Monthly Archives: May 2012

Apparel & Fashion, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Top Brand Clothing and More on a Budget from Top Stores with New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Deals

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Money off leading brands for May and the summer can be had this week thanks to new deals introduced online by voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The deals specialist offers consumers savings at over 800 of the country’s leading names, with this week’s discount codes on show being for the likes of Marks and Spencer, Matalan, The Body Shop and Virgin Wines.

New clothing and top brand wine for the summer and beyond can be saved on using the latest choice of deals available on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website this week. Marks and Spencer is one of the most popular names in UK retail and shoppers can this week get new Marks and Spencer voucher codes for saving there – deals to be had right now include 50% Off Louis Chaurey Champagne – For a Case of 6, Save 25% When You Buy Any 2 Cases of Australian Wine (Cases of 6) and Mix & Match – 2 Women’s Tops for £8.

More great brands can be had on a budget this month thanks to new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals for stores like Matalan, The Body Shop, Virgin Wines and more. Shoppers can download a choice of new Vouchers this week which includes offers like Women’s Summer Essentials From £3 at Matalan, EXCLUSIVE Buy 6 Bottles of Wine + Get 6 Free plus 2 FREE Crystal Glasses. Now ONLY £47.44 at Virgin Wines and 25% OFF Bath & Body Products at The Body Shop.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “Making the most of a budget remains as important as ever for UK consumers, so we’re pleased to be able to help them out right now. Money off at M&S, Matalan, Virgin Wines and The Body Shop can really help people to get more for their money this month.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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Software, Technology

Zevrix Updates BatchOutput Server for Adobe InDesign CS6 Compatibility

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Zevrix Solutions announces BatchOutput Server 4.8, a compatibility update to its output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Layers magazine, the software automates printing and exporting to PDF and PostScript by processing InDesign files from watched hot folders. BatchOutput Server offloads output to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process. The new update makes BatchOutput Server compatible with InDesign CS6.

Toronto (ON), Canada – May 24, 2012 — Zevrix Solutions today released BatchOutput Server 4.8, a compatibility update to its powerful output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Developed originally for a major magazine publisher in the United States to free up their operator computers from outputting InDesign files, the software automates InDesign workflow by processing files from hot folders. The software offloads printing and exporting to PDF and PostScript to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process.

The new update makes BatchOutput Server compatible with the recently released InDesign CS6 The update is free for licensed BatchOutput Server users.

“BatchOutput Server is an extremely useful utility for a busy production facility or advertising agency”, writes David Creamer in Layers magazine, “It can save lots of time – which equates to money.”

Under BatchOutput Server workflow, production artists and prepress operators simply submit InDesign files to hot folders that reside on the network. BatchOutput Server automatically outputs the files from its dedicated station using hot folder settings, and will auto-activate document fonts as well.

BatchOutput Server offers the following key features and benefits:
–Process InDesign files automatically from hot folders
-Export as single pages
-Update modified links automatically
-Variable output file names
-Auto-activate document fonts
–Automatic e-mail notifications of process stages and errors
-Easy to install and set up

Pricing and Availability:
BatchOutput Server can be purchased from Zevrix web site for US$666.66, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for licensed users. BatchOutput Server is a Universal Binary, runs on Mac OS X 10.4.2-10.6 and works with Adobe InDesign CS2-CS6.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, file delivery and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals achieve more while doing less through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com

Solutions for Adobe InDesign & the Graphics Industry

Business

Training for Entrepreneurs.com Launches New Business Start Up Assistance Program

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Training for Entrepreneurs.com assists aspiring entrepreneurs and start up enthusiasts with its Start-Smart Business Mentoring Program. Online classes begin June 12, 13, and 14, 2012.

Sarasota, Florida, USA – May 24, 2012 — Training for Entrepreneurs.com (TFE), the online business skills training and business mentoring website, announced today the launch of their new Business Startup Training Program, Start-Smart Business Mentoring Program. Start-Smart Registration is now open for the Summer Sessions which begin June 12, 13, and 14, 2012. Enrollment is limited to the first 45 people who sign-up for this ten-week, online Group Mentoring Program.

