Charles K. Sewell is a visionary entrepreneur and pioneering leader whose legacy has reshaped the blow molding industry across North America.
He began his career at age 26, acquiring a paper carton company and quickly steering it into plastics manufacturing. In the 1960s, he founded Sewell Plastics, a regional powerhouse producing dairy containers. His leadership led to breakthrough innovations, including the first blow-molded dairy container in the Southeast and Coca-Cola’s first 2-liter PET bottle in 1976.
In 1985, Mr. Sewell founded CKS Packaging. Under his guidance, it became North America’s 8th largest blow molding company, with 27 plants and over $750 million in annual sales. A technological trailblazer, he introduced clear-handled juice containers in partnership with Eastman Chemical and pushed the boundaries of PET handleware using shuttle extrusion blow molding.
Beyond his business impact, Mr. Sewell is known for shaping industry talent. He mentored numerous executives who now lead companies such as Ring Container, Graham Packaging, and Resilux. His leadership is deeply rooted in values—honesty, service, and trust—where a handshake still means everything.
A strong advocate for community, Mr. Sewell has dedicated decades to uplifting others within and beyond the industry. He founded Maximum Impact Love, a nonprofit that provides food, clothing, and housing to those in need. He was also instrumental in launching Safe House, an inner-city organization for the homeless in Atlanta.
Charles Sewell’s six-decade career has combined innovation, mentorship, and service, making an enduring contribution to the advancement of plastics and the betterment of society.