ACM / MCM / Metal Plate

ACM/MCM Metal Plate Panels
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Material Overview:

Aluminum composite panel (ACP) and aluminum composite material (ACM), are types of flat panels that consist of two thin aluminum sheets bonded to a non-aluminum core. ECO Cladding systems for ACM panels continue to gain increasing market share through some of North America's top ACM fabricators.  ECO Cladding provides either vertical or horizontal “CI Subframing” that combines with a fabricator’s ACM panel and “Panel Subframing”.  
 
Increasingly, various formed or sheet metal panels are being chosen for rainscreen wall assemblies.  These customizable, highly engineered, open joint, drained and back-ventilated, metal panel rainscreen systems are capable of producing stunning, high-end aesthetics. Painted aluminum panels are available in any color using a post-fabrication Kynar finish.  Stainless steel panels are available in a variety of alloys and finishes. Perforated options are available in both aluminum and stainless steel panels. 
 

Design Considerations:

Depending on the ACM panel layout and fabricator's preference, either Alpha Vci or Alpha Hci system should be selected.  Many designers are using “vertical” panel layouts which may necessitate the attachment wall to be oriented in the reverse for steel stud walls.  Contact ECO Cladding for the most cost-efficient attachment approach.

Maria Weston Chapman Middle School - Weymouth, MA

Designed by HMFH Architects, the new Maria Weston Chapman Middle School features over 44,000 square feet of rainscreen applications using ACM and UHPC panels.

ECO Cladding’s Sigma subframing system—featuring state-of-the-art thermally broken and stainless steel brackets—played a critical role in the project’s success by delivering industry-leading performance, thermal efficiency, and design flexibility.

Missouri State University Blunt Hall & Temple Hall - Springfield, MI

Designed by BNIM Architecture, the renovation and expansion of Blunt Hall (formerly Temple Hall) at Missouri State University supports the school’s growing science programs with updated labs, classrooms, and collaborative spaces. BNIM worked closely with MSU to reinterpret the architectural cues of the existing building in a contemporary way.

ECO Cladding provided subframing systems to support both UHPC and metal plate panels, delivering a robust, thermally efficient rainscreen solution that complements the building’s modern academic mission and high-performance envelope goals.

Read more from the architect here.

MIT Graduate Housing - Cambridge, MA

Designed by Kieran Timberlake, the new MIT Graduate Housing project reflects the university’s commitment to cutting-edge, sustainable design with a net-zero energy goal at its core.

ECO Cladding’s Sigma system with thermally broken stainless steel brackets was used to support ACM panels, providing high-performance rainscreen support that aligns with the project’s advanced envelope strategy and architectural vision.

Mt. San Jacinto College Math and Science Building - San Jacinto, CA

Designed by DLR Group, the new Math and Science Building at Mt. San Jacinto College provides state-of-the-art instructional spaces to support STEM education and student success.

ECO Cladding supplied engineered subframing systems to support both metal panels and HDFC, delivering a high-performance rainscreen solution with durability, adjustability, and thermal efficiency tailored to the project’s modern academic design.

Read more from the architect here.

NC State University Woodson Hall - Raleigh, NC

As part of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI), Woodson Hall brings together interdisciplinary research teams focused on advancing molecular solutions to critical health challenges across human, animal, and plant systems.

Designed by Moseley Architects – Charlotte, the facility features 8,000 square feet of ACM panels supported by ECO Cladding’s engineered subframing system. The ECO solution delivers precise alignment, durability, and thermal performance, reinforcing the university’s vision for cutting-edge research infrastructure.

Read more from the architect here.

Northwell Health South Shore University Hospital - Bay Shore, NY

Ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for heart surgery, Northwell’s South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, NY, continues its growth with a new six-story patient pavilion designed by EwingCole. The expansion enhances clinical efficiency, flexibility, and patient care while preserving the character of the Long Island community.

