Aptar Closures will showcase its latest generation of sports beverage closures at drinktec 2025, September 15-19 in Munich, Germany. At Hall C6, Stand C6-342, Aptar Closures will introduce three advanced solutions – NexTE, Rocket, and Balance – developed to meet growing industry demands for tamper-evident functionality, intuitive use, and improved sustainability profiles.

Designed to align with Europe’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Single-Use Plastics (SUP) directive, Aptar Closures’ solutions help brands stay compliant while delivering the elevated performance today’s consumers expect. Ideal for a wide range of beverage applications – from sports and energy drinks to juices and water – the company’s highlights at Drinktec include:

NexTE 29.25 Sport Closure

With a sleek, streamlined design and integrated tamper-evident latching, the NexTE Sport Closure provides a familiar and intuitive one-handed opening experience while enhancing consumer safety. The closure features a visible, non-detachable tamper-evident band that flexes back for a comfortable lid opening motion, combining user-friendliness with regulatory compliance and improved 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 features a wide, comfortable opening enabled by advanced hinge technology that eliminates spring-back and enhances drinkability. Its highly visible, non-removable tamper-evident band clearly indicates if the product has been opened, providing added security for consumers. Fully tethered and SUP-compliant, Rocket is also optimized for recyclability and supports both ambient and dry aseptic fill applications. The closure enables the transition to a lighter neck finish (GME 30.40), allowing brands to reduce bottle weight without compromising the drinking experience. Rocket is available with a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) valve, and development of multiple neck finishes is ongoing.

Balance GME 30.40 Sport Closure

Aptar Closures’ new Balance Sport Closure is a lightweight, mono-material (polypropylene) solution designed for ease of use and recyclability. The closure supports the transition to a lighter neck finish (GME 30.40), enabling brands to reduce bottle weight without compromising the drinking experience. Balance offers intuitive one-handed operation, a reassuring “click” upon closure, and an audible, tactile, and visible tamper-evidence system that provides added assurance for both brands and consumers. Designed for on-the-go lifestyles, it features an active hinge that keeps the lid comfortably out of the way when 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,” said Nicola Maffi, Director, 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.”