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Table of Contents
1. Company Background ................................................................................................. 3 2. Mission ...................................................................................................................... 3 3. Vision ....................................................................................................................... 3 4. Services ..................................................................................................................... 3

4.1. for the civil engineering......................................................................................... 3 4.2. for specialized premises (cinemas, studios, conference and office halls, bars &clubs, etc.)........................................................................................................................... 4 4.3. for the industry .................................................................................................... 4
5. Products .................................................................................................................... 4 5.1. MUTE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 4 5.2. C-MUTE SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 4 5.3. F-MUTE SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 5 6. Research and Development ......................................................................................... 5 7. References ................................................................................................................ 5 7.1. Civil Engineering .................................................................................................. 5 7.2. Specialized premises ............................................................................................ 6 7.3. Industrial Projects .............................................................................................. 11 8. Resources ................................................................................................................ 14

8.1. Human Resources............................................................................................... 14 8.2.Hardware............................................................................................................ 15 8.3. Software ............................................................................................................ 15

9. Memberships............................................................................................................ 15 10. Partnerships ........................................................................................................... 15 11. Contacts ................................................................................................................ 16

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1. Company Background
Decibel Ltd. is a full- service, independent noise engineering, acoustics consultancy and project execution company offering comprehensive services and materials for residential buildings, specialized premises and industrial buildings. Our well trained and experienced engineers provide noise control and acoustic solutions for architects, investors, project management organizations construction companies, , private and state organizations. We offer a complete range of services including site visits, noise measurements, project engineering, project supervision and implementation. We work with certified and tested materials, software and hardware products to ensure the achievement of trustworthy results. Decibel Ltd. has its own testing laboratory for soundproofing materials and own research and development department for new sound-control solutions.

2. Mission
Our mission is simple. We aim to be objective and honest with our clients. They trust us and we pay them back with solutions that are calculated up to the optimum, validated by science and prooved by our experience. Supporting our clients in the quest for peace and quietness and perfection is a responsible and constructive approach towards the future.

3. Vision
Our sustainable vision for the future is closely related with people, we invest in the future of our professionals. We develop social programs and endorse each of our team members to seek self perfection, to maintain as much interest as possible and to keep a special relish in life. Our long run goal is to create a worldwide team of extreme professionals who will care for each client as for a friend.

4. Services
4.1. for the civil engineering
noise noise noise noise pollution consultancy measurements control engineering control implementations

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4.2. for specialized premises (cinemas, studios, conference and office halls, bars &clubs, etc.)
measurements and design -noise control engineering acoustics consultancy and project design project supervision soundproofing and acoustic materials prescription high- end design and customized solutions

4.3. for the industry

noise level measurement project design (full documentation support) customized solutions for noise and vibrations indoor and outdoor noise engineering noise control materials and solution elaborations

5. Products
5.1. MUTE SYSTEM
A complete construction less wall insulation system, developed for residential needs. The MUTE SYSTEM offers a thin and effective solution for bedrooms, living rooms and other premises where space is limited and noise comfort is needed. MUTE SYSTEM is extremely easy to apply and has revolutionary thickness between 20 and 40mm, depending on the soundproofing level that has to be achieved. MUTE SYSTEM set contains noise insulation panels, montage accessories to fix the panels to the wall and special joint treatment accessories. It comes in sets with a user's manual for easy installation for do-it-yourself.

5.2. C-MUTE SYSTEM

A complete construction less insulation system for ceilings suitable for residential premises, as well as for offices, conference rooms and other special purpose rooms. The C- MUTE SYSTEM offers a thin and effective solution where space is limited and noise comfort is needed. CMUTE SYSTEM is extremely easy to apply , does not need a construction and has revolutionary thickness between 20 and 40mm, depending on the soundproofing level that has to be achieved. C- MUTE SYSTEM set contains noise insulation panels, montage system to fix the panels to the existing ceiling and special joint treatment accessories.

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5.3. F-MUTE SYSTEM
An effective and easy to apply floor insulation system, developed for residential premises. It is suitable to insulation structural and airborne noise. F-MUTE SYSTEM differs from the conventional floating floor insulation materials as it has an optimal thickness of 40 mm. The system is easy to apply from professionals and also amateurs. There are no wet processes during the application and there are no restrictions for the floorings that could be used over it.

6. Research and Development

Decibel Ltd. has its own laboratory for soundproofing and acoustic materials testing. The R&D department has designed and tested the first soundproofing system for the civil engineering that is mountable without construction, thin and easy to handle for nonprofessional installment. Currently the R&D department has focused on user friendly hightech noise control solutions for the civil engineering.

