Issue 42

January 2010

A Corporate Newsletter of Hunter Douglas Singapore

MICA (P) 229/09/2009

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Hunter Douglas Singapore is a proud recipient of the Singapore Quality Class

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World Class Ceilings for a World Class Airport

In the tangled world of the airport, Singapores Changi is a panacea for stress, an oasis of calm and efficiency. Amongst the breed of new airports, it is a paradigm of service; hard headed pragmatism delivered with understated style. Changi by Design, Architecture of the Worlds Best Airport by Nirmal Kishnani Build with architects and designers in mind, our ceiling solutions not only improve a buildings comfort level, they also offer the architects and designers a multitude of design options. Mr. Showkat Pasha, who was the Project Director for Hunter Douglas shared, We worked behind the scenes with the architect to provide not only an aesthetic and pleasant look, but also to ensure that the system is functional and comply with the local authoritys requirement, for example, for the smoke ventilation requirement. Fast Turn Around Time is of the essence for our customers. We "Our greatest satisfaction was to provide fast turn- complete the project on time and within around to help budget." Project Director, Mr Showkat Pasha (right) and Senior Project meet the time Manager, Mr Mohammad Nor Hisham. schedule of our customers. We provide team of experienced installers, CAD designers and project managers and supervisors for effective and optimal time and project control.

For more than 80 years, the architecture and design community has specified products from Hunter Douglas, the world leader in window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products such as Ceilings, Faades, Sun Control and NBK Terracotta. Working alongside architects and designers, it has been our mission to continuously engineer technologically advanced yet environmentally friendly products for our end users, the architects and designers, and to help them do what they love to do, which is to create. Indeed, Hunter Douglas was founded on a tradition of bringing breakthrough and innovative products to market. Having supplied architectural products to the previous two terminals, Hunter Douglas was proud to supply the ceilings again for Terminal 3 (T3), the latest extension to Singapores iconic Changi Airport. T3 commenced operations on 9 January 2008. T3 seeks to iterate and re-define the Changi Experience with new interpretations of old paradigms, making Changi Airport to be the standard bearer

for how a multi-terminal airport can offer a unified experience, balancing coherence with vitality and vigour. T3 has brought Singapore into the new millennium with distinctive, contemporary design, enjoying newness and celebrating different styles. For this prestigious project, Hunter Douglas Singapore Pte Ltd supplied 116,700 m2 of ceilings. Mr. Chua Yew Hor, Managing Director of Hunter Douglas Singapore Pte Ltd shared, We are glad to be given the opportunity to participate in this project and to help create the Changi Experience to welcome our overseas visitors and returning Singaporeans. Our products are state-of-the-art engineered. The fact that our products had been installed in Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and now Terminal 3 bear testimonials to the quality and reliability of our products. Although the time schedule for this project was tight, we gave our very best effort to provide fast turn-around and we were able to complete the project within the allotted time schedule.

Our Strengths
Design The Hunter Douglas range of Ceiling Solutions allows architects to explore designs with a variety of materials including metal, textiles and wood. Our wide range of systems, colours and finishes offer true design freedom to the demanding architect or designer and ensures that the completed installation not only looks impressive but performs superbly as well. Functionality All of our products are designed to work as integrated systems. The Hunter Douglas Ceiling Systems can be customised to fit the designers needs often without costly adaptations. These integrated, customisable, tested ceiling systems allow freedom of design while reducing the cost of failure. Quality At Hunter Douglas, we are committed to quality. We have the expertise and a long history of success at every stage of the manufacturing process from processing raw materials to manufacturing and finishing panels, to installation and maintenance. All products are extensively tested for corrosion resistance, insulation, ventilation, fire resistance and wind load performance, ensuring that the finished poducts not only look great but are long lasting as well. Comfort Chief amongst occupants concern is comfort. At Hunter Douglas, we strive to ensure that every part of a building works together to create a comfortable, healthy and productive environment for those inside. Our ceiling products help architects to control noise, improve interior air quality, and manage smoke extract system and even heat and light as well.

