ZENTIA
Kingsway South
Team Valley Estate
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear NE11 0SP
Tel: 0800 371 849
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Suppliers of: Suspended Ceiling Systems, Acoustic Canopies, Panels, Ceiling Tiles, Acoustic Ceilings, Suspended Ceilings, Acoustic Baffles, Mesh Ceilings, Ceiling Panels
Evolved from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, Zentia is the UK’s independent market-leader in complete ceiling solutions.
With over 100 years of knowledge and experience we are able to provide a complete range of future-proof ceiling solutions to our UK specifier, contractor and distributor partners.
We want to be the clear and independent leader of our UK & Ireland market; first thought of and first called upon by our partners. Having everything from manufacture to customer support right here in the UK provides agility and reliability, as well as a promise of quality and value. Our forward-thinking culture allows us to successfully solve problems for end user clients whilst also delivering a commitment to continued innovation spanning product design, service delivery and sustainability.
From working with distributors to source, supply and service the whole project chain and forge stronger partnerships, to being our contractors’ trusted ceilings partner, adding creativity and capability to help them build better and smarter. Adding both imagination and tangible benefits to help specifiers reimagine the rooms they design, our aim is to push higher and harder to help our partners achieve success.
Zentia Product Families
Choose one of Zentia’s product families for a more consistent visual finish across a project. Whether you’re designing a ceilings for a school or an open plan office, here you’ll find a ceiling solution to suit your needs.
The Aruba Family
A versatile range of acoustic ceiling tiles designed to meet every project requirement. Make a design statement without compromising performance. Think flexibility, think Aruba.
Aruba
Trusted by generations of architects and installers alike, Aruba is specified and purchased throughout the UK almost every single day. It can be found everywhere from hotel reception areas to classrooms, from GP surgeries to offices.
Aruba Max
Aruba Max is a robust variation of Zentia’s popular Aruba suspended ceiling tile, designed for interiors that need higher technical performance. With an increased tile thickness, Aruba Max provides enhanced acoustical performance, making it an ideal suspended ceiling for classrooms.
Aruba Triangle
NEW! Aruba Triangle is a new addition to Zentia’s Aruba product family. These suspended ceiling tiles are cut into isosceles triangles and are available in 35 exciting colours, allowing you to create acoustic ceilings that make a real design statement.
Aruba dB
A high performance suspended ceiling tile, Aruba dB is an easy way to create private interiors. Aruba dB limits the amount sound travelling through the ceiling void, making it ideal for meeting rooms, small offices and any other rooms requiring an enhanced level of privacy.
Aruba hH
NEW! An exciting addition to the Aruba product family, Aruba hH is a durable and reliable humidity resistant ceiling tile. Stable at up to 99% Relative Humidity (RH), Aruba hH is ideal for high humidity areas such as changing rooms.
The DecoMesh Range
Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh ceiling tiles. With a choice of eight different colours, six mesh patterns, and three edge details, these metal mesh ceiling tiles make a strong design statement in many different environments.
DecoMesh E15
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles. Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh E15 ceiling tiles. This board edge ceiling tile is available in eight different colours and can be installed with Zentia’s Gridline 24 Butt Cutt and Prelude 24 Sixty2 TLS suspended ceiling grids. It has a 15mm long diagonal and a 6.5mm short diagonal mesh pattern for a more open effect and can be specified in both 600x600mm and 1200x600mm sizes.
DecoMesh KD100
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles.Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh KD100 ceiling tiles. Available in three different edge details and eight colours, DecoMesh KD100 has a 6mm long diagonal and a 4.5mm short diagonal for a tighter and more compact mesh pattern. Made from galvanised steel, it is powder coated and painted to prevent rust and can be installed with a range of Zentia’s suspended ceiling grids.
DecoMesh R10
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles.Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh R10 ceiling tiles. Available in three different edge details and eight colours, DecoMesh R10 has a 10mm long diagonal and a 5.8mm short diagonal for a more open mesh pattern. Made from galvanised steel, it is powder coated and painted to prevent rust and can be installed with a range of Zentia’s suspended ceiling grids.
