UAB "ŠVYTURYS-UTENOS ALUS" — Company Profile

UAB "ŠVYTURYS-UTENOS ALUS" is one of Lithuania’s largest and oldest brewing companies, combining the heritage breweries of Švyturys (Klaipėda, established in 1784) and Utenos Alus (Utena, established in 1977). The company operates across beer and adjacent beverage categories and is part of the Carlsberg Group.

Company Overview

Legal name: UAB "ŠVYTURYS-UTENOS ALUS"
Industry: Brewing and beverages (beer, cider, alcohol-free beer, RTDs)
Founded (current entity): 2001 (merger of Švyturys and Utenos Alus under Baltic Beverages Holding, later integrated into Carlsberg Group)
Headquarters: Klaipėda, Lithuania (primary production site in Klaipėda; major production site in Utena)

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (Company registration code): Not available in this dataset. See “Sources and References” for official registries to verify.
PVM kodas (VAT ID): Not available in this dataset. See “Sources and References” (VIES and Registrų centras) to verify VAT payer status and number.
Official websites: https://www.svyturys.lt (brand), https://www.utenosalus.lt (brand), corporate information via https://www.carlsberggroup.com (Carlsberg Group). A dedicated Lithuanian corporate site may exist; see Sources.
Corporate email address: Not publicly available in the sources accessible for this profile.
Registered office address: The registered office is in Klaipėda (exact street address not confirmed in this dataset). See Lithuanian Business Register (JAR/Registrų centras) for the authoritative registered address.
Phone number: Not publicly available in the sources accessible for this profile.

Business Operations

Main products and brands:
- Švyturys (e.g., Ekstra, Baltas, Gintarinis, Nealkoholinis 0.0 variants)
- Utenos Alus portfolio (including mainstream and specialty styles, plus alcohol-free variants)
- International brands brewed or distributed under license (e.g., Carlsberg, Tuborg, Kronenbourg 1664, Grimbergen; portfolio may vary)
- Cider and RTDs (e.g., Somersby), radlers, seasonal/specialty brews
- Craft and small-batch initiatives (e.g., Švyturys Bhouse / “Raudonų plytų alinė” projects)

Business model:
- Production at two primary breweries (Klaipėda and Utena) covering brewing, packaging, and quality control
- Nationwide distribution across off‑trade (retail chains, independent shops) and on‑trade (bars, restaurants, events)
- Portfolio management combining local heritage brands with licensed international brands
- Marketing and category management focused on premiumization, no/low alcohol expansion, and on-trade partnerships
- Export of selected SKUs to regional markets (volumes vary by year)

Market position:
UAB "ŠVYTURYS-UTENOS ALUS" has historically held a leading or co‑leading share of the Lithuanian beer market, often ranking #1 or #2 by volume/value alongside Royal Unibrew’s Kalnapilis‑Tauras Group and Olvi’s Volfas Engelman. Its brand heritage, breadth of portfolio, and national distribution confer strong visibility and market penetration in both lager and wheat beer segments, with growing presence in alcohol‑free and premium specialties.

History

1784: Švyturys brewery founded in Klaipėda, becoming one of the oldest breweries in the Baltic region.
1977: Utenos Alus brewery established in Utena during the Soviet period, later modernized for contemporary operations.
1999–2001: Baltic Beverages Holding (BBH) consolidates Lithuanian brewing assets; Švyturys and Utenos Alus merge operationally, forming the basis of the current company structure (UAB "ŠVYTURYS-UTENOS ALUS").
2008: Carlsberg Group acquires BBH, integrating Lithuanian operations into Carlsberg’s global network.
2010s: Capacity upgrades, packaging line modernization, broadened portfolio (including licensed international brands), and continued marketing investment.
2016–2018: Development of craft/small-batch initiatives (e.g., Švyturys Bhouse in Klaipėda), experimentation with new styles.
2020s: Focus on sustainability (energy efficiency, recycled materials, deposit-return system alignment), premiumization, alcohol-free expansion, and digital/trade capabilities.

Financial Information

Revenue and profitability: The company is a private UAB and does not routinely publish audited financial statements in public media. Revenue figures occasionally appear in Lithuanian business press and databases (e.g., Rekvizitai.lt), but specific recent numbers were not available in the sources accessible for this profile.
Funding rounds: Not applicable in the venture sense; the company is part of Carlsberg Group.
Ownership structure: UAB "ŠVYTURYS-UTENOS ALUS" is ultimately owned by Carlsberg Group (Carlsberg A/S, Denmark), typically via regional holding entities for the Baltics. Exact shareholding chain and intermediate entities can be confirmed via Registrų centras or Carlsberg Group disclosures.