Product Installation at T3
Total Ceiling Area : 116,700 m2 Ceiling Types: Perforated (25%) Hook on Plank Ceiling (Module size 1250mm x 600mm) with 25mm gap in all direction at Arrival Hall and Baggage Claim Area Perforated (35%) Hook and Lay Plank Ceiling (Module size 1250mm x 600mm) butt joint at Basement Common Areas Wide Panel Type 300C Perforated Panels at Common Corridors, Smoke Stop Lobbies, and Wash Rooms Wide Panel Type 300C Curved Perforated Panels at Money Changer Area Perforated (35%) Hook and Lay Plank Ceilings (Module size 625mm x 600mm) at Bus Gate, Immigration and Retail Mall. 75mm Module Cell Ceilings at Sky Train Stations, Food Court Area. V100 Screen Ceilings at Food Court Area. Perforated Honeycomb Panels (both skins with 35% perforation) and Non-perforated Honeycomb Ceilings at Gate Lounges as Internal Wall Cladding 600mm deep and 100mm wide Honeycomb Baffles at Gate Lounge Area. Specially designed 500mm wide Modular Grille System integrated with Baffles for air return. There were also 29,600 m2 of Acoustic Trays with Rock Wool encapsulated in black non-woven tissues installed above the ceiling (which is not included in the ceiling area) to meet the acoustic requirements without compromising the smoke ventilation requirements for the project.

High ceiling at South Centre Pier, Changi Airport Terminal 3, accentuated by Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Panels. 2 3

Plank
The planks are available in widths from 212 up to 800mm and in lengths from 600mm up to 4000mm. Produced on advanced equipment which includes several levelling stages in the process, the high quality precision engineered planks are flat and dimensionally stable. The plank ceilings are available for both interior and exterior applications. The planks are available in electrogalvanised steel, stainless steel or aluminium.

Sound Absorption
Black-faced acoustic pads are available to achieve acoustic absorption. Also non-woven acoustic textile is available which is glued inside the planks automatically during production.

Perforations
Aside from providing acoustic performance characteristics, planks are often perforated for a decorative effect. Perforations are available with open areas ranging from 8% to 50%. Although perforations are primarily positioned for optimum sound control, Luxalon ceiling elements can also be perforated to specific designs, such as an interpretation of a company's logo.

Suspention Systems
There are four major plank suspension systems in the LUXALON ceiling product range: Wide C-grid Hook-on Clip-in Lay-in Wide C-grid The system's suspension structure consists of exposed C-shaped runners which are installed parallel to each other to form continuous main courses. The major advantages are: The possibility to fix partition walls to the strong C-grids.
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Plank Ceiling with 35% perforation at the Passenger Pick-up Point. 5

XL Panels
The monolithic look of the XL Acoustic Ceiling System fit perfectly in large open spaces with a high density of noise like in airports, shopping malls or conference halls. With excellent sound control properties, XL Acoustic Ceiling Panels turn loud environments into spaces with a comfortable interior ambience. There are 2 types of XL panels: Honeycomb panel and Corrugated panel, each having its own individual characteristics.

Honeycomb Panels
In our honeycomb composite technology, two metal skins sandwich an aluminium honeycomb structure that can accommodate high pressures and shear forces. The skin and the honeycomb are connected with high quality adhesives, forming a monolithic mechanical construction.

Advantages:
Developed for the aircraft industry, aluminium honeycomb composites are a perfect combination of light-weight components working together to produce extreme strength.

Plank Ceiling at Level 2 Transit Lounge.

An exposed wide suspension system which accentuates the grid pattem. Simple and easy access to the plenum. A rigid grid system to ensure a consistently level ceiling. Lay-in The system's suspension structure consists of exposed - or T-sections which are interconnected by means of a simple insert joint to form a supporting grid for the planks. The major advantages are: An exposed suspension system which accentuates the grid pattem. Simple and easy access to the plenum. A rigid grid system to ensure a consistently level ceiling. Hook-on The suspension structure for the Hook-on system consists of a grid system assembled from pre-punched Z-shaped secondary profiles and pre-punched L-shaped primary profiles.

