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Dibond is a rigid, decorative and exceptionally light-weight composite sheet that is increasingly specified for interiors in large retail environments. Manufactured from thin aluminium skins, with a recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) core, Dibond is exceptionally versatile. Dibond is manufactured in Germany by 3A composites (formerly Alcan Composites) and forms part of a hugely respected portfolio of branded products alongside Forex and Kapa. Available in the UK through Amari Plastics, Dibond has developed from being a product initially used for flat applications - such as shop fascia signage, to its current use in 3-dimensional products - often being bent, routed or shaped to create POS /POP, plinths, wall-linings, cladding or furniture by replacing MDF or Plywood. Dibond can be worked using traditional woodworking tools, making it easy to use; it can be routed and formed in to 3 dimensional shapes or cold-bent / rolled to make curves etc. The sheet weight is only 3.8kg per m2 and, being so light, Dibond is ideal for internal applications at both ground and raised levels – it is also a class 1 Fire retardant product as standard. A special grade of Dibond is stocked by Amari Plastics – Dibond FR, which offers a higher level of fire retardency classification. This grade has often been specified for use in UK airports for shopfitting and fixtures. Apart from ease of fabrication and flame-retardency benefits, Dibond also meets the needs of the growing environmental lobby in that it is made from mostly recycled materials (the HDPE core being a recycled grade), and it is 100% recyclable. Offcuts, side-trim, workings
and sheets or panels returned from site can be baled and returned to Germany where the aluminium is split away from the HDPE core and both products can then be recycled and reused in lower grade products. This is the only Aluminium Composite product that this system currently operates for – other products of a similar nature, that are available from China, use a lower grade aluminium which cannot easily be recycled.
Dibond also meets the needs of designers and specifiers by being available in a large range of colours (matt and gloss) – with gloss exclusively available in a High Gloss range that can currently be seen in a variety of high-street chains. In addition to this there is a large range of metallic finishes, such as Butler Finish – a brushed stainless-steel effect (also available in Gold, Copper and Steel colours). Add to this a range of mirror products – also available in a variety of colours such as Anthracite and Gold and a Stucco finish - an aluminium sheet with a patterned, dimpled effect - and you have a stunning range and variety of finishes to create dazzling effects within the retail environment. More recently 3A have added a range of 4 woodgrain finishes – the Decor Range – which allows you to use Dibond in applications where MDF or Plywood is too heavy or where a fire-rating is required. Whatever the application or the design, 3A Composites has a Dibond product for you available from Amari Plastics and support or training on how to work with the product can be provided. This impressive product can be used in conjunction with the long standing famous product from 3A – Forex Classic Foam
PVC. Available in thicknesses of 1mm to 19mm in standard UK sheet sizes it has long been used for shop-fitting applications where weight restrictions and fire ratings apply.
3A Composites and Amari have the ideal solutions for your retail environment – why not give us a call or visit our website and we can help you create the impact to make your business grow.
Amari Plastics PLC. Tel: +44 (0)1932 835000 Fax: +44 (0)1932 835001
www.amariplastics.com
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