How MONARC® Helped Peak Hospitality Turn a Maintenance Challenge into an Opportunity at SureStay by Best Western

The Challenge

When a bathtub broke at the SureStay by Best Western in Montrose, Colorado, the team at Peak Hospitality saw an opportunity to do more than make a routine repair. Instead of replacing the tub with another standard installation, they wanted to create a modern shower space that would meet franchise
requirements, minimize room downtime and provide a more durable alternative to traditional tile.

The project also came at a time when the company was reevaluating materials used across its renovation portfolio. Faced with rising shipping costs, longer construction schedules and ongoing maintenance concerns, the team was looking for solutions that could simplify installation while delivering a high-quality guest experience. Above all, the material needed to be completely waterproof to ensure long-term moisture protection in high-use guest baths.

ALUCOLUX®: Where High-Performance Durability Meets Artistic Visions

When the original 1982 brick cladding on Mears Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska, began to fail, the necessity for a full-scale exterior restoration became the catalyst for a total architectural reimagining.

After forty years, moisture and water infiltration had compromised the facade, and the Anchorage School District wanted a high-performance solution capable of withstanding the rigors of the Alaskan climate. Preston Rudderow of Exterior Technology Systems notes that the building had also suffered from years of seismic activity, which made structural upgrades a primary concern during the renovation. Recognizing an opportunity to go beyond a functional repair and replacement, the design team at Nvision Architecture (“Nvision”) envisioned an exterior that would celebrate and complement the lush, wooded landscape surrounding the campus. Their goal was to turn the building’s envelope into a meaningful, artistic representation of the community’s natural identity.

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.