The remaining 15 percent of company revenue is derived from manufacturing Safe-Guard PET-G plastic packaging for precision laser optics and filters. In addition to ceiling tiles, 5 percent of Empire West's sales are custom-thermoformed products for Bio-Rad, Varian, Owens Corning and other manufacturers. That includes tiles that can be permanently mounted, a decorative grid tape to convert any drop-ceiling grid to match Ceilume tile colors and finishes, and Soniguard acoustic-thermal insulation to help block sound from going through any ceiling tile.
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The tiles also are "Class A" fire-rated and FM-approved and recognized by ICC-ES for use in drop ceilings in compliance with International Building Code versions 2006, 20. "As this trend increases, people want a stylish, decorative and attractive way to hide the sprinkler heads above a drop ceiling." "Not only are indoor sprinkler systems required for commercial buildings, many states are also requiring them in new residential developments," Mr. In a fire, these tiles are designed to deform and fall harmlessly from the grid, allowing the sprinklers to do their job.
While many suspended ceilings have fire sprinklers protruding through the tiles, Ceilume's tiles are Underwriters Laboratories-listed for installation below sprinklers. Ceilume tiles can be easily trimmed to size using standard household scissors. The tiles are translucent or opaque, with finishes ranging from bronze, copper and tin to white, sand, latte, merlot and black. These rigid vinyl tiles will not sag or absorb moisture, and are Greenguard Environmental Institute-approved for indoor air quality as well as for children and schools. No materials containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or formaldehyde are used.Ĭeilume tiles eliminate mold, mildew and dust problems associated with conventional mineral-fiber ceiling tiles, use 80 percent less raw material and are five times more efficient to ship, according to company sources. Scrap vinyl is collected and reprocessed, and the tiles are totally recyclable. Vinyl material is roll-fed through the forming machines, and each tile is precision die-cut and quality-inspected prior to packaging. "Our Ceilume tiles turn any ceiling into a designer work of art, and at a fraction the cost of mineral-fiber tiles," said Ed Davis, president. Ceilume brand ceiling tiles and accessories represent more than 80 percent of annual sales for Empire West (,, ). Using thermoforming technology, the company makes 33 standard designs in two sizes - 2 feet square and 2 feet by 4 feet - two thicknesses and seven unique finishes. GRATON - Empire West, Inc, has revolutionized the ceiling tile industry with a line of plastic tiles with modern and century-old styling.Ĭeilume brand tiles are made entirely in Sonoma County, at a plant located at 9270 Graton Rd.
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