APEAL is disappointed by the resolution, voted 21st March by the Environment Committee of the European Parliament (ENVI), calling on the European Commission (EC) to refuse to grant authorisation for continued uses of chromium trioxide. This resolution, tabled by the ENVI committee and brought forward...... Read more
We’re looking forward to a great event at the MEP Awards tomorrow, where we are official sponsors of the Environment category. These awards recognise the hard work of members of the European Parliament. The finalists have all been shortlisted for their achievements across a wide...... Read more
Taking place 25-27th March, in Istanbul, Tony Waite, is delighted to make this his first keynote address as new president of APEAL, and intends to focus on how our industry is well-positioned for the future, including updating the audience of canmaking professionals on the latest...... Read more
APEAL welcomes the decision of the European Commission’s REACH committee to agree to the authorisation for continued uses of chromium trioxide for the passivation of tinplated steel (ETP), as well as, for the manufacture Tin-Free Steel / Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel (ECCS). Chromium trioxide is...... Read more
With a range of packaging materials on offer, consumers are increasingly aware of how their choices are impacting upon the environment. But longer term pressure on food security means that the preservation qualities of our packaging should be considered as important as recyclability. Read the...... Read more
Delighted to see that we have been shortlisted in two categories at the 2019 European Association Awards. Best Association Magazine, Newsletter or Publication – for our recently published Good practices in separate collection, sorting and recycling of steel for packaging, Best Association Event Managed by an Agency...... Read more
Steel has been used as a packaging material for over 200 years, but its versatility and potential for design will ensure it continues to be used for generations to come Read the full blog post here... Read more
As we move towards a circular economy, now is the time for brands, businesses and consumers to think seriously about their choice of packaging materials, and their true environmental impact. Read the full blog post here... Read more
5th March in Vienna, Alexis Van Maercke, Secretary General of APEAL, will represent steel at “Circular economy and resource efficiency – what materials can bring to the table (and customers can pick up)” What do permanent materials, renewable materials and fossil materials truly mean from a...... Read more
APEAL has appointed Tony Waite, Sales Director Packaging at Tata Steel Europe, as the association’s new President. Mr Waite was elected unanimously by the Board and General Assembly of APEAL and succeeds Stéphane Tondo of ArcelorMittal. He officially takes over the role of President from January....... Read more