The wine market is less predictable than ever, and so is the consumer. Rapid fluctuations in the economy or political situation mean customers have less certainty in potential sales, so when inflation or tariffs rise or fall, or a retail account is gained or lost, wineries need a quick turnaround to capture the sale. That often means last-minute orders with a sense of urgency. Bringing It All Together Crealis CEO Enrico Bracesco is transitioning the eight companies Crealis has acquired (Maverick, Corchomex, Rivercap, Enoplastic, Sparflex, Le Muselet Valentin, Supercap, Pe.Di), which together have a heritage dating back 70 years, into a cohesive organization under a single name: Crealis.  The wine business will now have an integrated business unit with centralized operations, including supply chain, manufacturing, quality and R&D. This unification provides more agility, increases procurement synergies and results in tighter delivery times. Spirits will have a separate pro

The international group Crealis, specializing in closure solutions for wine and spirits, is proud to announce the appointment of Enrico Bracesco as the new CEO.  With over 20 years of experience combining strategy and execution, Enrico Bracesco has extensive expertise in the industrial sector, particularly in multicultural and international environments. He has acquired valuable know-how in managing strategic transformations and leading growth acceleration projects, notably at Cimbali, equipment dedicated to the coffee world, and Technogym, world leader in fitness equipment. Based at Crealis' headquarters in Italy, Enrico Bracesco takes over the group's leadership to ensure activities in various markets. He reports directly to Crealis’ Board of Directors.  "I am very happy and excited to join the world leader in the capping and over-capping industry. Since its creation, Crealis has continuously demonstrated its ability to innovate and develop in its various

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New Partnership Kicks Off for the Production of ‘SD Shank’ Microgranule for Clear Spirits  (Mombaroccio, PU, 20 May 2024). Supercap closes a strategic agreement with a Portuguese ‘Best-in-Class’ cork producer and consolidates its market positioning with a new partnership for the supply of microgranule. The subject of the deal is the exclusive ‘SD Shank’, an innovative microgranule developed with a proprietary technology capable of satisfying the most stringent quality tests for so-called ‘clear spirits’. “This is a strategic choice – explains Mirco Bannini, CEO and founder of the company, now part of the Crealis Group -. This agreement, in addition to those already existing between Supercap and the main suppliers of the industry, allows us to strengthen our position in the market of microgranule and natural cork and to guarantee our customers worldwide the best service, always maintaining high quality standards”. At