What Silgan White Cap do Brasil Ltda. does

Silgan White Cap do Brasil Ltda. is a Brazilian limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Silgan White Cap International, a division of Silgan Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SLGN), founded in 1996 to serve the Latin American market. The company manufactures twist-off metal closures (lug closures / tampas de garra) used for vacuum-sealed glass packaging in the food preservation and non-carbonated beverage industries. It operates a manufacturing plant in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, producing 8 closure diameters (30mm, 38mm, 58mm, 63mm, 63mm Export, 74mm, 82mm/85mm, and 110mm/113mm) with multiple model variants including standard, FULL PAD (full internal coating), FLUTED (ridged for easier opening), safety button, and deeper-skirt options, plus imported 51mm Press-On Twist-Off and 70mm Deep variants. Production lines are fully automated with integrated high-speed camera inspection systems that evaluate every closure for profile formation, claw conformity, and sealant uniformity, with defective items automatically expelled.

The company's revenue model is built on three streams: (1) unit-priced metal closure sales in standard colors (white, gold, black, checkered) and customized lithographic or digital-printed versions, sold through distributors across seven Brazilian states and directly via the São Paulo commercial office; (2) hardware sales of imported capping equipment (tampadoras) ranging from 30 to 2,000 jars per minute, vacuum detectors, and feeders sourced from Silgan's U.S. and German facilities; and (3) technical support, installation, training, and spare parts services bundled with equipment sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field sales through a dedicated technical-commercial team in São Paulo handling large food and beverage accounts, combined with a distributor network serving medium and small producers across Brazil, plus direct-to-factory pickup in Poços de Caldas and export to other South American countries.

Silgan White Cap do Brasil serves three primary customer segments: the food preservation industry (preserved foods including heart of palm, pickles, olives, mushrooms, capers, dulce de leche, fruits in syrup), the non-carbonated beverage industry (juices, chocolate milk, teas, isotonic drinks, coconut water, dairy), and specialty/premium food segments (baby food, pâtés, gourmet sauces, jams, condiments). The company holds ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 (2024), and complies with ANVISA, FDA, European Directive, and LGPD requirements. Custom branding is enabled through a new digital printing service launched in 2024, and the company is a partner of Brazil's Prolata steel-can recycling program.

Name

Silgan White Cap do Brasil Ltda.

Legal name

Silgan White Cap do Brasil Ltda.

Website

https://silganwhitecap.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silgan White Cap do Brasil Ltda. is a Brazilian subsidiary of Silgan Holdings Inc. that manufactures twist-off metal closures (30mm–110mm) for vacuum-sealed glass packaging, serving Brazil's food preservation, non-carbonated beverage, and specialty food industries through direct sales, a multi-state distributor network, and South American exports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Closures for Food Packaging

NAICS

Metal Can Manufacturing (332431), Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243), Glass Container Manufacturing (327213)

SIC

Metal Cans (3411), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Glass Containers (3221)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Wide-Mouth & Storage Glass Packaging (Canisters, Utility Jars) (IMALAEAI), Closures-Compatible Glass Packaging (Threaded, Lug, Crown-Finish Bottles/Jars) (IMALAEAJ)

Keywords

• Metal closures
• Twist-off caps
• Vacuum packaging
• Food packaging
• Glass jar sealing