The major advantages are: A hidden suspension system for an uncluttered monolithic ceiling appearance. Ready access into the plenum at any point with no need for special tools. A rigid grid system to ensure a consistently level ceiling. Clip-in This Luxalon suspension system consists of a common 0.5 mm profile, made of galvanised steel, which is used both as the upper primary member as well as the lower secondary member. The major advantages are: A hidden suspension system for an uncluttered monolithic ceiling appearance. Common primary and secondary runners which are easily assembled with rail connectors. A rigid grid system to ensure a consistently level ceiling. The swing-down execution facilitates easy plenum access without having to remove the plank from the suspension system.
Honeycomb Baffles 600mm deep and 100mm wide specially developed for T3.

Honeycomb Panels at Level 2 South Centre Pier.

12mm thick perforated Honeycomb Ceiling and non-perforated Honeycomb Wall Cladding System.

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Cell Ceilings
Stylish and contemporary, a LUXALON Cell Ceiling creates an open, light and spacious appearance. Cell ceiling models are available in a range of modular cell sizes and colours for exciting ceiling design options. By creating a visual screen, the ceiling grids assist in controlling the proportions and scale of an interior area without placing restrictions on the actual ceiling height and space. Aesthetics and function are brought together in a versatile combination that allows considerable design freedom.

Design Flexibility
Cell Ceiling systems create a spacious appearance ideal for interior designs where open, light constructions are desired. They make it easy to create different modules in one ceiling and are ideal for very small plenum depths. Systems are available as sliding, hookin, swing-down or tile. Modules vary from 17 x 17 mm to 200 x 300 mm. A wide range of colours and finishes are available, and special colours can be provided upon request.

Durability
Manufactured from 0.35, 0.4, 0.5, or 0.6 mm thick prepainted aluminium coil, Cell Ceilings are finished with a polyester paint to provide a long, low-maintenance life. The coating is stove-enameled in a continuous coilcoating process to ensure uniform thickness and absolute adhesion.

Easy Plenum Access

The panels can be easily (de)mounted by hand, allowing for full interaction with systems and installation within the plenum.

Fire Behaviour
All LUXALON metal suspended ceilings are classified A2, s1, d0 according to EN 135011. Hunter Douglas Open Cell creates a ceiling through which large amounts of air and or smoke can be extracted, a distinct advantage in escape routes where the clearest visibility is required.

Cell Ceiling at Basement Retail Area. 12 13

Perforated Honeycomb Ceiling and Cell Ceiling at Sky Train Station.

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Wide Panels
Hunter Douglas Wide Panel Ceilings enable the architect to design a closed ceiling with high performance aluminium or steel materials. In order to give maximum freedom in design there is a wide choice in panels with soft edges for a monolithic ceiling appearance or panels with square edges which results in a smooth ceiling with a narrow butt joint.

Design Flexibility
The robust wide panel appearance provides interesting possibilities for spatial room designing. The ceiling panels show a straight L-joint, neat V-joint or a 10 mm wide recessed joint. The panels can be installed as Clip-in, Lay-on, Carrier or C-grid system. The 300 mm wide panels are available up to 6 m length. A range of colours and finishes is standard available and special colours upon request.

Durability
Wide panel ceilings are manufactured from durable roll formed aluminium (0.7 mm) or steel (0.6 mm) coil, finished with a polyester paint to provide a long, low maintenance life. The coating is stove enamelled in a continuous coil coating process ensuring uniform coating thickness and absolute adhesion. For exterior applications aluminium panels with Luxacote finish are available.

