API Transfer Technology - Transfer on a New Level
API Transfer Technology - Transfer on a New Level
API Transfer Technology - Transfer on a New Level

Foil manufacturing based in the UK and Europe with Global distribution.

Foil Manufacturing in the UK with our own sales, service and distribution companies throughout Europe.

Our foil manufacturing plant is situated in Livingston, near to the beautiful City of Edinburgh in Scotland. On-site we make a huge range of stamping foils including; Hot Metallic Foil, Cold Metallic Foil and Pigment Foil in a wide range of popular and some very unique colours.

We service our European customers via wholly owned and strategically placed companies situated across Europe. On these sites we have over 25 million square metres of foil and equipment to convert to bespoke specifications, allowing us to move fast to satisfy your needs.

  • UK Foil manufacturing
  • European service locations
  • Global training and application support
  • World leading stamping foil products
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Our Foil Range

Metallic hot stamping foil, rotary cold stamping foil and sheet fed cold stamping foil with key capabilities in metallisation and coating are just some of the decorative finishes we offer for the graphics and packaging industries.

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Foil Colours

At API Foilmakers, your vision is our passion, and we’re here to help you make it shine.

Our Foil Colour page showcases the vibrant range of foils that bring designs to life with unmatched brilliance. From luxury packaging to bespoke print projects, each foil on our page reflects the commitment to quality that defines API Foilmakers. Discover the possibilities that await when you choose foils that are as exceptional as your vision. Visit our gallery and let your creativity shine.

As you navigate through our site, we encourage you to visit our Foil Gallery to see how our products can elevate your next project. Let our foils inspire your creativity and help you achieve a result that truly stands out.

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Product Cards

Explore our complete range of foil grades, each boasting its distinct features, benefits, and technical specifications. 

Whether you require a comprehensive product overview or detailed technical information, our Product Cards offer the details you need to make well-informed choices. To access and download these valuable resources, please navigate to our dedicated webpage, where you’ll find links to all our product cards conveniently grouped together. Discover the versatility and quality of our foil offerings today by visiting our Product Cards page.

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UK Foil Manufacturing

API Foilmakers cater for a wide range of markets, delivering high quality foils in a wide range of colours and finishes.

We serve multiple markets including luxury packaging options for Premium Drinks, Confectionery, Cosmetics and Personal Care, and also more functional markets particularly via our pigment lines into Pharmaceutical, Food Safety Marking and Coding, and Vehicle Licence Plates.

We have years of experience and technical know-how that is available to you. By understanding your needs, we can find foil solutions that will help you. We have laboratories and extensive testing equipment at the disposal of our chemists and technicians at our Livingston plant.

  • Luxury Packaging Foils for the Beers, Wines & Spirits Markets
  • Cosmetics and Perfume Foils
  • Printed Media and Greetings Cards Foils
  • Industrial Coding and Marking Foils
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Key Markets

API Foilmakers cater for a wide range of markets, delivering high quality foils in a wide range of colours and finishes.

Working with API Foilmakers

Our primary focus is on delivering value for money to our customers through a proactive customer service and consistency of product quality. We regard our service as a key duty and responsibility that we take very seriously.

The importance of our people, our processes, our products and our environmental impact are all fundamental to us as a business. With our formal recognition through the ISO process, we have more confidence that we are achieving in these areas and providing an enhanced experience to our customers. In 2020, our Livingston manufacturing facility achieved accreditation to the international standards for both Quality Management and Environmental Management Systems: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.

Working with API Foilmakers

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