Aluminium Composite — FR/A2 Core

Alucobond A2 is a 4 mm aluminium composite panel comprising two 0.5 mm aluminium skins bonded to a non-combustible mineral-filled core. Classified A2-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1 — equivalent to limited-combustible — it is one of the first A2-rated ACP products to reach the Australian market and remains a benchmark specification for NCC 2022 compliant cladding replacement on Class 2–9 buildings. Factory-finished with Alucobond's PVDF coating system providing 30-year finish warranty, Alucobond A2 satisfies the AS 5113 Group 1 requirement for external facades on buildings above 3 storeys when supported by current fire test documentation. Fabrication must be by a licensed Alucobond fabricator using CNC routing.

Vitrabond FR is manufactured by Fairview Architectural — an Australian company — and is one of the most widely specified ACP products in Australian cladding remediation projects following the NCC 2022 amendments. The FR-core product uses a modified mineral composite core that achieves Group 1 or Group 2 classification to AS 5113 (Australian fire facade test) — the relevant standard for NCC 2022 Section C compliance. Available with PVDF coating (Kynar 500 binder) or a range of powder-coat finishes. Fairview's Australian presence, established fabricator network, and comprehensive NCC compliance documentation make it the default choice for many Australian cladding replacement scopes. The Vitrabond A2 variant (mineral core) is also available where A2 classification to EN 13501-1 is specifically required.

Alpolic is manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec and is one of the two globally recognised benchmark A2-core ACP systems alongside Alucobond. The Australian Alpolic range includes FR (fire-retardant) and A2 (mineral core) variants, both tested to AS 5113 and AS 1530.3. Alpolic's point of difference is the availability of Lumiflon FEVE (fluoroethylene vinyl ether) coating — a fluoropolymer coating with even greater UV stability than PVDF, typically specified for extreme UV exposure or very long warranty requirements. The product is available in 3 mm and 4 mm thicknesses, making it suitable for a wider range of applications including lighter-weight secondary elements. Alpolic is distributed in Australia through Metalply and selected specialist facade material suppliers.

EuroBond FR A2 is manufactured and supplied into the Australian market by EuroBond International, offering a competitively priced alternative to the major European and Japanese ACP brands. The product range includes both FR-core (fire-retardant modified core) and A2 mineral core variants, independently tested to AS 1530.3 and AS 5113 for NCC 2022 compliance documentation. EuroBond holds current fire test reports for its Australian product configurations and maintains a network of approved fabricators. Both PVDF and powder-coat surface finishes are available across a standard colour range. The product is commonly specified on mid-tier Australian residential and mixed-use cladding remediation projects where cost is a key driver and A2-equivalent performance is required.

Kingspan Benchmark FR-core is a 4 mm aluminium composite panel with a fire-retardant modified polyethylene core manufactured by Kingspan — an international facade systems company with a strong Australian presence. The FR-core product achieves a limited-combustible classification when tested to AS 1530.3 and carries AS 5113 test results applicable to NCC 2022 Section C compliance (subject to fire engineering confirmation). The product is commonly used in Australian cladding remediation projects where fire engineering has confirmed FR-core as an acceptable replacement under the specific building's fire safety strategy. Available in PVDF and powder-coat finishes across Kingspan's standard colour range, with an established Australian supply chain and fabricator network.

Alucoil Larson FR/A2 is manufactured by Alucoil (Spain) — a major European ACP manufacturer — and is imported into the Australian market through specialist facade material distributors. The Larson A2 variant uses a mineral composite core achieving A2-s1,d0 classification to EN 13501-1, comparable to Alucobond A2 and Alpolic A2. Australian import testing to AS 1530.3 and AS 5113 is required before the product can be specified for NCC 2022 compliance — confirm that current AU-applicable fire test reports are held by the local distributor. The PVDF-finished variant (Kynar 500 binder) provides long-term UV stability suited to Australian exposure conditions. Alucoil Larson is typically positioned as a cost-competitive alternative to the major European A2 brands while maintaining equivalent fire performance.