USA's Premier Wine Capsule Manufacturing Company Goes Global
Maverick, the nation's top manufacturers of closures for the wine and spirits industry in Mendocino and Solano counties, have merged with another closure creator, the Enoplastic Group of northern Italy.
Sparflex, specialiing in foil (secondary-closure capsule) production for Champagnes and Sparkling Wines, in 2015 acquired Rivercap, whose U.S. arm was based in Benicia, and in 2018 acquired then-privately owned Maverick Enterprises in Ukiah. Sparflex itself has seven production sites - three in France, two in Spain and one each in the U.S. and Australia - that export to nearly 65 countries and employ 550 people.
Enoplastics, founded in 1957 to create capsules, screw caps and closures, has a plant in Italy plus five other local facilities in the U.S., New Zealand, Spain, Australia and France and exports to 60 countries. It employs about 400 people.
In June, private investing firm Cobepa announced funding for Enoplastics. The deal was announced as a path “supporting the company in the new phase of growth.” Michele Moglia, a leader in Enoplastics, was identified in the Friday announcement of the merger, as the CEO of the newly merged Sparflex and Enoplastics.
“This merger supports our strategy of being as close as possible to markets, and it expands and enriches our ranges of products and services. The pooling of our human and industrial resources strengthens our ability to innovate, to be attentive and to put forward proposals to our customers and give them access to an ever more creative offer which is better suited to their needs,” the Jan. 31 announcement stated.
Sparflex, specialiing in foil (secondary-closure capsule) production for Champagnes and Sparkling Wines, in 2015 acquired Rivercap, whose U.S. arm was based in Benicia, and in 2018 acquired then-privately owned Maverick Enterprises in Ukiah. Sparflex itself has seven production sites - three in France, two in Spain and one each in the U.S. and Australia - that export to nearly 65 countries and employ 550 people.
Enoplastics, founded in 1957 to create capsules, screw caps and closures, has a plant in Italy plus five other local facilities in the U.S., New Zealand, Spain, Australia and France and exports to 60 countries. It employs about 400 people.
In June, private investing firm Cobepa announced funding for Enoplastics. The deal was announced as a path “supporting the company in the new phase of growth.” Michele Moglia, a leader in Enoplastics, was identified in the Friday announcement of the merger, as the CEO of the newly merged Sparflex and Enoplastics.
“This merger supports our strategy of being as close as possible to markets, and it expands and enriches our ranges of products and services. The pooling of our human and industrial resources strengthens our ability to innovate, to be attentive and to put forward proposals to our customers and give them access to an ever more creative offer which is better suited to their needs,” the Jan. 31 announcement stated.
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Maverick Enterprises is a privately owned company that produces capsules and alternative closures for the wine, distilled spirits, and specialty food and beverage industries. Maverick's manufacturing process is fully vertically integrated, printing, forming and shipping all of our capsules at our facility and work hard to provide the best products and customer service in the industry. Since our foundation in 1992, Maverick has grown to service not only Northern California Wineries, but customers all across the US, Canada, Mexico and areas of South America and Australia. Our unique approach to production and attention to detail makes our products and company an invaluable resource to our customers.
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Maverick's production facilities, offices and warehouses are located in Ukiah, California. Our proximity to the wine industry is beneficial in providing a locally produced packing option for a majority of our customers, as well as being able to make proactive visits with on-site customer support. Maverick's production and management teams represent not only 25 years of experience since the companies foundation, but the experience of 150+ years of experience in the wine industry. With our growing and diverse customer base, we consistently work to provide the distilled spirits and specialty food and beverage industries the same level of support. |
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Maverick has developed a highly refined process for manufacturing premium quality closure products to meet a wide variety of custom requirements for our customers. Our team works together with amazing customer service, a skilled design team and very talented, hard working production team to provide nothing, but the best to our customers from inception to delivery. Maverick works closely with our own suppliers, partners and ownership team to utilize all avenues available to continually improve the quality of our products.
