For more information please contact Empac:[email protected]+32 2 535 76 51Avenue Louise 149/24, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Find out more online www.empac.eu
Empac (European Metal Packaging) brings together more than 200 companies involved in the manufacture and supply of rigid metal packaging together with their national associations to promote the benefits of metal packaging.
Promoting the benefits of metal packaging
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Corporate Members
APEALT +32 2 537 91 [email protected]
Ardagh GroupT +31 570 682 [email protected]
ColepT +351 256 420 [email protected]
CROWN EuropeT +41 41 759 10 00www.crowncork.comContacts on www.crowncork.com
HUBER Packaging GroupT +49 7941 66 [email protected]
Massilly HoldingT +33 3 85 32 08 [email protected]
Silgan Holdings AustriaT +43 3858 2341 [email protected]
National Associations
AME - Asociacion Metalgrafica Española T +34 91 562 55 90www.ame.org.es [email protected]
ANFIMA - Associazione nazionale fra i fabbricanti di imballaggi metallici ed affini T +39 02 669 81 846www.anfima.it [email protected]
Empac [email protected]
Magyar fémcsomagolók - Hungarian MetalpackagingT + 36 20 [email protected]
MEG - Metalemballagegruppen T +45 63 15 73 51www.metalemballage.dk [email protected]
MPMA - Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association T +44 1189 788 433www.mpma.org.uk [email protected]
NCA – Nordic Canmakers AssociationT +358 9 759 59 [email protected]
SNFBM - Syndicat National des fabricants de boîtes, emballages et bouchages métalliquesT +33 1 47 30 52 80www.snfbm.fr [email protected]
SVM – Schweizerischer Verband MetallverpackungenT +41 33 335 62 10www.metallverpackungen.chinfo@ metallverpackungen.ch
VBI - Vereniging van Blikverwerkende IndustrieënT +31 79 353 13 23www.fme.nl [email protected]
VMV - Verband MetallverpackungenT +49 211 4 54 65 0www.metallverpackungen.de [email protected]
Associate Members
CEPE - European Council of producers and importers of paints, printing inks and artists’ coloursT +32 2 676 74 [email protected]
INDUMETT +32 4 340 10 [email protected]
KBA-MetalPrintT +49 711 6 99 71 [email protected]
PSA of BelgiumT +32 3 327 3140 [email protected]
Sarten AmbalajT +90 212 275 76 [email protected]
SEFA- European Association of Steel Drum ManufacturersT +49 211 454 65 [email protected]
SIDERMECT +39 0541 [email protected]
SOUDRONICT +41 44 743 66 [email protected]
Members of National Associations
AMEActega ArtisticaAkzonobel Packaging CoatingsArcelorMittalArdagh GroupAuxiliar ConserveraBemasa CapsBroquetas BerbesCan Making SolutionsColep Envases De NavarraComesaCROWN EuropeDic CoatingsEmira PackagingEnvases BallujeraEnvases Metalicos San FrutosEstamp. Mlicas. CantabricoGraceGrafilacGrafometalGrumetalGuala Closures IbericaImto EnvasesIberembalIndustrias SanzIntria. Metalgrafica ValencianaJose CombaliaLitalsaLitochapMetalcolorMetalgrafica Del SurMfactura. Env. Cromo-Mlicos.Mivisa EnvasesPPGRamondin CapsulasRexamRivercapSH MetalgrafTapon Spain
ANFIMA3 F Fabbrica Fusti FerroArcelorMittalArdagh GroupAsa ItaliaCavioni FustitaliaCevolaniClevertechCombasCROWN EuropeEasytechclosuresEurografEurosprayF.lli CerediFalcoForecoGiorgio FantiGlobal Systems & TechnologiesGreifICMIlvaInk Maloberti
International Tin PlateItalian CanItalpackLimea FismaMedeaMetal PressMetalscatolaMetlacNew BoxNuova ItalOCMOgenkideOMCEPelliconiPolyntPPGProtezione AmbientaleRexamSacmi ImolaSalernoScatolificio LeccheseSicomSidermecSilfaTecnocapVecaps CommercialeVenegoni PietroVerimec
HUNGARIAN METAL PACKAGINGArdagh GroupCROWN EuropeHUBER Packaging Group
MEGArdagh GroupGlud & MarstrandMetalvarefabriken BalticMetropakPlus Pack
MPMAAfon TinplateAkzoNobel Packaging CoatingsAMG ResourcesArdagh GroupAsa UK & IrelandBall Packaging EuropeBericap UKCaldicot Metal DecoratingCentral Tin ContainersCooper Coated CoilCROWN EuropeCyril Luff (Metal Decorators)David MatthewsDelta NeuEmballator Metal GroupGraceHJ Bowler & SonsHJ HeinzJK Powell / JKP TinsMassillyP Wilkinson ContainersPackaging Logistics ServicesParliament InternationalPPGProdec GroupRexamRLM Packaging