Start-Smart Business Mentoring Program is a group mentoring program specifically designed for business startups. It is a simple yet comprehensive program that provides a foundation of knowledge and a blueprint for guiding you through the business startup process. Whether you are building a traditional, “bricks and mortar” business or an online business, Start-Smart Mentoring provides the step-by-step roadmap for starting, launching, and growing a successfully business.

“Regardless, if your new business is going to serve a local, national, or international market; the Start-Smart methodology helps you to overcome the obstacles that every new business owner faces,” stated Terry H. Hill, the Chief Business Mentor of Start-Smart Mentoring and Co-founder of Training for Entrepreneurs.com. Start-Smart is a 10 week online Group Mentoring Program about company creation, business launch, and business growth strategy! It’s a virtual, online classroom environment where aspiring entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts come together one evening a week to learn how to successfully turn their entrepreneurial dreams into viable business realities.”

Hill continues, “In order to provide a closer, more personal interaction with my mentees, we limit our class size to 15 would-be entrepreneurs. During the 10-week Summer Session, we work will only three, 15-person teams. Our Team Tuesday, Team Wednesday, and Team Thursday groups met online every week on their designated day from 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm. From the comfort of their home and/or office, our aspiring entrepreneurs can access the Start-Smart Virtual Classroom via their Smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet.”

To learn more about the Start-Smart Business Mentoring Program’s training curriculum as well as to enroll in this powerful business startup assistance program, visit http://www.trainingforentrepreneurs.com/starting-a-new-business

About Training for Entrepreneurs.com

Training for Entrepreneurs.com (TFE) is a knowledge/relationship development website of Legacy Associates, Inc. (http://www.legacyai.com), a small business consulting and management services firm that is located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA. TFE serves the world-wide web in three primary capacities: Facilitators of a web-based entrepreneurial development community, Creators & Publishers of educational content for small businesses, and Trainers & Mentors of online e-Learning courses and virtual mentoring programs.

As facilitators, TFE manages an online small business resource center and membership community that affords its Members access to digital content that is presented in text, graphics, audio, and video formats.

As publishers, TFE creates, develops, and publishes business informational and instructional content: articles, reports, e-Books, audio programs, live instructional presentations, instructor-narrated, self-paced e-Learning courses, and instructional material for virtual mentoring programs.

As trainers/mentors, TFE trainers teach a series of online, interactive soft skills business training and award certification for completion of e-Learning courses: Personal Productivity, Leadership Skills, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Strategic Management, and Negotiation Skills. TFE Mentors conduct live virtual classroom mentoring programs for planning, starting, branding, growing, and exiting a business.

Contact Information:
Dolly A. Stevens
Executive Director
Training for Entrepreneurs.com
Tel: 941-556-1299
Fax: 941-866-1953
director@TrainingforEntrepreneurs.com
http://www.TrainingforEntrepreneurs.com

Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Marketing, Small Business, Social Media, Society, Technology, Web 2.0

Michael Blakey & Paul Grant speaking on EFactor Business Bootcamp June 21

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A day full of succeeded Entrepreneurs and the Best Funding Experts in the field, Michael Blakey & Paul Grant!

Want to learn more on what to do when you are on theEntrepreneurial Frontline? Or how Bootstrapping can be an effective way to run your operations? What Investor Types & Funds are out there? And what are the Legal Aspects of Investments? Sign up now for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT, lunch & drinks included! http://www.efactor.com/ukfunding1206

We provided you with a special program with some great names in this industry:

John Spindler CEO of Capital Enterprise. John has had over 15 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and business advisor/consultant and as well as being responsible for the day to day management of Capital Enterprise is also a director and co-owner of audio designer and manufacturer Ferguson Hill.

Michael Blakey: has been a successful, active, early-stage investor in the UK since 2000 and having invested in some 17 businesses and realized 3 profitable exits to date. Co-investing with his brother, Simon, he is responsible for all our marketing and deal origination activities. Michael was voted by AngelsNews as “the Business Angels You should now”.

