Founded in 1986, APEAL members – Acciaierie d’Italia, ArcelorMittal, Liberty Liège-Dudelange, Tata Steel, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and U.S. Steel Košice – employ over 200,000 workers in Europe, 15,000 of whom are employed directly the production of steel for packaging across 10 dedicated manufacturing sites.
Our mission
We are committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure understanding and support for steel as a sustainable and resource efficient packaging solution.
Our objectives
Contribute positively to the development of EU policy related to steel for packaging, particularly in the areas of packaging, waste, recycling and recovery.
Monitor technical developments to ensure industry compliance
Document, support and communicate the environmental, social and economic benefits of steel for packaging