Headquarters

HQ city

Poços de Caldas

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 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. Metal Closure Sales: The primary revenue stream is the manufacture and sale of twist-off metal closures (tampas metálicas) in various diameters for food preservation and non-carbonated beverage packaging. Closures are sold in standard colors (white, gold, black, checkered) and customized printed versions. Sales are conducted through distributors across Brazil and directly via the commercial office.
2. Packaging Equipment Sales: Sale of capping/sealing equipment including tampadoras (cappers) with speeds from 30 to 2,000 jars per minute, vacuum Dud detectors, and feeders. Equipment is sourced from Silgan's international manufacturing facilities (USA and Germany) and sold alongside closures as part of a complete sealing system solution.
3. Technical Support and After-Sales Services: Technical support services including on-site technical assistance, equipment installation, production line training, and spare parts supply. Services are bundled with equipment sales and provided as differentiated post-sale support to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Silgan White Cap do Brasil manufactures and sells twist-off metal closures (lug caps) for vacuum-sealed glass jar packaging, serving the food preservation and non-carbonated beverage industries. The company offers closures in nine standard diameters (30mm, 38mm, 51mm, 58mm, 63mm, 70mm, 74mm, 82mm, 110mm) with multiple variants including FULL PAD, FLUTED, and safety button options, complemented by capping equipment, vacuum detectors, feeders, and digital printing customization services. Production is conducted at the Poços de Caldas plant in Minas Gerais, with sales handled through a São Paulo commercial office and a nationwide distributor network, including exports to other South American countries.

Product overview

Silgan White Cap do Brasil manufactures Twist-Off metal caps (lug closures) for vacuum-sealed food preservation and non-carbonated beverages. The product portfolio consists of 8 domestically produced cap diameters (30mm, 38mm, 51mm, 58mm, 63mm, 70mm Deep, 74mm, 82mm/85mm, and 110mm/113mm) with multiple models per size including standard, FULL PAD (full internal coating), FLUTED (ridged for easy opening), and safety button options. The core offering is supplemented by capping equipment (tampadoras rated 30-2,000 bottles/minute), vacuum detectors, and feeders for complete sealing system solutions. A digital printing service enables custom branding on caps. All products are manufactured at the Poços de Caldas, MG plant with automated camera inspection systems ensuring quality control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Twist-Off Metal Caps - 30mm Metal twist-off cap (Medium Twist-Off) for beverages and food, with optional safety button (MTB model). Used for juices, chocolate drinks, ketchup, and sauces.
• Twist-Off Metal Caps - 38mm Metal twist-off cap (Regular Twist-Off) for non-carbonated beverages and food. Available in RTO (without safety button) and RUB (with safety button) models. Used for juices, isotonic drinks, coconut water, tomato sauce, dairy products, and condiments.
• Twist-Off Metal Caps - 51mm (Press-On Twist-Off) Press-On Twist-Off metal cap (51 PT model) with safety button. Features dual sealing system that seals both rim and side of glass. Used for baby food, juices, patés, sauces, jams, and condiments.
• Twist-Off Metal Caps - 58mm Metal twist-off cap with 4 lugs for preserved foods. Available in RTS, RSB (with safety button), and FULL PAD models. Used for olives, mushrooms, jams, honey, sauces, peppers, capers, and condiments.
• Twist-Off Metal Caps - 63mm Metal twist-off cap for preserved foods. Available in RTS, RSB (with safety button), RFP (FULL PAD), and RFB (FULL PAD with safety button) models. Used for olives, heart of palm, antipasto, mushrooms, quail eggs, jams, honey, dulce de leche, and condiments.
• Twist-Off Metal Caps - 70mm Deep Twist-Off Extra Deep metal cap with higher lateral side. Available in TNV and TNB (with safety button) models. Provides easier opening with larger grip area and greater brand visibility. Used for antipasti, sauces, jams, honey, condiments, and preserves.
• Twist-Off Metal Caps - 74mm Metal twist-off cap for preserved foods. Available in RSP, RSB (with safety button), RFP (FULL PAD), and RFB (FULL PAD with safety button) models. Used for heart of palm, pickles, cucumbers, olives, dulce de leche, fruits in syrup, jams, and antipasto.
• Twist-Off Metal Caps - 82mm (also known as 85mm) Metal twist-off cap (82mm internal/85mm external diameter) for preserved foods. Available in RSP, RSB, RFP, RFB, FAP, FSB (FLUTED), FFP, and FFB (FLUTED FULL PAD) models. FLUTED model features ridged side profile for easier opening. Used for heart of palm, pickles, cucumbers, and other preserves.
