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Guala Closures Announces the Inauguration of New Plant In Nigeria, Strengthening Africa’s Strategic Importance for Long-Term Growth
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 safety closures for spirits bottles, including innovative features developed precisely for this specific market. The construction of the plant, which spans nearly 5,000 square meters, was completed in a record time of just 22 weeks and reached operational start-up by the end of 2024. The facility will be further developed in the next years and is expected to create significant employment opportunities for the local community.
Building on its successful operations in Kenya and South Africa, recently strengthened with the acquisition of the facility owned by Astir Vitogiannis in Johannesburg, Guala Closures is investing in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one of its fastest-growing markets. With a population exceeding 235 million and a median age of just 18, Nigeria offers vast potential for industrial and economic development. The country's growing spirits and other beverages markets, fueled by an expanding middle class with increasing disposable income and a demand for premium products, creates significant opportunities for Guala Closures. The new facility will allow to better serve local businesses and global brands with innovative and high-quality closure solutions tailored to regional needs.
The opening of the Lagos facility reinforces Guala Closures’ long-term vision for growth and leadership in Africa, further positioning the company as a key partner in the region’s industrial and economic evolution.
“This investment underscores our commitment to advancing in the African market and creating value for our partners,” said Andrea Lodetti, CEO of Guala Closures. “Indeed, our global presence and in-depth knowledge of local markets allow us to stay close to our global customers, addressing their specific needs in every region of the world with customized solutions and outstanding service. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and maintaining a strong focus on product quality and safety, we aim to enhance brand identity while offering robust protection against counterfeiting - an increasingly critical issue in the industry.”
With this expansion, Guala Closures continues its strategy of staying close to its customers, a philosophy reflected in its network of 37 production plants and 7 research and development centers worldwide.
Mrs. Adesuwa Ladoja, the Managing Director and CEO of Lagos Free Zone, added: “We are delighted that Guala Closures, one of our most prestigious international clients, has decided to expand their operations in Nigeria through our ready-to-lease Standard Industrial Facility at the LFZ. We are committed to supporting the next phase of growth in Nigeria and West Africa for Guala Closures.”
About Guala Closures
Guala Closures offers premium and innovative closure solutions that provide protection and convenience to consumers while enhancing customers' brands. With 37 production plants worldwide, Guala Closures is a world leader in the production of closures for spirits, wines, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, oil and condiments, that guarantee proximity to its customers, with a localised and customised offer of services and solutions. More information is available at www.gualaclosures.com and follow the company page on LinkedIn.
About
Founded in Italy in 1954 by the Guala family as a production plant to make plastic components, today, the Guala Closures Group operates in 4 continents through 29 production plants and a sales network covering over 60 countries.
Thanks to a policy of continuous business development and technological innovation, the Group is an acknowledged benchmark at world level, in a scenario of highly differentiated and constantly growing markets. The world leader in the production of non-refillable closures for spirits and the leader in Europe and Latin America in the production of aluminium closures, Guala is also one of the leading forces in Italy and Spain in the design and manufacture of PET preforms and bottles.
A large Italian multinational with a widespread network covering traditional commercial areas and in continuous expansion in emerging markets.
Over 4,200 managers, professionals and engineers united by the same passion: to safeguard the quality and enhance the image of the leading international brands in alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, wine, oil, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
14.5 billion closures sold in 100 countries, 4 research centres, two divisions, Closures and PET, 29 production plants. Always one step ahead of its customers' requirements, providing technological knowhow and reliability.
Our Mission
To consolidate and develop our leadership position at international level in the market for closures for alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, wine, oil, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and for PET, adopting a model focused exclusively on our core business.
To constantly pursue research, innovation and quality, to anticipate market change and to be a partner to customers, jointly developing new solutions to protect products and to create an image based on the most advanced marketing techniques.
To contribute to creating an international culture that seeks to safeguard product quality and to challenge the phenomenon of adulteration, to the benefit of consumers and manufacturers alike.
To develop a policy of accountability towards stakeholders (investors, customers, employees, suppliers, local communities) and the environment, by taking action based on the following values:
- transparency: clarity, completeness and correctness of information, of the business activities performed and in interpersonal relations
- professionalism: training and development of employees with a view to continuous improvement
- protection and welfare of the environment: health and safety of the workplace, of products and of the impact on communities close to production sites
- recognition and reward of results: full sharing of objectives and objective assessment criteria to encourage and reward all human resources
To pursue a strategy of constant growth by acquiring and establishing new production plants and by developing sales networks on new countries, to guarantee the creation of value, to the benefit of the market and investors.
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Contact List
| Title | Name | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Manager | Simon Yudelevich | simon@gualaclosuresna.com | 7077183987 | 70771 |
| Sales Manager | Lisa Giannini | lisa@gualaclosuresna.com | 6472052307 | |
| Customer Service | Jaisan Robb | jaisan@gualaclosuresna.com | 7074252277 |
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| Locations | Address | State | Country | Zip Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guala Closures North America, Inc | 2300 S Watney Way #A, Fairfield | CA | United States of America | 94553 |
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