• These are facial visors entirely designed and developed by Guala Closures Group at its Luxembourg R&D centre.
• The company has also donated 800 kilos of food and basic necessities to those who are suffering the economic consequences of the pandemic.

Jerez, 19 June 2020 – This morning, Guala Closures Ibérica - part of the Guala Closures Group, a market leader in the production of aluminium plugs - has delivered 300 facial screens to the City Council of Jerez de la Frontera, with the aim of helping ensure the safety of healthcare professionals, who continue to work on the front line of the pandemic.

These are facial visors entirely developed by Guala Closures Group at its R&D centre in Luxembourg. Following the start of the COVID-19 health crisis, the Italian group designed and began manufacturing these items by adapting their processes and production capacity, in order to work closely with the authorities. Currently, the company manufactures 2000 screens per day, which are distributed worldwide.

In addition, and in line with its strong social commitment to the areas where it has its operations, Guala Closures Ibérica has donated 800 kilos of food and basic necessities to the City Council. "We have been collaborating with Jerez population for many years through associations such as Caritas, promoting the economic development of the area and creating direct and indirect jobs. So, in a situation as difficult as the one we are faced with, we could not look the other way. We want to thank Jerez for everything it has given us over the years and join forces to help people who are having a hard time." said Francisco Festa, General Manager of Guala Closures Ibérica.

The mayor of Jerez, Mamen Sánchez Díaz, emphasized that: "As a community, we find ourselves in a complicated situation. On behalf of the people of Jerez, I want to thank Guala Closures Ibérica for its commitment and this donation.

Guala Closures Ibérica will continue to support the local business system, especially now. "It's time for us all to row in the same direction and our commitment to Jerez is stronger than ever." concluded Gonzalo Cano, director of Guala Closures Ibérica plant in Jerez.

About Guala Closures Group

Guala Closures Group has over 4,700 employees and 29 production facilities in five continents. It markets its products in more than 100 countries. The Group sells nearly 20 billion caps each year, with a turnover of 607 million euros in 2019. Thanks to a policy of continuous commercial development and technological innovation, the group is recognized as a world leader in the production of safety caps for spirits. It is a leading manufacturer of aluminium caps for spirits, wines and beverages. Since August 2018, Guala Closures S.p.A. has been listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, joining the FTSE Italia Mid Cap Index in September 2019.

For more information visit www.gualaclosures.com

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