ProAmpac and Partners Support Delta-Schoolcraft ISD’s Welding Program with Essential Equipment Donation

CINCINNATI (NOV.21, 2024) — ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly supported Delta-Schoolcraft ISD’s Manistique Center welding program by donating essential equipment and supplies for the 2024-2025 school year. This generous contribution was organized to support Mr. Joe Hinkson’s Welding I, Welding II, and Introduction to Welding classes, enhancing students’ hands-on learning experiences and preparing them for the workforce.

The donation, which included welding hoods, grinding and cut-off wheels, markers, paint pens, soapstone, weld pliers, tape measures, steel, wire wheels, practice steel coupons, and various welding gloves, provides essential tools for students’ daily activities. ProAmpac and its partners aim to strengthen vocational training and better prepare students for employment opportunities in skilled trades by equipping students with the right tools.

“We are immensely grateful to ProAmpac, Fastenal, Northern Machine, Norton Saint Gobain, and Superior Glove for their support,” said Joe Hinkson, welding instructor at the Manistique Center ISD. “This donation enables our students to become more skilled and employable as they transition into the workforce. Contributions like this make vocational programs more impactful and help students succeed.”

The collaboration was spearheaded by Nicole Barker and Dave Ekstrom from ProAmpac, who serve on the Delta-Schoolcraft ISD welding advisory committee and identified the need for additional resources. Together with Brenda Leboeuf and her Fastenal team, they brought this initiative to life, ensuring the welding program’s students receive crucial support.

“ProAmpac Manistique is committed to empowering youth within our community by supporting career and technical education,” said Nicole Barker, ProAmpac Manistique’s social sustainability initiatives lead. “We are thrilled to play a role in fostering the success of future generations and to help strengthen trade programs like this one, which equip students with the skills they need to succeed.”

About ProAmpac
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. 

About Pritzker Private Capital
Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services 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.

*Pictured from left to right. Mr. Hinkson (DSISD Welding Instructor), Hunter Ryerse, Shane Mason, Bennet Hoholik, Zach Hansen, Landon Weber, Nick Frankovich, Aiden Osterhout, Bryson Wood, Cole Herbst, Natalie Gauthier, Dawson Bosanic, Levi Moon, Dave Ekstrom (ProAmpac), Kenya Smith, Brenda Leboeuf.  Picture taken by Nicole Barker (ProAmpac)