A similar-looking ACP sheet can differ in core, aluminium skin, coating, fire performance and warranty support, even when the trade name appears on the label. By checking authorization, batch traceability, technical specifications and application evidence, you can reject substituted material before it reaches fabrication or installation.
Key takeaways
- Treat authorization as a supply relationship, not proof of every sheet’s authenticity.
- Match the batch number, invoice and delivery labels before accepting ACP sheets.
- Compare panel core, thickness, coating and fire classification with your application.
- Request authorization evidence, technical data sheets and fire-test documents before ordering.
What does Eurobond authorization actually prove?
Authorization proves that Eurobond recognizes a seller for a defined supply relationship; it is not a universal regulatory classification or automatic proof that every ACP sheet is genuine.
Confirm the scope directly with Eurobond before ordering, because a seller authorized for one product line, country or application may not be authorized for the exact panel you need.
Ask Eurobond for current manufacturer verification using the seller’s legal name and dealer code. Then check that information against the official dealer listing or a confirmation sent from a Eurobond-controlled email domain. Do not treat a trading relationship, old certificate, marketplace profile or similar-looking brand name as authorization.
Use this check before accepting the quotation:
- Match the authorized Eurobond dealer’s legal entity and dealer code to the quotation and invoice.
- Confirm the exact product line, panel thickness, aluminium skin, finish and intended application covered by the authorization.
- Request the authorization’s validity period and the Eurobond contact who can confirm it independently.
Authorization strengthens the paper trail from manufacturer to dealer, fabricator and installer, which can help with warranty claims. It does not replace compliance with warranty conditions such as approved routing, compatible sealants and fixings, correct storage and installation to Eurobond’s instructions.
Ask for fabrication and joint-detail guidance for the exact panel; a flat-sheet datasheet does not prove that the proposed façade build-up is covered.
How can you verify that the delivered ACP sheets are genuine?
Check the sheet, label and paperwork as one traceable package; a convincing logo alone cannot prove genuine Eurobond ACP. Compare the delivered colour, surface finish, dimensions and protective-film printing with the manufacturer’s current product information, not only with a salesperson’s photograph.
| Evidence | Genuine indication | Warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Protective film | Consistent Eurobond branding and protective-film printing across the consignment | Plain film, blurred printing, spelling errors or labels applied over old markings |
| Product label | Product label identifies the product line, panel thickness, aluminium skin, finish and batch number or lot number | Missing, duplicated or mismatched labels; details differ between sheets and cartons |
| Documents | Invoice, packing list, warranty and product data identify the same product and lot | Generic certificate, altered PDF or paperwork naming only “ACP sheet” |
Ask the supplier to provide documentation matching the delivered lot: product data, coating information, relevant test reports and, where specified, mill or material certificates. If the project falls under the EU Construction Products Regulation, check the Declaration of Performance; a CE mark alone does not prove the core, fire class or façade suitability.
- Photograph the film, labels, sheet edges, packaging and delivery note before fabrication.
- Check that the invoice and warranty name the exact Eurobond product, colour and quantity.
- Stop acceptance if the batch or lot details do not reconcile, the film appears relabelled, or the supplier cannot explain a substituted or downgraded specification. Ask Eurobond to confirm the markings and supply chain directly.
Do the panel specifications match your building application?
A 3 mm ACP sheet is suitable only when its measured construction, coating, core and fixing detail match the location—not because “3 mm” appears on the quotation. Check the delivered sheet against the purchase specification, not a generic catalogue.
- Measure total thickness at several cut-edge points with a calibrated micrometer, after removing protective film; record readings against the stated tolerance. Do not compress the panel or measure over a folded edge.
- Confirm the 0.25 mm aluminium skin separately. A total reading cannot prove skin gauge: inspect a clean cross-section and use micrometer measurement on the exposed skin, or require batch-matched manufacturer data stating each skin thickness and tolerance.
- For exterior facade cladding, demand an exterior-grade coating, weathering data, suitable core, and documented flatness, stiffness and fire performance. Check wind pressure, span, cassette or routing detail and fastener design.
- For signage and interiors, compare span, routing and finish requirements; a lighter skin can dent or hold fixings poorly even when total thickness is correct.
