Makers are enhancing surface treatment durability and structural strength to reach more markets.

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• Wider selection: Composite aluminum panel suppliers in China are expanding their product range to include designs for various applications. Besides interior wall cladding, many are offering models for building exteriors, roofs, ceilings, furniture and decorative murals.
• Durable surface treatments: To support target applications, companies are enhancing the resistance of their models to water, fire and other environmental elements. Recent releases for building exteriors feature a protective nano coating on top of a PVDF layer, enabling the products to withstand acid, alkaline, pollutants and changes in weather.
• Structural innovations: Besides applying protective finishes, several enterprises are exploring structures that will offer greater strength. Some new aluminum-wood constructions, for instance, support microhole drilling with minimum burr formation.
• Price forecast: With makers anticipating lower aluminum alloy rates in 1H12, quotes are expected to go down about 5 percent or remain at current levels in coming months.

Product gallery Changzhou Shuangou Plank Industry Co. Ltd Model: DO-1010-1 Description: PVDF coating; various colors

Chongqing Lanren Aluminium Co. Ltd Model: LRS-146-1-1-1 Description: Glossy, brushed or anodized finish; 100 to 2,000mm width; 3 to 6mm thickness

CNBM International Corp. Materials Model: ACP1 Description: Aluminum-plastic composite panel; 0.12 to 0.5mm-thick aluminum alloy skin; 8,000mm maximum length

Foshan Fenglida Aluminum Materials Co. Ltd Model: Aluminum Panel With Marble Coating Description: PVDF coating

Shenzhen Newccess Industrial Co. Ltd Model: Lubricating Aluminium Sheet Description: 0.05mm aluminum alloy skin; 0.9 to 0.3mm thickness; supports microhole drilling; 1,220x610mm

Xiamen Neu Craft Co. Ltd Model: NEU-PA Description: PU core; fire-, water- and UV-resistant; GB/T 23932-2009, JC/T 1051-2007, QB/T 3806-1999

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