What does USG Boral’s portfolio of products comprise?
We are also recognized as a premier acoustic panel and specialty ceilings innovator. Our portfolio includes varied requirements of acoustics in Mineral Fibre Tile (MFT), Gypsum tiles, Metal Ceiling Systems, Specialty ceilings as well as both standard and seismically rated suspension systems.
Our Metal Ceilings System provides a comprehensive ceiling solution for both interiors and exteriors to achieve a high quality and modern ceiling, adding interest to any space, as this high-quality product successfully marries functionality with design. Apart from empowering customers in materialising their design blueprints, our products adhere to the most stringent industry standards and are equipped with the necessary technical attributes for both performance and safety.
What are the Metal Ceiling Systems’ recommended application areas?
Our ceiling solutions are suitable for a variety of applications including office and flexible work spaces, and in the healthcare and hospitality industry. Boral’s wide range of innovative building products and systems help simplify the design and specification process. The products, systems and solutions have been tested to ensure that they meet the fire, acoustic and impact performance standards across multiple applications.
Architects and interior designers look for innovative designs and seamless finishes, and they are no longer restricted to just traditional flat ceilings, as the new metal ceilings system allows for various unique designs including open cell ceiling, baffle ceiling, perforation patterns in different edge profiles and colours. The system is available in three colours with the option to create custom colours, which will be introduced in second phase to support project specific requirements.
USG Boral Metal Ceilings System can be applied in airports, railway stations, shopping malls, and hospitality venues that require special designs to optimize the facility’s operations.
With our latest Metal Ceiling system, which is designed as a versatile solution for meeting specific project requirements, architects will now be able to expand their design possibilities and explore unique designs such as curves, perforation patterns and different edge profiles. The ceiling system also features customization with low maintenance and can be installed easily
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Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, the Metal Ceilings Systems also offer a full range of targeted ceiling solutions for various building needs, including optional perforated panels installed with acoustic backing for acoustical performance and durability in high traffic areas such as transport hubs. Their high light reflectance value provides higher cost efficiency in office spaces. The surfaces can be cleaned easily without use of harsh chemicals or cleaning agents and the removable panels provide easy access to the plenum above, making maintenance a breeze.
Please tell us about USG Boral’s recent Architect Meet in New Delhi.
Our Architect Meet at Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, was designed around the theme of ‘Architectural innovations from USG Boral’. The event showcased the innovations, trends and best practices for Drywalls and Ceilings including our latest Metal Ceilings System, which is a high quality, powder-coated metal ceiling panel, is highly compliant with international and the Central Public Works Department of Government of India standards for performance and safety.
Our full-suite of building materials solutions are designed to meet the industry’s increasing demand for more engaging design options. Through consistent engagement with the architect community, we want to exchange insights and share our best practices so that we can support each other and continue innovating to serve the industry better.
We are constantly researching to find ways that allow us to redefine how buildings are designed and built, and to ensure faster and cheaper construction with less materials and more energy efficiency. When we bring all these advantages into the design and construction of a building, it will enable stakeholders to construct a high-performance building that will cost less to construct and operate, than a traditionally-designed building.
What is the company’s reach?
USG Boral India operates across the India subcontinent, including Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and has two facilities: a plasterboard and metal plant in Khushkhera and an all-purpose joint compound and wall putty manufacturing plant in Solavram, Chennai. Our distributors, retailers and warehouses across the country service customers in different locations.
