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Need Continuing Education Credits?
Visitors to the ALPOLIC website can now request a specific AIA Continuing Education presentation through our redesigned Lunch & Learn page. We’ve streamlined the choices, provided additional information about each course offered, including overviews that can now be downloaded directly from the page. We invite you to visit the new page and select one, two […]
Composite Panels: A Contemporary Choice for Educational Facilities
The use of ALPOLIC aluminum and metal composite panels on educational facilities is on the rise. Recognized for its durability, composite materials can withstand the wear and tear that comes from a building being used by thousands of students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis. Whether in classrooms, libraries, or sports stadiums, heavy use […]
ALPOLIC MCM Upgrades Richmond High School
Just outside Richmond, the new J.R. Tucker High School was a much-needed upgrade for Henrico County. The original structure, built in 1962, had not been renovated in decades and no longer served the students or staff. In its place now stands a $93 million remodel referred to by the board as a “High School of […]
We Are ALPOLIC: Meet Michael Bowie
A new year kicks off an exciting new chapter for Michael Bowie, who was promoted to manager of technical services at ALPOLIC. Joining the team in 2011, he rose from coil line production supervisor to quality assurance analyst to joining the technical support team in 2019, where he trained with industry veteran Jim Moses. Now […]
Landmark Harlem Hospital Renovation Features ALPOLIC MCM
The history of New York City’s Harlem neighborhood dates back to Dutch settlements in the mid-1600s. Over the centuries, Harlem evolved from fertile farmland to city suburb to the center of African-American culture in this country. In recent years, a different renaissance is occurring not only with the establishment of contemporary buildings alongside older counterparts, […]
We Are ALPOLIC: Get To Know Steve Tatro
The newest face of Corporate Identity at ALPOLIC is a seasoned veteran in the world of petroleum, metal fabrication, and architectural sales. Steve Tatro has been recently promoted to national CID manager, expanding his responsibilities which included mountain region architectural sales. Confident, charismatic, and curious, his perspective, rooted in extensive industry knowledge, is helping to […]
ALPOLIC MCM Contributes to Revitalization of NASA Langley
As the oldest of NASA’s field centers, Langley Research Center enjoys a storied history of aeronautical accomplishments. The Hampton, Virginia campus hosted training for the country’s first astronaut crews, and it was where renowned mathematician Katherine Johnson calculated trajectories and launch periods for the country’s first human spaceflight program. Today, researchers at NASA Langley continue […]
Looking Back (And Ahead) With Paul Olson: On His First Year Leading ALPOLIC Americas
When Paul Olson took the reins as general manager for MCA-ALPOLIC, the MCM manufacturing company was in the midst of monumental change. Major transformations in the industry, company restructuring, and infrastructure projects presented Paul with a shifting kaleidoscope of challenges. Nationally, the manufacturing and architectural construction industries were still navigating the disruptions caused by the […]
ALPOLIC MCM Brightens College Campus
As programs of study in higher education must evolve to better prepare students for their chosen careers, so also must the environments in which they learn. Ontario’s Fleming College, established in the late 1960s, realized the need for a full overhaul of its main campus to stay competitive and to accommodate the nearly seventeen thousand […]
We Are ALPOLIC: Meet Candice Rambo
Historically women have had less representation in the manufacturing and engineering space, but that is changing due to women like Candice Rambo, who has worked her way up in traditionally male-dominated fields. Leading by example, Candice stands confidently in her role as Senior Manager of Technical Programs. Responsible for implementing and supporting comprehensive safety and […]
Zinc Cladding Gives Distinction to Renovations at Johns Hopkins University
Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins University was the first research university in the United States. It is still considered one of the top universities in the country. Nestled in charming Baltimore, the 140-acre campus speaks to centuries of architectural design. For the recent expansion and remodel of the Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation, the […]
Breaking The Mold: ALPOLIC MCM Accomplishes A+ Design For Ohio School
Just outside of Dayton, Ohio you can find “the best kept secret in Montgomery County,” according to the superintendent of Northridge Local Schools, David Jackson. When presented with an opportunity to renovate the K-12 school, Jackson had an idea to create a new landmark for the community. With the help of an intrepid design team […]
We Are ALPOLIC: Meet Tom Ratway
Tom Ratway is a true professional who draws on four decades of experience to service his customers. When he began his career, he often called on junior architects. Flash forward 30 years, and those same architects are now principals in firms across the United States. “These relationships are special, and I truly value those friendships,” […]
ALPOLIC Announces Latest Certified S134 Fire Test
Seeing is believing, and there can be little doubt of the suitability of code-compliant ALPOLIC metal composite materials (MCM) for the construction of buildings across Canada that are both safe and beautiful. The ALPOLIC division of Mitsubishi Chemical America is therefore pleased to share the results of our most recent Canadian full-scale wall assembly test, […]
ALPOLIC is a KAITEKI Company
A unifying motto among the various companies within Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings (MCHC) Group is the goal of realizing KAITEKI. It refers to “a sustainable condition which is beneficial for people, society and the Earth.” KAITEKI is a Japanese word that means comfort. It is often hard to understand literal translations without context. Comfort is not […]
ALPOLIC Products Contribute to Efficient Design for Corporate Headquarters
Project Guy Brown/GBI Corporate Headquarters Location Brentwood, Tennessee Product ALPOLIC®/fr in LBM Limestone Blue Matte and SMX Silver Metallic Guy Brown and Guy Brown Investments (GBI) provide an extensive inventory of business solutions to some of the largest brands in the United States. Guy Brown offers services to improve business efficiency and promotion, and GBI […]
Mitsubishi Chemical Composites America Names New Regional Sales Managers
(Chesapeake, VA) October 29, 2019 – Mitsubishi Chemical Composites America (MCA), a leader in metal composite materials manufacturing, is proud to announce the addition of three, new Regional Sales Managers for its ALPOLIC® line of business. In the reorganized Southwest Region, MCA added two new Regional Managers, Rigo Vega who will oversee Southern California and […]
Can You Identify This Cladding Material?
Many architects swear by MCM for aesthetics, endurance, and unmatched color retention. Ask 10 architects if they’ve ever specified this cladding material and it’s a safe bet most will answer “no,” and this in spite of the fact it covers tens of thousands of U.S. buildings and its environmental benefits may be without equal in […]
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We’re here to provide all the support you need to see your project through to successful completion. Our architectural materials are unrivaled in the building products industry. One reason is all we do to ensure you get the ideal materials for your application – whether it’s a corporate ID program, new petroleum stations, an interior […]
UWM’s Bold New Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex
Project: Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex Location: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America Fabricator: John W. McDougall Co. Inc. Architect: Flad Architects Exterior Panel Manufacturer: ALPOLIC® Materials | Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America, Inc. Product: ALPOLIC®/fr fire-resistant aluminum composite material Coating: Lumiflon® FEVE in ALPOLIC® BSX Silver Metallic and custom COT Terra Cotta Valfon® […]
