Anodized Aluminium Printing · Dubai, UAE

Prints that outlive the building around them.

Industrial nameplates, safety signage, escape plans and large-format artwork — printed into anodized aluminium, not onto it. Fireproof, UV-stable and scratch-resistant. We're the only provider of this technology in the GCC.

538°CFire & heat resistant
20+ yrsIndoor lifespan
7,000Abrasion cycles, no fade
100%Recyclable material
Introduction

Where durability meets picture-perfect detail.

Welcome to MetallDruck, where inspiration meets innovation. With cutting-edge digital printing technology, we bring ideas to life with precision and efficiency — whether it's a prototype, custom manufacturing, or an artistic creation.

MetallDruck specializes in innovative digital printing techniques that enable high-quality picture and text reproduction on anodized aluminium. We are based in Dubai, UAE, and have been providing our services since 2023.

Our approach takes advantage of the anodized layer's open pores, allowing ink to penetrate before sealing. The result is a long-lasting print resistant to fading, UV exposure, corrosion, and mechanical wear — fully reusable and recyclable, backed by our return policy.

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Dubai, UAEHeadquartered in Jebel Ali Industrial Area
Since 2023Serving clients across the GCC
Only providerOf this technology in the region
Low MOQsFrom single pieces to large series
Vision & Mission

Redefining what anodized aluminium can do.

As the only provider of this technology in the GCC, we serve clients across industrial, retail and real estate sectors — from single custom machine plates to large-scale, fully tailored interior fit-outs.

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Precision & Durability

Every print combines visual excellence with extreme durability, built to the demanding standards of modern businesses.

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Customer First

Every project — regardless of size — gets our full attention, from initial consultation to final delivery.

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Lasting Partnerships

We don't just deliver products — we build trust and add real, tangible value to the UAE business environment.

Products & Services

One technology, near-unlimited applications.

From single machine plates to full interior fit-outs — printed directly into anodized aluminium.

Industrial nameplates, control panels and machine data plates printed on anodized aluminium with barcodes and serial numbers

Industrial

Customised, serialised control panels and machine plates — fireproof and rust proof.

Fire ProofSerialised
Bilingual Arabic and English no-smoking sign printed on brushed anodized aluminium, wall-mounted

Signage

Safety, directional and bilingual signage — flat, frame-free installation, UV-resistant.

UV-ResistantBilingual
Custom interior kitchen backwall printed on anodized aluminium

Interior

Custom backwalls and finishes — marble, wood, brick, or fully bespoke artwork.

Bespoke Finishes
Brushed anodized aluminium name badge with printed logo and magnetic fastening

Name Badges

Durable staff badges that resist scratching and daily wear — with magnetic fastening.

Scratch-ProofMagnetic
Large scale aircraft photograph printed on anodized aluminium, wall-mounted in a modern interior

Large Scale Prints

Gallery-quality photo prints on metal — high resolution, fade-free for decades.

Photo Quality
Set of custom industrial nameplates on brushed anodized aluminium with QR codes, serial numbers and technical specifications

Custom Solutions

QR codes, serial numbers, unique dimensions — tailored to your exact spec.

Any Size
Product Examples

Emergency Escape and Rescue Plans

Safety information that lasts for years — printed directly into the eloxal layer, without foil, plastic coating or frames.

Emergency escape and rescue plan printed on anodized aluminium, wall-mounted
Safety starts with the material.

A rescue plan only works if it's still legible when it matters. Printed into anodized aluminium, the plan becomes part of the metal itself — it cannot burn, peel, fade or warp. No laminate to bubble, no frame to fail, no plastic to melt.

Non-combustible, metallic-mineral structure
High scratch resistance — print sits inside the eloxal layer
UV-resistant and fade-free
Moisture-resistant — no swelling or warping
Flat, frame-free installation
Mounting with adhesive or screws
Metal appearance for high-quality buildings
High-resolution print quality
Common applications
Escape & rescue plans Fire brigade plans Fire protection regulations Building overviews Safety & facility identification Signage

Built for professional use. Ideal for industry, commerce, public facilities and all areas where durability and reliability are essential.

