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ProAmpac Site Receives Food Safety Certification

August 15, 2018
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ProAmpac Site Receives Food Safety Certification

CINCINNATI – ProAmpac, a leader in global flexible packaging, announced today that its Auburn, Washington facility has been awarded Level 2 Food Safety Management Certification by the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute. SQF is a recognized organization by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), as well as retailers and food service providers around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system.

Auburn is ProAmpac’s 14th facility to be recognized with food-quality certification and ProAmpac’s eighth manufacturing facility to be certified to SQF Level 2.

“ProAmpac continues to focus on providing customers with high-quality products they expect. The SQF certification for Auburn now offers our West Coast customers a regional fulfillment option,” stated Tom Geyer, President of ProAmpac’s US Flexibles Division. “ProAmpac is committed to quality systems and certifications that support and reflect our customers’ growth and success.  Work is currently underway to certify additional facilities to meet the growing demands of our food customers in North America.”

“We are constantly demonstrating our commitment to SQF certification. ProAmpac strives to exceed the growing number of requirements to ensure food safety,” said Rob Manning, vice president of quality. “Auburn’s SQF certification is a milestone. We are proud to have a system in place for monitoring, validating and improving the manufacturing of flexible packaging materials and we plan to acquire additional SQF facility certifications throughout the remainder of 2018. ProAmpac appreciates our employees’ hard work as we strive to provide quality products to our customers.”

About ProAmpac
ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering unparalleled in the industry. 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. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by PPC Partners along with management and co-investors. For more information, visit ProAmpac.com.

About PPC Partners
PPC Partners acquires and operates North America-based middle-market companies with leading positions in the manufactured products, services and healthcare sectors. Led by Tony Pritzker and the former investment and operating professionals of Pritzker Group Private Capital, 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. PPC Partners builds businesses for the long-term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.

Kristy Paulin
ProAmpac
Corporate Communications
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