What Vinventions does

Vinventions is a privately held Belgian-headquartered industrial company (main office in Thimister-Clermont; ~650 employees across 13 countries) that is the world's leader in alternative wine closures, serving wine, spirits, and olive oil producers through four product brands: NOMACORC (synthetic co-extruded closures with sustainability variants including Green Line / Net Zero Carbon, Blue Line / recycled, and Ocean / Ocean-Bound Plastic), SÜBR (the world's first polyurethane-free micro-natural closure using cork granules in biodegradable binders), VINTOP (aluminum screwcaps including digitally printed Infinite variants), and WQS / Wine Quality Solutions (connected enological instruments covering oxygen, polyphenol, CO2, and color measurement plus technical services). Its core technology is patented co-extrusion combined with luminescence-based oxygen measurement and electrochemistry, protected by 100+ patents since 1999 and supported by 15+ years of enological research consortiums with UC Davis, INRA, Geisenheim, and AWRI.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of closure hardware (synthetic, micro-natural, screwcap), sale of enological instruments (Nomasense O2, Polyscan, Color, Nomaline), and supporting technical/enological services (bottling audits, oxygen ingress studies, R&D for unique applications). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customer engagement begins through online 'Request Samples' and 'Request Information' forms and is closed by dedicated regional sales teams. The company operates eight manufacturing facilities (Belgium, France, Italy, USA, Mexico, Argentina, China, South Africa) plus a dedicated printing/coating subsidiary (Vinventions Printing, acquired 2023) and reaches 8,000 customers globally, spanning small boutique wineries to large commercial producers. Ownership rests with L-GAM (a Luxembourg investment vehicle of the Liechtenstein ruling family), which acquired a majority stake from Bespoke Capital Partners in 2021.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by educational webinars, technical content, industry events, and sustainability reporting; channel strategy emphasizes global coverage through regional offices serving local markets. Recent strategic activity in 2023-2026 includes the launch of new SKU categories (NOMACORC Pops for sparkling, VINTOP Infinite digital print, WQS Color), acquisition of Bao Metal srl for vertical integration, the appointment of a new CEO in September 2024, and the 2026 divestiture of the Rosarito screwcap plant to Guala Closures — collectively signaling a strategic pivot toward differentiated, sustainability-positioned closure products and enological analytics while exiting the more commoditized screwcap segment.

Name

Vinventions

Legal name

Vinventions

Website

https://us.vinventions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vinventions is a Belgian-headquartered global leader in alternative wine closures, serving 8,000 wine, spirits, and olive oil producers across 13 countries with ~650 employees via four brands: NOMACORC synthetic closures, SÜBR micro-natural cork closures, VINTOP aluminum screwcaps, and WQS enological measurement instruments and services, with revenue generated through direct B2B sales and quote-based pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine and beverage closures

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Wine closures
• Synthetic corks
• Screwcap closures
• Enological instruments
• Micro-natural closures

Headquarters

HQ city

Zebulon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Closure Products: Vinventions generates revenue through the sale of wine closure products including NOMACORC synthetic closures (Reserva, Ocean, Select, Classic, Smart), SÜBR micro-natural closures (F7, M3), VINTOP screwcaps (Wine, Infinite, Spirits), and NOMACORC Pops for sparkling wines. Revenue is generated through product sales to wine, spirits, and olive oil producers globally.
2. Enological Decision-Making Tools: Sale of WQS (Wine Quality Solutions) instruments including Nomasense O2 (TPO meter), Polyscan (polyphenol analyzer), Oxymeter, Nomasense CO2, WQS Color (colorimeter), Nomaline (inerting system), and Piercing System. These cloud-connected devices help winemakers manage wine quality and shelf-life.
3. Technical Services: Enological services including bottling audit, oxygen ingress study, bottle-to-bottle variation study, and R&D services for unique applications. Support provided by expert teams of PhD, enologists and sensory specialists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vinventions manufactures and sells alternative wine, spirits, and olive-oil closures — including NOMACORC synthetic closures, SÜBR polyurethane-free micro-natural closures, and VINTOP aluminum screwcaps — alongside a portfolio of enological decision-making instruments (Nomasense O2, Polyscan, Oxymeter, Nomasense CO2, WQS Color, Nomaline, Nomasense O2 P6000, and Piercing System) and related technical services. Products are sold to wine producers, spirits bottlers, and olive-oil/vinegar producers worldwide, with delivery from regional manufacturing operations across 13 countries.

