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.

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.

The commercial building industry is changing rapidly. Architects, developers, builders, contractors and fabricators are searching for innovative – and cost-effective – solutions that will enable them to work quickly and safely while still delivering high-quality, sustainable finished projects. One such solution is prefabricated (“pre-fab”) construction, a method that helps to streamline the building process and produce beautiful results.

In commercial building, pre-fab construction of a building’s façade typically involves assembling, in a controlled environment, large exterior panels into units. The completed units — which can be larger than 40 feet wide and a story tall — are then transported to the job site. Once on-site, they are connected to the building’s structure.

This method is challenging traditional paradigms in commercial construction, creating value by offering design flexibility, faster project delivery and accelerated project scheduling, quality assurance and reduced risk of jobsite injuries.

Beautiful + Durable = Fresh Approach to Utah’s Luxury Custom Homes ALUCOBOND® PLUS Redefines Home Exteriors

Recognized for its good quality of life, stunning scenery and expansive views, Utah is ranked among the fastest growing housing markets in the U.S., with popular areas such as Salt Lake City and neighboring ski-destination Park City; each one coveted for their luxury homes and high-end real estate. Therefore, it’s no surprise that homeowners living in these upscale communities expect custom-built dwellings tailored to their individual liking — houses made from high-quality materials and burst with distinctive curb appeal that beautifully harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. Such was the case for two Utah homeowners.