Manufactured in India, supplied in Tanzania
Acoustic panels in Tanzania
We manufacture acoustic panels at our own plant at Palwal in Haryana, India, and supply them into Tanzania. Made at our own plant in India and shipped into Dar es Salaam, a short and frequently served run from western India.
- Plain PET felt
- 9 to 24 mm, 1220 x 2440 mm standard, up to 2440 x 4270 mm, 1200 to 3600 GSM
- Printed felt
- 1800 x 900 mm, image printed into the felt rather than onto a facing
- Grooved panels
- Cut pattern in PET felt, adds visual rhythm without changing the absorber
- Test standard
- ASTM C423
- Lead time
- 4 to 7 working days standard
- Minimum order
- From 10 panels
- ASTM C423
- Made at our own plant, Palwal, Haryana, India
- One batch across the order, no blending between runs
We are the manufacturer. There is no local office and we do not claim approvals we do not hold. What you get is factory pricing, one consistent batch across the order, and a straight answer on what the material will and will not do.
01 / The material
What you are buying, and what it fixes in Tanzania
The full absorber range rather than one product: plain PET felt, printed felt, grooved panels and fabric finishes, chosen by how the room is used and how it has to look.
Work reaching us from Tanzania is mostly hotels and lodges, offices, places of assembly, schools, hospitals, apartments.
Concrete and block construction with hard floors, in apartment blocks and compounds close to each other.
- Wall array Panels placed at first reflection points rather than spread evenly. Fewer panels, better result.
- Ceiling first In most rooms the ceiling is the largest untreated surface and the cheapest square metre of result.
- Mixed finish Plain felt where it is out of eye line, printed or grooved where it is seen.
- What it will not do Coverage is not the target, reverberation time is. Lining every surface wastes money and can leave a room sounding dead and unpleasant.
Full specification
Thickness, density, NRC by frequency, fire class, standard sizes and build-up detail for our acoustic panel range are on the main product page. This page covers what that means for a project in Tanzania.
PET felt acoustic panels Printed acoustic felt panels Grooved PET panels
02 / Data sheet
The numbers, and they do not move by city
These figures are published and they do not move. The thing worth arguing about is not the number on the sheet, it is which grade and which build-up suits the room you are treating.
- EchoCore 151500 GSM. General commercial
- EchoPro 181800 GSM. Rooms with a written RT target
- EchoMax 222200 GSM. High occupancy and high level spaces
| Plain PET felt | 9 to 24 mm, 1220 x 2440 mm standard, up to 2440 x 4270 mm, 1200 to 3600 GSM |
|---|---|
| Printed felt | 1800 x 900 mm, image printed into the felt rather than onto a facing |
| Grooved panels | Cut pattern in PET felt, adds visual rhythm without changing the absorber |
| Test standard | ASTM C423 |
If a consultant has set the target, we will quote against their figures rather than ours, and stay out of the scope they own. More on working with acoustic consultants.
03 / In this market
What we see driving Tanzania briefs
- Lodges and hospitality
Hotel and lodge work where guest room isolation and function space acoustics are the two recurring briefs.
- Hot and humid on the coast
PET felt does not absorb moisture, shed fibre or feed mould, which matters where mineral products sag quickly.
- A short sea leg from India
Western India to Dar es Salaam is one of the quicker runs we operate, which makes modest and repeat consignments practical.
- A gateway, not just a destination
Material often continues inland to neighbouring countries. Tell us if that is happening and we pack for the second leg.
- School and campus buildings
Classrooms are hard and naturally ventilated with large class sizes and open circulation.
- The studio and content scene
A growing music and content sector working out of converted rooms with generator noise nearby.
Architects working in Tanzania usually need the build-up before the product. We will draw the section and mark what does the work. See how we support architects.
04 / Climate and durability
Durability in Tanzania, before acoustics is discussed
Tanzania is warm and humid through most of the year, with a long wet season, and that narrows the sensible material list before acoustics is even discussed.
