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Conveying corporate identity internally and externally is multi-faceted: ranging from faades, canopies and totems to interior design, store fittings and signage. No matter how multi-faceted corporate architecture is, the challenge facing companies, and the architectural offices and design agencies they commission, is sustainable implementation. Communicating brand values and the associated lifestyle over an extended period of time and all around the world is corporate architectures task. It must respond with holistic and integrative answers on ecological, economic and social questions. Working closely with you, we have been dealing with these issues by offering a complete range of products for your CID-programme, from composite panels through to rigid sheet material. ALUCOBOND, DIBOND, FOREX, KAPA und S MART-X stand for long-lasting colour fidelity and brilliance, excellent dimensional stability, easy processing and cost effectiveness. Giving you scope to implement your creative ideas.

ALUCOBOND CREATE THE DIFFERENCE

Original ALUCOBOND has been one of the most successful image building corporate architecture materials worldwide since 1969. Used for applications such as cladding, totems or canopies, ALUCOBOND offers architects and designers unlimited freedom for creative, innovative and individual planning. Thanks to the huge colour- and surface variety, availability in every company-specific colour, colour brilliance and guaranteed durability A LUCOBOND is the premium product for a uniform worldwide brand presence. ALUCOBOND has been used to create unique projects communicating values, reference points and experiences in a three-dimensional, spatial and emotional manner. At the same time, it offers sustainability and costefficiency at an affordable price.

Characteristics Light, high bending stiffness, outstanding atness (4mm ALUCOBOND is only about half the weight of 3.3mm solid sheet material with the same bending stiffness) Wide range of colours Consistent colour quality and layer thickness Very high corrosion/weather resistance due to PDVF-coating and the special AlMg1 alloy Vibration-damping Easy to fold and bend Large formats up to 2050mm width

Benets Substructure and fasteners are inexpensive, easy to handle on c onstruction sites, easy transportation Planning and design freedom Uniform brand presence worldwide Guaranteed durability; improved dirt resistance no sound-absorbing layer (anti-drum coating) necessary Easy processing with standard tools and procedures Short installation time, xed deadlines, low costs

Polyethylene, LDPE-type or m ineral lled polymer (ame-retardant or non-combustible) 0.5mm aluminium

Chic large scale faade in ALUCOBOND blue 5011 for Peugeot. Fabricator: Tecno Soluzioni Noble faade in ALUCOBOND silver metallic and smoke silver metallic at Audi. Fabricator: Tecno Soluzioni 4

During the life cycle of ALUCOBOND composite panels, no environmentally hazardous substances are released at any time. The material is free of CFCs and completely recyclable. All lacquer formulations used contain no heavy metals according to RoHS and REACH. Used as a rear-ventilated faade, ALUCOBOND considerably enhances a buildings energy audit. High quality standards and longevity underpin the policy of ecological and sustainable architecture. A comparison according to ISO 14040 showed that the life cycle assessment of ALUCOBOND is on a par with pure aluminium and fibre cement material. The test was carried out on a one-square-metre advertising banner with regard to waste factors, eco-indicators, CO2 emission and primary energy consumption.
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DIBOND QUALITY MEETS DESIGN

DIBOND was specially developed as the worlds first aluminium composite material for the display and signage markets: ranging from CI-signage, shop-fronts, canopies, totems, interior signage and shop fitting applications. With the wide range of high-quality surfaces, easy processing and longevity, DIBOND provides the liberty you need for communicating your companys unique identity. This means you can create the ideal atmosphere for successful customer communication and a unique, integrated design, one that conveys your brand value to customers.

