“With ALUCORE®, we are empowering architects to design projects that prioritize performance, durability, and fire safety. Our unwavering commitment to innovation has earned us a significant reputation as the most reliable and quality-conscious supplier of metal cladding solutions, so we are confident that ALUCORE® will continue to be a game-changer in the Indian market, setting new benchmarks for architectural excellence."
Ranjeet Sharma
President and CEO of 3A Composites India Private Limited,
ALUCOBOND®, a flagship brand of Swiss major 3A Composites, which is a global innovator and leading manufacturer of high–quality Aluminium Composite Materials, is set to further expand the footprint of its three-decade-old, internationally recognized, next-generation composite material ‘ALUCORE®’ for Indian architectural applications.
Building on its legacy, the product has been further advanced with cutting-edge technology and is now available in two innovative variants: ‘ALUCORE® Honeycomb Panels’ and ‘ALUCORE® ACCP’. ALUCORE® Honeycomb features an aluminium honeycomb core sandwiched between two aluminium cover sheets, offering exceptional strength and durable lightweight performance. On the other hand, ALUCORE® ACCP incorporates an aluminium corrugated core between two aluminium skins, providing enhanced rigidity and versatility. Both variants are engineered to meet the evolving demands of Indian architects, enabling high-end, complex architectural designs with superior aesthetics and durability.
This expansion will boost its existing premier portfolio of technologically superior, new-age cladding solutions where design and performance play a crucial role. Such projects include high-end residential and commercial developments, airports and other mass–transit systems, stadiums, malls, and multiplexes, to name a few. In India, ALUCORE® has been extensively used in major urban infrastructure and construction projects such as Visakhapatnam Airport, Patna Airport, Lulu Mall in Lucknow, and Max Towers in Noida. With its high mechanical properties, this product is suitable for applications such as façade cladding, roofing, and even walkable roofs for maintenance.
Under the Prime Minister’s ambitious ‘Make in India’ mission, 3A Composites India Private Limited is manufacturing ALUCORE® at its state-of-the-art facility at Ranjangaon near Pune, Maharashtra. Currently, ALUCORE® is widely rolled out in India and exported globally, including to leading markets within the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions.
ALUCORE® is manufactured on an automated, intelligent production line, which ensures perfect flatness, finish, and uniform quality. The product undergoes a multi-coat, multi-bake process on a continuous industrial-grade coil-coating line, utilizing the highest grade of fluorocarbon-based PVDF/FEVE paint system. The coating is applied as per AAMA 2605 Superior Performance Specifications for exterior applications. All surface finishes of ALUCOBOND® are also possible with ALUCORE®, such as solids, metallics, vibrants, wood-finish, stone-finish, marble-look, anodized look, etc. Moreover, 3A Composites also provides a ‘Colour Customization Service’ to match a specific shade for particular project requirements, in addition to the most sought-after RAL and PANTONE shades.
On the technical front, of the two variants, ALUCORE® Honeycomb, in particular, stands out for its exceptional ‘Strength-to-Weight Ratio’, offering remarkable load-bearing capacity while remaining lightweight. This is made possible by the strategic placement of an extremely strong aluminium honeycomb core between two aluminium skins, effectively increasing the distance between them. This innovative design imparts remarkable rigidity, allowing the product to withstand high wind pressures and significantly enhancing the resilience and structural integrity of the façade. Built with a non-corrosive marine–grade alloy, ALUCORE® ensures long-lasting durability, superior weather resistance, and reliable performance even in the most demanding environmental conditions.
ALUCORE® meets the stringent Class A2-s1, d0 fire classification as per EN 13501-1 test standards to provide fire protection to building assets and human lives. This feature reinforces its suitability for high-rise buildings, critical infrastructures, and spaces with heavy human traffic where fire safety standards are non-negotiable.
