ProAmpac, an influential player in the realm of flexible packaging and materials science, has initiated a collaboration with the Department of Packaging Technology at Stuttgart Media University. The aim of this partnership is to jointly develop cutting-edge technologies for high-performance paper coating that can be seamlessly recycled through regular waste collection systems.

Stuttgart Media University, renowned for its prowess in paper and coating technology, as well as printing and coating systems, aligns seamlessly with ProAmpac's material science expertise and its extensive array of services in the sustainable fiber-based packaging domain.

Hesam Tabatabaei, Senior Vice President of Global Product Development and Innovation at ProAmpac, elucidates the significance of this partnership, noting that it, along with other global university collaborations in materials and food science, will significantly expand the potential applications of their sustainable fiber-based product portfolio. The alliance seeks to equip customers with robust technologies for recyclable, high-performance paper offerings.

Prof. Michael Herrenbauer, from the Department of Packaging Technology at Stuttgart Media University, conveys enthusiasm for advancing novel sustainable paper-based packaging through this partnership. He emphasizes that their research focus lies in developing sustainable materials and coatings for packaging, and the collaboration with ProAmpac holds immense importance in this pivotal area.

The partnership with Stuttgart Media University is a valuable addition to ProAmpac's existing global affiliations with universities specializing in materials science and technology. These collaborations include Polytechnique Montréal, Clemson University, Rutgers University/Dr. Kit Yam, University of Manchester, and the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Source:businesswire.com

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