Bernhard Beckmann BlechwarenfabrikenBihlmaier MetallverpackungenBlechdruckerei KindelBlechwarenfabrik LimburgCantecClosure Systems International (CSI) DeutschlandContek IBC ServiceCROWN EuropeDelmenhorster Kork-Fabrik Arthur LinckFinncontG. StaehleGeorg Meier BlechdruckereiGottlieb DuttenhöferGrace DarexGreifHelmut Brüninghaus KronenkorkenfabrikHemeyer VerpackungenHermann Winkel BlechverpackungenHosto StolzHUBER Packaging GroupJulius Kleemann MetallverpackungenKBA-MetalPrintMala Verschluss-SystemeMauserMetallwaren-FabrikMuhr & SöhneMüller & BauerMüllerNiederrheinische BlechwarenfabrikNordson DeutschlandNovelis DeutschlandNSM MagnettechnikPano VerschlußPirlo MetallverpackungenPPGRauhSchäfer WerkeSchoeller Cap SystemsSchöffel BlechwarenfabrikSchützSiepeSilgan White Cap DeutschlandStebler + Co.Sulo EmballagenTecnocapThe Valspar CorporationThyssenKrupp RasselsteinTri-Sure Closures Systems Greif GermanyUcon Containersysteme Vogel & Noot Verpackungen DeutschlandVPL CoatingsWakol
Roberts Metal PackagingStolle EuropeTata SteelThe Valspar CorporationTinware DirectUnited Closures & PlasticsWilliam Say & Co
NCASkanemEmballator Metal GroupMetalpakCROWN Europe
SNFBMAlcan CRVArdagh GroupBall Packaging EuropeBoudeville & FontaineCROWN EuropeDesjardinFranpacMassiservicesMassillyMauserSafet EmbametSpemTournaire
SVMAndreas KoppBlechemballagenfabrikCan ManCROWN EuropeDesjardinErnst VerpackungenFelix TransportFreiHoffmann NeopacKop ProduktionsL. SauterMüller VerpackungenSchekolinSoudronicStebler + Co.The Valspar Corporation
VBIArdagh GroupBall Packaging EuropeCROWN EuropeFriesland FoodsGreifpack2pack HalsterenTata SteelZaanlandia Bekkers Blik
VMVA.B. Nicklaus WeissblechprodukteActega DSAkzoNobel Packaging CoatingsArdagh GroupATF Ammendorfer PlastisoleAugust Berger MetallwarenfabrikAutomationstechnikAWK VerschlüsseAzziniBenderBericap
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70,000Metal packaging employees across Europe
300Factories producing metal packaging in Europe
70bnMetal packaging units produced annually in Europe1
15%Metal packaging share of the European packaging industry2
Precious industryWho we are
Empac (European Metal Packaging) brings together more than 200 companies involved in the manufacture and supply of rigid metal packaging together with their national associations to promote the benefits of metal packaging.
We are proactive on industry issues across this vital sector to ensure that stakeholders fully appreciate how metal packaging contributes to social, environmental and economic objectives demanded throughout the supply chain.
We support over 70,000 employees in 23 European countries using 5 million tonnes of metal to produce annually in excess of 70 billion units in steel and aluminium which reach consumers every day of the year.
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One strong voice
Metal used annually by the European metal
packaging industry
5m tonnes
We promote the metal packaging industry in Europe. We work on a wide range of challenges common to the industry and communicate to stakeholders including policymakers, retailers, customers and other partners on the industry’s contribution towards the sustainability of products and its versatility as a packaging material.
We develop sustainability thinking with our members, including position statements and future commitments. We provide them with information and support at a National and European level. We also share good manufacturing practice guidelines through technical committees of acknowledged experts.
We prepare common messages for the industry and create communication programmes, on behalf of our members, for a wide range of stakeholders.
Objectives• As an integral part of Metal Packaging Europe, Empac supports the industry aim to achieve an average European recycling rate of 80% by 2020 by working with relevant stakeholders; thus moving towards our vision of no metal packaging going to landfill.• Ensure metal packaging is recognised as the foremost packaging choice in Europe.• Ensure the metal packaging industry positively influences the regulatory agenda.• Ensure the metal packaging industry speaks consistently with one voice.
Our visionTo establish metal
packaging as a recognised and valuable contributor to
sustainability throughout the supply chain and
beyond.