Characteristics Light, high bending stiffness, outstanding atness (3mm DIBOND is only about half the weight of 2.4mm solid sheet material with the same bending stiffness) Wide range of colours High corrosion/weather resistance due to the special AlMg1 alloy and the black core as an UV-blocker Consistent colour quality and layer thickness. Coating has been specially developed for screen printing/direct digital printing and application of adhesive lms Easy bending, milling, painting, laminating and printing

Benets Substructure and fasteners are inexpensive, high quality appearance for signage, shop fronts and interior design Planning and design freedom; unique and strong corporate branding Unproblematic use for exterior applications Colour brilliance and optimised long-term performance (also for exterior applications)

Exclusive AmericanSwiss shopfront with direct printing on DIBOND jet black. Effective The MAN company logo in DIBOND mirror. Characteristic a Vodafone shopfront in DIBOND trafc red.

Easy processing with standard tools and procedures

DIBOND-panels are free of heavy metal according to RoHS and REACH. A technical procedure separates and processes the valuable raw materials (aluminium and polyethylene) in DIBOND, making DIBOND fully recyclable. Compared to pure aluminium and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) DIBOND shows a notably better life cycle assessment according to ISO 14040. The test was carried out on a one-square-metre advertising banner with regard to the waste factors, eco-indicators, CO 2 emission and the primary energy consumption.

Polyethylene, LDPE-type mineral or lled polymer (ame-retardant) 0.3mm aluminium

ALUCOBOND DESIgN/DIBOND DESIgN INDIVIDUaL Dcor SUrfacES for UNIqUELY PoWErfUL coMMUNIcaTIoN
With individual dcor surfaces ALUCOBOND design and DIBOND design accentuate indoor and outdoor applications such as faades, entrance portals and lobbies, canopies, faade strips, totems and pylons. New generation surfaces means architects and designers are able to create their own individual designs and yet retain the advantages and quality of tried and trusted materials. Individual dcors, designed to suit customers needs, can be produced on request. Due to the high flexibility and the quick realization, small lot sizes are also feasible. The decor effect can also be visualized using a simulation of your building project, at your request. Additionally, an exemplary design collection has been created in corporation with a design studio, which shows the range of options with ALUCOBOND and DIBOND design in different surface categories: Art/Fashion, 3D effect, Stone/Natura, Carbon, Concrete or Wood effect. The 3D effect and additional colour depth is pivotal in making every single decor so convincing.

Characteristics Light, high bending stiffness, outstanding atness Individual dcor-surfaces Use of premium-quality lacquers Easy bending and milling Ready-to-use product

Benets Substructure and fasteners are inexpensive, easy to handle on construction sites Planning and design freedom Guaranteed durability (also in exterior applications) Easy processing with standard tools and procedures No application of adhesive lms or additional treatment of the surface necessary

Undreamt of potential successful rebranding of Z-Energy petrol stations in New Zealand with individual DIBOND design surface

During their life cycle neither ALUCOBOND nor DIBOND panels release any substances which are hazardous to the environment. They are completely recyclable and according to RoHS and REACH free of heavy metal. You can find further information regarding the life cycle assessment of these two materials on the previous pages.
Polyethylene, LDPE-type or mineral-lled polymer (ame-retardant)

0.3 0.5mm aluminium

FOREX PoPULar cLaSSIcS

FOREX has been synonymous with white, fine rigid PVC foam sheets for more than 30 years. The homogeneous cell structure and the semi-gloss surfaces make FOREX the ideal material for use in signage, exhibition and furniture design, shop fitting, interior design, PoS/PoP, displays and other design applications. Available in three versions, the FOREX product range provides a high-class and CD-compliant appearance. While FOREXclassic can be formed easily, even into three-dimensional objects, brilliant white FOREXprint has been specially designed for direct digital printing and provides brilliant printing results for decorative applications. FOREXcolor rounds off the FOREX product family with a selection of nine vibrant colours. As the colouring of the rigid foam sheet is uniform throughout, it offers optimum colour consistency and the same colour can be seen from every possible angle.

