Our products offer both architectural appeal and functional performance for cladding applications. The quality and durability of our ACP materials are considered benchmarks in the global ACP industry.
Ranjeet Sharma
Our ALUCOBOND range of products include variants like fire-retardant, non-combustible, aluminium core panels, engineered solid sheets, and solid aluminium panels all of which are used for architectural facades. The brand is trusted for ensuring safety and sustainability, and for adding aesthetic value to projects.
Case Study: Sabarmati High-Speed Rail Terminal in Ahmedabad
The design needed to reflect the modern, dynamic identity of the city while offering vibrant, fade-resistant colors. Additionally, the climate in Ahmedabad, known for its extreme heat, cold winters, and monsoon rains, demanded a robust facade that could endure these conditions.
The terminal, being a large-scale public infrastructure project, required materials that adhered to high safety standards, with fire-retardant properties essential for compliance with safety regulations. And could also address safety, aesthetics, and sustainability while withstanding the challenges of an urban public environment. Furthermore, tight deadlines called for materials that could be efficiently fabricated and installed without compromising on quality.
ALUCOBOND® PLUS, a fire-retardant mineral-filled core, was used due to its stringent international fire-safety standards, ensuring the terminal’s compliance with the highest safety protocols. The material is resistant to weather and corrosion, with its PVDF/FEVE coating providing durability against UV rays and industrial pollution. The long-lasting performance helps the terminal retain its vibrancy and structural integrity, making it an enduring asset to the city’s skyline.
Ease of installation was a key benefit due to the panel’s lightweight structure and superior formability. This enabled the fabricator to meet tight project timelines while ensuring high-quality execution. In addition, the panel, being a fully recyclable material, contributed to the terminal’s sustainable design. Its use in a rear-ventilated cladding system enhances energy efficiency, which helps to reduce thermal expansion, prevent crack formation, and lower long-term maintenance costs.
The project represents a significant milestone in India’s transportation evolution, combining cutting-edge architecture with functional design to establish itself as a modern transportation hub. The result is a striking, high-performance facade that not only meets safety and durability requirements but also makes a bold architectural statement.
Completed in 2023, the Sabarmati High-Speed Rail Terminal stands as a beacon of modern design, sustainability, and functionality. This achievement was made possible through the collaboration of National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRC), the project owner; Design Workshop, the creative minds behind the design; B L Kashyap, the expert fabricator; and ALUCOBOND® PLUS, the material partner. The Sabarmati High-Speed Rail Terminal is a true reflection of how innovative materials, when applied thoughtfully, can shape the future of urban infrastructure.
