Amcor Capsules’ investment in a new state-of-the-art plant in Granby, Québec, will increase production capacity to address wine and spirits growth in North America.
The new production facility in Granby is located just 20 kilometres from the Amcor Capsules current facility in Saint-Césaire, Quebec.
The Swiss-based company has grown to become a global leader in closures and capsules for wine and spirits with its North American operations dating back over 30 years.
The plant began commercial operations in early May.
“This new plant will not only significantly expand our production capacity but also reaffirm our commitment to provide the best screwcap design, expertise and production capabilities in North America, delivering constant high quality and service standards,” said Patrice Rigaud, plant general manager at Saint-Césaire and Granby.
The new Granby plant, spanning over 100,000 sq. ft., marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to providing North American customers with local solutions to support their growth. Its strategic location not only enhances the supply chain, enabling efficient local North American distribution, but also facilitates improved service to customers and reduced supply lead times.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive camera systems, this facility also ensures meticulous quality checks throughout the production process.
In line with Amcor Capsules’ sustainable approach, the Granby plant operates entirely on renewable energy, leveraging Quebec’s hydropower.
The plant produces the company’s greener version of its Stelvin aluminum screwcap range, the first low-carbon emission screw cap in the market. The cap is made of up to 46 percent recycled aluminum and the careful selection of low-carbon primary aluminum.
“We were the market pioneers in 1964 with the launch of the first screw cap for wine," said Amcor Capsules general manager Yannick Magnon. “Since then, Stelvin has been recognized and praised by winemakers worldwide as setting the standard for quality and as one of the most sustainable capping solutions in the industry.”
Amcor Capsules has plants in France, Canada, U.S. and Chile. Last fiscal year, Amcor generated $14.7 billion in annual sales from operations that span 218 locations in 41 countries.