Media Releases
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Typical surface characteristics of aluminium foil uniformly explained
To help packaging manufacturers and other end users understand the different visual characteristics which may occur on the surface of the aluminium foil they receive for printing, laminating and converting, the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) has created an illustrated catalogue explaining these.
First quarter of 2020 sees domestic aluminium foil deliveries rise due to restocking and pandemic
Total shipments of aluminium foil in the first quarter of 2020 increased slightly compared with the same period in 2019, reaching 242,100 tonnes (2019: 240,700t.) European deliveries rose by 3.4% but this was largely offset by a steep drop in exports, down 13.3%, according to the latest figures from the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA).
No worries when barbecuing with aluminium
A healthy outlook for the barbecue season: aluminium foil and trays offer protection against carcinogenic substances.
Alufoil Trophy 2020 - The Winners
Alufoil Trophy 2020: Winners show engineering, marketing and sustainability of aluminium foil at full potential
Telling the story of aluminium foil in packaging: new infographic gives the full picture
Why is aluminium foil great for packaging? A new infographic, released by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), has the answers! The cleverly designed infographic covers the three main benefits of aluminium foil in packaging: as a highly effective material with unique properties, its great resource efficiency and its contribution to a circular economy.