Paul Grant: is an experienced entrepreneur who has founded his own London based company through private equity and debt finance. He managed to build a network of over 500 business angels at Capital Partners Private Equity Ltd and more recently at BA Capital Ltd, during which time he never ceased to assist young businesses with fundraising and coaching. He is also the founder of “The Funding Game” seminar series, which offers practical guidance and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking capital for early-stage and growing ventures.

Jaan Larner: is a business minded lawyer at Keystone Law with an MBA from Oxford University. He is a corporate and commercial lawyer with a particular interest in entrepreneurial activity. He advises clients on their corporate structures as well as their on-going day-to-day commercial activity. Jaan qualified as a Solicitor in 1997.

WE HOPE TO WELCOME YOU AT 21 JUNE – INNOVATION WAREHOUSE – LONDON

SEE FOR MORE DETAILS OF THE PROGAM: http://www.efactor.com/ukfunding1206

Please Eva Hukshorn for your questions.

Lunch and drinks are included in the event price.

This event is sponsored by RBS, Capital Enterprise and Keystone Law To attend this event being a member of EFactor is mandotory, you can sign up (for free) on www.efactor.com.

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Entertainment

Daria Rose and The Day She Chose by Award Winning Author Yvonne Capitelli Hits Amazon Bestseller List

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eBook version of Daria Rose and The Day She Chose goes global and is now available through on-line retailers and libraries in over 100 countries.

Rockville Centre, NY, USA (May 23, 2012) — In its first week after release in ebook form Daria Rose and The Day She Chose by award-winning author Yvonne Capitelli hit Amazon’s Best Seller List in two categories, bullying and self-esteem. The book ranked in the top twenty in each category.

“I was very excited to hear the news,” said Ms. Capitelli. “I’m thrilled that this book will find its way into the hearts of so many more children. It’s all about helping children to realize the power they have within, and giving parents a fun way to teach their children the importance of making good choices in order to create a happy and successful life.”

As a young girl Author Yvonne Capitelli envisioned writing children’s books someday. She achieved her dream after growing up on Long Island, NY and became an authoritative children’s author and children’s motivational speaker. Yvonne Capitelli has five awards to her credit for her debut illustrated children’s book Daria Rose and The Day She Chose. They include: 2012 Nominated Best Author of Long Island, 2011 Children’s Literary Classics Gold Award and KART Kids Book List, 2010 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, and 2009 Moonbeam Children’s Book Bronze Award Mind-BodySpirit/Self Esteem and Preferred Choice Award Creative Child Magazine.

Ms. Capitelli has always had a love of children and a love of books. She was inspired by her daughter to start writing positive character building books that motivate children to make good choices, be determined and take control of their own happiness. Her books are fun, educational, beautifully illustrated and all center around imparting important life lessons. Children and adults alike will enjoy and benefit from her fun and engaging stories that make you realize the amazing power we all have within.

Daria Rose and the Day She Chose by Yvonne Capitelli in ebook (ISBN 9781937520953) was published by First Edition Design Publishing http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com and released on April 25, 2012. It is available through the Amazon Kindle store, Barnes and Noble, Apple’s iBookstore, Sony, and thousands of other on-line retailers and libraries around the world.

Daria Rose and the Day She Chose is also available in hardcover form. It can be purchased through the author’s website – http://www.dariarosebooks.com. It is the foundation of the author’s character building program for her in-school visits.

Yvonne Capitelli donates a portion of each book sale to the Children’s Cancer Society and the CFIDS Association of America. Ms. Capitelli’s children’s book, I Get It! I Get It! How John Figures it Out, released January 2012, is about one boy’s journey and triumph with Auditory Processing Disorder. Ms. Capitelli’s second book of her Daria Rose Making Good Choices Series is due for release later this year.

Media Contact:
Yvonne Capitelli
Daria Rose Books
516-884-7661
dariarosebooks@gmail.com
http://www.darisrosebooks.com

Healthcare

Botox Training for Nurse Practitioners at IAPAM’s Symposium

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IAPAM is offering industry-leading Botox ® training for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) new to the botox/dermal filler field, or for NPs looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – May 23, 2012 — The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is offering industry-leading Botox ® training for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) new to the botox/dermal filler field, or for NPs looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills.

