What Zignago Vetro does

Zignago Vetro S.p.A. is an Italian publicly listed manufacturer of hollow glass containers headquartered in Fossalta di Portogruaro and quoted on the Milan Stock Exchange STAR segment. The group operates 8 production plants across Italy, France, and Poland with 51 production lines, employing 2,784 people and producing approximately 3 billion glass containers annually for the cosmetics/perfumery, beverages, food, and pharmaceutical end-markets.

The company serves two primary business units: Cosmetica & Profumeria (perfumery bottles, cosmetics jars, nail polish containers, air fresheners, and the Zignago Brosse sub-brand for glass stoppers and accessories), and Bevande & Alimenti (still and sparkling wines, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, oil and vinegar, food, and pharmaceutical containers). It sells both standard catalog products and tailor-made custom packaging with secondary finishing (lacquering, screen printing, grinding, polishing, feeder coloration). The product portfolio includes the DeepGreen Collection (up to 90% recycled glass content) and the MoreLite Collection (lightweight sustainable packaging), supported by three wholly-owned recycling subsidiaries — Vetreco (2012), Vetro Revet (2017), and Julia Vitrum (2019) — that collectively provide integrated cullet supply.

Zignago Vetro runs a direct enterprise sales motion targeting luxury beauty brands and premium F&B accounts, with customer logos including Bulgari, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lancôme, L'Oréal/Essie, Heinz/Plasmon, Barilla, Campari, Martell, and The Body Shop. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Sustainability credentials are a core commercial asset: EcoVadis Platinum status in four consecutive years (top 1%, 93/100 in 2025), CDP Climate Change Score B, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001/14001/50001, and UNI EN 15593 certifications, alongside participation in the H2GLASS European decarbonization consortium.

Name

Zignago Vetro

Legal name

ZIGNAGO VETRO S.p.A.

Website

https://zignagovetro.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Zignago Vetro is an Italian publicly listed manufacturer of hollow glass containers for the luxury cosmetics, perfumery, premium beverages, food, and pharmaceutical markets, operating 8 plants across Italy, France, and Poland producing roughly 3 billion containers annually for enterprise brand owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Container Manufacturing

NAICS

Glass Container Manufacturing (327213)

SIC

Glass Containers (3221), Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pharmaceutical & Medical Glass Packaging (Vials, Ampoules, Syringes) (IMALAEAB)

Keywords

• Glass containers manufacturing
• Perfumery packaging
• Cosmetics bottles
• Food beverage glass
• Closures and stoppers

Headquarters

HQ city

Fossalta

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Glass Containers: Sale of standard glass packaging products from catalog with customization options through secondary processes
2. Custom/Tailor-Made Packaging: Bespoke glass container development and production for specific brand requirements, featuring custom shapes, colors, and finishes
3. Accessories (Caps, Pumps, Brushes): Supply of high-quality accessories including capsules, pumps, and brushes complementing glass containers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zignago Vetro manufactures hollow glass containers — bottles, jars, and flacons — for the perfumery, cosmetics, and food & beverage industries, producing around 3 billion containers per year across 8 plants and 51 production lines in Italy, France, and Poland. Through its Zignago Brosse sub-brand it also produces cork and plastic stoppers and closures, and through three recycling subsidiaries (Vetreco, Vetro Revet, Julia Vitrum) it supplies recycled cullet back into its own glass production.

Product overview

Zignago Vetro is a global manufacturer of hollow glass containers producing approximately 3 billion containers annually across 8 production plants with 51 production lines. The company's product portfolio centers on two main divisions: Bevande&Alimenti (Beverages and Foods) covering wine, sparkling wines, liqueurs, non-alcoholic beverages, oil and vinegar, food, and pharmaceutical glass containers; and Cosmetica&Profumeria (Cosmetics and Perfumery) encompassing perfumery bottles, cosmetics packaging including nail polishes and cream jars, air fresheners, and the Zignago Brosse sub-brand for glass stoppers and closures. The company offers both standard products and custom/tailor-made solutions, with specialized finishing services including lacquering, screen printing, grinding, polishing, and feeder coloring. Key product lines include the DeepGreen Collection (up to 90% recycled glass) and MoreLite Collection (lightweight sustainable packaging). The company operates three recycling subsidiaries (Vetreco, Vetro Revet, Julia Vitrum) and employs 2,784 people across Italy, France, and Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zignago Brosse: A sub-brand offering glass packaging for cosmetics and perfumery, including fragrance bottles, cream jars, essential oils, and glass stoppers. Features semi-automatic production capabilities.

