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Based in Dublin, Ohio, and founded in 1958, Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of the industry’s largest selection of innovative products and solutions that control airborne noise, isolate structure-borne vibration, enhance room acoustics, create quiet spaces and restrain non-structural building systems. The company’s highly engineered products include floor, ceiling, and wall isolators, noise curtains and barriers, duct silencers, acoustical louvers, sound absorptive panels, baffles, enclosures and specialized floor underlayment. At its core, Kinetics’ products control noise, limit vibration, improve sound and protect buildings from seismic events. Kinetics’ premier independent sales rep network works with acoustical consultants, architects, designers, industrial contractors and building owners to address a variety of noise and vibration control applications across a wide range of end markets.

Industrial plant personnel frequently contact Kinetics Noise Control for their recommendations on productsFigure 1: Curtains — For acoustic performance and structural integrity. Source: Kinetics Noise ControlFigure 1: Curtains — For acoustic performance and structural integrity. Source: Kinetics Noise Control to lower noise levels within their facilities by as much as 30 decibels using applications of products such as:

  • Curtains
  • Barriers
  • Baffles
  • Damping materials

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Catalyst Acoustics Group companies — Controlling noise in every environment

Kinetics joined the Catalyst Acoustics Group family of companies in January 2020.

Catalyst Acoustics Group is the parent company of an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration and noise control companies that together offer the broadest portfolio of noise control solutions on the market today.

The independent brands, channels to market, products and services offered by each business remain unique, while leveraging the deep functional expertise, broad channel reach, significant financial resources, and much larger scale of the combined Catalyst Acoustics Group.

Noise barriers offer acoustical metal solutions to the noise control market. The noise barriers product family includes architectural doors, industrial doors, windows, barrier systems, absorption panels, complete enclosure systems, audio-metric exam rooms, music practice rooms and specialty products.

IAC acoustics offer acoustic metal solutions for industrial, architectural and medical applications. The industrial offering includes both in-plant and outdoor enclosures, outdoor noise barriers, anechoic chambers, dyno rooms and HVAC products.

Sound Seal is a leading manufacturer of commercial and architectural acoustic noise control products and offers a wide product selection to the soundproofing industry. Sound Seal has been committed to controlling noise in every environment since 1978.

Fräsch was founded with a vision to create beautiful, yet functional products that help reduce unwanted noise and elevate the acoustical properties of any space.

Lamvin is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of quality, custom architectural acoustical products. From basic panel options to original noise control limited only by imagination.

Launched in January 2023, the Catalyst Conversations podcast features industry experts from both in and outside of Catalyst for lively discussions intended to engage and inform. Tune in and enjoy talks on trending topics, challenges, how to overcome them and more!

Tune in to Episode #1 — What is MetaWrx and How Did It Help Alberta Health Services?

In the series premiere of Catalyst Conversations, MetaWrx, a low-profile isolator for lightweight build-up applications developed by Kinetics is discussed. Tonya Levine, Kinetics director of sales for the Building Acoustics market, and Chris Williams, Kinetics territory development manager also for the Building Acoustics market, help to introduce the product and discuss the many features and benefits, as well as the first completed installation of MetaWrx at a fitness facility in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Other episodes currently available discuss acoustical test reports and how to read them, the importance of acoustics in educational spaces, and considerations and best practices for designing and using acoustic testing chambers.

Listen to all the available episodes on Catalyst’s website, or wherever you listen to podcasts.