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EppsteinFOILS -  Precision in Metal Foils Since 1852

Specialist for Ultra-Thin Metal Foils with Tradition and Innovative Strength

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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

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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

~ 100
Employees with High Technical Expertise
> 100
Processed Alloys and Specialty Metals
250 µ
Foil Thicknesses for Maximum Precision
80 %
Global Export Share

Our Mission: Technological Precision – Responsible and Collaborative

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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.

  • 2021

    Conversion to EppsteinFOILS GmbH

    Conversion from EppsteinFOILS GmbH & Co KG to EppsteinFOILS GmbH

  • 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

  • 2014

    Commissioning of a foil cleaning system

    Metal surfaces nearly 100% free from residues

  • 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.

  • 2008

    Installation of a new coating line

    Double-sided coating system for sophisticated composites

  • 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.

  • 2004

    Acquisition of the foil business of the company Jung & Lindig, Hamburg

    Bundling of the foils operations of the company group in Eppstein.

  • 2003

    Asset acquisition of Alumax Foils Inc., USA

    Expansion of the USA business, entry in the market for medical technical foils

  • 1999

    Restructuring and specialisation in lead foils and tin foils

    Integration of all products and applications produced in the USA to date.


     

  • 1990

    Acquisition of Brooklyn Foil Inc., USA

    Entry in the North American market


     

  • 1966

    Expansion of the aluminium foil finishing

    Start of further processing of aluminium foils (printing, embossing, cutting).

  • 1952

    Takeover by the company Bleiwerk Goslar

    The company becomes part of a mid-sized company group.

  • 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.

  • 1897

    Thin aluminium foils

    Initial success in rolling out the new raw material aluminium into thin foils


     

  • 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.

  • 1852

    Founding

    Founding of the Conrad Sachs company as a lead drawing plant in Eppstein