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

HERTI will be exhibiting at SITEVI 2025, the international trade show for viticulture, winemaking, and agri-innovation, taking place in Montpellier, France, from November 25 to 27. Visit us at booth A3 - A017 to discover our aluminum closures for wine, spirits and olive oil. Let’s shape the future of packaging together!

When it comes to sealing your wine with care, a NATURAL cork stopper is more than just tradition, it's a conscious decision. Crafted from renewable cork oak bark, natural stoppers are biodegradable, recyclable, and sustainably harvested without harming the trees. This means every bottle sealed with natural cork supports a thriving ecosystem, helps combat climate change through carbon sequestration, and preserves the heritage of fine winemaking.

At M.A. Silva, innovation meets precision with NEOTECH®—our breakthrough cork purification technology. Through a continuous and automated process using controlled steam and pressure, NEOTECH® effectively removes TCA and other volatile compounds from cork granules. The result? Clean, consistent corks that preserve the purity of your wine and protect your reputation. Bottle after bottle. This is more than technology—it’s our commitment to excellence in every detail. Learn more about how NEOTECH® sets a new standard in cork innovation: https://www.masilva.com/technology/#neotech

Building on its successful operations in Kenya and South Africa, Guala Closures is now investing in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one of the fastest-growing markets. Lagos, April 23, 2025 – Guala Closures, a world leader in the production of closures for the spirits, wine, water, beer, non-alcoholic beverage, and edible oil markets, inaugurated yesterday its new greenfield manufacturing facility in West Africa, strategically located in the Lagos Free Zone. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ugo Boni, Consul General of Italy in Lagos, Adesuwa Ladoja, CEO of Lagos Free Zone, Andrea Lodetti, CEO of Guala Closures, and other executives of the Group. This expansion represents a key milestone in the company’s growth strategy, strengthening its commitment to the African market and enhancing its presence in one of the continent’s most dynamic economies. The Nigerian plant will serve West African markets and can supply anti-counterfeiting safe

Join us at the Northwest wine industry’s premier educational event and trade show. We can’t wait to network, learn, and explore exciting new packaging options with you. FREE consultation with packaging experts Explore sustainable packaging options Learn about our NEW automated inverted case packaging Discover our line of Saxco Select bottles and closures Visit Us in Booth 123! 

An Exciting New Merger to Increase Customer Service and Expand Closure Solutions In an exciting development for worldwide wine and spirits, Maverick, the leading capsule manufacturing company for North America, has joined forces with Enoplastic USA to form Maverick Enterprise, Inc., a merger that solidifies its ability to provide superior bottle coverings and high-quality service for the alcohol beverage industry into the foreseeable future. Maverick Enterprise, Inc. is part of the Crealis Group; eight expert brands specializing in foils, wirehoods, capsules and packaging design with 15 production sites worldwide. According to Frederic Catteau, Maverick Enterprise, Inc.’s USA General Manager, the merger between Maverick and Enoplastic further strengthens the company’s position as the go to, end-to-end provider for capsule development throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico and beyond. “We’re doing more than 1 billion units of closure and capsule manufacturing in thi

Our Saxco Select™ products take the guesswork out of packaging. From spirit bottles to wine bottles and closures to capsules, Saxco Select is stocked nationwide and available at unbeatable prices for quick fulfillment. With low minimum order quantities, you only buy what you need, when you need it. Shop the collection today at: https://www.saxco.com/why-saxco/saxco-select/.

Amorim Cork’s continuous commitment to research and development has resulted in the launch of the most advanced technology available in the micro-granulated cork closures segment. With the unveiling of Xpür® technology earlier 2021 – a more efficient and sustainable supercritical  CO2 process of treating cork granulates – Amorim is now offering an enhanced range of micro granulated closures that will set new performance and quality standards for winemakers  worldwide.  Scott Laboratories’ commitment to providing best-in-class products, technical expertise, and a  fierce dedication to customer success, coupled with their 80+ year record of being one of the  most trusted suppliers to the North American wine community, made them an obvious  distribution partner for Amorim’s newest line of micro-granulated cork products. This unique  partnership between Scott Labs and Amorim was dev

With an eye to the future of wine and spirit bottle labeling, Waterloo Container has invested in a new state-of-the-art repack line which includes a shrink sleeve labeler featuring the R-250 TSER Evolution labeler by PDC international Corporation. This high-speed labeler features unique mandrel design capable of sleeving non-round bottles, and a proprietary cutting system which allows sleeve application at a rate of 50 to 300 containers per minute. The system will also support a zero-downtime, splice-on-the-fly accumulator, and secondary unwind reel that allows roll changes without halting production. Tooling will include seven new application mandrels which will afford customers a wide range of bottle options compatible with the sleeve applicator. Facilities and Operations Director Dan Buck has been managing the new line installation. “Our new line offers several convenient customization options including box print and repack.  Incorporating this state-of-the-art sleeve app