Pelliconi

What Pelliconi does

Pelliconi is a global manufacturer of metal and plastic closures for the beverage, food, and wine & spirits industries, headquartered in Ozzano dell'Emilia (Bologna), Italy, and operating continuously since 1939. The company produces approximately 32 billion closures per year across 8 manufacturing locations in Italy, China, and (as of January 2024) the United States and Canada, with a workforce of around 700 people and exports exceeding 90% of production to more than 100 countries. Its core product portfolio spans crown corks (26mm and 29mm, including Flower Cap and Ring-Pull variants), aluminum ROPP screw caps, plastic closures (NOVAQUA, NOVASPARK, HOD, aseptic 38mm, lightweight variants), and the SOPURE PVC-free capsule for baby food glass jars. Technical differentiation centers on a patented digital printing technology (P•ink) that enables mass customization of metal caps in small batches down to 50 units, lightweight steel caps (0.18mm thickness) that reduce CO2 emissions by 15%, and complementary digital platforms (P-Code QR code management and DAPP consumer engagement) that connect physical packaging to digital consumer experiences.

The business operates a dual go-to-market model: enterprise B2B field sales targeting global beverage and food majors (Dr Pepper, Carlsberg, SABMiller, PepsiCo/SodaStream, Danone, Nestlé, Pernod Ricard), supplemented by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel via p-ink.shop serving craft breweries, homebrewers, and SMBs. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time unit sales of manufactured closures with customization options, plus emerging recurring revenue from P-Code subscription/management services. The company is privately held, controlled by the Checchi family, with CEO Marco Checchi leading since 1991, and is financed through traditional banking including a sustainability-linked green loan from BNL/BNP Paribas. The company has invested in internal innovation infrastructure since 2017 and maintains an Innovation Antenna in Silicon Valley through a partnership with Mind the Bridge.

Name

Pelliconi

Legal name

Pelliconi & C. S.p.A.

Website

https://pelliconi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Pelliconi is a global manufacturer of metal and plastic bottle closures founded in 1939 in Bologna, Italy, producing 32 billion closures annually across 8 plants for beverage, food, and wine & spirits customers in 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bottle Closures and Caps Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) (332119)

SIC

Metal Cans (3411)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Closures & Caps (Crown Caps, Lug/Twist Caps, ROPP) (IMALADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Closures & Dispensing for Rigid Plastic (Caps, Pumps, Sprayers, Droppers) (IMALAAAJ), Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD), Alcoholic Beverage Packaging & Closures Brands (Bottles, Cans, Kegs, Corks, Caps) (CRADAIAK)

Keywords

• Bottle caps manufacturing
• Crown cork closures
• Beverage packaging
• Metal closures production
• Plastic caps manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bottle Closures Manufacturing & Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling metal and plastic caps/closures for beverages (beer, water, soft drinks), food, and wine & spirits. Products include crown corks, ROPP caps, plastic closures, aseptic caps, and specialized wine closures. Revenue generated through direct enterprise sales and e-commerce channels.
2. Digital Printing Services (P•ink): Digital printing customization service for crown corks enabling small batch orders with high customization. E-commerce platform p-ink.shop allows customers to configure and order personalized caps. Additional revenue from label customization and packaging services.
3. QR Code & Consumer Engagement (P-Code): Platform for generating and managing dynamic QR codes printed on caps for marketing, authentication, and data collection purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pelliconi manufactures and globally sells metal crown corks, aluminum ROPP screw caps, and a broad range of plastic closures for the beverage, food, and wine & spirits industries. The portfolio includes 26mm and 29mm crown corks, ROPP aluminum screw caps, plastic closures for still and sparkling water (NOVAQUA, NOVASPARK), HOD caps, aseptic 38mm caps, ring-pull caps, the SOPURE PVC-free food closure, and the Flower Cap. Complementary digital services include P•ink for small-batch customized cap printing (50–100,000 units), P-Code for dynamic QR code management, and DAPP for AR-based consumer engagement.