NPs New to Botox ® Learn Everything they Need to Know at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training

Nurse Practitioners wanting to add Botox ® as a treatment for their patients, now have a botox training program that is tailored to their specific needs. NPs can now learn Botox ® best practices by attending the industry’s leading dermatologist-lead botox ® training program (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/botoxtraining).

Botox ® training is a critical component of the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com), which offers instruction on the top 5 minimally invasive procedures: Botox ®, Dermal Fillers, Microdermbarsion, Chemical Peels, and Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation. Leading the faculty is a team of renowned cosmetic dermatologists who will cover aesthetic patient consultations, facial anatomy & musculature, Botox ® and Dysport ® product preparation, pain management, procedural protocols, post treatment issues, continuing practice support and quarterback the IAPAM’s significant hands-on portion of the training. IAPAM faculty member dermatologist Dr. Toni C. Stockton, instructs registrants on the latest technologies and products, from Botox ® to Dysport ®. She also educates attendees on dealing with possible adverse events due to the procedure.

The medical faculty instructing at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium are experienced in the “industry’s best practices,” particularly regarding the teaching of Botox ® and other cosmetic injectables.

Coupled with the hands-on clinical training, nurse practitioners who attend the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium are given one year of product and treatment support through membership with the IAPAM.

For additional information or to register for an upcoming Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® training session, please contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or visit http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/registration

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc. Dysport is a trademark of Medicis, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: Botox ® training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training (http://www.hcgtraining.com), and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 704

Travel

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator to Open Office in Danang Due to Increased Demand for Luxury Tours

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Danang has a growing range of tourist facilities which is contributing to the growth of Danang as a tourism hub. To capitalize on this trend, Luxury Travel Ltd

Hanoi, Vietnam, May 22, 2012 – Danang has a growing range of tourist facilities which is contributing to the growth of Danang as a tourism hub. To capitalize on this trend, Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com). has just opened a new Danang office to meet increased luxury tour. This office will open on June 1, 2012.

Danang has stepped into the tourism limelight as a much sought after destination for holidaymakers. For luxury travel advisors at Luxury Travel Ltd, (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) Danang is more appealing than Bali or Phu Ket and its beach has been voted one of the world’s best by Forbes Magazine.

The resort’s pristine beaches, and the trio of nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites (a short day trip away), have made Danang an attractive proposition. Danang has a growing range of tourist facilities, including challenging golf courses (including the Montgomerie Link Danang) and hotels from international designers and operators.

The new terminal at Danang International Airport opened last December and is set to rival Hanoi’s and Ho Chi Minh City’s (HCMC) airports. Further, the past two years have seen the completion of many luxurious resorts along the coastline, with names such as Hyatt Regency, Nam Hai, Vinpearl, Accor, InterContinental, and Fusion Maia entering the market and offering more choices for leisure and M.I.C.E travelers.

“Danang is going to boom. Our business has increased by 30 per cent, and much of that has to do with the new airport and air links to the central coast of Vietnam. We have just won several new big accounts and we are so glad to open our new Danang Office at 38 Hai Phong Street in the city center of Danang, a few steps from the Han Bridge and the river, to meet the increased demand. We have launched a new concierge hotline phone number +84932449777 for our customers who can call us at around the clock for any assistance while holidaying in Centre Vietnam. Currently, there very few tour companies in Vietnam who have their own offices in Central Vietnam, only sub-contracts with local tour operators. We are proud of being the very first to open our own office to tap into the increased luxury demand and serve discerning travelers and holidaymakers to Central Vietnam, with more personalized services at the most competitive prices.” said Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.”

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravels.asia) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers, in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel excels in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Business

New Company Rabbit Hole Hay Specializes in Online Sales of Farm Fresh Hay for Rabbits

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Rabbit Hole Hay is a new online company offering farm fresh hay for rabbits and other small animals. The company sells both alfalfa hay and timothy hay, grown in the mountain valleys of Northern California and Oregon, providing the ideal growing conditions for nutritious hay for rabbits.

