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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.
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...
Aluminium Closures Group: Celebrating 10 years of progress
The Aluminium Closures Group (ACG) is celebrating 10 years since its formation in 2012. The ACG has played an influential role in promoting the benefits of screwcaps via a number of landmark events and campaigns, plus undertaking important research over the last decade. These have been aimed at producers in wine, spirits, water, oil and vinegar markets, as well as consumers.
Aluminium closure usage for still wines continues global advance
In 2020 one in three wines sold in bottles across the globe came with aluminium closures.