Pure branding KODAK exhibition stand at the Photokina in Cologne with FOREX color logo A real eye-catcher life-sized gures at the Euroshop in Dusseldorf

Characteristics High stability despite low weight Easy cold bending and thermoforming (FOREX classic), outstanding printability (FOREX print) and homogeneous colours throughout the complete panel (FOREX color) Moisture resistant Free from dangerous substances Flame resistant due to self-extinguishing materials (class B1 according to DIN 4102)

Benets Easy to mount; easy to handle Planning and design freedom

Unproblematic use for exterior applications Unproblematic use in food areas (e.g. cladding of counters) Suitable for applications with special re safety requirements

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Lightweight foamed, closed-cell PVC rigid foam board Protective lm on one or both sides (on request)

All FOREX products are free from dangerous substances (e.g. lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium [VI], polybrominated biphenyls [PBB] and polybrominated diphenyl ethers [PBDE]). In addition, FOREX foam boards do not contain formaldehyde, CFCs, silicone or plasticiser and fulfil WEEE, RoHS and REACH requirements. Any cut-off materials are collected and sorted to enable a comprehensive recycling of raw material in the production cycle. Waste is regranulated and can be reintegrated into the production process without any loss of quality.

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SMART-X ThE DISTINcTIVE aNSWEr To SoPhISTIcaTED aDVErTISINg

SMART-X is a lightweight completely moisture-resistant, all-plastic material with UV and weather resistant solid polystyrene (HIPS) surfaces and a core of expanded polystyrene. These characteristics mean SMART-X is the worlds only lightweight foam board which does not substantially discolour in external applications over a period of up to two years.
Creative Printed SMART-X in a Galeria Kaufhof window display Simple SMART-X interior signage at IKEA

Due to its refined surface structure and large format production (up to 2metres in width) SMART-X is also perfectly suited for f lat laminating and printing e.g. promotional signage, Event-Marketing, displays at the PoS/PoP and shop window decoration.

Characteristics High stiffness and very low weight (only 1.1kg/square metre at a thickness of 5mm) High UV stability and moisture resistance, no deformation Outstanding printability in direct digital printing Widths up to 2030mm available

Benets Easy to mount Exterior applications up to 2 years possible Fresh printing colours (also for exterior applications) Planning and design freedom

Polystyrene foam core Solid polystyrene cover layers

SMART-X is a mono-material composite made from 100% polystyrene (no adhesives used) and, therefore, thoroughly in line with the demand for ecological materials in the area of visual communication. More than 95% of the production waste is collected and recycled within the production plant.

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KAPA MakINg LIghT Work of crEaTIVITY

For more than 40 years KAPA has been synonymous with lightweight foam boards with a polyurethane foam core and individual paper surfaces. The optimally coordinated assortment of different surfaces is designed to suit the complete range of indoor-applications in visual communication. As a result, KAPA is suitable for window displays, interior decoration and all kinds of PoS/PoP applications. The innovative surfaces include KAPAbright with brilliant white cover layers and a brilliant white core, KAPAtex the lightweight foam board in canvas optic that adds additional visual depth to prints as well as KAPAline and KAPAplast, which are also available in a width of two metres.
Appealing Large format print on KAPA plast for the childrens area at Deichmann shoe store Three-dimensional Coca-Cola logo on KAPA

Characteristics High quality surfaces Polyurethane foam core High stiffness and dimensional stability Easy to fold and cut; no crumbling while processing

Benets Utilizable surfaces on both sides for an ideal printing result or for lamination No memory-effect; trouble-free usage of solvent-based colours and adhesives Even thin sheets are of outstanding atness Easy processing with standard tools and procedures

Only paper with SFI, PEFC or FSC certification, which comprises the preservation and improvement of the ecological, social and economic functions of forestry operations, is used in our KAPA product range. All of the pulp papers we use are low-chlorine and oxygen bleached. A majority of the paper is even produced entirely without additives. According to REACH regulations, the raw materials used in the manufacturing process present no risk to humans or to the environment. Collecting and reusing the raw material in the production process and recycling production waste has been common practice at the production site for a number of years.

