MPE is the united voice of Europe’s rigid metal packaging industry (steel and aluminium), bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and national associations. 

We proactively position and support the positive attributes and image of metal packaging through joint advocacy, marketing, sustainability and technical initiatives. Metal packaging actively contributes to the Circular Economy and supports numerous value chains and applications, including beverages, food, chemicals, aerosols and others.

We actively promote and enhance the positive attributes and image of metal packaging through collaborative communication, sustainability, and technical initiatives.

We advocate for the industry’s perspectives and communicate its views to ensure stakeholders understand the role of metal packaging in the Circular Economy.

Our Industry

The European metal packaging industry produces over 200 billion units annually across 650 manufacturing sites, directly employing more than 60,000 people.