The Alucobond Color Selector Guide, a six-page color brochure, features a blend of classic, inventoried colors along with 39 new custom-ordered shades in the Alucobond line by Alcan Composites USA Inc., Mooresville, N.C. Detailed descriptions of finish systems (color and coating), as well as finish systems economics are also provided. “The new Alucobond Color Selector Guide is designed to make it easy for architects to select just the right shade of Alucobond for their building project with a wide range of finish systems available to meet virtually every budget,” said Brandon Wyatt, Alucobond marketing manager for Alcan Composites USA. To request a free copy of the Alucobond Color Selector Guide, contact Alcan Composites USA by phone at (800) 626-3365 or email info.usa@alcan.com.
New and classic colors in Alucobond guide (September 2009)
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