Alupanel, Alucobond: two brands, one comparison.
Alupanel and Alucobond are two names that come up often in a Canadian search for aluminum composite panels — each is a distinct commercial brand, offered by its own manufacturer. Ahlum is neither: here's a neutral comparison for the professional buyer, and the ACP/ACM panel Ahlum manufactures and sells directly across Canada.
Alupanel, Alucobond, ACP/ACM:
a brand isn't a category.
Alupanel and Alucobond each name a specific product from a specific manufacturer — not the material category as a whole. The aluminum composite panel (ACP/ACM) is the category; both names are brands within it, the same way the panel Ahlum manufactures is a brand of its own.
| Brand | What it refers to |
|---|---|
| Alucobond | A registered aluminum composite panel brand, manufactured by 3A Composites. Spec sheet specific to that manufacturer. |
| Alupanel | Another commercial aluminum composite panel brand, offered by its own supplier. Distinct from both Ahlum and Alucobond. |
| At Ahlum | ACP/ACM panel, 5005 alloy, polyethylene core, matte PVDF finish — in 4×8 and 5×10, sold directly across Canada. |
Ahlum is neither the manufacturer nor the distributor of Alupanel or Alucobond. For the exact spec sheet of either brand, check directly with its manufacturer.
The Ahlum ACP/ACM
panel, in brief.
Whatever brand is named on a spec sheet, here are the construction criteria of the panel Ahlum sells directly across Canada.
5005 aluminum · PE core
Two 0.5 mm sheets of 5005 aluminum bonded to a polyethylene core. Total thickness 4 mm — light, rigid, warp-free.
Matte PVDF coating
Matte PVDF coating on the exposed face: stable color, UV- and weather-resistant.
4×8 and 5×10
4×8: 1220 × 2440 mm (48″ × 96″), 32 sq. ft. per panel. 5×10: 50 sq. ft. per panel, reserved for distributor accounts.
How to compare,
whatever the brand.
Three questions to settle before naming a specific brand on a spec sheet — or accepting a substitution.
Manufacturer's spec sheet
Every brand has its own spec sheet. Request it directly from the named manufacturer before comparing numbers.
Equivalency clause
If the spec names a specific brand, confirm the "or approved equal" clause with the architect before substituting another product.
Availability & lead time in Canada
In-stock availability and lead time vary by supplier. Ahlum sells directly across Canada, with pickup in Dorval or delivery across the Montreal area.
Alupanel, Alucobond:
your questions.
Does Ahlum sell Alupanel or Alucobond panels?
No. Alupanel and Alucobond are distinct commercial brands, each offered by its own manufacturer (Alucobond is owned by 3A Composites). Ahlum sells its own ACP/ACM panel — same material family — under the Ahlum brand, directly across Canada.
What is the difference between Alupanel and Alucobond?
They are two distinct aluminum composite panel brands, each with its own spec sheet. Ahlum cannot speak to the exact specifications of a brand it doesn't manufacture — check with the relevant manufacturer for its technical data.
Can Ahlum's panel replace Alupanel or Alucobond on a spec sheet?
If a spec names a specific brand, always confirm the equivalency clause ("or approved equal") with the architect or engineer before substituting a product. Ahlum can provide its own spec sheet and a sample to support that review.
Compare, then confirm with a sample.
Order a sample to confirm the finish, a spec sheet for your quote, or volume pricing for your next project.