Avon
Avon Crowncaps & Containers Nigeria Limited is a Lagos-headquartered metal packaging manufacturer producing crowncaps, ROPP closures, food and aerosol cans, and specialty containers for Nigerian food and beverage, pharmaceutical, oil and lubricants, chemical, and agro-based industrial customers, operating from a single plant in Sango Otta with 70%+ domestic market share.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersIsolo, Nigeria
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Avon does
Avon Crowncaps & Containers Nigeria Limited is a Nigerian metal packaging manufacturer established in 1981 and headquartered in Isolo, Lagos, with manufacturing operations concentrated in Sango Otta, Ogun State. The company produces a broad portfolio of metal packaging products including crowncaps, Roll-On Pilfer-Proof (ROPP) closures, food cans, aerosol cans, paint cans and pails, specialty containers, and drums. It is described as the sole local manufacturer of aerosol, rectangular, and oval cans in Nigeria and holds over 70% market share in the domestic metal packaging industry. Avon operates as part of the Enpee Group, a diversified Nigerian industrial conglomerate, and employs more than 700 people.
The company's customers are industrial B2B buyers across five end-markets: food and beverage (the primary segment), pharmaceutical, oil and lubricants, chemical and household products, and agro-based industries. Its go-to-market is direct sales with dedicated customer contact points, reflecting a sales-led, relationship-driven model typical of industrial packaging suppliers. The business generates revenue through sale of finished metal packaging units into these Nigerian end-markets; no export channels or international customer footprint is disclosed.
Avon maintains ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, FSSC 22000 Version 6.0 food safety certification, has reported on an IFRS basis since 2013, and is a member of SEDEX. These credentials position the company to serve multinational customers operating in regulated food, beverage, and pharmaceutical categories. The input contains no disclosed revenue figures, funding history, M&A activity, or recent leadership changes, and the company has no visible AI, software, or digital platform component.
Avon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Avon
- Legal name
- Avon Crowncaps & Containers Nigeria Limited
- Website
- https://avoncrowncaps.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Avon Crowncaps & Containers Nigeria Limited is a Lagos-headquartered metal packaging manufacturer producing crowncaps, ROPP closures, food and aerosol cans, and specialty containers for Nigerian food and beverage, pharmaceutical, oil and lubricants, chemical, and agro-based industrial customers, operating from a single plant in Sango Otta with 70%+ domestic market share.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Avon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Metal Packaging Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Metal Can Manufacturing (332431), Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) (332119), Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243)
- SIC
- Metal Cans (3411), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Aerosol Cans (Personal Care, Household, Industrial) (IMALADAC)
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Where Avon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Isolo
- HQ country
- Nigeria
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices2 records
Markets served
Avon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Metal Packaging Products: Manufacturing and sale of metal packaging products including crowncaps, screw caps, metal containers for food/beverage, pharmaceutical packaging, and metal drums for oil/lubricants industry
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Avon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Avon Crowncaps & Containers manufactures and sells metal packaging products in Nigeria, including food cans (for powdered milk, baby foods and beverages), aerosol cans, paint cans and pails, specialty containers (screw-neck, oval, rectangular cans and tinlets), crowncaps, ROPP pilfer-proof closures, and 210-litre metal drums. Production is fully integrated from pre-press and printing through to fabrication at facilities in Isolo, Lagos and Sango-Otta.
Product overview
Avon Crowncaps & Containers is Nigeria's leading manufacturer of metal packaging products and the only company offering the full range of metal packaging products in Nigeria. The company operates as a one-stop-shop for metal packaging needs, providing an integrated portfolio of products including food cans (for powdered milk, baby foods, beverages), aerosol cans (for insecticides and air fresheners), paint cans and pails, specialty containers (oval, rectangular, screw-neck cans, and tinlets for pharmaceuticals), crowncaps, ROPP closures (pilfer-proof caps), and metal drums. Avon provides fully integrated manufacturing facilities from pre-press and printing to fabrication under one roof, serving industries including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agro-based products, paint, and oil/lubricants.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Food Cans
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 70% market share in Nigerian metal packaging industry
Companies that use Avon
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Avon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Avon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Enpee GroupcoreAvon is part of the Enpee Group - a diversified transnational conglomerate with interests across packaging, construction, energy, FMCG & chemicals sectors, with over 50 years of business experience across Africa & Asia. Avon is an Enpee Group enterprise.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Avon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Crown Holdings, Inc. NYSE-listed global leader in metal beverage cans, food cans, and aerosol containers with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Comparable to Avon as a metal packaging manufacturer serving beverage and food customers, but at vastly larger global scale.
