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Printed in Bracknell

Aluminium Composite.

Premium long-term outdoor signage. Aluminium composite (Dibond or ACM) is two aluminium skins bonded to a polyethylene core, giving you a lightweight rigid panel that lasts 10+ years outdoors.

A2 to 1.5 x 3mSizes
3 or 5mmPanel
5 daysTurnaround

Size

Thickness

Brand

Finish

Corners

Fixings

Quantity

The quickest way to get a price is to email us with your artwork and options. We will reply the same working day with a firm quote and a turnaround time. Phone calls welcome too.

Specifications.

Aluminium composite material (ACM, or Dibond as the premium brand) is the go-to substrate for premium permanent outdoor signs – the kind that need to last a decade without fading, warping, or peeling. Two aluminium skins sandwich a polyethylene core, giving you a lightweight, completely rigid, fully weatherproof panel that behaves like steel but weighs a fraction.

Typical uses around Bracknell include permanent shop-front signs, trade show builds, estate signage, way-finding at institutions, architectural signage, and anywhere a weather-beaten correx or plywood sign would not do justice to the brand. We print with UV-cured ink direct onto the face, which survives the full 10-year life of the panel itself.

Sizes
A2, A1, A0, 1000x500, 1500x1000, or custom up to 1500 x 3050 mm
Thickness
3mm (standard) or 5mm (heavier duty)
Brand options
Standard ACM or Dibond (premium German-made)
Face finish
White gloss, brushed silver, or matt white
Print
UV-cured direct-to-substrate, full colour
Corners
Square or rounded (radius 3mm)
Fixings
Pre-drilled holes, VHB mounting tape, or standoff fixings
Lifespan
10+ years outdoors
Minimum quantity
1 panel
Typical turnaround
5 working days
Artwork format
Print-ready PDF, 3mm bleed, CMYK, 150-300 dpi
Printed in
Our Bracknell print room, RG12 1RL
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Tell us what you need

Email us with your artwork, a rough idea, or any questions. Phone calls welcome too.

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We quote & proof

A firm price in your inbox the same day. Free artwork check included.

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We print in Bracknell

Printed in our Bracknell print shop. Usually within the quoted turnaround.

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Collect or delivered

Collect from our Bracknell print room, or we drop local jobs off free across RG12 / RG42.

Frequently asked.

ACM or Dibond – is there a real difference?
Dibond is a specific premium brand of aluminium composite, made in Germany, with tighter manufacturing tolerances and a longer warranty than generic ACM. For most signage applications, generic ACM is fine and meaningfully cheaper. For flagship architectural signage, building identification, or any panel where a bonded-on-the-building look matters, Dibond is worth the upgrade. Both are printed on the same UV press at our Bracknell print room.
How long does aluminium composite last outdoors?
10 or more years for the panel itself, and 7 to 10 years for the printed graphics before UV fade becomes visible. That is 3 to 4 times the life of correx and 5 to 8 times the life of PVC banner material. For permanent signage (shop fronts, estate boards, building identification) ACM is the only substrate we recommend. For temporary signs under 3 years, it is overkill – correx or PVC is cheaper.
Can ACM signs be wall-mounted without drilling?
Yes. For rendered or painted walls, VHB (very-high-bond) mounting tape runs around the perimeter of the back of the panel, sticking the sign directly to the wall without any visible fixings from the front. Rated for outdoor use and will hold a 5kg panel indefinitely. For brickwork or textured walls, pre-drilled holes and screws are more reliable. For gallery-style standoff fixings (the sign floats 15mm off the wall), we supply the fixings as an option.
How quickly can you print aluminium composite?
5 working days from artwork approval is standard from our Bracknell print room, because the UV printer takes longer on rigid substrates and finishing (cutting, drilling, corner-rounding) adds time. For urgent deadlines we can sometimes do 48 hours on a single panel, call us on 01344 269692. Collection from Bracknell or delivery by pallet courier for larger runs.
What is the minimum order?
One panel. Most ACM orders are one-off permanent signs. For multi-panel architectural signage runs (building-wide wayfinding, estate signage across 30 properties), per-unit cost drops with quantity. Ask at the quote stage with your schedule and we will price accordingly.

Ready to order? Email your artwork and we will quote the same working day.

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