Aptar Closures, a leader in dispensing solutions for over 50 years, will unveil its latest generation of sports beverage closures at Drinktec 2025, taking place from September 15-19 in Munich, Germany. Visit Hall C6, Stand C6-342 to discover three cutting-edge solutions – NexTE, Rocket, and Balance – designed to address the rising industry demand for tamper-evident features, intuitive usability, and enhanced sustainability profiles.
Aptar Closures’ offerings are crafted to align with Europe’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) directive. These solutions not only help brands remain compliant but also enhance performance to meet consumer expectations. Suitable for a variety of beverage applications—ranging from sports and energy drinks to juices and water—Aptar Closures will highlight the following innovations at Drinktec:
NexTE 29.25 Sport Closure: The NexTE Sport Closure features a streamlined design coupled with integrated latching tamper evidence. This closure allows for a familiar, intuitive one-handed opening experience while ensuring consumer safety. Notably, the closure includes a visible, non-detachable tamper-evidence band that flexes back to promote comfortable lid opening. It combines user-friendliness with regulatory compliance and enhances the overall drinking experience. NexTE is suitable for both ambient and dry aseptic fill applications.
Rocket GME 30.40 Sport Closure: The premium three-piece Rocket Sport Closure boasts a wide, ergonomic opening made possible by advanced hinge technology, eliminating spring-back and enhancing drinkability. Its highly visible, non-removable tamper-evident band clearly signals if the product has been opened, providing additional security to consumers. Fully tethered and compliant with SUP regulations, Rocket is optimized for recyclability and supports both ambient and dry aseptic fill applications. Importantly, the closure facilitates a transition to a lighter neck finish (GME 30.40), allowing brands to reduce bottle weight without sacrificing the drinking experience. Rocket is also available with a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) valve, with ongoing development for multiple neck finishes.
Balance GME 30.40 Sport Closure: The Balance Sport Closure represents a lightweight, mono-material (polypropylene) solution, engineered for ease of use and recyclability. It supports the transition to a lighter neck finish (GME 30.40), enabling brands to decrease bottle weight while maintaining a satisfying drinking experience. In addition to its intuitive one-handed operation, Balance provides a reassuring “click” upon closure and features an audible, tactile, and visible tamper-evidence system, thus offering added security for both brands and consumers. Designed for active lifestyles, it incorporates an active hinge, keeping the lid comfortably out of the way while drinking. Balance is also available with a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) valve.
“Aptar Closures is committed to developing forward-thinking solutions that elevate user experiences while supporting our partners’ sustainability goals and regulatory requirements,” stated Nicola Maffi, Director of Operational Marketing, Closures EMEA at Aptar Closures. “Our expanded portfolio of sport closures combines functionality, consumer convenience, and eco-conscious design, and we’re excited to debut them at Drinktec 2025.”
For further information, please visit www.aptar.com/closures.