Product overview

Pelliconi is a global manufacturer of caps and closures for the beverage, food, and wine & spirits industries. The company's product portfolio centers on metal and plastic closures including crown corks (26mm and 29mm), plastic screw caps (ROPP, NOVAQUA, NOVASPARK, HOD), ring-pull caps, aseptic caps, and the SOPURE® PVC-free food closure for baby food. The portfolio is complemented by digital services including P•ink (digital printing for customized caps), P-Code (QR code management platform), and DAPP (consumer engagement with AR). Pelliconi operates 8 manufacturing locations producing 32 billion closures annually with approximately 700 employees. Key customization options include digital printing, offset printing, embossing, colored rings, and various liner types including oxygen scavenger and PVC-free variants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 26mm Crown Cork Metal crown cork closure for carbonated and natural beverages in glass, plastic, and aluminum bottles. Available in pry-off and twist-off variants with various liner options including oxygen scavenger and barrier materials.
• 29mm Crown Cork Steel and aluminum crown cork for glass bottles providing maximum pressure seal and airtightness for sparkling and natural beverages including water, beer, wine, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Compatible with pasteurization and hot-filling processes.
• Flower Cap Sustainable smooth pry-off crown cap with a distinctive flower design, soft feel, and smooth surface finish for carbonated and natural beverages.
• Ring-Pull Cap Easy-open crown cap with an ergonomically designed plastic ring for simple and immediate opening without tools, suitable for carbonated and natural beverages.
• ROPP (Roll-On Pilfer Proof) Aluminum Caps Aluminum screw cap with rolling threading that provides secure closure and tamper evidence for carbonated and natural beverages.
• HOD (Home and Office Delivery) Caps One-piece plastic closure specifically designed for non-carbonated waters in large containers used in home and office delivery applications.
• Aseptic 38mm Plastic Closure Plastic closure designed for natural beverages and bottling in aseptic environments, ensuring sterility and product safety.
• NOVASPARK 28mm Plastic Closure Plastic closure specifically engineered for sparkling water and high carbonated drinks, providing reliable sealing under pressure.
• NOVAQUA 26mm Plastic Closure One-piece injection-molded plastic closure with 26 mm neck diameter, triple-lead thread, and 6.5 mm pitch for non-carbonated beverages in PET bottles.
• NOVAQUA 28mm Plastic Closure Plastic closure for non-carbonated mineral water with triple-lead thread and tamper-evident unscrewing thread with slitted band.
• NOVAQUA 38mm Plastic Closure Plastic closure for low-acid, flat water and non-carbonated beverages with 38 mm diameter.
• 28mm Lightweight 1881 Plastic Closure Lightweight resealable plastic closure designed for highly carbonated beverages, combining reduced material usage with consumer convenience and sustainability.
• 43mm Plastic Closure Plastic closure for bottled water and other non-carbonated beverages with 43 mm diameter.
• SOPURE PVC-Free Food Closure PVC-free food closure for baby food in glass jars. Contains no plasticizers or additives that can migrate into food. Liner meets EU Directive 10/2011 and PIM criteria with overall migration limit under 60 mg/Kg. Features production capacity of approximately 300 million pieces per year.
• P•ink Digital Printing Customization Service Patented digital printing e-commerce service enabling customization of metal crown caps in small batches (50 to 100,000 units) via a 3D configurator for real-time preview. Sold as a standalone service at p-ink.shop to craft breweries, homebrewers, and small businesses.
• P-Code QR Code Management Platform Platform for generating, delivering, and managing high volumes of dynamic, unique QR codes printed on caps. Enables personalized consumer experiences, product authentication, and real-time data collection for brands; sold as a subscription service at p-code.it.
• DAPP Consumer Engagement Platform Consumer engagement platform powered by Pelliconi that digitalizes packaging and connects brands with consumers through augmented reality experiences and interactive packaging solutions, sold as a standalone service at dappdigital.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• -15% CO2 emissions with Smart Crown 26mm lightweight technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mind the BridgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2022Pelliconi opened Innovation Antenna within Mind the Bridge Innovation Center in San Francisco (March 2022). Partnership focuses on spotting emerging trends and innovative solutions for Food & Beverage industry. Mind the Bridge also partners on intrapreneurship program, with employees selected for acceleration at Venture Studio in San Francisco.
• Air France-KLMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Pelliconi joined Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program launched by Air France-KLM. Among first 5 companies to join this sustainability initiative supporting creation of sustainable fuel industry for eco-responsible air transport.
• TecnestcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to digitize Pelliconi's factory operations. Goal is to enhance operative planning and improve performance efficiency through advanced production planning systems, simulation scenarios, and real-time response to unforeseen events.
• TreedomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Pelliconi Plants a Forest initiative. Supports local farmers through tree planting projects. Results: 3200 trees planted, 188 farmers involved, 4 developing countries, 425,000 kg CO2 absorbed.
• BuonristorominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Hybrid Cup sustainability initiative. Hybrid Cup coffee cups reduce emissions by 40% compared to traditional cups. Pelliconi saved 518 kg of CO2 in 2019 through this partnership.
• DAPP (Digital Consumer Engagement Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationDAPP is a consumer engagement platform powered by Pelliconi that digitalizes packaging and connects brands with end consumers through interactive experiences.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Amcor is a global packaging giant offering flexible and rigid packaging solutions across food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care. While Amcor's portfolio is broader than closures, it competes for the same end customers and increasingly bundles closure-capable packaging formats.
• AptarGroup: AptarGroup is a US-listed dispensing and active material science company serving beauty, food, beverage, and pharma with closures, pumps, and valves. Overlaps with Pelliconi's closure business but is significantly larger and diversified across beauty and pharma end-markets.
• Silgan Holdings: Silgan Holdings is a major US-listed manufacturer of rigid packaging including dispensing and specialty closures, metal food containers, and plastic containers. Competes with Pelliconi in dispensing closures and integrated packaging solutions for food and beverage customers.
• Ball Corporation: Ball Corporation is a major global manufacturer of aluminum packaging including cans, bottles, and aerosols for beverages, food, and household products. Closures are typically integrated into Ball's can offerings, creating competitive overlap with Pelliconi's metal closure portfolio.
• Albea Group: Albea Group is a global leader in beauty and personal care packaging including caps, closures, and dispensing systems. Serves overlapping closure and packaging customers with similar stamping and molding capabilities, though primarily focused on beauty rather than food & beverage.