7. References
7.1. Civil Engineering
figure 1- Acoustic ceiling in a convertible home cinema- living room in a private residence in Sofia

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figure 2 3D acoustic ceiling in a home cinema in private residence in Sofia

7.2. Specialized premises

figure 3 - Soundproofing and acoustics in drum studio situated in the ground floor of a residential building in Sofia

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figure 4- Drum studio on the second floor of a residential building- heavy soundproofing and acoustics

figure 5 Acoustic Treatment of Conference room in Litex Towers Business Centre Sofia

figure 6 Acoustic Treatment of Corridors in Litex Towers Business Centre Sofia

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figure 7- High Class Sound Recording Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria

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figure 8 - Soundproofing and Acoustic treatment in Tequila Club Sofia, Bulgaria

figure 9- TV studios of ALFA Television in Sofia, Bulgaria

figure 10- Conference rooms for CISCO Bulgaria

figure 11 - Acoustic treatment in music school Voice Academy Sofia, Bulgaria

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figure 12 - Soundproofing and acoustics in New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria

7.3. Industrial Projects

figure 13 Outdoor soundproofing of a chilling machine on the roof of a Kindergarten in Sofia

figure 14 Outdoor Noise Barrier between chiller machines of Billa Supermarket and Kindergarten in Varna, Bulgaria

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figure 15 Perforated Sound absorbing Panels in Sensata Technologies Sofia, Bulgaria

figure 16 Duct silencers designed and implemented for OverGas Sofia, Bulgaria

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figure 17 Soundproofing of a water turbine in Water Power Plant "PirinVAT"

figure 18 Soundproofing of Machines in Wine Manufacturing Plant in Peshtera, Bulgaria

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figure 19 - Industrial Soundproofing Project for Globul Bulgaria

figure 20 Soundproofing Project for EVN in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

figure 21 Soundproofing Project and implementation for EnergoPro in Varna, Bulgaria

8. Resources
8.1. Human Resources
Since the foundation of DECIBEL one of the company's core values is the human resource. We believe that young and highly motivated professionals bring the quality of the services that DECIBEL offers to its clients. Our team members are engineers, PhD's and business specialists. We offer extensive training programs for graduates and post- graduates. We also conduct teaching seminars in the field of noise control and acoustics in The University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The Team
eng. Tsvetan Nedkov - senior executive manager Eng. Tsvetan Nedkov has graduated from the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Sofia, Bulgaria with a diploma for a civil engineer. He is currently working on his PhD. in Acoustics and Noise Control Engineering in the Technical University in Sofia. He works in the field of noise control and soundproofing since 2009. He is member of the Acoustics Society of America and the Young Acoustician's Network in Europe. Ilian Petrov- project manager Ilian Petrov is due to graduate from the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Sofia, Bulgaria with a diploma for a civil engineer. Meanwhile he is working on sound proofing projects for residential and industrial needs. He is developing a range of chiller soundproofing installations.

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eng. Alexander Kirechev- junior project manager Eng. Alexander Kirechev has graduated graduate from the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Sofia, Bulgaria with a diploma for a civil engineer. Currently he is working mainly in the field of residential soundproofing and machines noise control. Diana Tzonevska- marketing manager Diana Tzonevska has graduated from European Business University in London, UK with a diploma for BA (HONS) International Business with German and Italian. She is currently working as strategic marketing manager in DECIBEL.

8.2.Hardware
sound level meter Pulsar Quantifier Model 90 third band octave measurements outdoor and indoor measurements acoustic calibrator Pulsar Quantifier Omni directional Dodecahedron Sound Source for Building Acoustic Own laboratory for acoustic measurements, testing materials and development .

8.3. Software
Pulsar measurement analyzer INSUL Sound Insulation Prediction Acoustic Calculator Helmholtz Diffuser Calculator Mat Lab

9. Memberships
Acoustic Society of America European Acoustics Association The Institute of Noise Control

10. Partnerships

insulation products from Italy

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acoustic materials from Turkey

measurement instruments from the UK

sound absorbing materials from Bulgaria

sound masking systems from Canada

electro acoustic company from Bulgaria

acoustics consultancy specialist from Bulgaria

acoustical treatments, services and solutions from Greece

11. Contacts
Address: 41 Tzvetan Lazarov blvd. post code 1592 , post box 115, Sofia, 1592 Bulgaria telephone: +3592 9781326 fax: +3592 973 46 02 mobile: +359884382081 email: [email protected] www.decibel.bg You can also find us on:

Working Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 17:30

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