Sealed Air to expand production of Ethafoam

In line with the projected growth, Sealed Air recently invested US$8 million (RM25.6 mill) into its Kuantan plant which manufacturers Ethafoam in homogenous foam planks used in protective packaging applications.

AS CHILDREN, it was one of the most exciting things to play with. Those regularly spaced, protruding air-filled hemispheres that provide cushioning for fragile items can be used as a source of amusement and to alleviate stress because bubble wrap makes a recognisable popping sound when compressed and ruptured.

In 1957, engineer Al Fielding and Swiss inventor Marc Chavannes invented bubble wrap. However, the two were not trying to make a product to be used as packaging material. Rather, they were trying to create a textured wallpaper.