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Aluminium foil is more than just a convenient food packaging material. The global aluminium foil packaging market will reach 12.45 million tons by 2020, recording a CAGR of 6.47 per cent, according to analysts at Technavio,

Aluminium foil, which is a malleable material, can be moulded without losing its integrity and is suitable for any kind of customization. Aluminium packaging plays a major role in protecting, distributing and displaying goods.

The U.S. has a large aluminium foil manufacturing companies and emerges as a huge market for aluminium foils as flexible packaging is one of the most profitable industries in the nation. According to the Aluminum Association, the aluminium foil market is worth about $5 billion, and about 36% of it is supplied by imports.

Top key manufacturers of aluminium foil from the U.S. are: Amcor, Novelis, ACM Carcano, Reynolds Group Holdings, Aleris, All Foils, Inc. and more. Please note, the below mentioned sequence is dynamic depending on changing market conditions.

Amcor

Amcor is a leader in global packaging solutions that supplies a wide range of rigid & flexible packaging products to the food, beverage, healthcare, home and personal care and tobacco packaging industries. The company supplies ultra-thin and laser cut aluminium foil for the electronic applications.

The company has a rolling operation with expertise in high precision mechanical and laser slitting and winding. It employs 29,000 people and has operations in more than 40 countries with a sale of US $10 billion.

Recently, the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) has awarded Amcor’s Frangible Formpack Blister an Alufoil Trophy for Technical Innovation.

Novelis

Novelis, the global leader in rolled aluminium products, produces an estimated 14 per cent of the world’s flat rolled aluminium products. The company supplies premium aluminium sheet and foil products to transportation, packaging, construction, industrial and consumer electronics markets.

Recently, the company announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Kobe Steel, Ltd., a producer of aluminium rolled products in Japan in May. The company grew its fourth quarter fiscal 2017 net income 46 percent to $73 million, and increased full year net income by 78 percent to $233 million.  

Reynolds Group Holdings 

Reynolds Group Holdings is an American packaging company with roots in the former Reynolds Metals Company. Reynolds Consumer Products, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, provides a diverse product portfolio. The company makes foil in the U.S. under Reynolds Wrap aluminium foil brand. Reynolds wrap aluminium foil provides a range of cooking foil products. The products are available in a variety of widths and thicknesses.

Aleris

Aleris has a manufacturing facility in Clayton, New Jersey that aluminium foil and semi-rigid foil containers for food packaging and distribution. The company supplies foil and light-gauge, non-heat treatable aluminium coiled sheet.

Aleris offers light epoxy or vinyl coating for its aluminium packaging products.   The company’s semi–rigid foil is resistant to temperatures ranging from minus 40°F/40°C to 450°F/232°C.

All Foils, Inc.

All Foils, Inc is a converter and distributor of aluminium foil and other light gauge metals. The company offers food wrap foils and aluminium foil printing to help. It gives innovative solutions for customers needing durable materials that keep food fresh.

All Foils, Inc. offers a full line of Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Foil. This means the foil is “A” wettable and completely free from oils normally found on other grades of aluminium foil.

Edited By : Heena Iqbal