Features and benefits

Simple and economical installation. Unique design enables panels to span greater distance than traditional ceilings resulting in fewer carrier. A concealed suspension system for a clean, monolithic ceiling appearance. Allows random access/point accessibility to plenum. No special tools required Interior and exterior applications. Trim systems available with both roll-form and extruded options. Contains from 70% to 95% recycled content. Compatible with industry-standard fixtures and air diffusers.

Easy Plenum Access

The panels can be easily demounted by hand allowing easy and full access to services and installation in the plenum.

Acoustic Performance
In order to improve the acoustic comfort in a room, the ceiling panels can be perforated with a 1.5 or 2 mm round hole. As a standard feature, perforated panels can be supplied with a sound absorbing non woven tissue glued into the panel for enhanced acoustical performance.
Wide Panel Ceiling (300C) at Basement Car Park Lobby Area. 16

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Linear Ceillings
LUXALON Linear Ceiling Systems are highly versatile, allowing a variety of innovative interior and exterior visual effects to be achieved. Whether it is the staggering clean flat look of the closed ceilings or the floating ceiling effect of the screens ceilings, they will give a rhythm to any project and make sure the designers' signature is visible. The Linear Ceiling System comprises of the following type: 30BD, 84R/MWti-R, 84B, Foil, 84C/184C, 75C /150C/225C, V100/V200 Screen/Deco, V100/V200 Sliding Screen and 30B/80B/130B/180B. In this project, V100 Screen Ceilings were used.

V100/V200 Screen/Deco
The LUXALON screen ceiling is ideal for visually reducing room height while retaining original room volume. The LUXALON screen ceiling excels at diffusing daylight or artificial light entering from above. At a minimum angle of approximately 45 degrees, the ceiling has a closed appearance.

Flexible By Design
LUXALON ceiling systems offer almost endless design possibilities. Our wide variety of products, colours, and finishes can be combined to create dramatic, high quality ceilings. LUXALON V100/V200 screen ceilings are engineered to dimensionally define the ceiling plane. Consisting of vertically hung, lightweight floating panels, V100/V200 creates unique visual patterns and lines without compromising the sense of a spacious environment. The panels come in either 101 mm high (V100) or 200 mm high (V200) and clip easily to the carrier. The stoveenamelled panels and carriers are lightweight and recyclable. Panels are made to measure and available in any length up to 6000 mm.

Plenum Accessibility
LUXALON V100/V200 screen ceilings mask the plenum while allowing easy access as well as efficient performance of air conditioning, lighting, and sprinkler systems. There is no need to remove the panels to fully access the plenum. However, each panel in the LUXALON V100/V200 screen ceiling system can be easily removed and replaced by hand.

Fire Behaviour
LUXALON metal suspended ceilings are fully tested for reaction to fire, and are classified A2, s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1 and will therefore not contribute to possible fires. When ceilings however need to protect structural integrity of the building, LUXALON ceilings offer a range of practical and tested solutions with regards to fire stability.
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Worldwide Project References

Asia Pacific
Airport
Sydney Brisbane Perth Melbourne Cairns Townsville Adelaide Airport, South Australia Al Muharaqtiatleong Beijing Beijing Capital International TB1 Beijing Capital International TB2 Beijing Capital International TB3 Qingdao Guangzhou White Swan Shanghai Hongqiao Dalian Zhouzishui Airport Changchun Longjiabao Airport Tianjin Binhai International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Fuzhou Changle International Airport Shenzhen Airport Kunming Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport Nanjing Airport Chengdu Shuangliu Airport Guangzhou International Airport Huhehaote Batui International Airport Kai Tak International New Dehli Bombay International Bali International Djakarta Satellite A Building, Kuala Lumpur International Airport Penang International Airport Sultan Abdul Aziz Airport Subang Kuantan Airport Tawau Airport, Sabah Bintulu Airport, Sarawak Miri Airport, Sarawak Low cost terminal at Kota Kinabalu Airport, Sabah Labuan Airport Kuching International Airport, Sarawak Kuala Trengganu Airport Kota Kinabalu International Airport Cargo Doha