Chico, CA, May 22, 2012 (Straight Line PR) — Rabbit Hole Hay is a new company offering online shopping for some of the best farm-fresh alfalfa hay and timothy hay for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small animals. Rabbit Hole Hay provides small pet owners with access to nutritious, great-tasting hay – delivered straight to the customer’s front door, saving time otherwise spent traveling to and from the pet store.

“We were just minding our own business when the idea to sell great quality hay for rabbits online just jumped out in front of us. It was crazy!” RabbitHoleHay.com CEO Michael K. Redman explained. “We never saw it coming, and then we realized it was GENIUS! We discovered that small pet owners needed more options to buy affordable alfalfa hay and timothy hay for rabbits online ( http://www.rabbitholehay.com/products/ ) and it needed to be amazingly good quality. So we thought, ‘why not get some of the best hay in the world from our own backyard and help our local farmers at the same time?'”

RabbitHoleHay.com is a new online store which specializes in selling specific hay types ideal for quality rabbit food, as well as an educational resource about hay for rabbits. The company’s web site explains that alfalfa hay and timothy hay are the best types of hay to use for rabbit food. Alfalfa hay is ideal for young rabbits aged three weeks to seven months, because it is high in fiber, protein and calcium needed for proper growth. Timothy hay is best for adult rabbits, aged seven months and older. It has fewer calories than alfalfa hay and helps to maintain a healthy weight.

According to Redman, most people can’t believe there are enough pet rabbits to even support this new business, but says they obviously aren’t aware of how many passionate rabbit owners there are, as well as owners of guinea pigs and chinchillas. New and current customers are encouraged to visit http://www.RabbitHoleHay.com to find an easy, informational, and even entertaining site where they can learn about each type of hay for rabbits, tips for rabbit care, and healthy nutrition for rabbits. The ordering process is simple and quick. The alfalfa hay and timothy hay is sold in one, five, 10 and 20 pound increments, is securely packaged in a cardboard box, and shipped directly to the customer.

“Everyone is surprised when they hear we’ve started selling hay on the Internet,” Redman said. “They ask me what we’re up to these days and I tell them, ‘we’re selling the best hay in the world to pet owners online’ and their eyes get huge, like they just saw a talking rabbit dive down a rabbit hole. Since we have some of the best hay in the world right in our back yard it seems like a perfect fit. Plus I’ve always loved hay rides.”

About RabbitHoleHay.com
Rabbit Hole Hay is located in Chico, CA and specializes in selling quality, farm fresh hay for rabbits and other small animals online to provide an affordable, nutritious option for small pet owners. Located in one of the best hay regions in the world, RabbitHoleHay.com has access to local hay farmers who produce alfalfa hay and timothy hay in the mountain valleys of Northern California and Oregon. Contact the company at RabbitHoleHay@gmail.com, or visit their web site at http://www.RabbitHoleHay.com

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Business, Construction, Environment, Industrial, Technology

Chiller Noise No Longer Problem After Acoustifence Barrier Installed

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Installation of a 24-foot noise barrier utilizing Acoustifence outdoor sound abatement material at the new Sheboygan Festival Foods store is complete, ending complaints from nearby residents over extreme levels of noise leaking from the store’s industrial refrigeration chillers into the community.

Folks in Sheboygen were celebrating when the popular Wisconsin-based Festival Foods grocery chain opened the 70,000 square foot mega store here on September 16, 2011. Less than two weeks later, the community’s warm welcome had grown icy as neighbors began to complain about noise from the store’s industrial refrigeration chiller that was so loud, it violated the city’s noise ordinance.

Festival Foods enlisted the help of Acoustical Engineer Eric Wolfram of Milwaukee-based Scott R. Riedel & Associates, LTD, who consulted with Acoustiblok’s Jay Boland to choose Acoustifence noise barrier material, a product of Acoustiblok, Inc. of Tampa Florida, to bring the decibel level down below the legal threshold and restore peace and quiet to the neighboring community.

When Wolfram first investigated the site in September, decibel readings ranged between 78.4 and 90.7, loud enough to be a risk for noise-related health problems to nearby residents and workers, had they been subjected to the noise over time. The Sheboygan Department of City Development demanded the level be reduced by at least five decibels, Wolfram said.