- Tetra Pak: Swiss multinational packaging giant specializing in carton and processing solutions for the food and beverage industry. Comparable to Avon as a supplier to the same multinational FMCG customers in food and beverage, though via different packaging materials.
- Sonoco Products Company: NYSE-listed global diversified packaging manufacturer serving consumer, industrial, and healthcare end-markets. Comparable to Avon as a broad-line packaging supplier with metal, plastic, and paperboard capabilities, though at much larger scale and different geographic focus.
- Ardagh Metal Packaging: NYSE-listed global metal packaging producer focused on beverage cans and food cans, serving major global brands. Comparable to Avon's metal can manufacturing business but operates at multinational scale across multiple geographies.
Regional players
- Massilly Group: French family-owned metal packaging manufacturer producing tinplate cans, aerosol cans, and closures for food, beverage, and industrial customers primarily in Europe and Africa. Comparable to Avon as a privately-held metal packaging specialist with a similar full-range product philosophy.
- Silafrica: East African (Kenya-based) manufacturer of crowns, closures, metal, and plastic packaging serving FMCG customers across the region. Comparable to Avon as an African packaging peer specializing in beverage closures, though operating in a different geographic market.
- Kian Joo Can Factory Berhad: Malaysian-listed metal can manufacturer producing tin cans, aluminum cans, and closures for beverage, food, and industrial customers across Southeast Asia. Comparable to Avon as a regional metal packaging manufacturer with overlapping product categories (food cans, aerosols, closures).
Direct peers
- Nampak Limited: Africa's largest diversified packaging manufacturer (JSE-listed), producing metal cans, aerosols, and closures for beverage, food, and personal care customers across Southern and West Africa. Directly comparable to Avon as a pan-African metal packaging peer serving similar FMCG end-markets.
- GZ Industries: Nigerian manufacturer of steel drums, pails, and metal packaging serving industrial and consumer customers in West Africa. Directly competes with Avon in the Nigerian metal packaging market, particularly in drums and pails.
Emerging players
- Hindustan Tin Works Limited: BSE-listed Indian manufacturer of tin containers, cans, and caps serving food, chemical, and personal care customers. Comparable to Avon as an emerging-market metal packaging manufacturer with a similar product mix, though operating in India rather than West Africa.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Avon social profiles
Digital presenceAvon compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Avon financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Avon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Avon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Avon M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Avon
What does Avon do?
Avon Crowncaps & Containers manufactures and sells metal packaging products in Nigeria, including food cans (for powdered milk, baby foods and beverages), aerosol cans, paint cans and pails, specialty containers (screw-neck, oval, rectangular cans and tinlets), crowncaps, ROPP pilfer-proof closures, and 210-litre metal drums. Production is fully integrated from pre-press and printing through to fabrication at facilities in Isolo, Lagos and Sango-Otta.
Is Avon a public or private company?
Avon is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Avon founded?
Avon was founded in 1981. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Avon based?
Avon is headquartered in Isolo, Nigeria, in the Africa region.
How does Avon make money?
One revenue line is on record: metal Packaging Products.
Who are Avon's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Crown Holdings, Inc., Tetra Pak, Sonoco Products Company and Ardagh Metal Packaging. Regional players are Massilly Group, Silafrica and Kian Joo Can Factory Berhad. Direct peers are Nampak Limited and GZ Industries. Hindustan Tin Works Limited is listed as an emerging player.
Does Avon have an API?
No public API is recorded for Avon.
What industry is Avon in?
Avon's product category is Metal Packaging Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAHAD, Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs), with a secondary code of IMALADAC, Aerosol Cans (Personal Care, Household, Industrial). Its NAICS code is 332431 and its SIC code is 3411.