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Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Bahrain China China China China China China China China China China China China China China China China China China China Hong Kong India India Indonesia Indonesia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Qatar
Beijing Capital International TB3

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Doha Riyadh Saudi Royal Saudi Airforce Medna Variouscivil airports Changi Airport AJ Ajn International Ho Chi Min City

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Qatar Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Singapore UAE Vietnam

Airport
Bergamo Roma L. da Vinci Anmsterdam Schiphol Rotterdam Zestienhoven Faro Zurich London Heathrow London Stansted Birmingham Zagreb

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Italy Italy Netherlands Netherlands Portugal Switzerland U.K. U.K. U.K. Yugoslavia

North/Latin Americas
Airport
Belize City Airport Viru Viru Santa Cruz GaleaoRio de Janerio Cumbica Sao Paulo Confins Belo Florianopolis Santiago old airport Santiago new airport Arica Antofagasta Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago Aeropuerto Carriel Sur, Concepcion Aeropuerto Capiapo, Copiapo Aeropuerto Iquique, Iquique Aeropuerto Punta Arenas, Punta Arenas Bogota Cali Barrangquilla Bucaramanga Cucuta Pereira Cancun OHare Airport Laguardia Airport Denver Airport Wooster Airport Myrtie Beach Airport

Country
Belize Bolivia Brazil Brazil Brazil Brazil Chile Chile Chile Chile Chile Chile Chile Chile Chile Colombia Colombia Colombia Colombia Colombia Colombia Mexico USA USA USA USA USA

African Continent
Airport
Cairo Beyrouth Tripoli Casablance Agadir Imo State Lagos Cape Town D.F Malan Bloemfontein JBM Hertzog Kimberley BJ Vorster Port Eliz. HF Verwoered Kimpo Khartoum Kampala

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Egypt Lebanon Libya Morocco Morocco Nigeria Nigeria South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa South Korea Sudan Uganda

Europe
Airport
Lyon Satolas Bordeaux Marseille Marignane Nantes Chateau Bougon Paris Only Paris CDG Frankfurt East Frankfurt West Belfast Milano Linate Milano Malpensa

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France France France France France France Germany Germany Ireland Italy Italy
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Worldwide Project References

At Hunter Douglas, we stress on Design, Functionality and Comfort. Our wide range of systems, colours and finishes offer true freedom of design to architects and designers. The wide usage of our products in airports worldwide bears testimony to on the quality and reliability of the Hunter Douglas brand.

MISSION STATEMENT & CORE VALUES

Strategic Service Direction of Hunter Douglas Singapore Hunter Douglas Singapores strategic service direction embodies the following Vision, Mission and Core Values:

VISION

As the market leader, we strive to have a Hunter Douglas product in every home and office in Singapore Within the Hunter Douglas group, we aspire to be a model company

MISSION

We are the world market leader manufacturing a wide range of innovative and quality architectural and window covering products We shall provide on-time delivery, reliable and friendly service at a competitive price Our aim is to offer fulfilment to our staff and to secure a reasonable return to our shareholders

CORE VALUES

Customer Oriented Putting customers first Providing reliable and friendly service Achieving on-time delivery Innovation Seeking continuous improvement and new ideas to create value for our customers Striving for creative ways of doing our work better Teamwork Working together harmoniously to achieve common goals and objectives Integrity Honouring our commitments to customers, staff and organisation Being sincere and truthful Communication Showing respect and understanding for each other Being frank, open and receptive Staff Well-being Providing continuous training and development Recognising good performance PUBLISHERS NOTE
Make A Difference is published by Hunter Douglas Singapore Pte Ltd. For reproduction of articles and queries, please contact: The Editor, Make A Difference Newsletter Hunter Douglas Singapore Pte Ltd 15 Joo Koon Crescent, Singapore 629015 Tel: 68624466, Fax: 68616595 Website: www.hunterdouglas.com.sg Email: hds@hunterdouglas.com.sg

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