Direct peers

• Closure Systems International: Closure Systems International (CSI), part of the Rank Group, is a global leader in beverage closure design and manufacturing, especially plastic and aluminum closures for CSD, water, and juice. Closely comparable to Pelliconi's NOVAQUA and ROPP cap business in core beverage segments.
• Vinventions: Vinventions is a global specialist in wine closures (screw caps, synthetic corks) and wine packaging solutions. Directly comparable to Pelliconi's wine & spirits segment and 29mm crown cork with bidule/opercule for Traditional Method sparkling wine.
• Guala Closures: Guala Closures is a leading global manufacturer of closures, particularly aluminum screw caps and ROPP closures for wine, spirits, and beverages. Directly comparable to Pelliconi's ROPP and crown cork portfolio, serving overlapping customer segments in wine & spirits.
• Bericap: Bericap is a global manufacturer of plastic closures and dispensing systems for beverages, food, and industrial applications. Directly competes with Pelliconi's NOVAQUA, NOVASPARK, and HOD plastic cap lines across bottled water, CSD, and edible oil markets.
• Crown Holdings: Crown Holdings is the world's largest metal packaging company and Pelliconi's most direct competitor in crown corks and beverage closures. Both companies serve global beverage brands with metal can and closure systems, competing head-to-head on crown cork supply to brewers and soft drink bottlers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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