ASSA ABLOY Group Brands Ceco Door and Curries Introduce Communicating Opening Systems with Industry Leading Sound Transmission Class (STC) Rating

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY Group brands Ceco Door and Curries have expanded their STC door and frame offerings to include a communicating door opening with an ultra-high STC 66 rating. Ceco Door Sound-Tech Xpress⁺ and Curries Quiet Noise⁺ are complete door and frame solutions for applications requiring sound resistance ranging from STC 56-66.

"We're pleased to provide a solution for building owners who want exceptional sound attenuation in industrial and manufacturing facilities, sound studios, medical areas, or many other applications," said Howard Schrier, Director of Hollow Metal Specialty Products, ASSA ABLOY Door Group. "The design of these systems enhances usability of a space by providing strong sound containment via interior and exterior openings that are highly reliable and made to last. This assembly is very exciting for us since it leads the industry in sound attenuation for 1-3/4" thick doors."

Ceco Door Sound-Tech Xpress⁺ and Curries Quiet Noise⁺ door and frame systems meet or exceed the following stringent third-party testing standards:

• Tested to ASTM E90, E1332 and E413 rating of STC 66
• Outdoor/Indoor Transmission Class (OITC) rating of 46
• Compliant with HMMA 865 and SDI 128 specifications

Ceco Door Sound-Tech Xpress⁺ and Curries Quiet Noise⁺ door and frame systems consist of two flush single swinging hollow metal doors within a single frame forming a communicating opening. They utilize cam lift hinges, flat saddle thresholds and adjustable door bottoms to ensure the doors seal completely and function easily. Ceco Door and Curries doors and frames were tested with locking hardware from ASSA ABLOY Group brands, for a complete opening solution.

About Ceco Door
Ceco Door is a world-leading manufacturer of steel doors and frames for commercial, industrial and institutional construction. Focusing on innovation and state of the art automation enables Ceco Door to provide quality products and outstanding customer service. www.cecodoor.com.

About Curries
Founded in 1958, Curries is an industry leader in the manufacture of hollow metal doors and frames. The company supplies a full line of custom and standard products for new and retrofit construction projects in the commercial, educational and healthcare markets. www.curries.com

About ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. www.assaabloydss.com.

SOURCE ASSA ABLOY Group

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