Polyurethane foam core Individual cover surfaces

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SUSTaINaBILITY
Sustainability and environmental protection represent an increasingly important topic in corporate identity design. Brands need to communicate dependable values in the field of sustainability. Especially in the case of corporate architecture, decision makers place great emphasis on the use of material which has been produced taking ecological and social factors into account. Increased environmental awareness and the demand for more sustainability are becoming essential criteria in prospective buyers decision process.
ENVIroNMENTaL ProTEcTIoN aS aN INTEgraTIVE coMPoNENT of SUSTaINaBILITY MaNagEMENT aT 3A CoMPoSITES

concrete activities, 3A Composites endeavours to create transparent communication and seeks dialogue with all interest groups.
ENVIroNMENTaL MaNagEMENT SYSTEMS

Sustainable involvement and the appurtenant sub-area environmental protection have long been amongst our fundamental corporate objectives at 3A Composites. The minimization of risks for man and environment as well as the reduction of environmental pollution through careful and efficient utilisation of resources is part of the corporate philosophy. 3A Composites is aware of its responsibility as a globally active enterprise and has been an active campaigner in matters of sustainability for many years. Sustainability management at 3A Composites deals with all three levels of sustainable action in depth: the ecological, social and economic levels. In addition to

Our three production sites in Germany and Switzerland have been certified for quite some time in accordance with ISO 14001, which establishes globally recognised requirements for environmental management. A strong linkage of management systems for quality (ISO 9001), environmental protection (ISO 14001) and occupational safety (OHAS 18001) is an important objective for us. This leads to environmental protection tasks being better integrated in the operative processes. These industry standards are incorporated in a companywide management system in the field of safety-healthenvironmental protection. The programme, set up in 2003 as a self-commitment, comprises much more than merely complying with standards and particularly focusses on promoting responsible action by all employees in the realm of safety, health and environmental protection.
SUBSTaNcES

In the past few years, the discussion surrounding hazardous substances has intensified and developed into a decision criterion of substantial importance to customers.

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A comprehensive restructuring of European chemical policy is being undertaken with the current stage by stage introduction of REACH regulations. The main objective of the new regulation is the protection of human health and the environment. These regulations state that there shall be a standardized evaluation of substances with regard to risk potential for man and environment. Our highest priority is to eliminate all hazardous processes and substances. Our substrates are manufactured from raw materials which present no risk to man or environment. This is confirmed within the REACH regulations.
WaSTE rEDUcTIoN aND rEcYcLINg

environmental aspects and the associated efforts to achieve resource efficiency as a fundamental part of our innovation strategy. 3A Composites can look back on a successful history as innovation leader in the improvement of resource efficiency. For the most part, the success story of ALUCOBOND, DIBOND, FOREX, SMART-X and KAPA products is founded on efficient utilisation as well as the intelligent combination of materials (foamed materials and composite materials). This leads to optimised product attributes with reduced input of resources.
GroW WITh rESPoNSIBILITY!

Another field of action is rendering the production stages as environmentally-friendly as possible. In this connection, our focus lies on resource efficiency and consistent avoidance of waste. The recycling of raw materials in the production process as well as the material utilisation of production waste has been a common practice at our sites for years. The recycling rate for the most important raw materials (in terms of volume) in our production process is virtually 100%.
INNoVaTIoN

The fields of action described here show one significant extract from the areas in which we endeavour to meet the demand for sustainability and environmental compatibility. Ethically correct behaviour vis--vis man and environment is a basic prerequisite for business enterprises. We take this responsibility very seriously every day anew!

Innovation also plays a key role in our efforts to reduce environmental pollution. We regard our concern for

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3A Composites GmbH Alusingenplatz 1 78224 Singen, Germany Tel + 49 7731 - 80 3004 Tel + 49 7731 - 80 3252 [email protected] www.alucobond.com

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