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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.

...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