Project Challenge

This 380㎡ small craft brewery bottling and packaging hall in Vancouver, Canada houses bottling lines, packaging stations and a small cold room. Constant-running bottle fillers, conveyor belts, capping machines and ventilation systems generate steady broadband noise. The noise interferes with staff communication and packing accuracy, and long-term exposure risks violating local occupational health standards. The cold, high-humidity, beer-fume environment requires acoustic materials that are moisture-resistant, non-absorbent, stain-resistant and dimensionally stable at varying temperatures.

Our Solution

We fitted the entire bottling hall ceiling with high-density inorganic fiberglass acoustic ceiling tiles, NRC 0.90–0.95, inherent ASTM E84 Class A fire resistance. The interconnected porous structure efficiently absorbs full-spectrum reflected noise from equipment and airflow, while the dense hardened surface resists moisture absorption and beer fume staining, maintaining dimensional stability in cold high-humidity environments — critical for food and beverage production facilities. Around the high-noise bottling line perimeter, we added partial perforated acoustic panels with mineral wool backing to help control mid-low frequency equipment noise.

All materials are non-particulate and fiber-shedding free, meeting food handling facility hygiene requirements. The system holds stable performance even in fluctuating cold temperatures.

Project Results

Ambient noise in the main bottling area dropped by an estimated 41%, falling within acceptable limits for local occupational health standards. Staff reported less end-of-shift fatigue and much clearer verbal communication during packing runs. Packing accuracy also showed a measurable improvement following the upgrade, thanks to reduced noise distraction.