ALPOLIC, a brand of Mitsubishi Chemical, began pilot production in Japan in 1971. Full-scale production would begin in three years.

Since its debut, ALPOLIC has stood as a global market leader with over 50 years of experience in the development and manufacture of metal composite panels for sophisticated building architecture, standing for the safety of innovative, high-quality products and perfect service.

GRAPHIC-AL (known as AL-Leader in Japan) aluminum composite materials are lightweight panels with thinner aluminum skins designed for printed displays, architectural signs, canopies and other metal signage applications.

MCC begins to export ALPOLIC material to the U.S., housing the imported material in a New Jersey warehouse.

MCC broke ground on its first Greenfield propriety in the US. Known as KASEI then, it would become home to the only U.S. manufacturing facility for ALPOLIC.

Our state-of-the-art facility in Chesapeake, Virginia began production of 3mm panels.

First shipment of 4 mm panels were produced and shipped. Testing on 6mm was conducted.

ALPOLIC®/fr is one of the most advanced fire-resistant materials available and is IBC-listed to ensure compliance with many fire codes worldwide. Offered in an extensive choice of attractive options, this affordable material is one of the most popular choices for exterior fire-resistant cladding, seen in many landmark projects around the globe.

First US sale of Copper (CCM).

Natural metal MCM is lighter in weight, more versatile, easier to fabricate and designed to remain flat and stable throughout the days, seasons and decades of any climate. Titanium Composite Material (TCM). Stainless Steel Composite Material (SCM).

First US sale of brake metal.

First US sale of Zinc (ZCM).

An in-house recycling program for end-of-life materials also makes way for a variety of community and nonprofit projects.

22,000 square-foot warehouse expansion. First US sale of RF.

Established MFE, a new line for ALPOLIC in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany for expanded production and sales in the European and Central Asian markets.

First US sale of Heavy Duty (HD) MCM

Advancements in our image transfer process expanded the Timber Series, which provides the natural look of wood, without the weight, maintenance difficulties or expense.

In partnership with VM Zinc, ALPOLIC is the first to market with a pigmented zinc composite.

$5 million expansion added 40,000 square feet to increase the company’s storage, shipping and receiving capabilities. This is the second major expansion for the company, which has maintained its headquarters in the flourishing Greenbrier business district for more than 27 years. The first, a 22,000- square-foot warehouse expansion, was completed in 2013.

New 11,000 square foot administration building open.

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. consolidates subsidiaries in its One Country, One Company initiative, creating strength and collaboration across businesses.