Ashok Kr Bhaiya, owner and CMD of Aludecor Lamination Pvt Ltd, has an inspiring story of re-introducing ACP in India and reaching the pinnacle. In 1999, while managing the import-export business, this promising material caught his eye. The millennium was changing then, and so was the lifestyle. He travelled to various parts of the US, Europe & Asian Nations to learn about the production technology and other nitty-gritty used in ACPs. In 2002, he re-introduced this high-potential product in India with state-of-the-art ACP manufacturing facilities, advanced equipment & futuristic technology, along with a coil coating line in Haridwar under the brand name of Aludecor.

AL Circle: How do you foresee the demand for aluminium composite panels for building facades and interiors in India this year?

Ashok Kr Bhaiya: The demand for ACPs has seen an upsurge in its initial days and continues to remain a favourite choice for fabricators, design consultants and even architects. However, different types of composite panels are being introduced in the industry, such as CCP (Copper Composite Panel) and ZCP (Zinc composite panel). In a price-sensitive market, the demand and supply of these composite panels will vary, but ACP will remain irreplaceable, given the balance between its functionality and cost-effectiveness.