{"id":3731,"date":"2019-01-15T14:25:26","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T14:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/\/blog\/?p=3731"},"modified":"2026-10-07T18:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:50:36","slug":"contributing-to-a-sustainable-future-in-graphics-display-the-launch-of-dispa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/contributing-to-a-sustainable-future-in-graphics-display-the-launch-of-dispa\/","title":{"rendered":"Contributing to a Sustainable Future in Graphics Display \u2013 The Launch of Dispa\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A Recyclable Rigid Substrate.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Graphics, displays and signage are a vast part of visual communication in our environments and therefore place a significant impact on sustainability practices. They enable our day to day communications in grocery stores, retail shops, homes, schools, and way-finding systems. With such a large reach, society has come to expect and place its trust in organizations to ensure the public\u2019s safety and behave responsibly and sustainably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3732\" style=\"width:700px;height:465px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/image.png 425w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/image-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dispa\u00ae POP Display<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The industry has transformed in the ways that manufacturers, suppliers and designers use sustainable practices in the creation of graphics, displays and signage worldwide. The challenge for environmentally friendly design is attributed to the origin of the materials in use. <strong>Focusing on recycled content and sustainable certifications can help businesses maintain the customer\u2019s expectations of sustainability<\/strong>. At 3A Composites USA, the commitment to sustainability is apparent in our guiding principles of conservation, waste minimization and preservation. Today, our product life cycles not only start with sustainable practices but seek to promote sustainability post-use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>3A Composites USA is contributing to the ability of businesses to fulfill their promises of sustainability, health and human values by offering a rigid display board that is <strong>100% paper and 100% recyclable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-very-dark-gray-background-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.3acompositesusa.com\/downloads\/Product-Sheet_Dispa.22019.pdf\">Dispa\u00ae Product Literature<br><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3733\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_4799-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_4799-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_4799-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_4799-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_4799-670x447.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3738\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04801-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04801-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04801-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04801-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04801-670x1005.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3734\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/3AC_FESPA-2018_DSC04768-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/3AC_FESPA-2018_DSC04768-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/3AC_FESPA-2018_DSC04768-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/3AC_FESPA-2018_DSC04768-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/3AC_FESPA-2018_DSC04768-670x447.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3737\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04774-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04774-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04774-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04774-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.graphicdisplay.3acompositesusa.com\/2019\/01\/DISPA_POS-POP-display-FESPA-2018_DSC04774-670x1005.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction of DISPA\u00ae is an active contribution to sustainable rigid substrates that provide high-quality print results. Made with a unique structure of embossed formed paper, DISPA\u00ae is strong, rigid, sustainable and printable. DISPA\u00ae is also made of responsibly sourced papers from suppliers who have a Forest Management Certification &amp; operate according to standards designed to improve the sustainability practices of forestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#6c8d7b;font-size:32px\">DISPA\u00ae offers a combination of beneficial properties while remaining <em>100% ecological.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightweight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for short term promotional campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bright white and smooth surface \u2013 no distracting flute marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong, rigid and stable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing is fast, efficient and easy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible for print (digital and screen printing), lamination and CNC and die cutting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>3A Composites USA manufacturing facilities go hand in hand with our efforts to supply sustainable material. Our product lines, including FOME-COR\u00ae, SINTRA\u00ae, GATOR\u00ae, and DIBOND\u00ae, are manufactured in facilities in Benton, KY; Statesville, NC; and Glasgow, KY, and all focus on reusing and recycling material in the process. 3A Composites USA targets its sustainability practices with the continuous improvement of our water and energy efficiencies and conservation, product recycling, emissions and hazardous substances. To learn more about our sustainable practices, visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/\/sustainability\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting our consumers\u2019 expectations starts with aligning our manufacturers, suppliers and designers mentalities of sustainability, and promoting the transparency of our processes and practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3A Composites USA understands the need for ecological and sustainable materials. The introduction of DISPA\u00ae in the U.S. Market* reinforces the graphics, display and signage industry to make decisions that meet the expectations for a more sustainable future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*DISPA\u00ae will be coming to the U.S. market in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"> Photography provided by 3A Composites Europe.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Recyclable Rigid Substrate. Graphics, displays and signage are a vast part of visual communication in our environments and therefore place a significant impact on sustainability practices. They enable our day to day communications in grocery stores, retail shops, homes, schools, and way-finding systems. 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