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Arturo Martorelli elected new Chair of the Aluminium Closures Group
At the ACG Summer Conference held in late June 2025 in Ljubljana, Arturo Martorelli, Chief Commercial Officer of Guala Closures, was unanimously elected as the new Chair of the Aluminium Closures Group (ACG).
Aluminium Closures Group Chair to serve another term following 2023 elections
The Aluminium Closures Group (ACG) has re-elected Franco Bove as chair at its recent summer conference held, this year, in Thessaloniki, Greece. At the meeting members also elected Patrick Broom (Constellium) as the new Vice-Chair.
LCA reveals positive environmental impact of aluminium closures for bottled wine
A Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) commissioned by the Aluminium Closures Group (ACG) showed how aluminium closures can help mitigate the environmental footprint of bottled wine.
Recovery in demand for alcoholic spirits boosts use of aluminium closures
Figures released by IWSR Drinks Market Analysis* reveal global consumption of alcoholic spirits increased by 3% in 2021, after falling by 6% the previous year. Volume consumption in Europe increased by 9% in 2021.
Aluminium closures hold on to market share as still wine market remains flat in 2021
Overall still wine consumption worldwide still struggled to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2021, but aluminium closures held its market share in this sector. According to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis* global wine consumption continues its long-term downward trajectory...