Material: anodized aluminium sheets · Thickness: 1mm & 2mm · Custom dimensions available

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Metro station clad in large printed anodized aluminium wall panels
Reference example: Pykhtino metro station, Moscow — printed anodized aluminium wall panels. Not a MetallDruck project; shown to illustrate the technology at architectural scale.
The Same Technology, At Scale

From a single machine plate to an entire wall.

The process doesn't change with size. The same sealed-in printing used for a name badge is used for architectural cladding — which is why it turns up in transport hubs, public buildings and commercial interiors, where surfaces have to survive decades of cleaning, traffic and light without fading.

Panels are produced in individual sheets and combined on site, so wall-sized artwork is a question of layout, not of printing limits.

1500 × 2000mmMaximum single sheet
1mm & 2mmSheet thickness
Frame-freeAdhesive or screw mounting
Technology

The image doesn't sit on the metal. It becomes part of it.

Anodized aluminium printing is a digital technique that embeds vibrant, high-resolution images directly into the oxide layer of anodized aluminium sheets — then permanently seals them. The result is a print that's fireproof, corrosion-resistant, chemical-resistant, and easy to clean, made from fully recyclable materials.

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UV Stable
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Abrasion Resistant
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Temperature Resistant
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Fluid Resistant
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Recyclable
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Fire Proof
Anodized LayerGlass-clear, sapphire-hard — resists chemicals, paint, abrasion and dirt.
Sealed ImageThe image is absorbed into the pores, then permanently sealed in.
Aluminium BaseRigid core that won't peel, crack or delaminate.

Material: anodized aluminium sheets · Thickness: 1mm & 2mm · Max size: 1500 × 2000mm · Finishes: matte or satin

How eloxal printing works

Three steps turn a sheet of aluminium into a print that can't peel, fade or burn off.

Step 1: Porous eloxal layer — 1mm aluminium is anodized, creating a porous oxide layer
Step 01 — Porous Eloxal LayerThe aluminium is anodized, forming an open-pored oxide layer roughly 4 µm thick.
Step 2: Color application — ink is applied to the pores of the eloxal layer
Step 02 — Colour ApplicationInk is applied and penetrates the surface, settling deep inside the open pores.
Step 3: Sealing — the pores are sealed permanently and the ink remains locked in
Step 03 — SealingThe pores close under compression. The image is locked inside the metal for good.
Tested & Proven

Built for conditions most prints can't survive.

538°CNo legibility loss under extreme heat
720 hrsSalt spray exposure, no deterioration
7,000Abrasion wheel cycles, no image loss
24 hrsIn 3% nitric acid, no degradation
400 hrsWeatherometer exposure ≈ 20+ years indoors
-55°CNo impairment of legibility in extreme cold
10 cyclesHumidity cycling, no deterioration
13+Fuels & solvents resisted with no fading
Tested against recognised standards The figures above come from established test methods,
not internal estimates.
MIL-STD-202Humidity cycling, method 106
MIL-C-87937Alkaline cleaners, aircraft surfaces
MIL-H-5606Hydraulic fluid resistance
MIL-L-7808Jet engine oil resistance
Salt spray (fog)720-hour exposure
Carbon arc weatherometer400-hour accelerated ageing
Free Sample

Don't take our word for it. Hold it in your hand.

We send interested clients a free sample, no charge and no commitment. Scratch it, clean it with solvent, leave it in the sun — then decide. Most of our clients order after the sample, not after the brochure.

Available across the UAE and the wider GCC.

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Johannes Mueller, Founder of MetallDruck
About Our Founder
Johannes Mueller
Founder, MetallDruck

I studied commercial law and marketing in the Netherlands and Berlin before establishing an e-commerce trading company in 2021. I later worked in the surface technology industry, where I discovered the remarkable possibilities of anodized aluminium printing.

Inspired by its exceptional quality, durability, and versatility, I moved to Dubai to establish my own manufacturing business. Today, my passion is to introduce this technology to the GCC market and show how it can create durable, high-quality solutions for industrial and creative applications alike.

Our success is measured by the value we create for our clients. We look forward to building a strong partnership with you.

Contact Us

Let's put your design on metal.

Send us your artwork, dimensions, or just a question — our team responds fast. And if you'd like to see the quality first, ask for your free sample.