1、Annual Report 2006Were Always Looking Ahead278190_SA 2006 Annual Report 3/12/07 8:35 PM Page 1Sealed Air is a leading global manufacturer of a wide range of food andprotective packaging materials and systems.Our widely recognized brands include Bubble Wrapcushioning,Jiffyprotective mailers and Cryov
2、acfood packaging products.Our vision is to be the global supplier of choice for solutions,products and services that improve ourcustomers bottom line.We will be an exceptional Company for our customers,our employees and our communities.278190_SA 2006 Annual Report 2007.03.16 17:25 Page 2At Sealed Ai
3、r,we believe that focusing on innovation is the only true way for a company to achieve sustainable,long-term success.We have a long,successful history of creating markets through innovation.Sealed Air was founded with the invention of Bubble Wrapbrand cushioning back in 1960,which led to the creatio
4、n of the modernprotective packaging market.Our Cryovac brandfood packaging technology created vacuum packaging and revolutionized the way fresh protein is distributed and sold at retail.We have steadily built on this foundation over theyears.The future will bring even more exciting solutions as we c
5、ontinue to focus on developinginnovative products and systems that meet and exceedour customersexpectations.You can be assured thatat Sealed Air,were always looking ahead to createvalue in an ever-expanding world of opportunities.278190_01 3/12/07 8:45 PM Page 3In 2006,Sealed Airs operating performa
6、nce demonstrated steady improvement as we progressedthrough the year.We accomplished this by focusing on profitable growth and by continuing to optimize the efficiency of our global supply chain.Our total net sales increased 6%for the year,to$4.3 billion,withpositive growth in every major region of