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Sellars Founder Announces Retirement

November 1, 2023

John Sellars, founder of Sellars Absorbent Materials Inc., has announced his retirement.

Sellars founded the company which bears his name in 1985, while working out of his home. Under his leadership, the Milwaukee-based company has grown to be a leader in the production of wipes, absorbents, and towel and tissue products with 200 employees. Sellars will continue as a member of the company’s board of directors and will provide consulting services to the organization for the next two years.

“Years ago, one of our customers told me the Sellars’ name was like a handshake, because it was something he could always count on,” said John Sellars. “I’m proud of the reputation we’ve built in the marketplace and the recognizable brands we’ve created.”

About Sellars
Milwaukee-based Sellars Absorbent Materials Inc. manufactures a variety of shop towels, disposables wipers, sorbents, and other cleaning and janitorial products. For more information, visit www.sellarscompany.com.