Steel for Packaging

Protecting today, Preserving tomorrow.

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about Steel for Packaging Europe

Steel for Packaging Europe, the Association of European Producers of steel for packaging, formerly known as APEAL, unites the 5 major producers of steel for packaging in Europe.

Latest news

Steel for Packaging Europe releases its Circular Economy Act position paper
07 Nov 2025

Steel for Packaging Europe releases its Circular Economy Act position paper

SfPE has released its position paper the Circular Economy Act (CEA). The European Commission’s new CEA aims to accelerate Europe’s transition to circularity and  is expected for Q3 2026 With...
Join our “Packaging legislation – Challenges and opportunities for metal packaging” session at Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025
14 Oct 2025

Join our “Packaging legislation – Challenges and opportunities for metal packaging” session at Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025

The Metal packaging industry will host a full panel debate 14:00 – 15.00 on Tuesday 11th November at the forthcoming Sustainable Packaging Summit, at the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition...
A welcome proposal from the European Commission to safeguard EU steel
08 Oct 2025

A welcome proposal from the European Commission to safeguard EU steel

Steel for Packaging Europe welcomes the European Commission’s decision to propose tariffs of 50 per cent on steel imports exceeding new quotas aligned with pre-overcapacity levels. This decis...

Why steel for packaging?

For a more circular economy. Helping brands and retailers achieve their sustainability objectives
and offering consumers clarity and confidence in an eco-friendly packaging choice.

Recycling champion

Europe has been recycling steel for a long time,
so infrastructure is well established and highly efficient.

Magnetic separation

Unique magnetic properties mean that steel is easy
to recover from any waste stream by using a magnet.

Reducing food waste

Steel packaging contributes to reducing
food waste and spoilage.

No extra additives

Food packaged in steel has equivalent vitamin content to freshly prepared,
without needing additives or preserving agents.

Steel Packaging in Europe

Strong, formable and long lasting

Strong, formable and long lasting, steel offers a safe packaging solution that protects food and other products for up to 5 years.

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82% of steel packaging is recycled in Europe

 

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Using recycled steel saves 70% energy

 

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Steel is 100% recyclable,
forever

 

Over 200 steel recycling plants in Europe

 

Steel Packaging is Forever

Latest events

Sustainability in Packaging Europe 2025
21.10.2025 - 23.10.2025

Sustainability in Packaging Europe 2025

Steel for Packaging Europe is delighted to be joining the forthcoming Sustainability in Packaging conference 10th anniversary event next 21-23rd October in Barcelona, and expected to gather over 650...
The Canmaker Summit 2025
28.10.2025 - 29.10.2025

The Canmaker Summit 2025

Steve Claus Secretary General is delighted to be speaking at the next Canmaker Summit, taking place in Dublin, Republic of Ireland next 28-29th October. An annual meeting of canmakers, fill...

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