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Armstrong World Industries Ltd is a global leader in the supply of acoustic ceiling systems & wall solutions.

One of the most common problems encountered within the education sector is that of acoustics. Since speech is a crucial element of effective teaching, poor acoustics can have a large, detrimental effect on learning. In many classrooms, students cannot hear words clearly, and their concentration wanders. Background noise can also be a problem, leading to lack of concentration and, in turn, impacting adversely on results and learning progress.

The latest ‘Armstrong’s Ceiling Solutions for Education’ brochure outlines many of the key acoustic and environmental considerations and the role that suspended ceilings can have in achieving the correct performance in both of these important areas. However, Armstrong products are not just functional, and their commitment to acoustics does not come at the cost of their commitment to aesthetics. They have a full design portfolio of products, in a number of materials and styles, from mineral to metal and canopies.

The latest brochure also includes not only Armstrong’s A.B.L.E. (A Better Learning Environment) philosophy for providing the optimum conditions for learning, but also acoustic solutions for designs utilising the thermal mass of concrete for passive cooling, a product selector and project testimonials installed by Omega contractors.

Armstrong is also a very successful Supply Chain Partner due to its’ unique customer service portfolio;

• An End-of- Life and Off-Cut recycling programme, diverting waste from landfill to make new ceiling tiles
• A large portfolio of ceiling products providing solutions for all education and learning spaces
• Products available via 80+ Distributors nationwide
• An Omega Contractor scheme
• A well established sales organisation and much more………

Please download our brochure Alternatively, why not visit our new online project gallery or acoustic mini site on www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk or www.armstrong-ceilings.ie

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Apex Acoustics (website)
Apex is the leading independent acoustics consultancy in the North East of England. Apex is the first company nationwide to achieve UKAS accreditation for the acoustic testing of schools to Building Bulletin 93.

Apex has an enviable reputation for providing buildable design advice and consultancy for acoustic and air leakage design to meet tight deadlines, and unrivalled testing services.

Apex provides UKAS-accredited acoustic and air leakage testing.

Apex works with most major members of the construction industry in the North of England, including main contractors, PFI teams, local authorities, architects, consulting engineers, housing associations, private developers and builders.

Armstrong World Industries (website)
One of the most common problems often encountered within the education sector is that of acoustics. Armstrong ceilings solutions can solve your acoustic challenges!

The latest ‘Armstrong’s Ceiling Solutions for Education’ brochure outlines many of the key acoustic and environmental considerations and the role that suspended ceilings can have in achieving the correct performance in both of these important areas.

It includes not only Armstrong’s A.B.L.E. (A Better Learning Environment) philosophy for providing the optimum conditions for learning, but also acoustic solutions for designs utilising the thermal mass of concrete for passive cooling, a product selector and project testimonials installed by Omega contractors.

For a free copy please contact ITS on Freephone 0800 371 849

Key Armstrong Contact: Barry Knight, Segmentation Specialist

Dunham Bush (website)
For over 100 years Dunham Bush have been creating innovative heating and cooling solutions appropriate to the individual requirements of commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, airports, factories and residences. No matterwhere we are, what we deliver is the same: customized, high performing, highly engineered heating and cooling systems developed to take on the challenges of the 21st century world. With volatile energy costs and an increasing concern over carbon footprints, you’re faced with providing a reliablecooling solution that maintains comfort in the most efficient way possible. Dunham-Bush will work with you to develop a solution that doesn’t compromise comfort or the environment.

Chris Pinn
National Sales Manager
Tel: 07968 706003
Email: chris.pinn@dunham-bush.com

DynaVox Mayer-Johnson (website)

Ecophon Limited (website)

Hoare Lea (website)

ISIS Concepts (website)
Isis Concepts designs and manufactures furniture to support and inspire learning. We’re leading the revolution in classroom furniture design because we think learning environments should flexible, agile and adaptable. With tables and chairs that can easily be moved from rows into groups or cleared away to the side, you can make every lesson different even if you’re in the same room. We also understand the increasingly central role of ICT in learning environments so we design furniture that seamlessly integrates computers, power and data delivery into any classroom so you can dip into ICT resources as and when you need to.

Contact:
James Clarke, Head of Consultancy
Tel: 01844 280123

Kinnarps (website)
As Europe’s second largest workplace furniture specialist, Kinnarps provides consistent, benchmarked product quality and service delivery, all at a competitive price.

The Kinnarps philosophy isn’t just about selling desks and chairs. It’s about creating dynamic yet practical and flexible learning environments that support new thinking in education in schools, colleges and universities.

Kinnarps UK’s highly successful track record includes the design and installation of spaces to support collective learning, specialist teaching, break-out, café & restaurant, library and staff rooms.

With an emphasis on ergonomics, well-being and people, Kinnarps products closely match the aspirations of today’s forward thinkers in education.

For further information, please visit: www.kinnarps.co.uk/education or contact angus.kaye@kinnarps.co.uk

Lightspeed (website)
Lightspeed Technologies is the market leader in Classroom Audio Technology (CAT), or ‘Soundfield Systems’.

These are wireless microphone and speaker systems that clarify the teacher’s voice and evenly distributes sound throughout the classroom, allowing every child to clearly hear the spoken instruction, including children with hearing impairments.

Hard of Hearing bodies now generally recommend that soundfield systems, not induction loop systems, are used in schools for DDA compliance.

However, over 20 years of research conclusively shows that CAT improves academic performance & helps create an optimum learning environment for ALL learners, as well as reducing vocal stress for teachers.

Contact Details, UK Distributor:
Classroom Communications Ltd, 1201 Parkview, Theale, RG7 4TY
Graham Breakenridge
graham@classroomcomms.co.uk
0845-643-5971

Project: FF&E (website)

Radway (website)

RBA Acoustics Ltd (website)

Safehinge (website)
Safehinge Ltd is an award winning, design led business. Our aim is to deliver outstanding products to market which not only offer maximum value for money, but which also make a positive contribution to the quality of people’s lives and improve the built environment.

Our flagship range is called Safehinge ALU, which prevents finger trappings in doors by eliminating the dangerous gap normally found at the hinge side of doors.

Local authorities throughout the UK are adopting this new best practice, ensuring their schools are fit for the 21st century, including Dundee, Manchester, Nottingham, Neath Port Talbot and Ealing Council.

Contact Philip Ross:
T: +44 (0) 141 244 0085
F: +44 (0) 560 342 6439
Safehinge Ltd
The Hub
Pacific Drive
Glasgow
G51 1EA

SAS (website)

Stoakes (website)

Thorn Lighting (website)
Thorn Lighting is a highly recognised name in professional lighting. Our mission is to use the best-quality and energy-efficient lighting, whatever the environment, to enhance buildings and places and the lives of everyone who uses them. We have developed a dedicated approach to lighting educational buildings called Brighter Pupils. www.brighterpupils.com