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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 5, 2003

Commission file number 333-05978

EURAMAX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	58-2502320 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5445 Triangle Parkway, Suite 350, Norcross, Georgia (Address of principal executive offices)	30092 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code 770-449-7066

Item 5. Other Events.

        On September 2, 2003, Euramax International, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has called for redemption all of the remaining outstanding 11¹/4% senior subordinated notes due 2006 issued by Euramax International Limited, Euramax European Holdings Limited and Euramax European Holdings B.V. on October 1, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(c)

Exhibits.

99.1

Press Release of Euramax International, Inc. dated September 2, 2003.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

EURAMAX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Signature	Title	Date
/s/  R. SCOTT VANSANT R. Scott Vansant	Chief Financial Officer and Secretary	September 5, 2003

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press release issued September 2, 2003 by Euramax International, Inc.

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Item 5. Other Events.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX

EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

For further information, contact:
J. David Smith or R. Scott Vansant

EURAMAX INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO REDEEM ITS 11.25% NOTES

Norcross, Georgia (September 2, 2003)—Euramax International, Inc. today announced that it has called for the redemption of all of the remaining outstanding 11¹/4% senior subordinated notes due 2006 issued by Euramax International Limited, Euramax European Holdings Limited, and Euramax European Holdings B.V. (the "Notes") on October 1, 2003. These Notes will be redeemed at 101.875% of their face amount plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including, the redemption date. On and after October 1, 2003, interest will cease to accrue on these Notes.

Euramax is a leading international producer of aluminum, steel, vinyl and fiberglass products for original equipment manufacturers, distributors, contractors and home centers in North America and Western Europe.

Note regarding forward-looking statements: Statements made by Euramax, which are not historical facts, are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Statements including the words "anticipate," "expect," "project," "may," "intend," "foresee," "believe," and "feel," also indicate forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause financial performance to differ materially from past results and from those expressed or implied in this press release include, without limitation, the risks of doing business in multiple jurisdictions, impact of environmental regulations, dependence on key personnel, risks of business acquisitions, availability of financing, competition, ability to manage growth, loss of customers, the price and availability of raw materials, and a variety of other factors. For further information on these and other risks, see the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2002.

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EURAMAX INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO REDEEM ITS 11.25% NOTES