Humidity is the deciding factor. PET felt does not absorb moisture, shed fibre or feed mould, which is why it outlasts fabric-wrapped mineral wool in this climate. Wood wool and timber need a ventilated cavity behind them.
The risk we design against here is mould, sagging fabric finishes and swelling in timber.
If the visual is fixed and the room still has to perform, that is a solvable problem and a conversation worth having early. See how we work with interior designers.
05 / Route to site
What the route into Tanzania actually looks like
| Ships from | Palwal, Haryana, India |
|---|---|
| Arrives at | Dar es Salaam, then road onward |
| Dispatch | 4 to 7 working days |
| Freight | Sea via Dar es Salaam |
| Packing | Palletised flat and film wrapped. Printed panels interleaved and corner protected. |
| Lead time | 4 to 7 working days standard. Printed and grooved take longer. |
Standard items dispatch in 4 to 7 working days. Grooved panels and custom colours take longer, and we say so before you order, not after.
Sea freight into Dar es Salaam, then road onward to site or across the border. Air freight for samples.
200 panels for a trial order, in any mix of thickness, GSM and colour. Beyond a trial we would rather quote a container load.
| Trial order | 200 panels, 6,400 sq ft, mixed thickness, GSM and colour |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Full container |
A panel is 1220 x 2440 mm, which is 32 sq ft.
06 / Before you buy
The things worth knowing before you place the order
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The wrong product for the problem
Coverage is not the target, reverberation time is. Lining every surface wastes money and can leave a room sounding dead and unpleasant. We would rather calculate the area than sell the wall.
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Coverage bought instead of a target
Lining every surface is a purchase, not a result. We would rather calculate the area against a reverberation target and sell you less of it.
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A claim of being local to Tanzania
We manufacture in India and supply here. We do not run an office in this city and we will not pretend to, because you would find out on the first site visit.
07 / In projects
How it looks once it is installed
Tanzania: questions we are actually asked
Are these acoustic panels made in Tanzania?
No, and we will not say otherwise. We manufacture at our own plant at Palwal in Haryana, India, and supply into Tanzania as the manufacturer rather than through a dealer. Made at our own plant in India and shipped into Dar es Salaam, a short and frequently served run from western India. You buy at factory prices with one consistent batch across the order.
What do you look at first on a Tanzania enquiry?
Western India to Dar es Salaam is one of the quicker runs we operate, which makes modest and repeat consignments practical. Material often continues inland to neighbouring countries. Tell us if that is happening and we pack for the second leg. Those two things move the build-up far more than the panel figure does.
How does the Tanzania climate affect this product?
Tanzania is warm and humid through most of the year, with a long wet season. Humidity is the deciding factor. PET felt does not absorb moisture, shed fibre or feed mould, which is why it outlasts fabric-wrapped mineral wool in this climate. Wood wool and timber need a ventilated cavity behind them. The failure we design against here is mould, sagging fabric finishes and swelling in timber.
What is the delivery time into Tanzania?
ships from: Palwal, Haryana, India, arrives at: Dar es Salaam, then road onward, dispatch: 4 to 7 working days. Standard items dispatch in 4 to 7 working days. Grooved panels and custom colours take longer, and we say so before you order, not after.
What will acoustic panels not do?
Coverage is not the target, reverberation time is. Lining every surface wastes money and can leave a room sounding dead and unpleasant. We would rather calculate the area than sell the wall.
What quantity do we have to order, and in what packaging?
200 panels for a trial order, in any mix of thickness, GSM and colour. Beyond a trial we would rather quote a container load. Trial order, 200 panels, 6,400 sq ft, mixed thickness, GSM and colour. Recommended, Full container. A panel is 1220 x 2440 mm, which is 32 sq ft. Palletised flat and film wrapped. Printed panels interleaved and corner protected.
Next step
Send a plan and a section, get a real build-up
We quote from drawings, not from a square foot rate. Send a plan and the section through the critical wall or ceiling and you will get something you can actually build from.