Guala Closures has officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art production facility in Gartcosh, Scotland. With its investment made exceeding €60 million, Guala Closures brings its long-term commitment to advancing innovation and sustainability to the region. The facility spans approximately 20,000 sqm and is expected to employ over 300 skilled professionals, reinforcing the company’s industrial presence in the UK, while contributing positively to the local economy.
Strategically located in the heart of Scotland’s renowned whisky region, the Gartcosh facility is uniquely positioned to serve both major global brands and smaller producers. With over 100 distilleries already being supplied from this site, Guala Closures is now even more integrated into one of the UK’s most iconic and economically important industries – an industry which generated nearly €7.9 billion in total value in 2024, including €6.2 billion in exports. Guala Closures’ increased proximity to the industry will serve to assist its role in maintaining the quality, heritage, and global reputation of Scotch whisky.
Guala Closures’ investment is one of the largest made by an Italian business in the UK and includes a grant of over €3.5 million from Scottish Enterprise, underlining the significance of the project at both a national and international level.
“The opening of our Gartcosh facility is more than just an inauguration – it’s a bold statement of our vision for the future,” said Andrea Lodetti, CEO of Guala Closures. “With this investment, we are strengthening our roots in a region that is globally iconic, reinforcing our commitment to the Scotch whisky industry, and setting a new benchmark in sustainable, high-performance packaging. The facility is designed for maximum efficiency and scalability, allowing us to optimise operations and create tangible value, both for our customers and for our business.”
