Home/About

About MassPanel

Built on experience. Driven by precision.

MassPanel began with a shared belief: the best cladding comes from practical understanding, disciplined execution and a willingness to keep improving.

Faceted wood-look ACM wall beside the VERA sign, Boston
Close view of wood-look ACM diamond panels with precise joints, Boston

Our story

Two backgrounds. One standard of work.

MassPanel brings together two disciplines: U.S. market experience in ACM, CNC routing and local requirements, and digital detailing that connects a 3D model to the machine and then to the wall. Rafael's work through Fast Shapes was known for exceptional quality in signs and ACM cladding.

MassPanel Cladding Solutions was created to deliver complete cladding: from planning to final installation, with precision, speed and clear responsibility.

The team

The person behind the work.

Rafael, founder of MassPanel
Founder

Rafael

Design, systems, sales & purchasing

More than 20 years of U.S. market ACM experience, with deep knowledge of CNC routers, structural requirements for the American market, profiles, local regulations and processes. Leads the design process, system selection, client relationships, sales and material purchasing.

What we stand for

Principles we do not negotiate.

We would rather lose a job than compromise honesty, safety or responsibility for what we deliver.

  • HonestyWe present the real scope, admit limits and communicate changes and errors early.
  • ResponsibilityWe take on commitments we can meet, record decisions and answer for the work.
  • QualityThe approved design, the fabrication and the installation agree with each other.
  • RespectClients, colleagues and suppliers are treated with dignity, even in conflict.
  • ImprovementWe invest steadily in better tools and processes, and measure the result.

Our team's experience

Detail from earlier ACM work.

Before MassPanel, members of our team designed and delivered ACM facades in Brazil. These close-up photos show the kind of detail we bring to every project. The installation technique is the same.

Folded three-dimensional ACM panels with a faceted pattern
Earlier ACM work, Brazil
Close detail of folded 3D ACM facets in a brushed silver finish
Earlier ACM work, Brazil
Perforated ACM panels meeting at a precise building corner
Earlier ACM work, Brazil
Corner junction of perforated and solid ACM panels
Earlier ACM work, Brazil
Perforated ACM facade with orange geometric accent pieces
Earlier ACM work, Brazil
Orange geometric ACM accents on a perforated facade
Earlier ACM work, Brazil
ACM panel and joint detail on a multi-story building
Earlier ACM work, Brazil

Photos show details of earlier projects in Brazil, not MassPanel projects in Massachusetts.

Let's build something exceptional

A better facade starts with a better conversation.

Discuss your project →