“The existing refrigeration pump and motor systems produce extreme noise levels,” Wolfram said. “This noise reverberates within the sheet-metal paneled enclosure interior and escapes through several different exhaust and ventilation openings.

“Additional noise was generated by the cooling and exhaust fans mounted above the enclosure.”

Working with sound consultants from Acoustiblok, Inc., Wolfram designed a two-step solution, creating a barrier with Acoustifence noise deadening material to block noise around the massive system, and incorporating another Acoustiblok product, QuietFiber, to help reduce sound from reflecting off of the taller adjacent building behind the chillers.

Minimal structural changes were required, as the ⅛- inch Acoustifence was easily attached to an existing chain link fence and the outdoor-rated QuietFiber with a perforated metal cover was capconed to the building.

The results were better than Wolfram had hoped, with decibel levels reduced to 57.3 the moment the barrier was in place – well below the City’s legal threshold, and more than 20 decibels lower than before the Acoustiblok products were installed. Neighbors are no longer bombarded with the irritating chiller noise, now replaced with the ordinary ambient sounds that existed before.

“Sounds from local traffic and roadways exceeded that of the compressor equipment after installation of the Acoustifence and QuietFiber products,” Wolfram said.

Lahnie Johnson, founder and president of Acoustiblok, Inc., applauded Festival Foods’ quick action in addressing the noise complaints right away, stating that the product combination was the perfect solution for this particular type of noise challenge.

“The Acoustifence and QuietFIber treatments were the perfect solution for the Festival Foods chiller noise, as both of these materials are designed to hold up in inclement weather, and as you can see from the results, they do their job well beyond everyone’s expectations,” Johnson said. “The Acoustifence and Quiet Fiber are also substantially less costly than attempting a structural enclosure solution.”

For more information on industrial noise solutions, visit the Acoustiblok website, Email sales@acoustiblok.com, or call 813-980-1400.

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Construction, Environment, Industrial, Technology

Acoustiblok Creates Damped, Expandable Acoustical Envelope in New York ITB Recording Studio

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Acoustiblok noise abatement material was installed in the nearly completed Artist Workshop Studios recording facility, an in-the-box (ITB) studio designed and built by Artist Workshop Studios owner Tom Donofrio. Acoustiblok was chosen to provide a sound barrier for the small, 12 foot x 12 foot basement studio that could drop decibels levels within the space and provide a neutral acoustical environment for recording.

Donofrio, an electrical engineer, and musician who has built recording studios in the past using different sound deadening materials, chose Acoustiblok for his newest project after consulting with Marilyn Myers of Acoustiblok, Inc., because of its sound damping and noise blocking qualities, as well as its thin, flexible structure that adds no volume to walls within the studio space. Attached to the studs before drywall is hung, Acoustiblok performs without the need to add layers of rigid drywall or modified drywall, a method Donofrio used in the past with mixed results and significant floor space reduction.

“I was looking for a product that would lower the decibels in the studio without taking up any additional space,” Donofrio said. “I was able to achieve the neutral acoustics desired in the space, which makes me extremely happy.

“I didn’t want a sound quality that was too dead or too live, so the Acoustiblok turned out to be an excellent choice.”

Donofrio and a friend were able to hang the 3mm Acoustiblok on the newly framed stud walls within the studio space, including cutouts around a window and electric sockets, and seal the seams according to installation recommendations, all in less than four hours.

The Artist Workshop Studios recording space was built for Donofrio to indulge his own talents as an acoustical guitarist and vocalist, and to be made available to artists on a budget who need an affordable studio with high quality production equipment and the expertise of a seasoned technician to record a song or album.

“Acoustiblok is a perfect choice for establishing sound quality within a sound recording studio like this one,” said Lahnie Johnson, president and founder of Acoustiblok, Inc.

“Unlike additional drywall or other solid rigid materials used for sound reduction, the 1/8-inch heavy, limp Acoustiblok allows the room to be a damped, expandable acoustical envelope. As such, a studio or home theater has less reflection and actually sounds significantly better.”

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