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Only those whosee theinvisible can do theimpossibleBuilding the imageConveying corporate identity internally and externallyis multi-faceted: ranging from façades, canopies andtotems to interior design, store fittings and signage.No matter how multi-faceted corporate architecture is,the challenge facing companies, and the architecturaloffices and design agencies they commission, is sustainableimplementation. Communicating brand values andthe associated lifestyle over an extended period of timeand all around the world is corporate architecture’s task.It must respond with holistic and integrative answerson ecological, economic and social questions.Working closely with you, we have been dealing withthese issues by offering a complete range of products foryour CID-programme, from composite panels throughto rigid sheet material.ALUCOBOND®, DIBOND®, FOREX®, KAPA® und SMART-X®stand for long-lasting colour fidelity and brilliance,excellent dimensional stability, easy processing andcost effectiveness. Giving you scope to implement yourcreative ideas.3

During the life cycle of ALUCOBOND® composite panels,no environmentally hazardous substances are releasedat any time. The material is free of CFCs and completelyrecyclable. All lacquer formulations used contain noheavy metals according to RoHS and REACH. Used asa rear-ventilated façade, ALUCOBOND® considerablyenhances a building’s energy audit. High quality standardsand longevity underpin the policy of ecologicaland sustainable architecture. A comparison accordingto ISO 14040 showed that the life cycle assessment ofALUCOBOND® is on a par with pure aluminium andfibre cement material. The test was carried out on aone-square-metre advertising banner with regard towaste factors, eco-indicators, CO 2emission and primaryenergy consumption.5

DIBOND ® – QUALITY MEETS DESIGNDIBOND® was specially developed as the world’s first aluminiumcomposite material for the display and signage markets: ranging fromCI-signage, shop-fronts, canopies, totems, interior signage and shopfitting applications. With the wide range of high-quality surfaces, easyprocessing and longevity, DIBOND® provides the liberty you need forcommunicating your company’s unique identity.This means you can create the ideal atmosphere for successful customercommunication and a unique, integrated design, one that conveys yourbrand value to customers.CharacteristicsLight, high bending stiffness, outstandingflatness (3 mm DIBOND ® is onlyabout half the weight of 2.4 mm solidsheet material with the same bendingstiffness)Wide range of coloursHigh corrosion / weather resistance dueto the special AlMg1 alloy and the blackcore as an UV-blockerConsistent colour quality and layerthickness. Coating has been speciallydeveloped for screen printing / directdigital printing and application ofadhesive filmsEasy bending, milling, painting,laminating and printingBenefitsSubstructure and fasteners areinexpensive, high quality appearancefor signage, shop fronts and interiordesignPlanning and design freedom; uniqueand strong corporate brandingUnproblematic use for exteriorapplicationsColour brilliance and optimisedlong-term performance (also forexterior applications)Easy processing with standard toolsand proceduresExclusive – AmericanSwissshopfront with direct printing onDIBOND ® jet black.Effective – The MAN companylogo in DIBOND ® mirror.Characteristic – a Vodafone shopfrontin DIBOND ® traffic red.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 accordingto ISO 14040. The test was carried out on a one-square-metre advertisingbanner with regard to the waste factors, eco-indicators, CO 2emissionand the primary energy consumption.6

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ALUCOBOND ® design / DIBOND ® design –individual décor surfaces foruniquely powerful communicationWith individual décor surfaces ALUCOBOND® design and DIBOND® designaccentuate indoor and outdoor applications such as façades, entranceportals and lobbies, canopies, façade strips, totems and pylons. New generationsurfaces means architects and designers are able to create their ownindividual designs and yet retain the advantages and quality of tried andtrusted materials. Individual décors, designed to suit customers’ needs, canbe produced on request. Due to the high flexibility and the quick realization,small lot sizes are also feasible. The decor effect can also be visualizedusing a simulation of your building project, at your request.Additionally, an exemplary design collection has been created in corporationwith 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 additionalcolour depth is pivotal in making every single decor so convincing.CharacteristicsLight, high bending stiffness, outstandingflatnessIndividual décor-surfacesUse of premium-quality lacquersEasy bending and millingReady-to-use productBenefitsSubstructure and fasteners are inexpensive,easy to handle on construction sitesPlanning and design freedomGuaranteed durability(also in exterior applications)Easy processing with standard toolsand proceduresNo application of adhesive films or additionaltreatment of the surface necessaryUndreamt of potential – successfulrebranding of Z-Energy petrol stationsin New Zealand with individualDIBOND ® design surface8

FOREX ® – Popular classicsFOREX® has been synonymous with white, fine rigid PVC foam sheets formore than 30 years. The homogeneous cell structure and the semi-glosssurfaces make FOREX® the ideal material for use in signage, exhibition andfurniture design, shop fitting, interior design, PoS / PoP, displays and otherdesign applications. Available in three versions, the FOREX® product rangeprovides a high-class and CD-compliant appearance.While FOREX®classic can be formed easily, even into three-dimensionalobjects, brilliant white FOREX®print has been specially designed for directdigital printing and provides brilliant printing results for decorativeapplications. FOREX®color rounds off the FOREX® product family with aselection of nine vibrant colours. As the colouring of the rigid foam sheetis uniform throughout, it offers optimum colour consistency and the samecolour can be seen from every possible angle.Pure branding – KODAK exhibitionstand at the Photokina in Colognewith FOREX ® color logoA real eye-catcher – life-sized figuresat the Euroshop in DusseldorfCharacteristicsHigh stability despite low weightEasy cold bending and thermoforming(FOREX ® classic), outstanding printability(FOREX ® print) and homogeneouscolours throughout the complete panel(FOREX ® color)Moisture resistantFree from dangerous substancesFlame resistant due to self-extinguishingmaterials (class B1 according to DIN 4102)BenefitsEasy to mount; easy to handlePlanning and design freedomUnproblematic use for exteriorapplicationsUnproblematic use in food areas(e. g. cladding of counters)Suitable for applications with specialfire safety requirements10