Product overview

Vinventions is a comprehensive provider of closure solutions and enological decision-making tools for the wine, spirits, and olive oil industries. The portfolio comprises four core product lines: NOMACORC (synthetic closures available in Green Line/net-zero carbon, Blue Line/recycled content, and Ocean/ocean-bound plastic variants, with sub-products including Reserva, Ocean, Select, Classic, Smart, and Pops for sparkling wines), SÜBR (polyurethane-free micro-natural closures with F7 and M3 variants), VINTOP (aluminum screwcaps for wine/spirits including the premium Infinite line with digital printing), and WQS (Wine Quality Solutions - connected enological instruments including Nomasense O2 for oxygen management, Polyscan for polyphenols, Color for colorimetry, Nomaline for inerting, plus related services). The company also operates Vinventions Printing, an acquired printing/coating facility for aluminum screwcap production. Founded in 1999, Vinventions employs over 650 people globally across 13 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOMACORC: Synthetic wine closures including Green Line (net zero carbon footprint), Blue Line (recycled materials), and Ocean (ocean-bound plastic). Product lines include Reserva, Ocean, Select Green, Classic Green, Smart Green, and Pops for sparkling wines.
• SÜBR
• VINTOP
• WQS (Wine Quality Solutions)

Products and services

• NOMACORC Vinventions' flagship synthetic wine closure line, offering TCA-free performance and controlled oxygen management. Available across Green Line (net-zero carbon footprint), Blue Line (recycled content), and Ocean (ocean-bound plastic) sustainability tiers, with sub-products including Reserva, Ocean, Select, Classic, Smart, and Pops for sparkling wines.
• NOMACORC Reserva Premium NOMACORC synthetic closure with natural cork aesthetic for luxury wines. World's first Net Zero Carbon Footprint closure for luxury wines, offering very low oxygen ingress for long-aging wines.
• NOMACORC Ocean Synthetic closure made from recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic (OBP), helping reduce marine plastic waste while providing TCA-free performance and controlled oxygen ingress.
• NOMACORC Select Premium NOMACORC closure for super-premium wines offering four distinct oxygen ingress rates for precision wine shelf-life management. Net Zero Carbon Footprint certified.
• NOMACORC Classic Reliable NOMACORC closure for premium wines with premium design and embossed finish. Net Zero Carbon Footprint certified, made from renewable sugarcane-based materials.
• NOMACORC Smart Economical NOMACORC closure for cost-sensitive popular wines. Net Zero Carbon Footprint certified, made from renewable sugarcane-based materials.
• NOMACORC Pops Sparkling wine closure with net zero carbon footprint, providing reliable pressure retention and sensory neutrality for sparkling wines.
• SÜBR Vinventions' micro-natural closure line, the world's first polyurethane-free and taint-free micro-natural closures combining cork aesthetics with advanced biodegradable materials. Available in F7 (natural cork appearance) and M3 (micro-agglomerated cork appearance) variants.
• SÜBR F7 Micro-natural closure for premium wines with traditional 'Flor' natural cork appearance. Polyurethane-free, customizable with high-resolution cork feature print decoration.
• SÜBR M3 Micro-natural closure with micro-agglomerated cork appearance. Polyurethane-free and cork-taint free, suitable for wines requiring traditional aesthetics.
• VINTOP Vinventions' aluminum screwcap closure line for wine, spirits, olive oil, and vinegar. Offers customization through printing technologies, multiple liner options, and design flexibility; the company is the #3 worldwide player in wine screwcaps.
• VINTOP Wine VINTOP screwcaps for wine bottles with Express (3 in-stock colors), Standard (9 colors), and Customized decoration options. Includes various liner options for airtight seals.
• VINTOP Infinite Premium VINTOP screwcap with exclusive digital printing technology enabling up to 2,000 colors and seamless designs from side to top. Industry-leading 48-hour samples and 5-day production lead time; minimum order 1,250 caps.