ECO Cladding systems were used to support HPL and metal panels in a high-performance rainscreen façade. The engineered subframing provided the durability and precision required for the pavilion’s clean design, contributing to a calming, light-filled environment that prioritizes patient well-being.

Read more from the architect here.

Nueces Tower - Austin, TX

Designed by Niles Bolton Associates (NBA), Rise / Nueces Tower is a modern high-rise project that brings a refined architectural presence to its urban setting.

ECO Cladding provided support for the building’s perforated metal panels using the Eci slab-to-slab bracket system. This engineered approach delivers structural integrity, thermal performance, and clean alignment essential to the tower’s sleek and ventilated rainscreen façade.

Providence School of Nursing - Providence, RI

Designed by SLAM, the new Providence School of Nursing combines contemporary design with durable performance. ECO Cladding’s subframing system supports both ACM and UHPC fiber concrete panels, delivering a sleek rainscreen façade that aligns with the institution’s forward-thinking approach to education and wellness. The system accommodates varied panel types while maintaining clean lines and thermal efficiency.

Read more from the architect here.

Riverside Laboratories Building 15 and 20 - Weston, MA

As part of the transformation of Riverside Labs into a state-of-the-art life sciences campus, Buildings 15 and 20 showcase a high-performance façade featuring ECO Cladding’s attachment system with ACM panels.

Designed by Gensler and constructed by Shawmut Design and Construction, the project benefited from detailed coordination and documentation by Existing Conditions, ensuring seamless execution through pre- and post-demolition phases. The result is a modern, precision-engineered exterior that reflects the innovation within.

Talcott Avenue Life Science Campus - Boston MA

Set along the Charles River on a historic military site in Boston’s Watertown neighborhood, the Talcott Avenue Life Science Campus will bring cutting-edge research labs and offices to a fast-growing innovation corridor. Designed by SGA, the development features clean, modern façades using ACM panels supported by ECO Cladding systems—delivering both architectural impact and long-term performance in a high-tech setting.

AVAILABLE SYSTEMS

Sigma Vci System Stainless Steel Thermally Broken Cladding Support System

Sigma Vci System

The Sigma Vci System incorporates stainless steel Sigma U Brackets oriented vertically, to provide the engineered building block components for the vertically oriented C.I. Sub-framing layer.

Sigma Hci System Stainless Steel Thermally Broken Cladding Support System

Sigma Hci System

The Sigma Hci System incorporates stainless steel Sigma U Brackets oriented horizontally, to provide the engineered building block components for the horizontally oriented C.I. Sub-framing layer. Sigma U brackets are available in multiple sizes to create various cavity depths.

Sigma Vci.10 Stainless Steel Cladding Support System for ACM Panels

Sigma Vci.10 System - ACM

Panel sub-framing system with stainless steel Sigma wall brackets for ACM and metal plate panels.

ECO Cladding’s Sigma U stainless steel brackets have low thermal conductivity and an isolator pad to reduce heat loss and significantly decrease thermal bridging.

Recent Projects

Ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for heart surgery, Northwell’s South Shore University ...Read More
Designed by Niles Bolton Associates (NBA), Rise / Nueces Tower is a modern high-rise project that ...Read More
Designed by SLAM, the new Providence School of Nursing combines contemporary design with durable ...Read More
As part of the transformation of Riverside Labs into a state-of-the-art life sciences campus, ...Read More
Set along the Charles River on a historic military site in Boston’s Watertown neighborhood, the ...Read More
ECO Cladding provided a subframing solution to support the TAKLT UHPC and ACM metal panel façade on ...Read More
Located at 100 South Campus Drive at Harvard University, this forward-thinking project by Marvel ...Read More
Exterior work is progressing at 204 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, a 13-story mixed-use residential ...Read More
The A.M. Davis Elementary School project, designed by Moseley Architects of Richmond, features a ...Read More
The Aligned Energy Data Center in Phoenix, designed by SNHA of Chicago, features 33,000 square feet ...Read More
Located in Washington, DC’s emerging NoMa neighborhood, the Armature Works redevelopment transforms ...Read More
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