Press Releases

  • APEAL WILL CALL FOR AMENDMENTS TO PACKAGING AND PACKAGING WASTE REGULATION AT INTERPACK

    APEAL, The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has published its position on the draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and will use an appearance at Interpack to call for a series of amendments to be made to help fully close the...... Read more

  • APEAL APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT

    APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has appointed Luc Brantjes, Tata Steel’s packaging division Director of Sales, as the association’s new President. Luc Brantjes was elected unanimously by the Board and General Assembly of APEAL and succeeds Viliam Gašpar of U.S....... Read more

  • STEEL, ALUMINIUM AND GLASS PACKAGING INDUSTRIES JOINTLY SUPPORT THE INTRODUCTION OF EU-WIDE RECYCLING PERFORMANCE GRADES

    The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL), European Aluminium, the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) and Metal Packaging Europe, members of the Permanent Materials Coalition support the European Commission’s ambition to require that all packaging placed on the EU market shall be...... Read more

  • APEAL WELCOMES PPWR, BUT RULES ON RECYCLABILITY OF PACKAGING NEED MORE AMBITION

    APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has cautiously welcomed the general approach of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) published today by the European Commission.   Alexis Van Maercke, Secretary General of APEAL, said: “Packaging plays an essential role in...... Read more

  • STEEL PACKAGING BREAKS RECYCLING RATE RECORD FOR 10TH YEAR RUNNING

    Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit another all-time high of 85,5%, according to figures issued by APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging. It is an increase of 1,5% and is the 10th consecutive year in which the overall recycling...... Read more

  • APEAL LAUNCHES NEW BEST PRACTICE RECYCLING REPORT

    APEAL has announced the launch of its new report: How to recycle steel – Why steel packaging recycles forever. It follows the Association’s first report, launched in 2018: Good Practices on Separate Collection, Sorting and Recycling of Steel for Packaging, which was well received across...... Read more

  • APEAL LAUNCHES CONSUMER CAMPAIGN

    APEAL – the Association of European Producers of steel for packaging – has today launched a campaign to help communicate the benefits of steel packaging to a much wider audience. The Association already works closely with governments, regulators, brands, packaging designers and manufacturers to ensure...... Read more

  • STEEL PACKAGING RAISES THE BAR WITH RECORD RECYCLING RATE OF 84%

    Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit a new all-time high of 84%. It is an increase of 1,5% and is the ninth consecutive year in which the overall recycling rate has risen. Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general of APEAL, said: “Once again, this...... Read more

  • APEAL WELCOMES NEW MEMBER ACCIAIERIE D’ITALIA

    APEAL is delighted to welcome its sixth member, Genoa-based Acciaierie d’Italia. Viliam Gašpar, President of APEAL, said: “Adding Acciaierie d’Italia to our members represents a significant step in the drive to strengthen our industry, drive growth and improve the wider understanding of steel as a...... Read more

  • APEAL ANNOUNCES 2025 VISION FOR RECYCLING

    APEAL has announced its 2025 vision for recycling – Zero steel packaging to landfill – as part of Steel for Packaging Week, a virtual event designed to showcase steel as the model material for a 21st century circular economy. The 2025 Vision is set to...... Read more