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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.

...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-retardant 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