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SIG plc acquired CMS Acoustic Solutions in 2007 and Today
J Danskin & Sons, a specialist in acoustic saddle systems and CMS Danskin Acoustics is probably the largest supplier of
bearers for floors, in 2008. The two businesses merged in 2009 acoustic materials in the UK, with the largest range. However,
to form CMS Danskin Acoustics. the ethos behind that success remains as strong as ever.
‘We’ve always aimed to supply the right product for the task.
From there, CMS Danskin Acoustics carved a niche in acoustic As we have such a comprehensive range, our product
solutions for floors in new build and restoration schemes across recommendations are matched to the challenge,’ says Paul
sectors, including schools, gyms, theatres, call centres, hotels, Absolon.
cinemas and industrial buildings.
CMS Danskin Acoustics’ experienced and qualified technical
One Hyde Park team (Paul is a fellow of the Institute of Acoustics and a number
Its acoustics know-how was, and still is, especially in demand of colleagues are affiliates) works closely with acoustic
for high rise developments where sound insulation performance consultants, architects and contractors, providing free technical
between floors is so important. An early project significant for advice, acoustic calculations and on-site visits. Sales
its size, challenge and value was One Hyde Park. This exclusive engineers are also technically trained.
scheme set a new record when one apartment sold for over
£100m. To achieve the highest quality residential environment, Plus, product development is central to the CMS Danskin
CMS Danskin Acoustics worked with acoustics consultants to Acoustics’ ethos. ‘Our R&D team is constantly pushing ahead
ensure Part E standards were significantly exceeded. with new floor build ups and new ideas,’ adds Paul.
Other ground-breaking projects followed, with CMS Danskin Investment in testing
Acoustics advising on and supplying acoustic floor solutions for ‘We make a significant investment in testing via a leading UKAS
De Vere Gardens, Southampton Row and The Shard, to name accredited building products testing centre and by our own
but a few. experts, to ensure new products have certificated performance
and to provide clients with test data for their particular noise
The Shard reduction strategies.’
For The Shard, CMS Danskin Acoustics’ brief was to ensure the
Shangri-La Hotel’s 42 floors were effectively soundproofed. For the future?
Glazing was central to the iconic Shard design, so floor heights For the future? CMS Danskin Acoustics is committed to
had to be minimised within Building Regulations parameters. continuing to drive forward developments in acoustic insulation
The thinner the floor, the harder the soundproofing material has to generate new, innovative, sustainable, fire retardant and
to work acoustically. successful soundproofing for floors, walls and ceilings to
combat airborne and impact noise problems efficiently and
cost effectively.
CMS Danskin Acoustics’ saddle system
Timeline
1980s J Danskin & Son developed saddle & bearer system
1996 Construction Materials Specialists
founded in Haydock
2003 Building Regulations Part E ‘Resistance
to the passage of sound’
2007 SIG plc acquired CMS Acoustic Solutions
2007/8 Southampton Row, London
2008 SIG plc acquired J Danskin & Sons
2008/9 One Hyde Park, London
2010 The Shard
2011 Businesses merge to create CMS Danskin Acoustics
2011/12 London Olympics Village
Saddle systems 3013 De Vere Gardens
CMS Danskin Acoustics’ saddle systems projects have been 2015 South Bank Tower, London
equally as technically demanding. Over 30 years, the Danskin
system has developed to become the system of choice for 2016 Hoola Apartments, Royal Victoria Docks
acoustic levelling in high rise development, says technical 2018 Newfoundland, London
director Tim Slater. ‘It’s an easy-to-understand specification
product from an architect’s and installer’s perspective,’ he says, 2020 Landmark Pinnacle
‘it’s very robust and performs well.’ 2021 One Blackfriars and Battersea Power Station Phase 2

2012 London Olympics
CMS Danskin Acoustics’ saddle systems can be found in 01925 577 711 (England)
athlete’s accommodation for the London Olympics, The info@cmsdanskin.co.uk (England)
Berkeley Group’s St George apartments, London’s tallest
residential building Landmark Pinnacle and award-winning 01698 356 000 (Scotland)
Battersea Power Station Phase 2. CMS Danskin also provided enquiries@danskin.co.uk (Scotland)
acoustic flooring expertise for One Blackfriars, a 170-metre
apartment/hotel tower on London’s South Bank. www.cmsdanskin.co.uk

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