The ALUCOBOND® North American sales team further strengthens its presence in Ohio and Kentucky with the addition of a new sales agency to represent its portfolio of solutions

To better serve the local building design and construction industry,  3A Composites USA — manufacturer of ALUCOBOND® the leader in metal facades for more than 50 years — is boosting its sales efforts in Ohio and Kentucky  by hiring the manufacturer’s sales agency, Engineered Systems. This additional sales support will amplify the possibilities of the ALUCOBOND® product offering in this market.

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.

The renovation and retrofit of the Science IV building on the campus of Binghamton University demonstrates how the skillful design, fabrication and application of ALUCOBOND® PLUS can transform an outdated, boring façade. Now an iconic structure that welcomes visitors to campus, this project has been recognized by the AIA New York State Excelsior Awards, receiving the Honor Award for Renovation/Addition; and, esteemed by the AIA Central New York obtaining its Award of Excellence.

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.