Sealed Air

Name

Sealed Air

Legal name

Sealed Air Corporation

Website

https://sealedair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective and Food Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum/Skin) (IMALAHAF), Inflatable & Air Cushion Packaging (Air Pillows, Bubble Wrap Systems) (IMALAFAB), Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB), Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK)

Keywords

• Protective packaging
• Food packaging
• Packaging solutions
• Industrial packaging
• Packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmwood Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Equipment + Materials): Sealed Air derives the majority of revenue from the sale of packaging materials (flexible films, shrink bags, foam, paper packaging) and capital equipment (bagging systems, VFFS machines, vacuum systems, shrink tunnels). The Installed Base model places equipment at customer sites and generates recurring consumables revenue from films, bags, and other materials consumed during operation. This creates recurring revenue streams tied to the installed base of equipment.
2. Services and Technical Support: Revenue from maintenance programs (CRYOVAC® Advanced Maintenance Program), spare parts, technical training, design services, and digital solutions such as Precision Yield Optimization. These services support the installed base and enhance customer stickiness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sealed Air manufactures and sells protective, food, and liquid packaging solutions to industrial and commercial customers globally. Its portfolio spans the CRYOVAC brand of food vacuum and modified-atmosphere packaging, BUBBLE WRAP protective cushioning, AUTOBAG automated bagging systems, Liquibox bag-in-box liquid packaging, and the SEALED AIR and Nexcel protective packaging lines. The company serves food processors, industrial manufacturers, retailers, and logistics providers across 119 countries.

Product overview

Sealed Air is a digitally driven, sustainable packaging company operating across three business segments: Food & Beverage, Protective, and Medical & Life Sciences. Its product portfolio is organized around five core brands (CRYOVAC, BUBBLE WRAP, AUTOBAG, Liquibox, and SEALED AIR) plus the medical brand Nexcel, spanning packaging materials, automated equipment, and technical services. The CRYOVAC brand provides food packaging materials and equipment including vacuum skin packaging films (Darfresh, Darfresh 10K OTR, Simple Steps), chub and pouch packaging, FlexPrep dispensing pouches, and bag-in-box solutions, complemented by vacuum systems, shrink tunnels, and form-fill-seal equipment. The BUBBLE WRAP and AUTOBAG brands cover protective packaging including cushioning, mailers, automated bagging systems (such as the AUTOBAG 850HB hybrid bagging machine), on-demand inflatable solutions, foam packaging (Instapak), and suspension packaging (Korrvu). The Liquibox brand, acquired in 2023, adds bag-in-box, bulk liners, dispensers, and filling equipment for liquid foods and beverages. Technical services including CRYOVAC Precision Yield Optimization, the Advanced Maintenance Program, Design Services, and Digital Printing support the hardware portfolio. The Nexcel brand addresses medical and life sciences materials for parenteral, bioprocessing, and ostomy applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CRYOVAC: Leading brand for food and beverage packaging including vacuum skin packaging, shrink bags, form-fill-seal films, and food equipment. Celebrated 85 years of innovation in 2026.
• BUBBLE WRAP
• AUTOBAG
• LIQUIBOX
• Nexcel
• SEALED AIR
• Jiffy

Products and services

• CRYOVAC
• BUBBLE WRAP
• AUTOBAG
• Liquibox
• SEALED AIR brand protective packaging
• Nexcel

Quantifiable outcome

• CRYOVAC chub packaging extends shelf life up to 45 days — 75% longer than traditional tray packaging
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LiquiboxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Sealed Air acquired Liquibox for $1.15 billion, uniting two leaders in the global flexible packaging industry. The deal enhances SEE's growth in its CRYOVAC brand Fluids & Liquids business and supports its transformation into a digitally driven, sustainable packaging company. Liquibox adds bag-in-box, bulk liners, dispensers, and filling equipment capabilities.
• Foxpak Flexibles Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2022Sealed Air acquired Foxpak Flexibles Ltd., an Irish packaging solutions company specializing in digital printing on flexible packaging. The deal aimed to enhance SEE's digital packaging capabilities and accelerate innovation in smart packaging for global brands. Completed through SEE Ventures.
• Franke Foodservice SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRYOVAC FlexPrep dispensing pouches are designed to work with specialized dispensing units from Franke Foodservice Systems, enabling food service operators to achieve consistent portion-controlled condiment dispensing.
• Golden State FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSealed Air and Golden State Foods partnered for more than three decades on form-fill-seal films for liquid products. The partnership combines Sealed Air's materials and equipment with Golden State Foods' sauce and condiment manufacturing expertise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amcor: Amcor is a global packaging giant with comparable scale, producing flexible and rigid plastic packaging for food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods. Both companies compete directly in food packaging films and protective packaging, and Amcor's recent Berry Global merger creates an even more direct head-to-head competitor.
• Sonoco Products: Sonoco is a diversified global packaging manufacturer serving consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging markets. It competes with Sealed Air in flexible packaging and protective solutions, and its acquisition of Eviosys expands its food packaging exposure overlapping with CRYOVAC.
• Berry Global (now part of Amcor): Berry Global was a major plastic packaging manufacturer with strong positions in films, containers, and engineered materials serving food, beverage, and consumer markets. It directly competed with Sealed Air in flexible films and protective packaging before merging with Amcor.
• AptarGroup: AptarGroup is a leading global supplier of dispensing systems, sealing solutions, and active material science solutions for packaging. Its dispensing and closure technology overlaps with Sealed Air's FlexPrep and LIQUIBOX dispenser products in the food, beverage, and personal care markets.
• Pregis: Pregis is a protective packaging manufacturer specializing in paper-based void fill, cushioning, and automated packaging systems. It competes directly with Sealed Air's BUBBLE WRAP and AUTOBAG brands in e-commerce fulfillment and protective packaging.
• Ranpak Holdings: Ranpak is a specialist in paper-based protective packaging with paper cushioning, void fill, and wrapping systems. It directly competes with Sealed Air's Jiffy paper mailers and Korrvu paper-based packaging as customers shift toward curbside-recyclable protective formats.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen produces food and beverage packaging including containers, cartons, and films for foodservice and food retail. It competes with Sealed Air in protein packaging, foodservice disposables, and liquid packaging containers across North America.

Broad incumbents

• Crown Holdings: Crown Holdings is a global packaging manufacturer with leadership in metal packaging for food, beverage, and aerosol products. While focused on metal rather than flexible plastic, it competes with Sealed Air in food and beverage end markets where packaging format choice is the competitive battleground.
• Smurfit Westrock: Smurfit Westrock is the world's largest paper-based packaging company, serving consumer and industrial end markets. As customers shift toward fiber-based packaging under sustainability mandates, it represents an adjacent competitive threat to Sealed Air's plastic-heavy portfolio.
• Graphic Packaging: Graphic Packaging is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions for food, beverage, and consumer products. It competes with Sealed Air in food packaging end markets as brands transition from plastic to fiber-based formats, including applications like clamshells and cartons.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors7 records

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M&A14 records

Investments5 records

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