ProAmpac Expands Partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Advance Fiber Innovation

CINCINNATI (APR.27, 2026)—ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the next phase of its relationship with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), building on a successful engagement established in 2024. This latest initiative strengthens joint efforts in advanced fiber research projects, reinforcing ProAmpac’s commitment to innovation and talent development.

“This next phase strengthens our ability to push the boundaries of fiber-based technologies to develop high-performance packaging solutions,” said Hesam Tabatabaei, chief technology officer at ProAmpac. “By combining WPI’s research expertise with ProAmpac’s material science resources and manufacturing capabilities, we ensure a strong connection between fundamental research and real-world application to directly benefit our customers.”

“This partnership exemplifies the power of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s experiential approach to education, connecting students directly with real-world industry challenges through meaningful collaboration,” said Bogdan Vernescu, vice president and vice provost for research and innovation at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. “By pairing the strengths of our highly regarded materials science program with strong industry partnerships, we are preparing students to deliver innovative solutions while providing our industry partners with fresh perspectives, emerging talent, and research-driven insights that help advance materials science, chemical engineering, and packaging innovation.”

This initiative builds on ProAmpac’s broader university engagement strategy, which integrates research, experiential learning, and talent development to drive continuous improvement and long-term growth.

Looking ahead, ProAmpac and WPI are also evaluating additional focus areas, including smart packaging technologies and AI-driven robotic systems for automated packaging sorting in materials recovery facilities (MRFs).

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About ProAmpac
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. 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. 

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