Guala Closures Group

What Guala Closures Group does

Guala Closures Group is an Italian multinational manufacturer of closure solutions for the beverage and pharmaceutical industries, headquartered in Spinetta Marengo (Alessandria), Italy, and founded in 1946. The company produces aluminum roll-on pilfer-proof (ROPP) closures, screw caps, GPI aluminum closures, crown corks, and advanced security closures—including the proprietary MAGNEX line manufactured using Electromagnetic Forming (EMF) technology—across 37 production plants on five continents and seven Product Development & Innovation centers in Italy, Bulgaria, Mexico, the UK, Ukraine, and China.

The company serves the world's leading wine, spirits, beverage, water, condiment, and pharmaceutical brands via direct enterprise B2B sales, with named customers including Cloudy Bay, Josh Cellars/Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Grupo Montenegro, and Wuliangye. Its product portfolio is organized into the Above family (Spirits, Wine, Beverages, Water, Condiments), the Prestige premium sub-brand, and a Pharma Division formed around the KWK (Kunststoffwerk Kremsmünster) acquisition, supplemented by acquired crown-cork operations Astir Vitogiannis Bros (Greece, 2024), Metal Crowns Group (Kenya, 2025), and Vinventions' Rosarito screwcap plant (Mexico, 2026).

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of closure products under quote-based B2B enterprise contracts, with no retail or e-commerce presence. The company is privately held by Investindustrial VII L.P. via Special Packaging Solutions Investments S.à r.l. after a 2021 take-private, refinanced via €500 million Senior Secured Notes due 2028, and pursues an active buy-and-build strategy under a leadership team led by Chairman Gabriele Del Torchio and Group CEO Andrea Lodetti (formerly CEO of Bormioli Pharma).

Name

Guala Closures Group

Legal name

Guala Closures S.p.A. Società Unipersonale

Website

https://gualaclosures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Guala Closures Group is an Italian multinational manufacturer of aluminum, screw-cap, crown-cork, and security closure solutions for the world's leading wine, spirits, beverage, water, condiment, and pharmaceutical brands, operating 37 plants across five continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Closures

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Glass Container Manufacturing (327213)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Glass Containers (3221), Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Packaging & Closures Brands (Bottles, Cans, Kegs, Corks, Caps) (CRADAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcoholic Beverage Contract Manufacturing / Co-packing (Brew, Distill, Bottle, Can) (CRADAIAI), Alcoholic Beverage Blending, Bottling & Private Label (Non-Distilling) (AFAFAAAH), Non-Alcoholic Beverage Co-Packing (Soft Drinks, Juice, RTD) (AFAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Bottle closure manufacturing
• Screw cap production
• Aluminum closure packaging
• Pharmaceutical closure solutions
• Crown cork manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Closure Products Sales: Manufacture and sale of closure solutions including screw caps, crown corks, aluminum roll-on closures (ROPP), GPI closures, and premium closures for wine, spirits, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. Revenue generated through product sales to beverage and pharmaceutical companies globally.
2. Acquisition Revenue (Projected): The Vinventions screwcap acquisition in Rosarito, Mexico is projected to generate approximately 64 million euros in revenue and 15 million euros in EBITDA in Q1 2026.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Guala Closures Group manufactures and sells industrial closure solutions — including aluminum screw caps, crown corks, roll-on pilfer-proof (ROPP) closures, GPI aluminum closures, plastic pharmaceutical closures, dosing accessories, and the proprietary MAGNEX anti-counterfeiting spirits cap — to wine, spirits, beverage, water, condiment, and pharmaceutical brand owners globally. The company operates 37 production plants across 5 continents and 7 Product Development & Innovation centers, producing more than 200 million units annually at individual facilities and combining co-invention design services with industrial-scale manufacturing.

Product overview

Guala Closures is a closure solution provider offering a diversified portfolio of closure products across multiple market segments. The core product lines include the Above product family (Above Spirits, Above Wine, Above Beverages, Above Water, Above Condiments) serving wine, spirits, beer, beverages, water, and food industries, plus the premium Prestige sub-brand for luxury applications. The Pharma division, strengthened by the acquisition of KWK, provides pharmaceutical and nutraceutical closures including GPI and ROPP aluminum closures plus precision plastic closures and dosing accessories. The company operates 37 production plants across 5 continents and 7 Product Development & Innovation centers in Italy, Bulgaria, Mexico, UK, Ukraine, and China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prestige: Premium luxury closure solutions for high-end spirits and beverages with custom design capabilities
• Above Spirits
• Above Wine
• Above Beverages
• Above Water
• Above Condiments
• MAGNEX
• Pharma Division
• KWK

