Danube gets an A1 for its 'Made in UAE' fire-resistant aluminium composite panels

Company secures regulatory ratings for its new line of building materials

Last updated: January 21, 2021 | 12:19

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Danube has regional aspirations for its 'made in UAE' A1-designated aluminium composite panels. Building projects will be a key end-users for these panels.

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The first A1-rated 'aluminium composite panel’ approved for use by governments has been launched. Because of their composition, these ‘A1 Alucopanels’ will not contribute to a fire spreading in case of such accidents.

“Alucopanel is a UAE home-grown brand and it's all made in the UAE” said Rizwan Sajan, Chairman of Danube Group and the manufacturer of the panels. “It is a UAE trademark registered brand and carries the UAE brand identity.”

Danube operates its production facility in Jebel Ali.

Fire-related hazards have been one issue that developers, residents and insurers been confronted with over the years. This is what Danube hopes to arrest with the launch of locally made A1 panels.

The A1 benchmark represents a “significant improvement” from the existing A2 ACPs.

Based on performance, ACPs are classified as A1, A2, B, C, D, E and F. A1 being the highest rating signifying non-combustible materials. The A1 rating validates a product’s non-combustible nature.

“Architects, designers, consultants, structural engineers, developers and contractors now have a choice to change the building industry by recommending - and installing - the highest fire-retardant non-combustible A1 ACPs in building façades,” said Sajan.

"This will significantly improve the fire safety record of buildings and structures covered by A1 ACPs.”