• VINTOP Spirits VINTOP screwcap closures for spirits and liquor bottles, trusted by leading brands. Available with precision pourers and non-refillable options for brand protection.
• WQS (Wine Quality Solutions) Vinventions' enological decision-making tools and services brand covering oxygen management, polyphenol measurement, color analysis, and bottling optimization. Includes connected instruments (Nomasense O2, Polyscan, Oxymeter, Nomasense CO2, WQS Color, Nomaline, Nomasense O2 P6000, Piercing System) and tailored services.
• Nomasense O2 Reference TPO-meter for the wine industry. Connected device for real-time dissolved oxygen and total package oxygen (TPO) measurement using luminescence technology, with automatic compensation for sugar and alcohol.
• Polyscan Connected decision-making tool for real-time polyphenols measurement in grapes, must, and wine. Based on linear sweep voltammetry, provides indexes including Easyox, Phenox, and Maturox for harvest decisions and winemaking management.
• Oxymeter Bluetooth-connected oximeter for dissolved oxygen measurement in cellars. Based on luminescence technology with 0-22 mg/L range, ±0.04 mg/L accuracy, and smartphone app integration.
• Nomasense CO2 Analyzer for real-time dissolved carbon dioxide measurement in wines. Provides laboratory-level accuracy directly in the cellar for CO2 adjustment decisions.
• WQS Color Portable connected colorimeter for wine color measurement using CIELab/CIELCh color space. Stores up to 350 measurements and 30 reference colors, designed for real-time cellar use; integrates with Polyscan for combined color and polyphenol management.
• Nomaline Inerting system for screwcap bottling that achieves headspace oxygen levels as low as 5% using vortex-based air elimination. Compatible with lines up to 6,000 bottles/hour.
• Nomasense O2 P6000 High-accuracy reference oxygen analyzer adopted by wine research institutes. Features 1 µg/L detection limit, integrated temperature and barometer compensation, and remote oxygen sensors.
• Piercing System Tool for sampling headspace air through any closure type (natural cork, synthetic, screwcap, T-cork, sparkling wire cage) for TPO measurement. Includes safety system for sparkling wine applications.
• WQS Services Tailored enology services including bottling audits, oxygen ingress studies, and bottle-to-bottle variation studies, delivered by Vinventions' team of PhD enologists and sensory specialists.
• Vinventions Printing (formerly Bao Metal srl) Vinventions-owned Italian coating and printing facility in Piemonte operating six printing and coating lines for aluminum and tin sheets used in screwcap production.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5 billion bottles protected per year with consistent quality
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• TUTIACflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024TUTIAC, a cooperative of 520 winemakers in Bordeaux with 5,400 hectares across 15 appellations, partnered with Vinventions for their 'HELP PROTECT THE OCEAN' initiative. They use NOMACORC Ocean closures made from recycled ocean-bound plastic for their 100% eco-designed wine range. Each bottle sold funds collection of 8g of plastic from coastal environments.
• Astoria WinesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2024Astoria Wines, a leading Italian Prosecco producer, was the first customer for NOMACORC Pops sparkling wine closures. The partnership was launched with the official Giro d'Italia cycling race sparkling wine, demonstrating Vinventions' innovation in sparkling wine closures with net zero carbon footprint.
• Second LifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Second Life is a partner in Vinventions' sustainability initiatives for the NOMACORC Blue Line, helping to mitigate plastic pollution through collection and recycling programs.
• Bao Metal srl (Vinventions Printing)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 23 September 2023Vinventions acquired Bao Metal srl, an Italian company specializing in coating and printing services on aluminum and tin sheets. Located in Piemonte with six printing and coating lines, the company was renamed Vinventions Printing. This vertical integration strengthens Vinventions' screwcap manufacturing by bringing printing capabilities in-house.
• DonnafugatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Donnafugata, a Sicilian wine estate with 400+ hectares committed to sustainability for 30 years, was the launch partner for NOMACORC Ocean closures for their Damarino cuvée. This partnership contributed to recycling equivalent of 1.7 tons of Ocean Bound Plastic, demonstrating Vinventions' sustainability commitment.
• South PolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2022South Pole, a leading climate action and sustainability solutions provider recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Social Enterprise, certified Vinventions' NOMACORC Blue Line for Net Zero Plastic to Nature. This involved plastic footprint assessment and financing of mitigation activities including Mr & Mme Recyclage in France.
• Zero Plastic OceanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Zero Plastic Oceans, an NGO providing certification standards for Ocean Bound Plastic collection, ensures ethical and profitable collection conditions for the OBP used in NOMACORC Ocean closures. Certification guarantees that collection efforts have the highest impact on preventing marine pollution.
• Mr & Mme RecyclageminorOthers · 1 January 2022French independent engineering office providing comprehensive recycling schemes and formations about waste management. Vinventions partners with them to finance a network of associations (Milvi, Clean My Calanques, 1 déchet par jour, Sauvage Méditerranée) collecting and recycling plastic waste on the Mediterranean coast.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pelliconi: Italian manufacturer of bottle closures, primarily aluminum caps for wine, spirits, and beverages. Directly comparable to VINTOP's aluminum screwcap business and operates with similar European production footprint.
• Cork Supply Group: Major natural cork closure supplier to the wine industry. Competes directly with SÜBR and NOMACORC on closure solutions for premium and mid-tier wineries, with similar enology technical support services.
• AMORIM Cork: World's largest cork producer, supplying natural cork closures to global wine producers. The dominant incumbent in the natural cork segment that NOMACORC and SÜBR were designed to disrupt, and a benchmark for sustainability positioning.
• DIAM (Oeneo Group): Producer of DIAM technical corks and closures owned by Oeneo. Directly comparable to SÜBR and NOMACORC in the micro-natural/technical cork segment, with a focus on TCA-elimination and consistent oxygen management for premium wines.
• Guala Closures: Global leader in wine and spirits closures, particularly aluminum screwcaps. Guala is the most direct competitor: it acquired Vinventions' Rosarito facility in 2026 and competes head-to-head on VINTOP-style screwcaps worldwide.
• Synergy Holdings (Enoplastic): European manufacturer of closures and capsules for wine, spirits, and olive oil, including screwcaps and top-of-bottle solutions. Overlaps with VINTOP's screwcap and spirits closure portfolio and serves similar producer customers.
• Maverick Enterprises: US-based producer of alternative wine closures including synthetic and screwcap products, serving the North American wine industry. Competes with NOMACORC in the synthetic closure segment, particularly in US mid-tier wines.

Broad incumbents

• Bericap: Global manufacturer of plastic and metal closures for beverages and food, with broad portfolio across categories. Overlaps with NOMACORC synthetic closures and VINTOP screwcaps as part of a much wider packaging closures business.
• Silgan Holdings: Large North American packaging company with dispensing and specialty closures segment. Serves beverage, food, and personal care markets; provides broad incumbent competitive pressure on both synthetic and screwcap closures.
• Crown Holdings: Global metal packaging giant with closures and aluminum beverage can operations. Touches Vinventions' market through metal closures for wines and spirits, though beverages represent a much smaller share of Crown's revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vinventions
• Facebookfacebook.com/Vinventions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vinventions-usa
• Instagraminstagram.com/vinventions.usa

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Vinventions