Decorative Metal Products from DNP

What is Ellio Line?

DNP Ellio Line is the only metal product that fuses
the design capability of an advanced printing process
with the formability of a metal substrate.

Ellio Line consists of a series of various base metal

sheets onto which woodgrain, stone, metallic, and
abstract designs are printed.

This process results in high fidelity finishes capable

of all the fabrications of a metal substrate.

DNP’s Ellio Line provides a new and unique surfacing

solution to a broad range of interior and exterior.
APPLICATIONS including:

Walls Paneling Elevators

Ceilings Store Fixtures Louvers

Exterior Cladding Doors Bathroom Surfacing

Design Capability
The Ellio Line production process allows for a The core DNP design launch consists of 14
diverse grouping of designs on galvanized steel, designs which have been selected to exhibit
aluminum, and stainless steel substrates. DNP’s advanced design capabilities:

Optical Emboss Pearlescent Ink Pearl Dimple Tinted Stainless

By applying a matte topcoat
in synchronization with a
woodgrain, stone, or abstract
design – Ellio Line utilizes
unique finishes designed to
mimic natural surfaces
Utilizing a pearlescent ink,
Ellio Line can imitate the
luster of stainless steel on
a galvanized steel substrate.
This allows architects
and designers to achieve
reflective design elements
on a more cost
effective substrate
These high gloss specs are
soft to the touch and feature
a unique texture available in
an array of design and color
Harnessing the elegance
of stainless steel – DNP’s
eco-etching can fuse the
high luster of stainless steel
with a decorative finish
adding color and depth

Fall Walnut Brushed Copper Blue Groove Ornament

Floral Pattern Cappuccino Togi Speckled Stone

Who is DNP?
DNP is one of the world’s largest comprehensive printing
companies. It provides products and services in a
wide range of fields to about 30,000 corporate clients
and to consumers in Japan and around the world. At
the company’s core are the printing and information
technologies that it has cultivated since its founding in
1876. Since then, the company has branched out into a
variety of fields, including packaging, decorative materials,
display-related products, and electronic devices, and has
become the world’s top supplier of many products. Today,
DNP continues to work at expanding its fields of business
by developing and combining technologies in order to
provide original solutions.

DNP’s metal products exhibit the technical prowess of the

world’s most diversified printer and the design capability
of a market trendsetter.
Material Specifications:
Available Substrates:
Galvanized Steel
Stainless Steel
Aluminum

Thickness:
A customizable product, Ellio Line is available in thicknesses ranging
from 0.40mm to 3.00mm
Galvanized Steel:
Gauge Availability: 0.4mm to 1.6mm (0.016” – 0.063”)
0.4mm 0.6mm 0.8mm 1.0mm 1.2mm 1.6mm
0.016” 0.024” 0.031” 0.040” 0.047” 0.063”
Stainless Steel:
Gauge Availability: 0.4mm to 1.5mm (0.016” – 0.060”)
0.4mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 1.0mm 1.2mm 1.5mm
0.016” 0.020” 0.024” 0.040” 0.047” 0.060”
Aluminum:
Gauge Availability: 0.6mm to 3.0mm (0.024” – 0.120”)
0.6mm 0.8mm 1.0mm 2.0mm 3.0mm
0.024” 0.031” 0.040” 0.080” 0.120”

*Interior and Exterior Specs of Aluminum Available

Sheet Sizes: Ellio Line is manufactured in sheet form.

Standard DNP sheet size is 4’ x 8’
Customized sheet sizes available - please inquire
Maximum length 10’ / Maximum width 4’

Fabrications: Ellio Line is capable of all the major fabrications required

with a decorative surfacing product including:
Bending Perforating Punching

Ellio Line plants do not fabricate the Ellio Line product although
DNP has an international network of partnering fabricators

Where is Ellio Line manufactured?

Ellio Line is produced at two DNP metal processing facilities
in Tokyo Plant and Osaka Plant. Both plants employ a
rotogravure printing process involving applications of
primers, base coats, ink patterns, topcoats, and protective
film application. DNP’s unique process allows for tremendous
flexibility in design and substrate.
Applications Ceiling
Walls
Doors
Partitions
Offices
Appliances
Louvers
Computer

Types of Projects Residential Restaurants Healthcare

Hospitality Casinos Transportation
Corporate Institutional
Malls Retail

The unique appearance of the Ellio Line designs have been created
to satisfy the utmost in both design trends and versatility along
with the basic fabrications of a metal substrate
Sustainable Benefits
Both Ellio plants are certified by the IS014001
Environmental Management System

Why is Ellio Line an eco-friendly product?

• Recyclable substrates: Aluminum, Galvanized

Steel, and Stainless Steel

• Ellio Line achieves the look of natural surfaces

without using real wood/stone

• Direct ink application through advanced

printing process:

• Testing procedures performed in accordance

with the National Environmental Laboratory
Accreditation Conference (NELAC) revealed a
concentration of less than 0.013mg/kg for
all 60 VOC’s currently listed on the EPA
watch list *

• Formaldehyde testing performed in

accordance with NELAC reveals a
concentration of <2.0 mg/kg *

*Note: NELAC testing performed at Benchmark Analytics, Inc. on

10/1/2008 with Pop Cherry YC008 embossed finish on Galvanized
Steel. Test results may vary between particular Ellio Line finish and
substrate and are not guaranteed.

Dai Nippon Printing Environmental Statement

In order to minimize pressure on the environment throughout each product’s lifecycle, the DNP Group has adopted
guidelines for developing and selling products that are eco-friendly from the design stage. In order to realize a
sustainable, recycling-oriented society, we provide solutions tailored to each business field for minimizing products’
environmental impact.
 Tech Data – Design information

The ambient temperature at which tests are performed is 23 ± 3℃, unless otherwise specified.
Above data is an example of DNP Ellio Line internal test results which are applied only to printed
& coated surface and are not guaranteed. Surface hardness of printed & coated surface varies
slightly depending on colorations. (Darker color tends to be less hard.)
 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there a standard thickness of Ellio Line?
Ellio Line is a customizable product available in a range of thicknesses for 3 different substrates:
Galvanized Steel: 0.4mm to 1.6mm (0.016” – 0.063”)
Aluminum: 0.6mm to 3.0mm (0.024” – 0.120”)
Stainless Steel: 0.4mm to 1.5mm (0.016” – 0.060”)

2. What are the standard sheet sizes of Ellio Line?

Standard sheet size of Ellio Line is 4’ x 8’. Ellio Line can be produced in sheet sizes up to 4’ x 10’.
Customized sheet sizes are available please inquire with an Ellio Line sales representatives

3. What are the standard finishes of Ellio Line?

The 14 finishes contained in this sample box are designed to represent the design capability
of DNP. These 14 designs compose the central DNP library but customized finishes are also
available – please inquire

4. What are the main uses for Ellio Line?

Ellio Line is capable of a diverse number of applications including: Ceilings, Wall Paneling, Doors,
Exterior Paneling, Elevators Cabs, Bathrooms, and Louvers

5. Where is Ellio Line manufactured?

DNP’s Ellio Line product is manufactured at two metal processing facilities in Japan

6. What aluminum alloys are used for Ellio Line?

Typically 3004 and 5052

7 How can I find out about pricing?

For Standard Pricing Information please contact an Ellio Line Sales Representative as listed below.
The main Ellio Line sales office for North America is located in New York, NY.

8 Can Ellio Line be used for exterior applications?

Yes. For exterior use we recommend our Aluminum product which consists of an exterior
grade aluminum finish. The majority of the Ellio Line design library can be replicated on both Steel
and Aluminum substrates

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