Closurelogic GmbH:Water expertise and expansion plans at Anuga FoodTec 2015

Worms, 05March 2015 – Itwas just a year ago that closurelogic GmbH, a manufacturer of rolled aluminum closures, set up on its own – and the company is already showing itself eager to expand. To meet growing local demand for aluminum closures, closurelogic has recently opened subsidiaries in Spain and Turkey. The company’s water expertise is especially in demand in those regions. closurelogic will be exhibiting their products and solutions at Anuga FoodTec from 24 to 27 March 2015, Hall 1.7, Stand E031.

“Our aim is not just to produce and deliver high-quality aluminum closures”,commented Javier Muñoz, CEOof closurelogic. “For us, it is also important to advise customers – from choosing the right packaging material right through to actual closure parameters.” To enable this level of personal service in southern Europe and Eurasia, closurelogic has recently opened offices in Barcelonaand Ankara.

Thanks to this local representation, the numerous wine bottlers and bottled water companies on the Iberian Peninsula will be able to enjoy an even better level of service in the future, regardless of their size.

With many water producers of different sizes competing in Turkey, the market is fragmented. By opening an office in Ankara, closurelogic aimsnot only to better serve the Turkish market but also to provide a central point of contact for companies in other countries of the Eurasian region. Sales outside Germany currently account for more than 50 percentof closurelogic’s annual revenues. Of this total, an important shareis already attributable to Turkey,along with Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. In addition to sales, the new office offers customers on-site consultancy and support services.

Water: a highly demanding market

closurelogic’s broad product portfolio providesgreat choice for beverage manufacturers when it comes to equipping their packaging. Offered in diameters of 28, 30 or 38 millimeters, the closures are suitable for glass, PET and aluminum bottles, whether in the disposable or reusable sector.

“In terms of closure technology, water is the most sophisticated drink”, explained Ursula Arnds, Sales Manager International Beverage Closures. “Even the slightest off-taste can compromise enjoyment.” Special emphasis is therefore placed on the PCV-free linings that come into direct contact with the drink.

closurelogic’s technical experts accompany new projects from the very beginning and run sensory tests and analyzes in the company’s in-house lab using the latest measurement technology. In the case of carbonated waters, the high internal pressure of the bottles is also an issue. Bottle caps need to be capable of withstanding pressures as high as 10 bar. For this reason, bottles from new customers or new projects are always tested to ensure an optimal match between bottle and cap.

Aluminum closures create prestige bottles

“In upscale eateries, it is becoming increasingly prevalent to serve water out of classy and distinctive containers”, Arnds explained. “The look and feel of aluminum closures provides the best match for high-quality designer bottles.”In the latest developmentproject, involvinga leading Italian PET company, theelegant aluminum closures are even being used to add a touch of class to premium plastic bottles.

In the future, closurelogic intends to continue to invest in the development of new technologies with the aim of increasing the range of products they offer, while continuing to expand into new geographical regions. With the opening of the offices in Spain and Turkey, the company has taken the next step on the road to increased international customer proximity.

About closurelogic

closurelogic GmbH was spun off from Closure Systems International (CSI) in 2014. The company has been producing rolled aluminum closures in diameters of 28, 30 and 38 millimeters for 45 years. These are suitable for any kind of still, carbonated and alcoholic beverage and for any variety of disposable and reusable container.Each year, closurelogic produces over three billion aluminum closures and has total annual sales of around 40 million Euros. Just over half of the company’s revenues are generated by sales outside the German market. Around 200 people are employed at closurelogic’s headquarters in Worms, Germany. The 37,000 square meter facility includes the production and sales departments, a laboratory, research and development facilities and administration. From this site, closurelogic supplies more than 50 countries worldwide.

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[Diva bottle]:Rolled aluminum closures are particularly suitable for water in the premium segment. The latest innovation has seen them added to plastic bottles too.

Press contact:

Marion Requena-Romero

closurelogic GmbH

Mainzer Straße 185

67547 Worms/Rhein

Germany

Tel: +49 (0) 6241 4001 266

Closurelogic press releaseANUGA FoodTec page1of 3March 2015