Guala Closures expands North American footprint with Rosarito plant acquisition

MEXICO – Guala Closures has acquired the screwcap production business of Vinventions in Rosarito, Mexico, strengthening its manufacturing presence in North America and reinforcing its position in the US wine closures market.

The Rosarito facility, established by Vinventions in 2024, focuses on producing 30×60 aluminium screwcaps and has an annual capacity exceeding 200 million units.

Guala Closures said the site offers potential for further expansion as demand for premium wine closures continues to rise across the United States.

Andrea Lodetti, CEO of Guala Closures, described the investment as a significant milestone in advancing the company’s North American growth strategy.

“Establishing a dedicated production site in Mexico, which adds to our existing large plant in San José Iturbide, allows us to be closer to our US customers and respond more effectively to their needs, particularly those of small and medium-sized winemakers that require a more tailored, local, and flexible supply base,” he said.

The acquisition enhances Guala’s ability to shorten lead times and improve service levels, leveraging favorable transportation links and trade conditions between Mexico and the US.

The company, headquartered in Italy, has operated in Mexico since 1979 and views the Rosarito plant as a strategic addition to its regional supply chain.

The move aligns with Guala Closures’ broader strategy of targeted acquisitions to consolidate its leadership in high-value beverage closure segments and key geographic markets.

The company has been expanding its global footprint through both organic investments and bolt-on acquisitions aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and customer proximity.

In a related development, Guala recently acquired Kenya-based Metal Crowns Group, a major supplier to East Africa’s beer and carbonated soft drinks industries.

Founded in 1978, Metal Crowns operates two regional production facilities and serves a diverse portfolio of international and local beverage brands.

For the 12 months ending July 2025, Metal Crowns reported revenues of approximately €32 million (KES 4.79 billion), underlining the scale of its regional operations.

The acquisition positions Guala to deepen its engagement in East Africa, where beverage consumption is expanding on the back of favorable demographics, rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes.

With the Rosarito acquisition, Guala Closures is reinforcing its transatlantic manufacturing network, enhancing supply resilience and responsiveness for wine producers in North America while continuing to build scale in high-growth emerging markets.

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