Founded in 1934 as TTCU (Tulsa Teachers Credit Union), now called TTCU Federal Credit Union, has more than 140,000 members throughout its 20+ locations. The exterior of one of its newest buildings features over 4,000 sq. ft. of Omega-Lite® ACM panels in Dove Grey, Slate Grey, and Ascot White, manufactured by Laminators Inc. of Hatfield, PA.

The architects from Tulsa-based Cyntergy chose Omega-Lite panels because they offer a highly decorative, strong, and durable surface finish for exterior wall surfaces. Comprised of a polypropylene, corrugated core between two finished aluminum sheets, the panels are non-absorbent, water-resistant and easy to maintain.

Sooner Recon, Tulsa, installed the ACM panels using the “Legacy Version” of Laminators' 1-Piece, Tight-Fit Molding installation system. This proprietary system made the panel installation simple using durable 1-piece moldings—both "H" and "Reveal H" moldings are available providing two different design options for the panel joints – and allowed Sooner Recon to proceed immediately after the wall preparations were completed. A traditional, yet high-tech appearance was obtained at an affordable cost for all involved. Overseeing the construction was general contractor, Cowen Construction, Tulsa.

In May 2019, Laminators introduced their new and improved field-fabricated installation systems--1-Piece, Tight-Fit Molding and Clip & Caulk--that are fully integrated back-drained and ventilated systems, with an optional continuous insulation component. Since the onset of the new systems, Laminators has renamed and continues to support the previous 1-Piece, Tight-Fit Molding system as “Legacy Versions” of their systems. The legacy field-fabricated installation systems are ideal for various architectural features, as well as when building codes do not require the high-performance as designed in their new back-drained and ventilated systems.

A “Legacy Version” of the Laminators 1-Piece, Tight-Fit Molding installation system can be for use over plywood (structural) or non-structural (gypsum) sheathing and also addresses NFPA 285 (National Fire Protection Association) compliance.

Laminators’ Omega-Lite panels installed with the 1-Piece, Tight-Fit system guaranteed TTCU Federal Credit Union a class A fire rating as well as met NFPA 285, Miami-Dade County Product Control and Florida Product Approval requirements. Laminators Inc. manufactures high-quality ACM panels that meet these stringent performance levels and provide design professionals and building owners the confidence that their cladding will withstand the most extreme conditions.