GLAFRI appoints new president

Güngör, general manager at Turkey's Assan Alüminyum, previously served as one of GLAFRI’s three vice presidents.

GLAFRI is the global association coordinating actions on sustainability in order to support foil market growth and promote innovative development. GLAFRI members are foil rollers and suppliers, and represent close to 50 percent of global foil production.

Güngör succeeds Oliver Hommel, who is stepping down from his role after leaving the aluminum foil industry.

Upon his appointment, Güngör thanked his predecessor for his excellent past service and said: ‘I am very honored to take over the role as the next president of GLAFRI and look forward to supporting and contributing to its important initiatives to support foil market growth worldwide. We will continue to focus on promotion of aluminum foil and demonstrating the capabilities in the areas of sustainability and resource efficiency.’

As recent data from CRU indicates the global market for aluminum foil in 2017 developed at a growth rate of above five percent, and the outlook for 2018 remains positive along these lines.

Güngör added: ‘The coming year presents many exciting opportunities for foil rollers as the world economy once again gains momentum. We anticipate further growth in 2018 and all members of GLAFRI are working hard on innovation and market development to ensure we take maximum advantage of the positive outlook.’

Olaf Müller of Hydro was elected as vice president to replace Güngör. He joins long serving vice presidents Simon Chan, from Xiashun, and Patrick Lawlor, from Granges.