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.

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.

Strategic move unifies marketing divisions, enhancing collaboration and market focus.

Davidson, NC  – 3A Composites USA, has combined its marketing divisions under new Vice President of Marketing and Product Management, Linda Jeng-Lew, to better serve its architecture, graphic display, industrial and transportation markets. The company is a leading provider of high-performance aluminum composite materials and fastening systems, lightweight foam boards and PVC sheets and structural composite material. In addition to her product management and marketing responsibilities, Jeng-Lew will also oversee customer service. This organizational shift is designed to improve the company’s competitive standing in each of its core markets.

The Waller at Symphony Square – located in the heart of Austin, TX – is a mixed-used development, complete with a high-rise multi-family residential tower and an office building. The project presented a unique opportunity to design a structure that would not only set a new standard for downtown living but enhance the city’s skyline, seamlessly complement the existing Symphony Square complex and harmonize with variations in the local topography. With these challenges in mind, the project’s architect, R2L Architects, required an exterior cladding material that would create a visually captivating façade while also delivering design flexibility and an expedited construction schedule.

“ALUCOBOND PLUS was instrumental in bringing our vision to life,” stated Lee Rubenstein, principal, R2L Architects. “The material’s versatility allowed us to craft a dynamic and modern facade that seamlessly blends with the extraordinary site conditions.”