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CMS Danskin Acoustics:

acoustic flooring pioneer sets

pace for over 25 years

Renowned for putting the ‘shhh’ in The Shard, CMS Danskin problem had to be tackled and in a significant review of
Acoustics is a leader in acoustic flooring innovation with an Building Regulations in England, Part E ‘Resistance to the
exceptional track record of high-profile projects. passage of sound’ was introduced.
With a reputation built on producing and sourcing effective Part E put acoustics at the centre of building design and
acoustic insulation products and advising clients on construction. With technical knowledge and experience,
soundproofing and noise reduction strategies, CMS Danskin together with a strong range of acoustic underscreed and
Acoustics traces its origins back to the early 1980s. underlayment products for floors, CMS found itself well placed
to help developers meet the new regulations.
In the early days, both CMS and J Danskin Limited operated in ‘Following the introduction of Part E, we won larger projects.
different markets, but by the mid 90s both businesses forged CMS Acoustic Solutions tackled its first £1m plus scheme and
reputations in acoustic flooring products. By 2003, CMS was the business continued to develop innovative new products
the UK appointed supplier for REGUPOL, the sustainable noise and grow,’ recalls technical director Paul Absolon, who joined
and vibration reduction product manufactured from recycled CMS in 2003.
materials, for impact isolation in floors, for which the business
continues to be the sole UK supplier today. 2003 also saw the introduction of Robust Details – pre-tested
acoustic solutions for residential buildings to compliment the
2003 was to be a pivotal year for the business. Construction introduction of Part E, in which J Danskin Limited contributed a
standards had been declining and acoustically, standards were significant role in the development of solutions for both
terrible. Noise transfer between floors was a real issue. The masonry and timber frame developments.

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