DecoMesh R28
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles. Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh R28 ceiling tiles. This board edge ceiling tile is available in eight different colours and can be installed with Zentia’s Gridline 24 Butt Cut and Prelude 24 Sixty2 TLS suspended ceiling grids. It has a 28mm long diagonal and a 14mm short diagonal mesh pattern for an open effect that reveals approximately 74% of the ceiling soffit.
DecoMesh RB25
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles.Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh RB25 ceiling tiles. Available in three different edge details and eight colours, DecoMesh RB25 has a 16mm long diagonal and an 8mm short diagonal mesh pattern. Made from galvanised steel, it is powder coated and painted to prevent rust and can be installed with a range of Zentia’s suspended ceiling grids.
DecoMesh RB35
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles.Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh RB35 ceiling tiles. This board edge ceiling tile is available in eight different colours and can be installed with Zentia’s Gridline 24 Butt Cut and Prelude 24 Sixty2 TLS suspended ceiling grids. It has a 28mm long diagonal and a 10mm short diagonal mesh pattern for a more open effect.
The Fission Family
The Fission Family of products is made up of three of our most popular ceiling tiles. Offering perfectly balanced and affordable acoustic performance, these white ceiling tiles are suitable for a wide range of interiors. The Fission Family is 100% recyclable and contains up to 51% recycled content.
Fission
Previously known as Tatra, Fission is a popular ceiling tile with a classic directional fissured pattern. Available in both tegular and board edge variants, this white ceiling tile offering balanced acoustic performance is a reliable product trusted by generations of ceiling contractors. Manufactured in the UK and always in stock.
Fission ND
Previously known as Cortega, Fission ND is a white mineral ceiling tile with a non-directional fissured pattern for easy and fast installation. Available in both tegular and board edge variants, Fission ND offers balanced acoustic performance. Made of up to 51% recycled content, it is 100% recyclable and boosts the sustainability credentials of any project. Manufactured in the UK and always in stock.
Fission FT
Previously known as Fine Fissured and Colortone Fine Fissured, Fission FT has an ultra-fine, non-directional fissured pattern for easy installation and affordable acoustic performance, with a Class C rating for sound absorption. Available in three different edge details and a choice of white or black, Fission FT is manufactured in the UK and always in stock.
Sonify by Zentia - Make your mark with Sonify acoustic ceiling designs
It’s now easier than ever to put your personal stamp on acoustic ceiling systems. Absorb sound beautifully with Sonify by Zentia, a canopy and baffle ceiling solution that gives you the opportunity to create something unique and exciting, yet achievable for every project.
Acoustic Ceiling Baffles
With Sonify by Zentia, hanging acoustic baffles is now quick and accurate. Our grid system offers minimal panel sway following installation.
Acoustic Ceiling Canopies
Sonify by Zentia offers a range of acoustic ceiling panels that can be used together to create decorative acoustic rafts, ceiling clouds and islands. Configure rectangles, hexagons, circles or squares to create a visually stunning solution with impressive sound absorption in large open plan spaces.
Acoustic Wall Absorbers
Improve the acoustic environment of a room by including Sonify Wall Absorbers to compliment your Sonify ceiling solution.
Sonify Tilt
Sonify Tilt, a new solution for creating motion in design using angled panels.
Sonify Highway
Expose more of the grid and turn it into a truly striking design feature by allowing larger gaps between panels with Sonify Highway.
Sonify Create
Our Sonify Create range of suspension grids and accessories is a design feature in its own right thanks to its wide range of suspension grid capping.
Further technical information is available to download from the BPi download library or from the Manufacturer’s own website.
Zentia welcomes Gert van Doormalen as new Managing Director
Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Gert van Doormalen as its new Managing Director. With an extensive background in the interior fit-out industry, Gert brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic vision to the company.