- For soffits and wet areas, verify moisture-resistant construction, sealed edges, drainage and compatible substrates. ACP is not a waterproofing system.
- For high-rise façades, obtain evidence for the exact panel and complete wall assembly. NFPA 285, where required, evaluates cladding, insulation, air barrier, joints, cavity and attachments—not an ACP sheet alone.
Treat PVDF as a coating specification, not proof of fire performance. Match the core, skin thickness, coating, joints, substrate and fixing method to the test report; changing any can invalidate its scope.
What do coating and fire documents need to establish?
A PVDF coating establishes resistance to weathering and appearance change, not fire behaviour or core composition. Verify coating resin percentage, dry-film thickness, colour, colour retention and chalking limits as separate specification items; a high-performance coating does not make a combustible ACP core non-combustible.
For fire performance, require documentation that identifies the exact product rather than a similar-looking panel. Check that it states:
- ACP core type, panel thickness, aluminium skin thickness, coating and declared fire classification.
- The complete test construction, including joints, substrate, cavity arrangement, insulation, air barrier and fixing method.
- The test standard and result, such as Euroclass A2-s1,d0 or ASTM E84 Class A, without treating them as interchangeable. ASTM E84 reports flame-spread and smoke-developed indices; it does not by itself prove A2 non-combustibility or façade-system performance.
- A Declaration of Performance (DoP) when the product falls under the EU Construction Products Regulation. A CE mark alone does not prove A2 classification, core composition or suitability for your façade.
- NFPA 285 evidence when the building code requires an exterior-wall assembly test. The report must cover the approved wall configuration, not merely the ACP sheet.
Match the report to the purchase order: exact ACP core type, skins, coating, thickness, joints and fixings. Two panels with the same nominal thickness can have different skin gauges and structural behaviour. If any component changes, ask for confirmation that the fire result still applies to the proposed façade assembly.
What should you request before placing the order?
Before placing the order, get the exact panel specification and supply chain in writing: product name, core type, total thickness, aluminium skin thickness, finish, colour, quantity, batch or lot, delivery date and warranty terms. Ask for current proof that the dealer is authorised for that Eurobond product, not merely a general company certificate.
- Technical datasheet stating tolerances, coating system, storage limits, approved sealants, fixings, routing and folding instructions.
- Fire-test report identifying the exact core, thickness, skin, coating and assembly tested. Require the complete EN 13501-1 classification, including s1 and d0 where claimed; an ASTM E84 Class A versus A1 or A2-s1,d0 comparison is not an equivalence.
- Batch-matched product labels, invoice, warranty document and, where specified, mill or material certificates.
- Written fabrication, joint-detail and installation guidance, including approved installers, sealants, fixings, edge treatment and conditions that void the warranty.
- A replacement commitment covering colour, finish, thickness and traceable batch records for future repairs.
Record who supplies, fabricates and installs the panels. Ask Qishma Decor to state those responsibilities, along with storage and warranty conditions, on the quotation rather than leaving them to a verbal assurance.
| Record | Confirms | Why retain it |
|---|---|---|
| Official authorization | Manufacturer-to-dealer route | Supports warranty traceability |
| Technical datasheet | Supplied panel specification | Checks fabrication suitability |
| Fire-test report | Tested product and field of application | Prevents unsupported fire claims |
| Invoice and batch record | Delivered lot and quantity | Enables replacement and dispute evidence |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Eurobond authorization actually prove?
It confirms that Eurobond recognizes the seller for a defined supply relationship. It does not automatically prove that every delivered ACP sheet is genuine or suitable.
How can you verify that delivered Eurobond ACP sheets are genuine?
Compare the manufacturer’s branding, product label, batch number, invoice and delivery documents, then ask Eurobond to confirm unclear details.
How do you know whether ACP panel specifications match your building application?
Check the panel thickness, aluminium skin thickness, core type, finish, dimensions and intended-use data against the project’s facade, signage or interior requirements.
What should coating and fire documents establish?
Coating documents should identify the finish and coating system, while fire documents should name the tested panel construction, test standard, classification and report scope.
What should you request before placing an ACP order?
Request dealer authorization evidence, a technical data sheet, colour and finish details, batch and warranty terms, coating information, fire-test documents and a written quotation.
