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Who we are AMICO is a manufacturer of high quality expanded metal mesh, perforated materials and architectural gratings. AMICO enjoys unrivalled expertise and understanding of manufacturing techniques, capabilities and applications. As a manufacturer of a wide range of industrial and architectural products, our main objective is to find the correct product to help our customers achieve the right balance between industrial elegance and functionality. Our design, engineering and fabrication capabilities allow us to help develop solutions to any architectural metals challenge. We are constantly...

What is Expanded Metal? The process for expanding metal was first patented in Hartlepool, UK, in the 1880’s, and despite the amount of time which has elapsed since then, the process remains true to the original idea. Precious and specialty metals can all be expanded, as well as some plastics and other ductile materials. The process is simple but incredibly effective. > Sheets or coils of metal are fed into the expanding machine. A little metal can create a lot of mesh. > The machines are then fitted with a unique “knife,” dedicated to a particular pattern. metal is expanded to the exact specification....

What is Perforated Metal? Simply stated, it is “metal with holes in it.” Our massive inventory of perforated punches will help achieve your design intent—from simple rounds, squares, slots, and hexagons to the more elaborate textured, embossed and image-transfer perforating. > Sheets or coils are fed into the perforating press. All scrap generated from the punching process is recycled. > Each perforating press can be fitted with a unique “punch” dedicated to a particular pattern. > The machines are then programmed or manually controlled to ensure the material is perforated to the exact specification....

What is Grating? Commonly found in applications such as walkways and trench covers, AMICO gratings are becoming more commonplace in architectural highlights such as sunshades, railings, ceilings and façades. Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Fiberglass bearing bars and cross rods are either welded, pressed or swaged together to form a structurally sound grid. Our close mesh ADA Compliant gratings offer great solutions for building entrances. > Safety-Grip has a surface that consists of large, debossed holes which are surrounded by embossed, perforated traction buttons. This design provides...

> Fiberglass reinforced composite gratings compensate for the shortcomings of conventional materials by providing a high-strength, light- weight, low maintenance option. Fiberglass grating is particularly well-suited to urban and salt air corrosive environments. Architectural Grating Products

Solar Screening Expanded Metals, Perforated Metals and Gratings are a great way to help reduce the solar gain into buildings, in turn reducing the amount of energy required to run HVAC systems. Des Moines Library, USA, features encapsulated expanded metal within glass to achieve this stunning Day/Night effect. AMICO Custom Copper Small Mesh David Chipperfield Architects >6

A large portion of the UBC Biodiversity Research Centre uses gratings in multiple locations to cut down on solar gain. Patkau Architects Stainless steel perforated mesh helps protect The San Francisco Federal Building from solar heat gain. 1/4” on 5/16” Staggered Perforated Stainless Steel morphosis Architects

Balustrades Ease of fabrication and the custom nature of our products allows expanded, perforated and gratings to be easily incorporated into your unique designs.

Incorporating AMICO products into railings and balustrades allows you to effortlessly bridge the gap between aesthetics and safety.

Structural Support Many large scale projects have entrusted AMICO to provide solutions for structural walkway applications. Kew Gardens Treetop Walkway marks barfield architects Traditionally, expanded metal mesh has been used to act as a support and a key for plaster and render. Progressing these applications one stage further, AMICO has developed the material to act in a supporting role on much larger projects. Expanded metal can be curved on both elevation and plan to create a shaped and sculptured structure or add strength and support. Selfridges, London Future Systems Architecture > 10

Industrial walkway grating is exceptionally strong and ideal for applications which require structural support over broad spans. Over 32,850 square feet of AMICO serrated grating was installed on the world’s largest single-span roof structure at the Dallas Cowboy’s Stadium. HKS Architects

555 6th Avenue AMICO APEX01 Expanded Aluminum Mesh ODA Architecture The structure of expanded metal aides the disruption of sound waves, deadening noise and reducing echo. This practical feature of the material, in conjunction with its already proven architectural features make it perfect for decorative ceiling tiles. The open area of the mesh allows sprinkler systems to work effectively whilst hiding the unsightly sprinklers. Robert Restaurant at MAD Museum AMICO APEX03 Expanded Aluminum Mesh David Schefer Design, LLC

O&B Canteen at tiff. | Bell Lightbox AMICO Custom Expanded Aluminum Mesh KPMB Architects Perforated metal has become a staple material in the design of many modern ceilings. Due to its highly custom nature, this material allows for effortless creation of new designs. Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne AMICO Sunrise Expanded Steel Mesh Atelier Tag with Jodoin Lamarre Pratte Et Associes Architectes www.amicoarch.com