Meet Our Caps And Closure Expert

Because of the multitude of options when it comes to closures, Stoelzle’s own caps and closures expert, Ivano Bruno, guides customers on everything from selecting the most secure bottle closures, to sustainability and creative options available on the market. Read on for an introduction to Ivano’s role, and to get in touch, please click here.

Tell us more about yourself and your expertise? 

I have more than 20 years of experience in the packaging business, with dedicated focus on caps and closures. In my two decades in this industry, I have worked in the scope of sales, product training, purchasing and quality management of caps and closures. While I am based in Italy, I have partnered with customers across the entire EMEA region, Australia and New Zealand, as well as more recently the US. 

How much of a focus on sustainability is there in the caps and closures industry?

Much like our approach to glass, all caps and closure makers focus on sustainability in every stage of the production.  The emphasis on sourcing more sustainable materials for corks is higher than ever.  For instance, many customers are opting for natural products for their closures such as bamboo or rice husk, avoiding the use of glue, thanks to snap-on or bending coupling technologies, avoiding inks used in the painting process, which are replicable by fire stamp methods.  This is just the beginning, as we see a higher rise in requests from customers for more sustainable products.

What are the most popular types of closures in the spirits market?

T-shape with wood or aluminum heads are very popular for bottles with bar top neck-rings and the aluminum GPI closures are equally popular for bottles with continuous thread screw finishes.

Can Stoelzle customers customize their closures?

Any closure can be customized according to Minimum Order Quantity, and we guide our customers on the best solutions achievable on the market, which still grant liquid compatibility and the highest quality solutions.