EppsteinFOILS - Precision in Metal Foils Since 1852
Specialist for Ultra-Thin Metal Foils with Tradition and Innovative Strength

EppsteinFOILS is a globally leading manufacturer and system partner for technical metal and composite foils used in highly specialized applications. Our ultra-thin lead foils, tin foils, alloy foils and non-ferrous metal foils are used in industries such as medical technology, electronics, photovoltaics, materials testing, and packaging – wherever functionality, precision, and deep material expertise are essential.
We place great importance on sustainable practices in our dealings with employees, the environment, and society. EppsteinFOILS is an active member of of WV Metalle and Plattform Blei, underscoring our commitment to responsible business conduct.
As a mid-sized company located in the Rhine-Main region – just 20 minutes from Frankfurt Airport – and at the foot of the historic Eppstein Castle, we combine over 170 years of tradition with a consistent focus on the future. We represent sustainable responsibility in resource use, environmental awareness, and employee engagement.
Technological Leadership & Customer Proximity as Key Success Factors

Since 1852, we have been shaping the history of metal foil production at our historic site in Eppstein – from decorative foils for bottles, cigars, and cosmetic tins to today’s focus on technically advanced precision foils.
With modern rolling and slitting technologies, high in-house production depth, and skilled employees, we ensure top-tier quality – from metal foils for X-ray applications to solderable capacitor foils.
Our strengths lie in customer-specific solutions, process-stable manufacturing, and a certified quality management system (including ISO 9001), making us the ideal development partner for tailor-made metal foils.
Our company in figures
Our Mission: Technological Precision – Responsible and Collaborative

Our corporate philosophy is driven by sustainable growth, quality, transparency, and a passion for innovation. As a reliable partner to the technical industry, we aim to remain at the forefront of developing and producing function-critical metal foils in the future.
Milestones in Our History – Progress with Vision
Since our founding, we have produced metal strips and foils for a wide range of applications – from decorative capsules to highly functional technical foils. As early as the 1920s, our product range included rolled, printed and embossed foils made from lead, tin and aluminum.
As industrial requirements evolved, our focus shifted to high-tech applications using technical metal foils. Today, our portfolio includes:
- Lead foil for X-ray imaging and materials testing
- Tin foil for photovoltaics, body electrodes, and soldering solutions
- Laminated metal foils for electronics and medical technology
- Rollable non-ferrous metal foils with excellent formability
Looking ahead, we continue to invest in cutting-edge technologies, efficient processes and innovative materials to meet the increasing demands of our global customers.
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2021
Conversion to EppsteinFOILS GmbH
Conversion from EppsteinFOILS GmbH & Co KG to EppsteinFOILS GmbH
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2020 / 2021
Change of shareholder EppsteinFOILS Holding GmbH
The swiss industrie holding company Artum AG, Zurich, acquires 100% of the shares in the Eppsteiner Group of Companies and merges its shares with Storskogen Group AB, Stockholm, by way of a share exchange
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2014
Commissioning of a foil cleaning system
Metal surfaces nearly 100% free from residues
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2012
Founding of Eppstein Technologies GmbH
Spin-off of the development activities for new product approaches in the solar/photovoltaic segment under the roof of EppsteinTechnologies GmbH at the same site.
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2008
Installation of a new coating line
Double-sided coating system for sophisticated composites
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2008
Change of the company name to EppsteinFOILS GmbH & Co KG
Change of shareholders and separation from the previous group of companies by way of a management buy-out. This step was the logical expression of the company's reorientation and specialisation in the direction of new applications that has been taking place over the past few years.
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2004
Acquisition of the foil business of the company Jung & Lindig, Hamburg
Bundling of the foils operations of the company group in Eppstein.
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2003
Asset acquisition of Alumax Foils Inc., USA
Expansion of the USA business, entry in the market for medical technical foils
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1999
Restructuring and specialisation in lead foils and tin foils
Integration of all products and applications produced in the USA to date.
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1990
Acquisition of Brooklyn Foil Inc., USA
Entry in the North American market
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1966
Expansion of the aluminium foil finishing
Start of further processing of aluminium foils (printing, embossing, cutting).
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1952
Takeover by the company Bleiwerk Goslar
The company becomes part of a mid-sized company group.
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1905
Start of the tinsel production
A Christmas tree decorated with tinsel, bearing the lettering "Eis-Thau" [Thawing Ice] was entered in the register of trademarks at the first Patent Office established in German history in the late 19th century. The tinsel production was operated until the end of 2013.
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1897
Thin aluminium foils
Initial success in rolling out the new raw material aluminium into thin foils
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1873
World Fair in Vienna
As early as in 1873, participation in the first World Fair in Vienna and in the following decades, in 1883 in Paris and in 1893 in Chicago.
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1852
Founding
Founding of the Conrad Sachs company as a lead drawing plant in Eppstein