Lightweight foamed, closed-cell PVCrigid foam boardProtective film on one or both sides (on request)All FOREX® products are free from dangerous substances(e. g. lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium [VI], polybrominatedbiphenyls [PBB] and polybrominated diphenylethers [PBDE]). In addition, FOREX® foam boards donot contain formaldehyde, CFCs, silicone or plasticiserand fulfil WEEE, RoHS and REACH requirements. Anycut-off materials are collected and sorted to enable acomprehensive recycling of raw material in the productioncycle. Waste is regranulated and can be reintegratedinto the production process without any loss of quality.11

SMART-X ® – The distinctive answer tosophisticated advertisingSMART-X® is a lightweight completely moisture-resistant, all-plasticmaterial with UV and weather resistant solid polystyrene (HIPS) surfacesand a core of expanded polystyrene. These characteristics meanSMART-X® is the world’s only lightweight foam board which does notsubstantially discolour in external applications over a period of up totwo years.Creative – Printed SMART-X ® ina Galeria Kaufhof window displaySimple – SMART-X ®interior signage at IKEADue to its refined surface structure and large format production (up to2 metres in width) SMART-X® is also perfectly suited for flat laminatingand printing e. g. promotional signage, Event-Marketing, displaysat the PoS / PoP and shop window decoration.CharacteristicsHigh stiffness and very low weight (only1.1 kg/square metre at a thickness of 5 mm)High UV stability and moisture resistance,no deformationOutstanding printability in direct digitalprintingWidths up to 2 030 mm availableBenefitsEasy to mountExterior applications up to 2 yearspossibleFresh printing colours(also for exterior applications)Planning and design freedomPolystyrene foam coreSolid polystyrene cover layersSMART-X® is a mono-material composite made from 100 % polystyrene(no adhesives used) and, therefore, thoroughly in line with the demand forecological materials in the area of visual communication. More than 95 % ofthe production waste is collected and recycled within the production plant.12

KAPA ® – Making light workof creativityFor more than 40 years KAPA® has been synonymous with lightweightfoam boards with a polyurethane foam core and individual paper surfaces.The optimally coordinated assortment of different surfaces is designed tosuit the complete range of indoor-applications in visual communication.As a result, KAPA® is suitable for window displays, interior decoration andall kinds of PoS / PoP applications.The innovative surfaces include KAPA®bright with brilliant white coverlayers and a brilliant white core, KAPA®tex the lightweight foam board incanvas optic that adds additional visual depth to prints as well as KAPA®lineand KAPA®plast, which are also available in a width of two metres.Appealing – Large format print onKAPA ® plast for the childrens’ areaat Deichmann shoe storeThree-dimensional – Coca-Colalogo on KAPA ®CharacteristicsHigh quality surfacesPolyurethane foam coreHigh stiffness and dimensional stabilityEasy to fold and cut; no crumbling whileprocessingBenefitsUtilizable surfaces on both sides for an idealprinting result or for laminationNo memory-effect; trouble-free usageof solvent-based colours and adhesivesEven thin sheets are of outstanding flatnessEasy processing with standard tools andproceduresOnly paper with SFI, PEFC or FSC certification, which comprises the preservationand improvement of the ecological, social and economic functionsof forestry operations, is used in our KAPA® product range. All of the pulppapers we use are low-chlorine and oxygen bleached. A majority of thepaper is even produced entirely without additives. According to REACHregulations, the raw materials used in the manufacturing process presentno risk to humans or to the environment. Collecting and reusing the rawmaterial in the production process and recycling production waste has beencommon practice at the production site for a number of years.Polyurethane foam coreIndividual cover surfaces13

A comprehensive restructuring of European chemicalpolicy is being undertaken with the current stage by stageintroduction of REACH regulations. The main objectiveof the new regulation is the protection of human healthand the environment. These regulations state that thereshall be a standardized evaluation of substances withregard to risk potential for man and environment.Our highest priority is to eliminate all hazardous processesand substances. Our substrates are manufactured fromraw materials which present no risk to man or environment.This is confirmed within the REACH regulations.Waste reduction and recyclingAnother field of action is rendering the production stagesas environmentally-friendly as possible. In this connection,our focus lies on resource efficiency and consistentavoidance of waste. The recycling of raw materials in theproduction process as well as the material utilisation ofproduction waste has been a common practice at oursites for years. The recycling rate for the most importantraw materials (in terms of volume) in our productionprocess is virtually 100 %.environmental aspects and the associated efforts toachieve resource efficiency as a fundamental part of ourinnovation strategy.3A Composites can look back on a successful history asinnovation leader in the improvement of resource efficiency.For the most part, the success story of ALUCOBOND®,DIBOND®, FOREX®, SMART-X® and KAPA® products isfounded on efficient utilisation as well as the intelligentcombination of materials (foamed materials and compositematerials). This leads to optimised product attributeswith reduced input of resources.Grow with responsibility!The fields of action described here show one significantextract from the areas in which we endeavour to meetthe demand for sustainability and environmental compatibility.Ethically correct behaviour vis-à-vis man andenvironment is a basic prerequisite for business enterprises.We take this responsibility very seriously – every day anew!InnovationInnovation also plays a key role in our efforts to reduceenvironmental pollution. We regard our concern for15

Showing identity.3A Composites GmbHAlusingenplatz 178224 Singen, GermanyTel +49 7731 - 80 3004Tel +49 7731 - 80 3252info.eu@alucobond.comwww.alucobond.com05 / 2012 Printed in Germany ALUCOBOND ® Showing identity English