Sealed Air (NYSE:SEE) is a global packaging company that develops and manufactures a wide range of materials, equipment and services designed to protect, preserve and promote products. Best known for inventing Bubble Wrap® protective packaging, the company serves customers across food and beverage, e-commerce, electronics, manufacturing and healthcare industries. Sealed Air’s solutions help businesses reduce product damage, extend shelf life and improve operational efficiency.
The company’s product portfolio is organized into three primary segments. Food Care provides equipment, films and trays for food processing, packaging and sealing under the Cryovac® brand. Product Care delivers protective packaging solutions such as Bubble Wrap®, Instapak® foam and automated paper systems designed to safeguard goods during storage and transport. Equipment Care offers packaging machinery, software and services that integrate with customer production lines to optimize throughput and minimize waste.
Founded in 1960 by Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes, Sealed Air has grown through both innovation and strategic acquisitions to serve customers in more than 120 countries. Over its history, the company has introduced pioneering technologies—such as inflatable protective solutions and modified-atmosphere packaging—and expanded its global footprint with operations in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sealed Air is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Ted Doheny, who took the helm in 2023. Under his leadership, the company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives, including lightweight packaging designs and recyclable materials, while leveraging digital and automation technologies to drive growth and improve customer outcomes.