Products and services

• Above Spirits Tamper-evident and non-refillable (NRF) closure solutions for spirits bottles that preserve the aroma, integrity, and identity of distilled beverages for distilleries and spirits producers globally.
• Above Wine Screw caps for wine bottles combining functionality, distinctive design, and uncompromising quality for premium and large-scale wine producers.
• Above Beverages Crown corks and aluminum roll-on (ROPP) closures for beer and carbonated beverages providing freshness preservation and brand personality for beverage manufacturers.
• Above Water Closure solutions for water bottles designed to transform the opening experience into a memorable brand moment for water producers and bottlers.
• Above Condiments Safe and functional closure designs for condiment and food oil/vinegar bottles that preserve product integrity and command consumer attention at retail.
• Prestige Premium luxury closure solutions with custom-crafted innovation where style meets high performance for high-end wine, spirits, and beverage brands.
• MAGNEX Next-generation premium spirits cap manufactured using proprietary Electromagnetic Forming (EMF) technology, providing maximum anti-counterfeiting protection through complex geometries, micro-engravings, and 3D textures that cannot be reproduced by standard aluminum forming.
• Pharma Division Pharmaceutical closures and dosing accessories combining KWK's precision plastic closure expertise with Guala Closures' global reach and safety expertise for the pharma and nutraceutical sectors.
• GPI Aluminum Closure Aluminum screw cap combining an internal plastic component with an external aluminum cover, offering reliable closure and premium appearance for pharmaceutical applications.
• ROPP Closure Roll-On Pilfer-Proof aluminum closure providing clear tamper evidence and optimal integration with pharmaceutical filling and capping lines.
• KWK Pharmaceutical Closures Plastic pharmaceutical closures and high-precision dosing accessories, including child-resistant (CRC) and tamper-evident (TE) closures, for nutraceutical and liquid oral medication formats (Kunststoffwerk Kremsmünster).

Quantifiable outcome

• 81/100 EcoVadis score (97th percentile, top 3% globally)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and significant.

• KWK (Kunststoffwerk Kremsmünster)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of KWK expanded Guala Closures' expertise in pharmaceutical closures and dosing accessories. KWK brings know-how in plastic closures for pharmaceutical applications combined with Guala Closures' global reach and safety expertise. First public appearance at Pharmapack 2026 marking company's strategic entry into pharmaceutical market.
• VinventionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of Vinventions' screwcap production business in Rosarito, Mexico. The facility was inaugurated in 2024 with capacity exceeding 200 million units annually. Vinventions was controlled by Luxembourg-based L-GAM, an investment vehicle owned by the ruling family of Liechtenstein. Transaction supports US wine and spirits market expansion.
• Metal Crowns GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of Metal Crowns Group, a crown cork and plastic closure manufacturer based in Nairobi, East Africa. Expected to strengthen Guala Closures' presence in East Africa, expand crown closures division, and open opportunities in non-alcoholic beverage markets. Completed October 2025.
• Astir Vitogiannis BrosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of Astir Vitogiannis Bros, a crown closure manufacturer for approximately €136 million. Expands Guala Closures' presence in emerging markets and enables offering closures for all glass bottles globally.
• Cloudy Bay VineyardssignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Cloudy Bay, New Zealand's historic winery founded in 1985. Guala Closures supplies premium screw caps with unique embossed lateral design. Cloudy Bay was first to have this closure in the Southern Hemisphere, strengthening brand prestige.
• Josh Cellars / Deutsch Family Wine & SpiritssignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supplying screw cap closures for Josh Cellars wines. Wayne Donaldson, Head of Global Production and Chief Winemaker, recognizes Guala Closures as a unique partner built on technical competence, design development, quality customer service and competitive commercial offering.
• Grupo MontenegrosignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on brand identity redesign for Grupo Montenegro's flagship brand. Guala Closures served as essential partner in achieving challenging design objectives for bottle, label and closure redesign.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AptarGroup: Global leader in dispensing systems, closures, and sealing solutions for beauty, food, beverage, and pharma. Closely comparable to Guala across premium closures, security features, and pharma packaging.
• Silgan Holdings: US-listed packaging company with a large Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment producing screw caps, dispensing pumps, and fragrance closures for beverage, food, and personal care end markets—directly comparable to Guala's closure portfolio.
• Pelliconi & C. S.p.A. Italian-founded global manufacturer of crown caps, aluminum closures, and plastic closures for beverage markets. Most direct European competitor to Guala in crown and roll-on closures for beer, wine, and spirits.
• Bormioli Pharma: Italian pharmaceutical packaging company producing bottles, closures, and dosing systems. Direct peer in pharma closures and the previous employer of Guala's Group CEO, providing deep operational comparability.
• Berlin Packaging: Global hybrid packaging supplier offering closures, bottles, and jars for beverage, food, personal care. Overlaps with Guala's Above Spirits, Wine, and Condiments lines and is the previous employer of Guala's Supply Chain Director.

Broad incumbents

• Crown Holdings: Global metal packaging giant producing beverage cans, crowns, and closures. Overlaps with Guala in crown corks and metal closures for beer/beverages but operates across a much wider packaging portfolio.
• Amcor: Global packaging conglomerate with flexible and rigid packaging for food, beverage, healthcare. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving overlapping beverage and pharma brand owners with broader portfolio.
• Gerresheimer AG: European pharma and cosmetics packaging specialist producing glass and plastic primary packaging. Comparable as an incumbent in pharmaceutical closures, particularly relevant given Guala's KWK acquisition.
• Ball Corporation: Global manufacturer of aluminum cans, ends, and tabs plus aerospace technologies. Comparable as a broad incumbent in aluminum packaging with overlap on crown/roll-on closures for beverage end markets.

Others

• AptarGroup Pharma + Becton Dickinson Medical Pharma Services: BD's Pharmaceutical Systems unit produces elastomer closures, plastic dispensing components, and pre-fillable systems. Adjacent competitor in regulated pharma closures and dosing accessories alongside Guala's KWK-based pharma portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A4 records

Investments2 records

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