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ALUCOBOND® PLUS and ALUCOBOND® FaceFastened Pass NFPA 285 Fire Code Testing

Approval gives architects, specifiers and installers more choices when designing and developing multi-story buildings.

Davidson, NC  – (November 16, 2023) – 3A Composites USA, the manufacturer of ALUCOBOND® PLUS aluminum composite material (ACM) and ALUCOBOND® FaceFastened, has successfully passed third party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, commonly used in low rise multi-family and mixed-use market segments.  What’s more, the positive result expands the opportunity to utilize the system on steel stud construction and mass wall assemblies.

Designing Healing Spaces: ALUCOBOND® Delivers Fresh Inspiration to the Healthcare Market

For patients of all ages – and their families – a visit to a medical facility can produce feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. Therefore, each touchpoint along the way matters. It is the careful attention to detail when planning the design of a healthcare facility that can help to establish an optimistic work environment for employees, and create a soothing atmosphere that supports patient wellness and boosts confidence in the capabilities of the clinicians delivering expert care.

The design of modern healthcare facilities continues to advance, shifting from the sterile and monotonous institutions of 50 years ago to today’s warm and welcoming structures intentionally tailored to the communities they serve. By incorporating durable and sustainable ALUCOBOND into their designs, whether interior or exterior, its robust array of brilliant colors and rich finishes, allow architects to create eye-catching projects across the U.S. that stand out and make a positive impression.

Here we profile a mix of healthcare facilities from across the country, showcasing what’s possible with ALUCOBOND.

ALUCOBOND® PLUS Delivers an Award-Winning Performance

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University demonstrates how the skillful design, fabrication and application of ALUCOBOND® PLUS can transform an outdated, boring façade.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.

Let’s Talk Tech: Color Uniformity of Brushed Finishes

The ALUCOBOND® PLUS Natural Collection offers inspiring alternatives to typical paint finishes. In particular, our brushed finishes create a level of intrigue and depth which are popular with architects and owners. Unlike standard opaque finishes, brushed finishes are translucent, allowing the color of the aluminum to be a major contributor of the overall final color.

Shimmering Red Petal Retail Pavilion Draws Customers Inside Like Bees To Flowers With Color-Shifting ALUCOBOND® PLUS

There’s a shimmering red-hued petal-shaped retail pavilion readying to open on Great Northern Way in Vancouver, British Columbia, that’s been designed to attract customers just like pollinating bees are drawn to flowers.  

New ALUCOBOND® PLUS Wanderlust Finishes Inspire Architectural Designs Through Travels Around the World

Wanderlust – a selection of 29 new ALUCOBOND® PLUS aluminum composite material (ACM) finishes curated to inspire – has been introduced by 3A Composites USA. This vast array of new Wanderlust colors increases the company’s offering of stocked ALUCOBOND PLUS finishes to a total of 86 – the largest ever extended by 3A Composites USA.