Products and services

• MoreLite Collection Range of light-weighted glass containers designed to reduce material consumption while preserving design quality and performance, sold to brand owners in perfumery, cosmetics, and food & beverage.
• DeepGreen Collection Range of glass containers produced with up to 90% recycled glass content, designed for brand owners with stringent sustainability and PCR-content targets across perfumery, cosmetics, and food & beverage.
• Everglass Prezioso Premium glass formulation and range targeted at high-end perfumery and cosmetics applications requiring elevated clarity, quality, and brand differentiation.
• Zignago Brosse stoppers and closures Sub-brand line of cork and plastic stoppers and closures sold alongside the company's glass containers to deliver complete packaging solutions to spirit, wine, perfume, and cosmetics brands.
• JAR LICATA Glass jar SKU in the perfumery/cosmetics catalog offered to brand owners for premium personal-care and fragrance applications.
• ZOJA 100 FEA15 Glass bottle SKU in the perfumery/cosmetics catalog, sold to brand owners for fragrance and personal-care products.
• WIKTOR 100 EUROPA5 Glass bottle SKU in the perfumery/cosmetics catalog, sold to brand owners for fragrance and personal-care products.
• RECTANGULAIRE 50 FEA15 Rectangular glass bottle SKU in the perfumery/cosmetics catalog, sold to brand owners for fragrance and personal-care products.
• CARLO 100 EUROPA5 Glass bottle SKU in the perfumery/cosmetics catalog, sold to brand owners for fragrance and personal-care products.
• KOREK 205 Stopper/closure SKU in the Zignago Brosse catalog, sold to brand owners for sealing glass bottles and jars.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products manufactured with up to 90% recycled glass content
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jean Paul GaultiercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2026Partnership for 'Les Ateliers Gaultier' collection - exclusive line of six high perfumery fragrances telling the story of the fashion house and its connection to Parisian spirit and life.
• Raïs PariscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026French brand Raïs Paris partnered with Zignago Vetro for 'Désert', a new scented water enriching the Nomadisme Olfactif collection.
• CreasenscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Collaboration with Creasens, a fragrance house specializing in creating scent compositions, for COSMOPROF AURA SOLIS presentation.
• Gambero RossocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing content series 'Da Vuoto a Pieno' showcasing synergy between packaging and product quality. Also collaborated on sustainable viticulture awards.
• TreedomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership creating a global forest. As of 2025: 7,515 trees planted, capable of absorbing 2,141 tons of CO2.
• MarevivominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine environment protection initiative 'Mare senza PFU' (sea without end-of-life tires) for cleaning and preserving marine ecosystems.
• Prosecco CyclingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainability-focused partnership rewarding environmental commitment in the territory.
• CDPcoreOthersClimate disclosure through CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) for environmental data transparency in climate change and water security.
• EcoVadiscoreOthersSustainability rating provider awarding Platinum status (top 1%) with score of 93/100 in 2025.
• Morningstar/SustainalyticscoreOthersESG Risk Rating of 11.9 ('Low Risk') leading to Regional Top-Rated Badge 2022.
• Vetreco S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass recycling company established 2012, part of Zignago Vetro's circular economy approach.
• Vetro Revet S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass recycling company established 2017, part of Zignago Vetro's circular economy infrastructure.
• Julia Vitrum S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass recycling company founded 2019, achieved 1 million tons of recycled glass milestone.
• H2GLASS ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project dedicated to reducing carbon footprint from daily operations of glass production plants.
• FEVE and AssovetrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean and national industry associations for promoting quality and quantity of collected glass.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Verallia: Paris-listed European glass packaging leader producing bottles and jars for wines, spirits, beverages, food, and cosmetics across 34+ plants. Most direct competitor with comparable product portfolio, customer base, and European geographic footprint to Zignago Vetro.
• Vetropack Group: Swiss-listed glass packaging manufacturer operating plants in Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Italy, and Slovakia. Comparable in producing glass bottles and jars for beverages, food, and pharma, with similar sustainability focus and pan-European footprint.
• Saverglass: French luxury glass packaging specialist serving premium spirits, wine, perfumery, and cosmetics brands worldwide. Direct competitor in the high-end decoration-intensive segment that Zignago Vetro targets with its Cosmetica&Profumeria division.
• Verescence: French glass packaging producer specializing in perfumery, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical bottles with sites in France, Spain, and the US. Closest direct competitor in the luxury perfumery/cosmetics glass bottle niche where Zignago Vetro's Cosmetica&Profumeria division operates.
• Bormioli Luigi: Italian luxury glass packaging manufacturer serving perfumery, cosmetics, and spirits brands globally. Competes head-to-head with Zignago Vetro on Italian craftsmanship, custom designs, and high-end decoration for luxury beauty customers.

Broad incumbents

• O-I Glass (Owens-Illinois): NYSE-listed global glass packaging leader with ~70 plants worldwide producing containers for beverages, food, pharma, and spirits. Larger incumbent with broader end-market exposure but less specialization in luxury perfumery than Zignago Vetro.
• Ardagh Glass Packaging: European glass packaging division of Ardagh Metal Packaging, producing bottles and jars for food, beverage, and spirits customers across Europe. Larger incumbent competing in the same F&B glass container segment as Zignago Vetro.

Emerging players

• Bormioli Pharma: Italian pharmaceutical and glass packaging producer for vials, syringes, and bottles for healthcare and beauty applications. Sister company to Bormioli Luigi with some overlap in glass packaging but focused on pharma — partially overlaps with Zignago Vetro's pharmaceutical product line.
• Pochet du Courval: French luxury glass, plastic, and metal packaging supplier for perfumery, cosmetics, and beauty brands globally. Direct niche competitor in haute parfumerie bottles where Zignago Vetro is expanding through Jean Paul Gaultier and Raïs Paris partnerships.

Regional players

• Vitro (Vitro SAB de CV): Mexican glass manufacturer with global footprint producing glass containers for cosmetics, perfumery, beverages, and wine. Comparable in product portfolio but primarily serves the Americas rather than competing directly in Zignago Vetro's core European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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