United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps
and closures, today announced it has acquired the Spanish closure manufacturer
Embalatap. The acquisition acts to extend the United Caps product portfolio,
especially as it relates to closures for edible oils typically used in the
Southern European market. United Caps welcomes all Embalatap employees to the United
Caps family and will maintain the existing manufacturing location.
“We are pleased to be joining the United Caps
family,” said Oscar Rojo, managing director of Embalatap. “As a market leader
in caps and closures, United Caps brings us additional market reach, an
expanded sales capability and a great support infrastructure, while our line of
closures, especially for edible oils, extends United Caps’ portfolio in this
lucrative market. We look forward to continued growth as part of United Caps.”
Embalatap, based in Sopelana, Spain, was founded in
1973. With a turnover of €5,6 million and 30 employees, Embalatap primarily
specialises in caps and closures for edible oils and vinegar for the Spanish
market. The company produces in excess of a half billion caps and closures
annually.
Embalatap offers a complementary product line that
will now be marketed under the United Caps brand, such as its mono piece and
hinge models for PET 29/21 neck finish as well as regional specialities like
the 32 mm and 42 mm closures for edible oils.
“By incorporating Embalatap solutions into our
portfolio, we give customers a one-stop shopping experience for a broader range
of closure solutions”, stated Benoît Henckes, CEO of United Caps. “Since there
is virtually no overlap in customers or product lines we don’t anticipate
discontinuing products from either company in the near term.”
Innovative caps and closures for the food and drink
industry are the core business of the Luxembourg-based family company United
Caps. Its custom-designed caps and closure solutions have been one of the most
sought-after solutions in the packaging industry for years. The company has
experience growth in the high single digits since its 2015 rebranding, with a
significant percentage of production being bespoke products that are uniquely
designed to meet customer needs for exceptional appearance and ease of use both
in the filling line and for the consumer.
