CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (September 17, 2024) — Sur-Seal, a custom sealing and converting industry leader, is pleased to announce Pete Futia’s appointment as CEO.
Futia is well-positioned to take over the helm. He brings a wealth of converting experience to Sur-Seal, having served as President of Sur-Seal’s manufacturing facilities and service centers in North Carolina, Ohio, Mexico, and China. He previously led Mueller Custom Cut as General Manager since 2005, which Sur-Seal acquired in 2021.
Pete has held various general management, operations, and sales and marketing roles in his 30-year career in the converting industry, including a successful streak with 3M. He serves as an IR/Trane supplier council member and sits on the 3M Converter Markets Advisory Council. Under Pete’s leadership, Mueller was acknowledged as a 4-time top workplace by the Charlotte Observer and nominated as a top family-owned business by Charlotte Business Journal. “With the strength of our management and manufacturing teams, I am excited to lead Sur-Seal to serve our loyal customer base and respond to the needs of new customers,” Futia said.
“We are privileged to have Pete leading Sur-Seal through its next phase of growth,” said Jim Wilz, a Sur-Seal Board of Directors member.
Sur-Seal, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with manufacturing & service centers in North Carolina, Ohio, Mexico, and China, is an industry-leading provider of advanced material solutions. The company does business in 25 countries, with over 250 OEM customers, including more than 20 long-term Fortune 500 partners. Established in 1965, Sur-Seal is a company passionate about fostering a strong culture. It is proud to have been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Charlotte and Cincinnati numerous times. The Company is ISO-9001 and AS9100 certified, offering many MilSpec and ASTM-certified raw materials.
For more information about Sur-Seal, contact our team today.
