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.

NFPA 285 Test Validates ALUCOBOND® PLUS and TENMAT FF102/50 System for Complex NYC Code Compliance

3A Composites USA, in collaboration with TENMAT, is announcing a significant milestone in fire safety for exterior wall assemblies. ALUCOBOND® PLUS, when used in rainscreen applications in combination with the TENMAT FF102/50 Rainscreen Fireblock, has successfully passed a series of rigorous tests and complies with the 2022 NYC Building Code.  Notably, 3A Composites USA is the only aluminum composite material (ACM) manufacturer to have conducted an NFPA 285 test that has satisfied the rigorous fire blocking requirements in NYC. This provides architects and developers with a constructible, code-compliant solution for the construction of high-performance building envelopes in New York City.

Driving growth and inspiring teams, award winners recognized for their outstanding contributions.

3A Composites USA is pleased to announce its annual sales awards, recognizing Joe Pebley as Sales Person of the Year and Mary Aloisio as Architectural Team Player of the Year for their significant contributions to the company’s Architectural Division.

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.