Alufoil Trophy 2016 - Search for the best innovations in aluminium foil and closures begins

EAFA, the European Aluminium Foil Association has announced that entries for the 2016 Alufoil Trophy competition are now open and will be accepted until 20 November 2015. The Alufoil Trophy is now recognised as the most highly valued award in the sector, with categories covering every aspect of aluminium foil and closures use. Applications include packaging, construction and automotive, as well as industrial and decorative applications.

Entries are accepted from packaging designers, brand owners, foil rollers, foil converters, foil container manufacturers, closure manufacturers, household foil manufacturers, retailers, and industrial solution providers; including combined entries from any of these disciplines. Interested consumers and consumer groups or associations may also enter.

The competition categories are:
• Marketing + Design
• Consumer Convenience
• Resource Efficiencyindustry
• Product preservation
• Technical Innovation
Announcing the opening of the competition Guido Aufdemkamp, EAFA’s Executive Director said, “Entries are always of a high standard and our judging panel, drawn from both the industry and end users, is always challenged to pick the ‘best of the best’. We expect this year to be no exception and look forward, once again, to recognise true excellence in aluminium foil and closures innovation.”

Entries will be accepted from now until the deadline of 20 November 2015.