Sealed Air Corporation To Establish Global Headquarters-Operations Center In Charlotte, North Carolina
08/27/2014
According to the firm, within the next three years, Sealed Air anticipates approximately 1,300 jobs will be relocated to Charlotte from its headquarters in Elmwood Park, New Jersey and parts of other facilities around the county. The company said it plans to relocate some employees from its facilities in; Saddle Brook, New Jersey, Danbury, Connecticut, Racine, Wisconsin and Duncan and Greenville, South Carolina. The Company will also relocate a small number of employees from other locations.
Sealed Air said it will continue to maintain manufacturing in its Saddle Brook and Danbury facilities, as well as certain operations in Duncan. The Company’s Simpsonville and Seneca, South Carolina sites will also continue their manufacturing operations, company officials said.
“We are confident Charlotte will provide a great environment for us to operate and grow our business moving forward. This move will contribute to a stronger, one-company culture that will enable greater collaboration, efficiencies, and better use of our investments in people and new technologies,” said Jerome A. Peribere, President/CEO of Sealed Air.
“We considered numerous criteria in making our decision.” said Peribere. “We believe Charlotte’s many attributes, including its solid economy and its reputation for business friendliness, technology and innovation, make it an ideal place for our employees to live and work.”
“North Carolina’s business-friendly climate continues to attract corporate headquarters to the Charlotte region,” said Governor Pat McCrory. “We welcome Sealed Air’s senior executive team, division and line managers and staff to the Queen City where they will find big city opportunity with a great quality of life.”
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