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Enoplastic and Sparflex Sign a Strategic Agreement to Create a Global Leader in Wine and Spirits Closure Solutions
Press Release - January 31, 2020
The shareholders of Enoplastic and Sparflex are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic agreement which will create a global leader in wine and spirits closure solutions. The shareholders of both companies, namely the investment firm Cobepa, and the Moglia and Soutiran families, will remain heavily involved in supporting the Group achieve its shared vision and strong ambitions
Michele Moglia, CEO of this new group, will have the full support of the Soutiran family and in particular Pascal Soutiran, who retains his current responsibilities for France and Spain. Michele Moglia (Enoplastic) and Pascal Soutiran (Sparflex) have set out their shared vision: "This merger supports our strategy of being as close as possible to markets, and it expands and enriches our ranges of products and services. The pooling of our human and industrial resources strengthens our ability to innovate, to be attentive and to put forward proposals to our customers and give them access to an ever more creative offer which is better suited to their needs."
With 13 production sites in 6 countries and a commercial presence in more than 90 countries, the two groups consolidate their international influence while remaining local players through their brands Enoplastic, Sparflex, Le Muselet Valentin, Rivercap, Maverick, Vintacap and Pacifix.
About Enoplastic
Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Bodio Lomnago (Varese, Northern Italy), Enoplastic is a global leader in B2B manufacturing of closures for the wine & spirits industry with strategic partnerships in the supply chain. Enoplastic stands for Italian excellence and creativity in the closure industry with continuous research for customized design. Its product offering includes a wide range of closure solutions, such as capsules, synthetic corks, screw caps and seals, all designed and customized for each client. The company leverages an Italian facility plus 5 other local facilities in the US, New Zealand, Spain, Australia and France which empower exports in 60 countries worldwide mostly through a large direct commercial network. Enoplastic counts 400 employees. For more information, please visit www.enoplastic.us
About Sparflex
Located in the heart of the Champagne Region in Epernay, France, Sparflex has been serving the global wine industry for more than three decades with the design, production and marketing brand image of premium packaging for still and sparkling wines, and spirits (Champagne foils, wire hoods, capsules). With annual sales of more than $120M, the Sparflex Group maintains production facilities in France, Spain, Australia, and the U.S. For more information, please visit www.sparflex.com.
Press Release - January 31, 2020
The shareholders of Enoplastic and Sparflex are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic agreement which will create a global leader in wine and spirits closure solutions. The shareholders of both companies, namely the investment firm Cobepa, and the Moglia and Soutiran families, will remain heavily involved in supporting the Group achieve its shared vision and strong ambitions
Michele Moglia, CEO of this new group, will have the full support of the Soutiran family and in particular Pascal Soutiran, who retains his current responsibilities for France and Spain. Michele Moglia (Enoplastic) and Pascal Soutiran (Sparflex) have set out their shared vision: "This merger supports our strategy of being as close as possible to markets, and it expands and enriches our ranges of products and services. The pooling of our human and industrial resources strengthens our ability to innovate, to be attentive and to put forward proposals to our customers and give them access to an ever more creative offer which is better suited to their needs."
With 13 production sites in 6 countries and a commercial presence in more than 90 countries, the two groups consolidate their international influence while remaining local players through their brands Enoplastic, Sparflex, Le Muselet Valentin, Rivercap, Maverick, Vintacap and Pacifix.
About Enoplastic
Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Bodio Lomnago (Varese, Northern Italy), Enoplastic is a global leader in B2B manufacturing of closures for the wine & spirits industry with strategic partnerships in the supply chain. Enoplastic stands for Italian excellence and creativity in the closure industry with continuous research for customized design. Its product offering includes a wide range of closure solutions, such as capsules, synthetic corks, screw caps and seals, all designed and customized for each client. The company leverages an Italian facility plus 5 other local facilities in the US, New Zealand, Spain, Australia and France which empower exports in 60 countries worldwide mostly through a large direct commercial network. Enoplastic counts 400 employees. For more information, please visit www.enoplastic.us
About Sparflex
Located in the heart of the Champagne Region in Epernay, France, Sparflex has been serving the global wine industry for more than three decades with the design, production and marketing brand image of premium packaging for still and sparkling wines, and spirits (Champagne foils, wire hoods, capsules). With annual sales of more than $120M, the Sparflex Group maintains production facilities in France, Spain, Australia, and the U.S. For more information, please visit www.sparflex.com.
