Architects, fabricators and installers alike will appreciate this system that combines eye-catching aesthetics and superior durability with the ease
Davidson, NC – August 29, 2023 – 3A Composites USA, manufacturer of ALUCOBOND® the leader in metal facades for more than 50 years, is expanding its portfolio of system options with the launch of ALUCOBOND® FaceFastened. This simple, yet high-performance architectural cladding system is intentionally designed for use in a wide range of applications.
Infrastructure investment enhances the company’s capabilities to support the architectural community and 3A’s fabrication partners
Davidson, NC – July 11, 2023 – 3A Composites USA, manufacturer of ALUCOBOND® and industry-leading producer of metal facades, is pleased to announce further modernization of the Benton, KY production facility with the launch of a new coil-coating line.
Expanding intumescent technology prevents flames from spreading through ventilated cavities
Davidson, NC – June 13, 2023 – In response to the adoption of the 2022 Building Code by New York City, Tenmat, a leading manufacturer of advanced firestopping materials and solutions, has partnered with 3A Composites USA, the global manufacturer of ALUCOBOND® PLUS 4mm aluminum composite material (ACM) to conduct a joint NFPA 285 fire test.
Third-party testing confirms architects and builders can specify and utilize ALUCOBOND® PLUS and ALUCOBOND® EasyFix™ for Type III-A,B construction.
Davidson, NC – February 8, 2023 – 3A Composites USA, the manufacturer of ALUCOBOND® PLUS aluminum composite material (ACM) and ALUCOBOND® EasyFix™, has successfully passed third party NFPA-285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, a Type III-A,B construction often used in the multi-family and mixed-use market sectors.
New color boosts design capabilities and meets today’s fire performance requirements
Davidson, NC – October 17, 2022 – 3A Composites USA is taking the innovative design and unparalleled performance of ALUCOBOND® PLUS to the next level with the launch of its new gray core. Effective October 17, 2022 the color of the product’s solid, fire-retardant (FR) core — developed exclusively to meet fire performance requirements — has been updated to gray from its original shade of white. This product design enhancement was achieved through modifications to the formulation that allows for greater design flexibility while still maintaining the product’s superior fire performance rating.
Architects, fabricators, Installers and developers alike will appreciate a product design innovation that reduces labor and delivers a high-quality finish.
ALUCOBOND®®, the original aluminum composite material (ACM) used in the architectural and building cladding industries for over 50 years, has innovated its product portfolio with the launch of a cost-effective installation method for commercial wood-frame construction in the multifamily and mixed-use sectors.