A New Chapter with Zentia
Excited to start his new chapter with Zentia, Gert is drawn by the opportunity to work with a young and agile brand. Evolved from Armstrong Ceilings, Zentia boasts a legacy of over 100 years in the ceiling industry, and Gert was attracted to working with a brand that had such industry expertise. He is driven by his passion for working with people and managing the complexities of streamlining the change process that Zentia has undergone.
A Distinguished Career Path
Gert approaches his role with a deep understanding of the industry, having worked in the sector for over 30 years. He recognises that ceiling tiles significantly influence how a space functions according to an architect’s vision, particularly regarding acoustical performance.
Gert van Doormalen’s journey in the industry began in the 1990s, working with Desso in the Netherlands, where he focused on specification sales for the non-residential market. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the Sales Director for Benelux before leaving in 1999. Gert then took on the role of Managing Director for Saint-Gobain Ecophon, expanding his responsibilities to Western Europe and by 2008 he was overseeing the entire Ecophon Group. This role took him to Sweden, and in 2015, he moved to Paris to serve as Director of Procurement, Sales, and Marketing for Saint-Gobain Building Distribution. After a brief time in the automotive industry, Gert moved to England in 2020 to become CEO of SAS International.
Looking to the Future
Gert brings a strong belief in direct internal and external communication. This includes distributors, ceiling contractors, architects, and general contractors. As a result, it’s common for Gert to be on the road for days at a time, travelling with the sales force.
When asked to encapsulate Zentia in three words, Gert chose service, reliability, and quality – attributes he is committed to upholding as the new Managing Director. Looking ahead, he aims to expand the business by introducing groundbreaking, innovative, and sustainable products that will make a significant impact on the ceiling industry.
With Gert van Doormalen at the helm, Zentia is set for a future of innovation, and growth, continuing to set industry benchmarks.
Zentia’s commitment to sustainability
The built environment is responsible for approximately 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. This staggering statistic underscores the urgent need for change within our industry. At Zentia, we are working hard to reduce our impact on the environment as much as possible and help in the journey towards a better future.
Our comprehensive ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) report details our ongoing efforts and ambitious targets to significantly reduce our environmental impact and support the global drive towards Net Zero by 2050.
What we have achieved so far
In our ceiling tile manufacturing process, we repurpose 1,400 tonnes of pre-consumer waste, sourced from local suppliers. That is the equivalent to the weight of approximately 12 blue whales! When newspaper production was in decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic and growing trends of online readership compared to traditional print, we reviewed our manufacturing process and now we also incorporate 200 tonnes of pre-consumer egg cartons into our ceiling tiles, the equivalent of 16 cruise ship anchors.
Our recycling initiatives extend beyond our manufacturing process. Members of our award-winning Pinnacle Partnership Scheme gain access to our off-cut recycling scheme, allowing them to return tile off-cuts to our factory in Gateshead. These off-cuts are then reintroduced into our manufacturing process to create new tiles, promoting a circular economy.
We aim to conserve as much water as possible by also recycling the water used in our manufacturing processes.
Our commitment to ESG goes beyond just our environmental impact. As members of the North East Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, we are passionate about apprenticeships and retaining core skills within our local area. This initiative helps to ensure a skilled and competent workforce for the future.
Our promises and targets
Zentia’s journey from Armstrong Ceilings to an independent UK manufacturer marks the beginning of our focused ESG efforts. By 2025, we aim for all UK-made products to be covered by single product-level Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). We predict that 91.8% of our products will be manufactured in the UK by then. To ensure accuracy and transparency, we have started measuring resource usage at the product level and are working with BRE to enhance the value of our EPDs.
We have set a target to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025, supported by £4.5 million investment and various process improvement projects. Our commitment to providing transparent information about our sustainability credentials will help us gain recognition in the market.
Health and safety best practices are also integral to our operations at Zentia. We strive for zero recordable incidents across our business, reflecting our responsibility towards our people and our dedication to creating a sustainable business environment.
We are proud of the strides we have made and remain dedicated to achieving our ambitious targets, ensuring a positive impact on the environment, our community, and the industry as a whole.
