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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...