Leadership and Management

Vadovai (executives):
Specific current executive names and titles (General Manager, Finance Director, Sales Director, Marketing Director, etc.) are not available in the sources accessible for this profile. These roles exist; names and appointments can be verified via the Lithuanian Business Register (JAR), official company publications, or Carlsberg Group regional communications.
Board / supervisory structure:
As a private limited company (UAB), governance follows Lithuanian corporate law and Carlsberg Group policies. Named board members or supervisory council members, if applicable, should be confirmed via registries.

Office Locations

Primary production sites:
- Švyturys Brewery — Klaipėda, Lithuania (exact street address not confirmed in this dataset)
- Utenos Alus Brewery — Utena, Lithuania (exact street address not confirmed in this dataset)
Additional commercial offices (e.g., in Vilnius) may exist; addresses and phone numbers should be confirmed via official registries or the company’s contact pages.

Market Position

Competitors in Lithuania:
- Royal Unibrew’s Kalnapilis‑Tauras Group (strong mainstream and premium presence)
- Olvi’s Volfas Engelman (notable growth in specialty and mainstream segments)
- Smaller/craft breweries (e.g., Genys Brewing, Dundulis, Sakiškės, and others), plus imported brands

Market share: The company has historically held a leading share, with fluctuations year‑to‑year. Precise current percentage is not available in the sources accessible for this profile. Trade sources and NielsenIQ/Kantar retail panels typically track share dynamics.
Competitive advantages:
- Deep brand heritage (Švyturys, Utenos)
- Broad portfolio including international licensed brands
- Nationwide distribution and strong on‑trade relationships
- Ongoing investments in quality, packaging, and sustainability
- Innovation in alcohol‑free and premium segments

Recent Developments

2022–2024 highlights (as covered in public domain):
- Continued focus on sustainability: alignment with deposit‑return systems, efforts in energy efficiency and packaging (recycled glass, lightweighting) consistent with Carlsberg Group’s sustainability targets.
- Portfolio optimization: expansions in alcohol‑free and flavored segments (radlers, ciders), seasonal releases.
- On‑trade activation: events, gastronomy tie‑ins, and craft/small‑batch initiatives via Švyturys Bhouse in Klaipėda.
Detailed transactional news (e.g., contracts, expansions, or partnerships) is not comprehensively available in the accessible sources for this profile; local business media (Verslo žinios, Delfi Biznis) often cover updates.

Contact Information

Website(s): https://www.svyturys.lt, https://www.utenosalus.lt, corporate information via https://www.carlsberggroup.com
Email: Not publicly available in the accessible sources.
Registered office address: Klaipėda, Lithuania (exact address to be confirmed via Registrų centras/JAR)
Phone: Not publicly available in the accessible sources.
Customer and trade inquiries: Brand websites provide contact forms and social media channels; corporate inquiries should be directed via Carlsberg Group contact routes or Lithuanian registry-listed contacts.

Sources and References

Because some specific legal and contact details are not available in the accessible sources of this dataset, please use the following authoritative or widely used references for verification:

- Carlsberg Group — Global corporate site: https://www.carlsberggroup.com (company portfolio, sustainability, and regional structure)
- Švyturys brand site: https://www.svyturys.lt (brand and product information, heritage)
- Utenos Alus brand site: https://www.utenosalus.lt (brand and product information)
- Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras, Lithuania) — official business register: https://www.registrucentras.lt (for įmonės kodas, PVM status, registered office address, and executives)
- Rekvizitai.lt — Lithuanian business information directory: https://www.rekvizitai.lt (for company codes, addresses, and financial snapshots; verify against official registries)
- VIES VAT validation: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/ (for VAT payer validation and PVM kodas)
- Lithuanian business media (examples): Verslo žinios (https://www.vz.lt), Delfi Biznis (https://www.delfi.lt) for market position, financial coverage, and recent developments

Note: All data above reflects information available up to the knowledge cutoff and public-domain sources. For precise legal identifiers (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), full registered address, executive names and phone numbers, please consult the official Lithuanian registries and the company’s current corporate communications.