Sustainable façade cladding with aluminium composite panels from ALPOLIC

Today, the construction industry faces the challenge of using more climate-friendly materials. Sustainability is no longer just a trend, but a decisive criterion for architects, builders and local authorities.

ALPOLIC™ aluminium composite panels make a clearly measurable contribution here: they combine a high proportion of recycled material, certified life cycle assessments and a service life of over 50 years with the full design freedom of modern façade solutions.

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• Up to 85% recycled aluminium in the cover sheets
  Reduces the use of primary raw materials and conserves valuable resources.
   
• Approximately 40% fewer CO₂ emissions 
  Compared to conventional composite materials – for a significantly better carbon footprint. 
   
• Service life of up to 70 years
  Durable, low-maintenance and reusable – saves costs and resources for generations.
   
• Almost 100% recyclable
  Even production waste is recycled and reused – a closed recycling loop. 
   
• Up to 50% less substructure thanks to high rigidity
  Resource-saving installation, less material usage and less effort on the construction site.

With ALPOLIC^TM, you are choosing a façade material that not only meets the highest architectural standards, but also actively contributes to climate protection – economical, durable and sustainable!
 

As part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, we live by the KAITEKI principle – our philosophy for sustainable business, responsible action and environmentally conscious innovation.

In concrete terms, this means: 

• Less resource consumption through the use of recycled and bio-based raw materials 
   
• Less waste through internal recycling of our production waste 
   
• Less environmental impact  through lighter, more efficient materials 
   
• Longer service life  through further development of materials technology

A key factor in sustainable façade cladding is the targeted use of recycled aluminium. This is because aluminium accounts for the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacture of aluminium composite panels. ALPOLICTM therefore consistently uses recycled aluminium – conserving resources, efficient and without compromising on quality, workmanship and design.

For architects, builders and planners, transparency is what counts most today. The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) provides the necessary comparative data: it assesses emissions over the entire life cycle – from raw material extraction to use and dismantling.

In order to fully assess a product's impact on the environment, its entire life cycle must be evaluated.

The best-known method for systematically analysing the environmental impact of products is life cycle assessment (LCA), also known as eco-assessment. It considers all ecological impacts that occur during the product life cycle:

• Raw material extraction and manufacturing (01, 02, 03, 04):
  This includes the processes of raw material extraction, production, transport, installation and energy consumption during these phases. 
  
  Recycled aluminium requires up to 95% less energy than primary aluminium, thereby significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. That is why we are consistently increasing the proportion of recycled material in our products. Today, our cover sheets already consist of up to 85% recycled aluminium.
   
• Product use (05, 06):
  This considers aspects such as energy savings, repairs, cleaning and the overall service life of the product.  
  
  ALPOLIC^TM composite panels are mainly used as durable façade cladding in rear-ventilated façade systems (VHF). This system impresses with its outstanding structural properties: 
  • Summer heat protection
  • Reduced heat loss in winter 
  • High energy efficiency in building operation
    
    With a service life of over 50 years, ALPOLIC^TM panels offer a particularly sustainable solution – for both renovations and new buildings.
     
• Demolition (07, 08, 09):
  This refers to the dismantling of the product, transport during dismantling and the disposal methods used. 
  
  Thanks to their modular design as rear-ventilated façades, ALPOLIC^TM products can be easily removed from the building. The individual product components can be separated into aluminium and core. 
   
• Reuse or recycling: 
  An analysis is carried out to determine whether the product can be reused or recycled and what impact this has on the environment.
  Aluminium has a recovery potential of 100%. The FR core material can also be recycled almost 100% and reused for the production of new ALPOLICTM panels.

ALPOLIC™ composite panels are characterised by their high rigidity. This means that when installed as a rear-ventilated curtain wall (VHF), considerably larger distances between the support rails of the substructure can be planned. 

The result: less material used, less labour required – and thus a noticeable reduction in environmental impact and budget. 

Your advantages at a glance:

• Up to 50% less substructure for the same panel size
• Up to 20% less insulation material consumption for the same U-value
• Up to 50% shorter installation time due to reduced work steps
• Up to 50% less CO₂ emissions  thanks to material savings 
• Up to 23% less energy consumption in building operation for heating and cooling 

By integrating ALPOLIC™ into the façade planning at an early stage, builders and planners not only achieve economic advantages, but also make an active contribution to resource conservation and climate friendliness in their buildings.

With ALPOLIC™ aluminium composite panels, you are choosing a façade material that combines the highest design standards with genuine sustainability.

• Resource-efficient: Up to 85% recycled aluminium reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 50%.
• Durable & low-maintenance: Service life of up to 70 years – saving energy, materials and costs.
• Recyclable: All components can be separated by type and almost completely reused. 
• Proven sustainability: EPD certified according to ISO 14025 and EN 1580. 

You demonstrably reduce the ecological footprint of your project, meet future requirements of EU building directives – and at the same time create façades that impress with their quality, safety and design.

ALPOLIC™ is the ideal solution for maximum sustainability, the highest fire safety standards and technical perfection. Our team of experts will provide you with personalised support – from planning and structural calculations to tailor-made system solutions. Contact us now – we look forward to hearing from you!