What we do
Empac acts as a unified voice for the rigid metal packaging industry throughout Europe. We present the views of the industry, make recommendations and voice opinions on the social, environmental and economic issues affecting us.
Metal packaging solutions
Innovative can shapes and cutting edge designs are constantly being developed providing customers with stronger brand profiles and shelf differentiation.
Endless possibilitiesThe role of metal packaging
Metal packaging is found everywhere in modern daily life due to its versatility and universal consumer acceptance.Its sustainability credentials combined with the outstanding characteristics listed below make it an ideal packaging solution to meet the changing demands of society in the 21st century:
• Keeps content safe for longer• Prevents product waste• Keeps nutrients in and impurities out
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Metal packaging with its extended shelf life provides protection against light, oxygen and bacteria and is an excellent solution for modern lifestyles. The can ensures products stay fresh until consumed contributing to value for money for consumers.
Metal continues to have immense potential for the development of innovative packaging solutions. The applications are unlimited, ranging from packs for chewing gum, microwaveable ready meals to aerosols and do-it-yourself (DIY) products. The solutions are continually being improved and refined to meet customer and consumer needs.
Today, metal is used for a vast range of products and packaging solutions, yet designers continue to seek new opportunities to delight consumers. Cans come in many shapes, sizes and decorations for:
• Food• Beverages• Lifestyle and luxury products• Personal hygiene• Household products• DIY• Industrial
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Climate change results in unpredictable harvests. The can is the ideal packaging to capture and preserve products in the “good” years and thus balance production with consumer demand – a veritable food warehouse.
Infinitely recyclable... ...again and againA permanent material
Metal packaging is 100% recyclable, infinitely, without loss of its inherent properties. It is a permanently available resource that is widely recycled globally and one of the most recycled packaging materials in Europe3.Regardless of its form today, a metal product will come back as another metal product in the future. Metal can always be recovered, re-melted and turned into a variety of products and structures again and again – from a can to a bridge, to a bike and back to a can again. Thus, metal is a permanent material.
The industry vision is that no metal packaging should go to landfill in Europe. We aim to achieve an average European recycling rate for metal packaging of 80% by 2020. Due to metal’s unique properties and with the support of industry, policy makers and the public, this is achievable. Today a number of European countries have already achieved rates in excess of 90%.
• Metal is a permanent material• Metal is infinitely recyclable
Metal collection systems are simple and cost effective, and major investments have been made by the industry into recycling infrastructure. Its unique magnetic properties make steel packaging the easiest and most economical packaging material to sort and recover4.
The existence of an effective market driven scrap industry, combined with a long established infrastructure, means that metal recycling rates will continue to improve.
− Metal is infinitely recyclable − Metal packaging is recycled− Metal is a permanent resource
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95%Maximum energy saved due to recycling of aluminium
75%Maximum energy saved due to recycling of steel
9mCans recycled every hour worldwide
71%Steel packaging recycled in Europe in 2010 5
80%Steel recycled worldwide 6
Steel is “made to be recycled”The recycling process is
embedded into steel production, meaning that every steel plant is a
recycling plant too, producing steel of virgin quality while saving
valuable resources4.
A sustainable solutionMetal packaging makes a valuable contribution to social, environmental and economic sustainability by protecting content for the consumer, preventing waste and enabling efficient business conduct.
Sustainability for the metal packaging industry is about managing resources and materials responsibly and supporting this by a continuous stream of innovative products and processes.
When talking about sustainability we focus on people, planet and performance. Our major focus points in these areas are:
• Equitable treatment and suitable employee training• Supply of products which benefit consumers• Continuous reduction of environmental impact • Provision of the safest possible products.
In order to better represent the benefits of recycling, Empac has developed an interactive scorecard which measures key aspects of environmental impact, including an average European carbon footprint. This informs stakeholders in a consistent manner of the strengths of metal packaging, including the undeniable benefits of reduced emissions and energy consumption through recycling.
Shaping the futureInnovative solutions
The metal packaging industry is progressive and forward looking. Its products have strong environmental credentials and exceptional protective qualities, which underpin its ongoing evolution and position as a leading packaging material.
Manufacturers and their research and development teams will continue to listen to consumers, whilst working in partnership with brand owners, to develop innovative and inspirational design solutions to meet consumer needs.
Empac is a driving force for the industry, representing producers and promoting the potential and versatility of this natural product for packaging.
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Up to 44% lighterThe next generation concept 2-piece food can is now less than 18 grams
Up to 22% lighterThe next generation concept 3-piece food can is now less than 26 grams
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Source data:1 International industry estimates, 2010.2 By turnover.3 Source: APEAL 2008.4 Source: APEAL 2010.5 Source: APEAL 2012.6 Source: World Steel 2008.
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