Sustainable construction with durable materials and smart use of materials

The ALUCOBOND® composite structure comprises corrosion-resistant aluminium cover sheets and a mineral-filled core. Both components can be 100% recycled and returned to the material recycling loop. The composite structure gives the panel its exceptional flexural rigidity and flatness with extremely low weight.

Compared with solid sheets, a lower aluminium content significantly reduces energy the consumption required to produce one square metre, yet the same inherent rigidity is maintained. What's more, by reducing the weight it also reduces the CO₂ footprint during transport.

Efficiency, sophisticated technology and the greatest possible design variations are the quality features of rear-ventilated façade systems. In addition to functional safety and design freedom, clients and architects particularly appreciate the sustainable construction method with low maintenance costs.

The rear-ventilated construction system is suitable for both existing and new buildings.

We are working continuously to reduce our CO₂ emissions in the production of ALUCOBOND®.Minimising CO₂ emissions in the supply chain for the core material used in ALUCOBOND® was one of the initiatives implemented . By altering the means of transport from road to rail, we were able to reduce lorry mileage by 54%, which corresponds to a 17% reduction in CO₂ emissions for ALUCOBOND® deliveries.

We are a member of the European Coil Coating Association (ECCA) and a leader in coil coating standards and emissions monitoring. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) capture during the coil coating process amounts to 99% . Coil coating ALUCOBOND® composite panels is therefore ecologically sound. This is certified by the VOC A+rating . The manufacturing process complies with the strict European and German regulations in Directive 2010/75/EU (Industrial Emission Directive, IED , comprising the German Solvent Ordinance (31st BImSchV))

We also undertake ongoing investment in sustainable manufacturing processes, such as a heat exchanger which reuses the hot extracted air generated during cleaning processes in our aluminium composites paint shop and uses it in other stages of the coil coating process. Excess paint is recovered during the process and not incinerated as waste. All solvents used in cleaning the machines are collected and recycled.

We take an active part in the aluminium composite panel recycling loop with the aim of establishing a recycling network involving as many recycling and collection companies as possible. As part of our MISSION: TOGETHER. RESPONSIBLE. we have defined the goal of feeding as many panel materials as possible back into our production process at the end of their life cycle.

As this goal can only be achieved in cooperation and with strong partners, in 2020, 3A Composites joined the association A|U|F e.V. and set up a working group dealing with the topic of aluminium composites. We are the first manufacturers of aluminium composite panels in Europe to have established a recycling system for the return of our aluminium composite materials in Germany. The collection and recycling is carried out in cooperation with our strong partners in A|U|F, an association supported by German metal construction companies, system houses and other companies, which organises a closed recycling loop for aluminium in the window, door and façade sectors.

Join us at 3A Composite and start a sustainable disposal of aluminium composite panels! Get in touch with one of our collection partners today to return your composite material waste to the cycle! Find contacts for the collection of composite material waste and further information here.