Alupanel: Aluminium Composite Material Applications

Alupanel Aluminium Composite Material Applications

Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) has become a go-to material across the sign and display industry — and for good reason. Lightweight, rigid, and easy to work with, Alupanel® aluminium composite panels offer a dependable solution for everything from construction hoarding to retail signage and fabricated displays.

With a range of grades designed for different applications, Alupanel provides flexibility without compromising on performance or value. Whether you’re installing temporary hoarding, applying vinyl graphics, or fabricating shaped signage, there’s an Alupanel option built for the task.

Why Choose Alupanel®?

Alupanel panels combine thin aluminium skins with a polyethylene (PE) core to create a material that balances rigidity and workability. The result is a flat, consistent surface that delivers excellent print quality, strong adhesion for vinyl graphics, and reliable performance indoors or outdoors.

Key benefits across the range include:

Lightweight construction for easy handling and installation
Excellent flatness for high-quality print and graphics
Weather resistance for outdoor environments
Consistent surface finish for professional results
Outstanding value compared to heavier alternatives

Alupanel®Eco Hoarding Grade

Cost-Effective Panels for Temporary & Flat Applications

Alupanel®Eco Hoarding Grade ACM is designed as an efficient, budget-conscious solution for flat signage and short-term outdoor projects. With 0.12mm or 0.15mm aluminium skins bonded to a quality PE core, these panels offer impressive rigidity while remaining easy to handle on-site.

Finished in Matt White (RAL 9016), Alupanel®Eco provides a clean, uniform surface that’s ideal for direct printing, vinyl application, or painting. Its weather resistance makes it particularly well suited to construction environments, while the easy-peel protective film helps safeguard the surface during transport and installation.

Ideal for:

Construction site hoarding
Temporary outdoor signage
Directional and wayfinding signs
POS boards and short-term promotions
Exhibition graphics
For projects where efficiency and reliability matter — but heavy load-bearing isn’t required — Alupanel®Eco delivers excellent value for money.

Economy Matt / Gloss Sheets

For applications where surface appearance is key, Alupanel Lite Matt or Gloss offers an economical upgrade. Manufactured with 0.2mm aluminium skins, this sheet provides improved performance and a cleaner, more refined finish — especially in the high gloss option, which delivers excellent visual impact.

This grade is particularly popular for vinyl-applied graphics, giving signmakers a stable, smooth base that’s easy to cut, mount, and install while keeping costs under control.

Best suited to:

General signage
Wall-mounted panels
Internal displays
Vinyl graphics and branding panels

Alupanel Smart – Fabrication Grade

Extra Strength for Cutting, Forming & Shaping

When projects demand more than a flat panel, Alupanel Smart ACM is the material of choice. With 0.26mm aluminium skins — twice the thickness of Eco grades — this fabrication-grade panel delivers significantly increased strength and durability.

The thicker skins allow for confident routing, folding, cutting, and forming, making Alupanel Smart ideal for built-up lettering, tray signs, and shaped architectural features where structural integrity matters.

Perfect for:

Fabricated signage
Folded trays and returns
Shaped panels and detailing
Long-term signage installations

One of the biggest strengths of Alupanel is its versatility. Across construction, retail, exhibitions, and advertising, customers rely on these panels for consistent results in demanding environments.

Common applications include: