PRODUCT INNOVATIONS Partnership aims to
improveworkplace comfort Philips and Ecophon have collaborated to create Soundlight Comfort, an innovative acoustic ceiling panel integratedwith LED lighting fromPhilips. Soundlight Comfort is the result of a partnership between Philips and Ecophon to create people - focused solutions that enhance employeewell- being in theworkplace, while delivering on energy efficiency requirements and design aesthetics of green buildings. Studies showthat in good acoustic environments, peoplemakemore attempts at solving difficult tasks and increase their accuracy.Good qualitywhite light has also been shown to improve the atmosphere and productivity ofworkspace, helping concentration. Philips and Ecophon haveworked together to create free-hanging acoustic ceiling panels that incorporate state-of-the-art LED lighting, thus providing an integrated solution that absorbs sound in open-plan offices. The Soundlight Comfort ceiling panel not only provides office compliant and energy-efficient lighting, but has also reduces ceiling clutter. For more information telephone 0845 601 1283.
Upgraded offering fromDulux Trade
Dulux Trade hasmade it easier for specifiers to fulfil performance and sustainability criteria and achieve an excellent standard finish,with the launch of a newversion of its EcosureGloss and Undercoat Pure Brilliant White. The upgraded systemhas been developed to provide specifiers with improved standards of opacity,whiteness and gloss level,without compromising on the product’s environmental credentials.With specifiers under increasing pressure to deliver on quality and time efficiency, aswell as needing tomeet stringent sustainabilitymeasures, Dulux Trade has reformulated itswater-based paints range to support professionals in achieving challenging project requirements. Improved opacity and adhesion are two specific enhancements to the updated Ecosure Undercoat,which enable painting contractors to achieve a higher standard of finish in less time. Similarly, Dulux Trade Ecosure Gloss has also been updatedwith benefits such as improved opacity and enhanced gloss levels,which enable specifiers to consistently deliver a high quality, long lasting finish, that stayswhite. For more information visit
www.duluxtrade.co.uk
Socket box
protection pads ASF has announced the introduction of a new range of Socket Box Protection Pads. When installed correctly, Socket Box Protection Pads can help prevent the passage of smoke, flames, sound and air movement that otherwise may occur through an the electrical socket. The pads are ideally suited for use in stud and partition walls in both multi-occupancy dwellings and the full range of commercial premises. Sales and business development manager at ASF, Neil Smith explains more: "The alleged integrity of a fire rated wall is meaningless if the fire stopping of switches and sockets is neglected. Our findings show that the responsibility for ensuring the installation of such protection appears to be landing at the feet of the electrical contractor. By raising awareness of this product we hope that more people will understand the importance of ensuring that all sockets and switches are correctly fire stopped." The ASF range, which is available in both a single and double socket format, has been developed in the UK to give a two-hour fire rating. The pads can be easily fitted on either a first or second fix and their sound deadening qualities allow them to conform to Part L of the Building Regulations 2010. The pads have been tested to BS EN 1364-1:1999, BS EN 1366-3:2004 and BS EN ISO 140-3:1995 for reduction of airborne sound transmission, and also carry a third party certification from Certifire. For more information visit
www.asf-products.co.uk
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