Sparflex Acquires Maverick Enterprises
On January 9, 2018, Sparflex announced the acquisition of Maverick Enterprises, recognized as the leading producer of PVC, Poly and Champagne capsules in the U.S. Wine industry.
Michel Soutiran, President of Sparflex said, "We welcome Maverick Enterprises to the Sparflex family of leading brands. We're determined to strengthen business development in the U.S. and with this acquisition we are well positioned to offer customers better access to local production operations and service."
The complementary addition of MAVERICK Enterprises to the SPARFLEX Group’s California-based operations, including RIVERCAP USA Inc, a subsidiary, emphasizes the value of the U.S. market for the company and reinforces the importance of local accessibility of products and services to customers. RIVERCAP has served the Northern California wine industry since 2011 and is known for the superior creativity and flexibility of its polylam capsules, the environmentally friendly Absolute Green Line, and luxury tin capsules.
Together Maverick, Rivercap and Sparflex will continue their mission to provide excellence in customer service, quality, innovation and technical support to the wine, spirits and specialty foods industries.
About Sparflex
Located in the heart of the Champagne Region in Epernay, France, Sparflex has been serving the global wine industry for more than three decades with the design, production and marketing brand image of premium packaging for still and sparkling wines, and spirits (Champagne foils, wire hoods, capsules). With annual sales of more than $120M, the Sparflex Group maintains production facilities in France, Spain, Australia, and the U.S. For more information, please visit www.sparflex.com.
About Rivercap SA
RIVERCAP SA was founded in 1990 in the heart of Rioja Appellation and holds a position among the world leaders in capsules for capping bottles of Still wines and Spirits. As a dynamic company, Rivercap masters the most innovative technologies, enabling the offering of unique and tailored products for each market. It offers tin capsules, for the most prestigious ones, then aluminum, polylaminate, PVC, and screwcaps. Rivercap SA sells in 40 countries and supports its clients in creating brand value. For more information, please visit www.rivercap.com.
On January 9, 2018, Sparflex announced the acquisition of Maverick Enterprises, recognized as the leading producer of PVC, Poly and Champagne capsules in the U.S. Wine industry.
Michel Soutiran, President of Sparflex said, "We welcome Maverick Enterprises to the Sparflex family of leading brands. We're determined to strengthen business development in the U.S. and with this acquisition we are well positioned to offer customers better access to local production operations and service."
The complementary addition of MAVERICK Enterprises to the SPARFLEX Group’s California-based operations, including RIVERCAP USA Inc, a subsidiary, emphasizes the value of the U.S. market for the company and reinforces the importance of local accessibility of products and services to customers. RIVERCAP has served the Northern California wine industry since 2011 and is known for the superior creativity and flexibility of its polylam capsules, the environmentally friendly Absolute Green Line, and luxury tin capsules.
Together Maverick, Rivercap and Sparflex will continue their mission to provide excellence in customer service, quality, innovation and technical support to the wine, spirits and specialty foods industries.
About Sparflex
Located in the heart of the Champagne Region in Epernay, France, Sparflex has been serving the global wine industry for more than three decades with the design, production and marketing brand image of premium packaging for still and sparkling wines, and spirits (Champagne foils, wire hoods, capsules). With annual sales of more than $120M, the Sparflex Group maintains production facilities in France, Spain, Australia, and the U.S. For more information, please visit www.sparflex.com.
About Rivercap SA
RIVERCAP SA was founded in 1990 in the heart of Rioja Appellation and holds a position among the world leaders in capsules for capping bottles of Still wines and Spirits. As a dynamic company, Rivercap masters the most innovative technologies, enabling the offering of unique and tailored products for each market. It offers tin capsules, for the most prestigious ones, then aluminum, polylaminate, PVC, and screwcaps. Rivercap SA sells in 40 countries and supports its clients in creating brand value. For more information, please visit www.rivercap.com.