• Twist-Off Metal Caps - 110mm (also known as 113mm) Metal twist-off cap (110mm internal/113mm external diameter) for institutional glass jars. Available in RTS and RFS (FULL PAD) models. Used for heart of palm, pickles, cornichon, beetroot, carrots, mushrooms, and other preserves.
• Capping Equipment (Tampadoras) Capping machines for glass jar sealing. In-line cappers can handle filling speeds from 30 to 2,000 bottles per minute. Includes small, medium, and high-performance cappers for various production requirements. Sourced from Silgan's international manufacturing facilities (USA and Germany).
• Vacuum Detectors (Detectores de Vácuo) Auxiliary equipment that detects vacuum presence in sealed packages, ensuring proper hermetic closure and product integrity for quality control.
• Feeders (Alimentadores) Auxiliary feeding equipment for cap application systems, supporting automated and semi-automated production lines.
• Digital Printing on Metal Caps Digital printing service that transfers images or designs onto steel sheets for use on metal closures. Uses food-grade inks and enables personalized high-quality prints even in short runs. Applied for marketing campaigns, special editions, regional events, and advertising.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shelf life extension through hermetic vacuum sealing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Programa ProlataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilgan White Cap is an associate and partner of the Prolata Program, a Brazilian initiative promoting reverse logistics and recycling of steel lids and cans. Prolata runs initiatives including partnerships with cooperatives of recyclable material collectors and implementation of steel can collection points. This partnership supports Silgan's sustainability and ESG positioning in the Brazilian market.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crown Holdings, Inc. Global metal packaging giant (NYSE: CCK) producing metal cans, closures, and specialty packaging. Broad incumbent with overlapping metal closure capability but serving a much wider packaging portfolio beyond vacuum-sealed glass applications.
• Sonoco Products Company: US-listed global packaging company (NYSE: SON) serving food and beverage markets with metal and plastic packaging including closures. Broad incumbent with metal packaging capabilities that overlap with Silgan White Cap's twist-off closure line.
• AptarGroup, Inc. US-listed global supplier of dispensing closures, seals, and packaging components (NYSE: ATR). Overlaps with Silgan White Cap in closure systems for food and beverage, but specializes in plastic and dispensing solutions rather than metal.
• Amcor plc: Global packaging company (NYSE: AMCR) producing flexible and rigid packaging including metal and plastic closures. Broad incumbent with overlapping food/beverage customer base but a substantially wider product portfolio.
• Silgan Holdings Inc. Parent company (NASDAQ: SLGN) and the global parent of Silgan White Cap do Brasil. Relevant peer as the broader group of which the Brazilian entity is a part, and as a broad incumbent in metal, composite, and plastic closures for food and beverage.

Direct peers

• Continental Commercial Products: Manufacturer of closures and specialty metal packaging for industrial and consumer applications. Compares to Silgan White Cap as a metal closure specialist, though more focused on industrial rather than food/beverage markets.
• Guala Closures Group: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of bottle closures including metal and plastic closures for spirits, wine, and food. Directly comparable to Silgan White Cap as a specialist metal closure producer serving the beverage and food packaging markets.
• Bericap Holding GmbH: German-headquartered global manufacturer of plastic and metal closures. Directly comparable as a closure specialist serving food and beverage customers, with broader closure category coverage than Silgan White Cap's twist-off focus.
• Massilly Holding: French metal packaging manufacturer producing closures, bottle caps, and food cans. Directly comparable as a European-based metal closure specialist serving food and beverage customers with similar twist-off technology.
• Pelliconi & C. S.p.A. Italian global manufacturer of metal and plastic closures for beverages and food. Directly competes with Silgan White Cap in twist-off and crown closures for glass packaging serving similar preserved food and beverage customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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