Encirc
Encirc is a glass container manufacturer and beverage bottling company, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spain's Vidrala group. Its Bristol facility handles 300 million litres of wine annually, giving it roughly 40% of the UK beverage bottling market.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersCorsico, Italy
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Encirc does
Encirc is a glass container manufacturer and beverage bottling company operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vidrala, a Spanish-listed parent group that produces more than 9 billion glass containers annually across facilities in Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Brazil. Encirc's Bristol facility is its principal operating asset, handling 300 million litres of wine per year and accounting for approximately 40% of UK beverage bottling market share, making it a scale leader in domestic wine bottling and packaging services. The company's core offering is large-scale beverage bottling for the food and beverage industry, distributed through direct enterprise sales to beverage customers in Europe, primarily the UK.
Beyond core bottling, Encirc has launched the BioNet initiative (2026) to convert agricultural slurry into green energy, representing a sustainability-focused extension of its manufacturing operations into circular-economy and renewable energy activities. Revenue mechanics follow a B2B contract manufacturing model; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Encirc sits within Vidrala's broader portfolio alongside entities such as Aiala Vidrio, Crisnova Vidrio, Gallo Vidro, and SB Vidros, sharing group-level capabilities in glass production, design, and sustainability. Operational risk surfaced in 2025 when a strike at the Bristol site raised concerns about UK wine supply, underscoring both the strategic importance of the facility and the concentration of Encirc's value creation in a single large asset.
Encirc firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Encirc
- Legal name
- Encirc
- Website
- https://encirc360.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Encirc is a glass container manufacturer and beverage bottling company, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spain's Vidrala group. Its Bristol facility handles 300 million litres of wine annually, giving it roughly 40% of the UK beverage bottling market.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Encirc industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Glass Container Manufacturing and Beverage Bottling
- NAICS
- Beverage Manufacturing (3121)
- SIC
- Glass Containers (3221), Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Food & Beverage Glass Packaging (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Water) (IMALAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Glass Bottle Filling & Capping Operations (AFAFAJAA)
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Where Encirc is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Corsico
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Encirc business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Distribution channels1 record
Encirc product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Encirc manufactures glass containers and provides large-scale beverage bottling services, with its Bristol facility handling approximately 300 million litres of wine annually and holding around 40% of the UK beverage bottling market. The company operates as the UK bottling arm of the Vidrala Group and also runs the BioNet sustainability initiative, which converts agricultural slurry into renewable green energy.
Product overview
Encirc is a glass container manufacturer and beverage bottling company, operating as part of the Vidrala group. The company provides large-scale bottling services, with its Bristol facility handling 300 million litres of wine annually and commanding approximately 40% of the UK beverage bottling market share. Encirc also operates sustainability initiatives such as BioNet, which converts agricultural slurry into green energy. The company operates as part of Vidrala's portfolio of glass manufacturing operations across multiple regions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Beverage Bottling Services Large-scale contract beverage bottling services for wine and other beverages, operated from Encirc's Bristol facility which handles around 300 million litres of wine annually and holds roughly 40% of the UK beverage bottling market. Targeted at beverage producers and wine companies requiring high-volume filling capacity.
- Glass Containers (via Vidrala catalogue) Glass bottles and containers supplied through the Vidrala group's catalogue, including wine bottles, beer bottles, spirit bottles, juice bottles, oil and vinegar bottles, sparkling wine and cider bottles, and preserve jars. Sold to beverage and food brand owners requiring primary packaging.
- BioNet Sustainability initiative that converts agricultural slurry into renewable green energy, supporting Encirc's renewable energy and environmental sustainability efforts at its manufacturing sites.
Quantifiable outcome
- Handles 300 million litres of wine annually
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Encirc
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Encirc technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Encirc partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- VidralacoreEncirc is a subsidiary and contact entity within the Vidrala group of companies, a leading glass container manufacturer producing over 9 billion glass containers annually worldwide. Vidrala operates multiple manufacturing facilities across Spain, Portugal, UK, and Brazil.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Encirc competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BA Glass: Iberian and European glass container manufacturer serving wine, beer, and food customers; comparable in product mix and serves similar beverage brand customers in southern European markets.
- Ardagh Glass Packaging: Major European and North American glass container producer supplying wine, beer, and spirits brand owners; directly comparable in glass packaging product portfolio and beverage industry customer base.
- Saverglass: Specialist glass packaging manufacturer focused on premium wines and spirits; directly comparable to Encirc's wine bottling focus and serves overlapping premium beverage brand customers.
- Verallia: Europe's largest glass packaging manufacturer for beverages and food; directly comparable as a vertically integrated glass container and bottling player serving similar wine, beer, and soft drink brand customers across Europe.
- Vetropack: European glass packaging manufacturer with beverage industry focus across multiple countries; comparable in product category, customer segments, and geographic exposure in Europe.
- Wiegand-Glas: German glass packaging manufacturer with beverage industry focus; comparable in glass container products, customer base in beer/spirits/wine, and European manufacturing footprint.
- Heinz Glas: European glass manufacturer serving premium cosmetics, perfumery, and beverage markets; comparable in glass container manufacturing capabilities and premium brand customer focus.
Emerging players
- Cott Corporation: Contract beverage manufacturer producing bottled water, soft drinks, and other drinks for retail brands; comparable in B2B beverage bottling services though focused on different formats and end-markets.
- Refresco: Largest independent beverage bottler globally, focused on soft drinks and juices; comparable in contract bottling/co-packing services but emphasizes plastic/RPET formats rather than glass.
Broad incumbents
- O-I Glass (Owens-Illinois): Largest global glass container manufacturer with broad beverage and food packaging exposure; comparable in product category and customer base but operates at significantly greater scale and global reach.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Encirc leadership team
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Encirc funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Encirc M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Encirc
What does Encirc do?
Encirc manufactures glass containers and provides large-scale beverage bottling services, with its Bristol facility handling approximately 300 million litres of wine annually and holding around 40% of the UK beverage bottling market. The company operates as the UK bottling arm of the Vidrala Group and also runs the BioNet sustainability initiative, which converts agricultural slurry into renewable green energy.
Is Encirc a public or private company?
Encirc is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Encirc founded?
Encirc was founded in 1998. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Encirc based?
Encirc is headquartered in Corsico, Italy, in the Europe region.
Who are Encirc's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BA Glass, Ardagh Glass Packaging, Saverglass, Verallia, Vetropack, Wiegand-Glas and Heinz Glas. Emerging players are Cott Corporation and Refresco. O-I Glass (Owens-Illinois) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Encirc have an API?
No public API is recorded for Encirc.
What industry is Encirc in?
Encirc's product category is Glass Container Manufacturing and Beverage Bottling. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAEAA, Food & Beverage Glass Packaging (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Water), with a secondary code of AFAFAJAA, Glass Bottle Filling & Capping Operations. Its NAICS code is 3121 and its SIC code is 3221.