During the ACG Summer Conference held in late June 2025 at Ljubljana, Arturo Martorelli, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaula Closures, was unanimously appointed as the new Chair of the Aluminium Closures Group (ACG).
He takes over the leadership from Franco Bove, who has held the position since the group's inception in 2011, marking nearly 14 years of service. During the same event, Patrick Broom was appointed as Vice-Chair.
Globally led manufacturers of the aluminium closures and their suppliers, which represent 75 per cent of the global production, are brought together by the Aluminium Closures Group. The use of aluminium screw caps is seen mainly in the wine, spirits, mineral waters, oil and vinegar sectors.
The core activities of ACG include market analysis, advancing recycling and sustainability efforts and promoting the benefits of aluminium closures. Amid increasing regulatory pressures and a highly competitive landscape, the group continues to reinforce its role as a central information hub and a representative voice for the industry.
The newly appointed Chair brings extensive international experience in sales, marketing and general management, with a strong background in the packaging and consumer goods sectors. His expertise in strategic business development and global market expansion offers valuable insights that will support the association's ongoing initiatives.
Arturo Martorelli stated, "I am pleased about the trust placed in me and the opportunity to help shape the activities of the Aluminium Closures Group in an exciting yet challenging market phase. Together with the member companies, we will continue to strengthen our work – with a clear focus on sustainability, circular economy, and the functional as well as economic benefits of aluminium closures."
Special recognition is extended to Franco Bove for his dedicated leadership throughout notable progress, marked by strengthened engagement with bottlers and the effective positioning of aluminium closures as a sustainable packaging solution.
The election signifies both continuity and renewed momentum for the ongoing advancement of the Aluminium Closures Group. The aluminium closures market continues to demonstrate stability and growth, supported by defined consumer preferences, robust recycling performance and increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
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