TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning , a world leader in acoustical and building materials technology, has formed a collaborative agreement with Anutone Acoustics, India's foremost acoustics technology company, to promote jointly-branded, architectural acoustic solutions throughout the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries (SAARC*) and the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC*).
"As a leader in energy, acoustic and aesthetic building solutions, Owens Corning has been active in the large and fast-growing Asia Pacific building markets since the mid-1990's," said Gary Nieman, managing director -- building materials -- Asia Pacific, Owens Corning. "Working with a well-known and respected regional leader in acoustics technology will enable us to more quickly develop our businesses in Asian markets, particularly in India."
The agreement, which combines Owens Corning's acoustic expertise and product portfolio with Anutone's extensive knowledge of acoustical sciences, the construction industry and regional markets, will focus on the development, promotion and distribution of Owens Corning acoustical systems for professional and public environments. These include offices, hotels, convention centers and entertainment venues like multiplex cinemas, nightclubs and sports venues.
Extensively tested to meet the highest specifications, the jointly branded SoundSoft(TM) Respond(R) acoustical wall and ceiling panels, SoundStretch(TM) Eurospan(R) wide span acoustical ceiling systems and the SoundSmart(TM) QuietZone(R) noise insulation systems will lead this new portfolio of technically advanced solutions.
"This partnership comes at an opportune time when the construction industry in Asia is booming," said Prabhas Bansal, commercial director, Anutone. "Both the emerging markets of South Asia and developed markets of the Middle East are aspiring for proven acoustical solutions that result in effective noise management and aesthetic interiors."
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a world leader in building materials systems and composite solutions. A Fortune 500 company for more than 50 years, Owens Corning people redefine what is possible each day to deliver high-quality products and services ranging from insulation, roofing, siding and stone, to glass composite materials used in transportation, electronics, telecommunications and other high-performance applications. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber technology with sales of $6.5 billion in 2006 and 19,000 employees in 26 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com/.
About Anutone
Bangalore, India-headquartered Anutone Acoustics Limited has carved a niche for itself in the Asian acoustic domain. From a mere single-product manufacturing company 25 years ago, the company has emerged to be an ISO-9001- certified, leading acoustic solutions provider in the region by means of consultancy and a wide-range of customized products and systems. The company addresses all spheres of sound-conditioning in architectural spaces and noise- management of environment and industrial facilities. For further information visit http://www.anutone.com/.
* SAARC countries include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka * GCC countries include United Arab Emirates, State of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar and State of Kuwait
