the
industry’s most prestigious print competition. One Bronze and six Pewter
awards were received for print in the Flexible Packaging category. New
technologies with inks and substrates were presented for several
ProAmpac wins for pouches submitted.

Last month, the packagePRINTING
Excellence Awards won Best of Show from among nearly 200 entries,
and First Place in the Flexible Packaging: Flexo printing process
category. According to packagePRINTING judge Bill Enright, “This
entry…was printed exceptionally well on a very difficult substrate. It
featured very clean printing with very tight registration… and depicted
a vivid, almost 3D, lifelike appearance.” The pouch was featured as the
cover story of packagePRINTING magazine’s August
issue.

A recent win for ProAmpac was from among the World
Beverage Innovation Awards sponsored by FoodBev Media and hosted by
drinktec. ProAmpac received first place in the Best Sports or Fitness
Drink category for its EZY Pro10, a custom shaped, spouted, stand-up
pouch with a unique shape that fits perfectly fits in the hand of the
consumer. EZY Pro 10 is pre-filled with 30g of protein powder. The
end-user fills the pouch with 230ml of water at the point of use and
shakes to combine the powder before consuming.

About
ProAmpac

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with enhanced
product offerings. We provide creative packaging solutions,
industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a
diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by four core
values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity,
Innovation and Involvement. For more information, visit proampac.com.

ProAmpac is part of the Pritzker Group Private Capital portfolio of
companies.

About
Pritzker Group

Pritzker Group, led by Tony and J.B. Pritzker, has three principal
investment teams: Private Capital, which acquires and operates leading
North America-based companies; Venture Capital, which provides
early-stage and growth venture funding to technology companies
throughout the United States; and Asset Management, which partners with
top-performing investment managers across global public markets.

Pritzker Group Private Capital acquires North America-based
middle-market companies with leading positions in the manufactured
products, services and healthcare sectors. The firm’s permanent,
proprietary capital base allows for efficient decision making, broad
flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and
alignment with management teams focused on creating long-term value.
Pritzker Group brings significant resources, expertise and credibility
in building businesses and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and
family-owned companies. For more information, visit pritzkergroup.com.

Contacts

Media
ProAmpac
Molly Speer, 513-671-1777
[email protected]