ALUCOBOND^® PLUS Achieves Industry-Leading Rainscreen Air Gap Compliant Assembly with NFPA 285

Davidson, North Carolina – October 21, 2025 – 3A Composites Americas, is announcing a groundbreaking exterior wall assembly milestone for designing with ALUCOBOND® PLUS panels, while maintaining fire safety through NFPA 285 compliance. ALUCOBOND® PLUS, when used in rainscreen applications has expanded design freedom even further, by successfully passing another series of rigorous tests, complying with the 2024 International Building Code (IBC). This compliance was achieved by meeting the specific fire safety requirements of NFPA 285 Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components. 3A Composites Americas is the first aluminum composite material (ACM) manufacturer to pass NFPA 285 with mineral wool assembly testing and an air cavity gap between the façade and sheathing as wide as 7 inches*.

Celebrating the People and Values Behind Its American Made, Globally Known Brand

DAVIDSON, N.C. – October 8, 2025 – 3A Composites Americas, the leading manufacturer of innovative substrate solutions for the architectural, display and graphics, and specialty/transportation markets, is proud to celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout this October. From its advanced facilities in Benton, Kentucky, Statesville, North Carolina and Glasgow, Kentucky, the company is honoring its legacy of excellence, driven by core values including integrity, teamwork, and a relentless focus on the customer.

How ALUCOBOND® PLUS and EasyFix Delivered a Striking Wendy’s Façade

In the sun-drenched city of Nassau, Bahamas, Elias Tsavoussis, Wendy’s franchise owner and developer for AETOS Holdings, faced a significant challenge. Tasked with implementing the global brand’s fresh, modern aesthetic for its restaurants, he needed a solution that could meet exacting design standards, withstand a tropical climate and be installed quickly and efficiently. What he found in 3A Composites’ ALUCOBOND® PLUS and the innovative ALUCOBOND EasyFix system not only met these demands but exceeded them, transforming a potential logistical challenge into a triumph of speed and simplicity.

ALUCOBOND® PLUS Elevates the Expansion of Calgary’s One-of-a Kind  BMO Centre

In the heart of Calgary, Alberta, a groundbreaking project has redefined the BMO Centre, the city’s premier venue for events and exhibitions since 1982. Spearheaded by Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, the Calgary Stampede, and The City of Calgary aimed to create a world-class convention center that honors the region’s western heritage while symbolizing a bold vision and ambition for growth. A pivotal element in realizing this architectural vision for the 565,000-square-foot expansion was the strategic application of ALUCOBOND® PLUS, which gave shape to the team’s ideas with its signature design feature: a captivating façade echoing a forward-thinking spirit through the dynamic pairing of brilliant metallic finishes.

3A Composites USA, a leading provider of high-quality architectural solutions, is announcing the rebranding of its .063” and .080” metal panels as ALUCOLUX, aligning with the company’s global branding strategy. This strategic move differentiates the company’s offerings, ensuring architects and fabricators have access to the ideal materials for every project, while reinforcing ALUCOBOND® PLUS as the premier aluminum composite material (ACM) of choice.

MONARC® Interior Wall Panels and ALUCOBOND® EasyFix System Offer Builders and Remodelers Speed, Style and Sustainability

3A Composites USA — the makers of ALUCOBOND®, the leader in metal facades for more than 50 years — will be showcasing two solutions designed to streamline construction and elevate design for residential and multifamily builders and remodelers at this year’s Design and Construction week. Visit booth C9111 to observe LIVE installation demonstrations and discover first hand the benefits of MONARC® interior wall panels and the ALUCOBOND® EasyFix™ attachment system.