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ALPOLIC® is proud to have supplied nearly 8,000 square feet of metal composite materials in four finishes - BSX, PEX, HNB and Stainless - for both the interior and exterior of this modern architectural project. Fabrication and installation was done by TFC Canopy in Garrett, IN. Read more about this project at Metal Construction News.

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MCM has been around since the early 70s and has proven to be one of the most versatile architectural cladding products available.Recent global fire events have shed light on the significance of local code compliance in high-rise construction. Although the current focus on metal composite materials (MCM) doesn’t adequately address the entire building envelope ─ which includes many additional components ─ it does provide an opportunity for architects and general contractors to brush up on their role in helping ensure safety.MCM has been around since the early 70s and has proven to be one of the most versatile architectural cladding products

Along the banks of the Don River in downtown Toronto, four unique, sloped-sided buildings with protruding extrusions have taken shape.  This new, multi-family housing complex is the vision of Saucier+Perrotte Architectures and ZAS Architects and is featured in a recent addition of Canadian Architecture. ALPOLIC® materials in classic black and white clad the modern buildings. What a beautiful project.  To read more about River City, click here for the article, which appears in the June 2017 issue.

The following is a statement from ALPOLIC®'s leadership team on ACM/MCM fire safety.A PDF of the statement can be downloaded here.

Recent global fire events have heightened the awareness regarding the use of metal composite material (MCM). Safeguards in place in North America help to ensure these types of fire incidents do not take place. By adhering to the performance criteria defined in the International Building Code (IBC) in the United States, the National Building Code (NBC), and the Provincial Building Codes in Canada and working with the experienced MCM Manufacturers and Certified Fabricators, MCM can be used safely and effectively on a variety of construction types. Continue reading.

ALPOLIC® panels were recently used to give iconic retailer Neiman Marcus' new Garden City, NY location a fresh, modern look.

With ALPOLIC®, the newly opened Asheville City Center in Asheville, NC combines compliance to North Carolina state energy codes with a bold, modern design. Read the case study we produced for Building Design + Construction here!

Butler Tech students can now study and work in neighboring buildings that feature ALPOLIC® metal panels coated in Sherwin Williams’ Valflon®.  Read more here.

Design Details The project features approximately 32,000 square feet of 4-mm ALPOLIC aluminum composite material (ACM) in BSX Silver Metallic and PEX Pewter from Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America Inc., Chesapeake, Va. The Pewter panels are used as an accent color for the underside of the canopy. "The use of metal panels, with its precision and sleek finish, reinforces the overall high-tech impression of the architectural design," Pan says."We've always viewed the underside of the front lobby canopy as an extra elevation to be designed," says Pan. "Originally, the panels were designed to be perorated panels to allow light through. But once

...One of our favorite types of projects is when an architect chooses to use both aluminum composite materials (ACM) and glass to create a harmonious final product,” said Tom Ratway, Architectural Regional Sales Manager, ALPOLIC Materials. “The Salt Lake City Public Safety Building is an excellent example of how the ACM, in this case coated in Mica Platinum, works in tandem with the curtainwall to create a distinguished façade that also mirrors its aesthetic demeanor throughout the interior space.”Ted Derby of LCG Facades noted that the “Mica Platinum coating was selected for its color uniformity and sense of quality that

...To create the stunning surface of the structure and capture the vibrant colors of Crocs’ green and yellow, 4,341 square feet of ALPOLIC®/fr fire-resistant 4mm metal panels were painted with Valspar’s Valflon coating, which uses an advanced die coating process. To achieve the custom Crocs green color, Dell’Olio supplied the Pantone value and Valspar’s laboratory was able to perfectly match the coating for the company’s new storefront.Valspar’s Valflon coating was selected to adorn the metal due to its vivid finish that will uphold its integrity for years to come. Additionally, the coating has excellent color cohesion and adhesion, and offers