Founded in 1945, GPI serves as the voice for the glass container industry in Washington, D.C., and throughout North America. GPI serves its member companies through legislative, public relations and technical activities. GPI member companies bring a diverse array of products to consumers.
Companies produce glass containers for food, beer, soft drinks, wine, liquor, cosmetics and more.
In addition, GPI is composed of associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers. For the past eight years, Cattaneo has served as GPI's executive vice president, overseeing marketing and public affairs activities, office management and regional programs. I am honored to serve as the new president of the Glass Packaging Institute and look forward to continuing and expanding our work on behalf of the North American glass container industry. While at all three agencies, Cattaneo coordinated GPI's industry union promotion program. Activities included special plant and community events, sales and marketing promotions, grassroots lobbying, media relations and the editing and publishing of the glass industry's newsletter.