Company Overview

Sealed Air Corporation is a global packaging solutions company operating primarily in the food packaging and protective packaging industries. The company designs and manufactures materials, equipment, and digital solutions that aim to improve food safety, extend shelf life, protect goods in transit, and enhance operational efficiency for customers. Its offerings are used across food processing, retail, e-commerce, logistics, healthcare, and industrial markets.

The company’s primary revenue drivers are its Food and Protective Packaging business segments, which include well-known brands such as Cryovac and Bubble Wrap. Sealed Air serves large multinational food producers, protein processors, consumer goods manufacturers, and e-commerce fulfillment operators. Founded in 1960, the company gained prominence with the invention of Bubble Wrap and expanded through organic growth and acquisitions, evolving into a technology-driven packaging solutions provider with a focus on automation, sustainability, and digital integration.

Business Operations

Sealed Air operates through two reportable segments: Food and Protective Packaging. The Food segment focuses on vacuum sealing, modified atmosphere packaging, case-ready systems, and fluid packaging, primarily serving protein processors, dairy producers, and food service customers. The Protective Packaging segment provides packaging materials, automated systems, and digital solutions designed to protect goods during shipment, with a strong emphasis on e-commerce and omnichannel retail.

The company generates revenue through the sale of consumable packaging materials, packaging equipment, automation systems, and related services. Sealed Air maintains manufacturing facilities, research centers, and service operations across multiple regions, supported by proprietary materials science, packaging automation technologies, and digital platforms. Key subsidiaries and brands include Cryovac, Bubble Wrap, Instapak, and Korrvu.

Strategic Position & Investments

Sealed Air’s strategy centers on driving growth through automation, sustainability, and digital packaging solutions. The company has emphasized investments in equipment-enabled consumables, which create recurring revenue streams tied to long-term customer relationships. Sustainability initiatives include lightweight materials, recyclable and renewable-content packaging, and solutions designed to reduce food waste and carbon emissions.

The company has pursued targeted acquisitions to strengthen its automation and digital capabilities, including the acquisition of Foxpak Flexibles and Liquibox, which expanded its presence in fluids and liquids packaging. Sealed Air continues to invest in smart packaging, data-enabled equipment, and supply chain optimization technologies, positioning itself at the intersection of packaging materials and operational intelligence.

Geographic Footprint

Sealed Air is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and operates globally across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. North America represents the company’s largest revenue base, followed by Europe, with growing operations in emerging markets across Asia and South America.

The company maintains manufacturing, research, and sales operations in more than 40 countries, serving customers in over 100 markets worldwide. Its global footprint allows Sealed Air to support multinational customers with localized production, technical service, and regulatory expertise, while also expanding its influence in high-growth international food and e-commerce markets.

Leadership & Governance

Sealed Air is led by an executive team with experience in global manufacturing, packaging technology, and operational transformation. The company emphasizes a leadership philosophy focused on disciplined capital allocation, innovation-led growth, and sustainability-driven value creation. Strategic priorities are guided by long-term financial targets and environmental, social, and governance commitments.

Key executives include:

• Patrick Kivits – President and Chief Executive Officer
• Emile Zafirovski – Chief Financial Officer
• Darryl C. Brown – President, Food
• Kevin Clark – President, Protective Packaging
• Sally Kenneally – Chief Human Resources Officer

Note: Executive roles are based on the most recent publicly available company filings and disclosures. Some executive appointments have transitioned in recent periods; where discrepancies exist across sources, data is considered current as of the latest consolidated public filings.