This page lists every architectural sheet material we distribute in Singapore, with specifications, applications, and how to source. Used by project specifiers, retail fit-out contractors, signage fabricators, and architects. Click WhatsApp on any brand for trade pricing.
Alucobond
The original aluminium composite panel for architectural facades. Manufactured by 3A Composites Germany since 1969.
At a glance
- Manufacturer: 3A Composites GmbH (Germany)
- Optimal Tech status: Authorised Singapore distributor
- Common applications: Architectural facade cladding, premium retail interiors, fascia and signage
- Lead time in Singapore: Standard finishes within the same week from local stock · Specialist finishes 2–4 weeks
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Panel thickness | 3mm · 4mm · 6mm |
| Standard panel size | 1220 × 2440mm (others on request, up to 2000 × 6000mm) |
| Weight at 4mm | 5.5 kg/m² |
| Fire rating | EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0 standard · A2-s1, d0 (FR grade) available |
| Warranty | 10 years standard · 20–30 years for specific finishes |
| Finishes | Solid colours · Metallic · Spectra · Mica · Wood · Stone · Brushed |
Used in Singapore for: Alucobond is the panel of choice for premium retail facades in Singapore. Optimal Tech has supplied Alucobond for installations including the Prada and Louis Vuitton stores at ION Orchard, the Chanel boutique facade, Sephora retail interiors, and the National Gallery exterior cladding.
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Dibond
The signage industry standard aluminium composite panel. Best in class for digital print substrates and rigid signs.
At a glance
- Manufacturer: 3A Composites GmbH (Germany)
- Optimal Tech status: Authorised Singapore distributor with local stock
- Common applications: Digital print substrates, rigid signage, interior panels, exhibition graphics, Dibond Mirror for retail displays
- Lead time in Singapore: Same-week release for standard SKUs from local stock
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Panel thickness | 2mm · 3mm · 4mm · 6mm |
| Standard panel size | 1220 × 2440mm (mirror, butler, brushed finishes available) |
| Weight at 3mm | 3.9 kg/m² |
| Surface treatment | Polyester paint coil-coated · Print-optimised PVDF · Mirror polished |
| Print compatibility | UV digital · Solvent · Screen · Offset · Direct-to-substrate |
| Warranty | 10 years standard finishes |
Used in Singapore for: Dibond is supplied by Optimal Tech for retail signage at major Singapore malls, exhibition displays at the National Gallery, Dibond Mirror panels for luxury retail (the Chanel-style mirrored display walls), and structural signage for Universal Studios Singapore.
Alpolic
Mitsubishi Chemical's flagship ACP brand. Specified for high-end architectural facades requiring strict fire ratings.
At a glance
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Chemical (Japan)
- Optimal Tech status: Authorised Singapore distributor
- Common applications: Fire-rated architectural facades, transport infrastructure, high-rise commercial
- Lead time in Singapore: Special-order from manufacturer 4–6 weeks
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Panel thickness | 3mm · 4mm · 6mm |
| Standard panel size | 1220 × 2440mm · 1525 × 3050mm |
| Weight at 4mm | 5.5 kg/m² |
| Fire rating | Alpolic/FR meets EN 13501-1 Class A2-s1, d0 · ASTM E84 Class A |
| Warranty | 20 years |
| Finishes | Solid · Metallic · Mica · Spectra · Stone · Pearlescent · Natural |
Used in Singapore for: High-rise commercial facades, transport hubs requiring Class A2 fire ratings, premium projects where 20-year warranty matters.
3A Composite
The full 3A Composites line beyond Alucobond and Dibond — including specialist substrates for transport, marine, and industrial applications.
At a glance
- Manufacturer: 3A Composites (Switzerland HQ, multiple manufacturing sites)
- Optimal Tech status: Authorised Singapore distributor for the full 3A line
- Common applications: Industrial cladding, transport panels, custom architectural projects
- Lead time in Singapore: Standard 3A materials in stock · Industrial-grade special-order 3–5 weeks
Specifications
| Range | Application |
|---|
| Alucobond family | Architectural facade (covered above) |
| Dibond family | Signage and digital print (covered above) |
| Forex (PVC family) | Sign substrate, displays (see below) |
| Kapa (foam board) | Mounting, displays (see below) |
| Industrial cladding range | Transport, marine, special-purpose |
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Forex PVC
The standard rigid PVC foam board for sign manufacturing, exhibition displays, and lightweight panel work.
At a glance
- Manufacturer: 3A Composites
- Optimal Tech status: Authorised Singapore distributor with local stock
- Common applications: Sign manufacturing, exhibition booths, retail POS displays, interior wall panels
- Lead time in Singapore: Same-week release for standard thicknesses from local stock
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Available thickness | 1mm · 2mm · 3mm · 4mm · 5mm · 6mm · 8mm · 10mm · 13mm · 19mm |
| Standard panel size | 1220 × 2440mm · 2030 × 3050mm |
| Density | 0.50–0.65 g/cm³ (varies by grade) |
| Surface | Smooth matte white standard · Coloured grades available · Print-ready |
| Fire rating | Forex Classic: EN 13501-1 Class B-s1, d0 |
| Variants | Forex Classic · Forex Smart · Forex Print · Forex Color · Forex Sign |
Used in Singapore for: Sign fabricators across Singapore use Forex as the substrate of choice for indoor and protected outdoor signage. Optimal Tech supplies Forex for retail POS displays, trade exhibition booths, and architectural wall panels where weight matters.
Kapa Foam
Lightweight foam board with paper or aluminium-foil liners. The professional mounting and presentation substrate.
At a glance
- Manufacturer: 3A Composites
- Optimal Tech status: Authorised Singapore distributor with local stock
- Common applications: Photo mounting, exhibition graphics, lightweight signage, presentation boards, model-making
- Lead time in Singapore: Same-week release for standard thicknesses
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Available thickness | 3mm · 5mm · 10mm · 19mm |
| Standard panel size | 1000 × 1400mm · 1220 × 2440mm · 1500 × 3000mm |
| Core | Rigid polyurethane foam (low-emission) |
| Surface liners | Kapa Plast (PE liner) · Kapa Mount (cardboard) · Kapa Tech (aluminium foil) · Kapa Graph (chromolux print surface) |
| Density | 0.10 g/cm³ (lightweight) — typically 1/3 the weight of Forex |
Used in Singapore for: Premium exhibition graphics at the National Gallery and Singapore Art Museum, architectural model-making for major firms, large-format photo mounting for galleries and luxury retail.