QIC Trims Ltd

QIC TRIMS FACILITATES EXCEPTIONAL ACOUSTIC ASPIRATIONS OF UK’S ONLY MUSIC-FIRST ARENA QIC Trims supplied the high-quality aluminium interior building solutions as part of an exceptional package of acoustic wall-lining and suspended ceiling works for the UK’s sole music-first arena. The products were installed throughout the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, a stunning new event space designed to welcome the world’s biggest, most exciting performers. Co-op Live boasts the largest floor space of any indoor UK venue. Featuring cutting-edge visual technology, exceptional acoustics and an innovative sound bowl design, everything about this phenomenal building is tailored to create an unforgettable fan experience. Acoustic performance was also central to providing first-class soundproofing to limit noise impacts on nearby residencies. QIC Trims’ solutions were essential to this outcome. The company’s supply of bespoke acoustic metal wall panel solutions and bespoke bracketry ensured the arena’s acoustic wall linings, suspended ceilings and various architectural metalworks were provided with secure, smart, easy-fit perimeters. QIC Trims’ designed in house slab edge linings were installed as a standalone package, with the company’s additional trims providing an ideal accompaniment to various manufactured perimeter systems and brackets throughout the arena.  QIC’s robust, reliable products were selected for the Co-op Live Arena project by John Atkinson Interiors, leading manufacturers of acoustic control products and suspended ceilings. They were chosen to fulfil the functional and performance requirements of each acoustic wall lining and suspended ceiling installation. Each of these was designed by Populous Architects.  Matthew Teare, Contracts Manager at John Atkinson Interiors, said QIC was a ‘critical partner’ during the Co-op Live Arena’s design and delivery phases. “From early design engagement, through mock-up and product trials, all QIC staff members showed a genuine desire to deliver on the project,” he said. “Connor Howard, Computer Aided Design Technician at QIC, has been a driving force on the scheme, having acted as our first point of contact. He helped develop the ceilings’ complex bulkhead design, quickly dealing with any bespoke design and proposal requests we had.  “Throughout the project, QIC response times and ability to turn around architectural metalwork sections and panels in a matter of days have been fantastic. I would strongly recommend other companies engage with QIC early on projects to see what support they can offer.”  The 23,500 capacity Co-op Live Arena, which contains 32 bars and restaurants, will host more than 120 major live events each year. The venue’s opening show will see local comedy hero Peter Kay take the stage on April 23rd. QIC Trims is proud to have delivered a range of bespoke aluminium interior building products to ensure the Co-op Live Arena lives up to its reputation as a spectacular performance experience that, sonically and aesthetically, will astound millions of visitors for many years to come.  For further information please contact Natasha Wills at Fabrick: Email: natasha.wills@wearefabrick.com Tel: 07802 409484

QIC Trims, a leading manufacturer of trims for the interior fit-out sector, has designed window fitting solutions for one of the tallest residential projects in London - Foster + Partners' 50-storey Principal Tower in Shoreditch. The company helped the architectural team design and extrude in excess of 5,000 linear metres of bespoke Blind Box housing for roller blinds and curtains in the development's one and two-bedroom apartments. The product had to be turned around efficiently and quickly so as not to impact a tight site programme. Further projects are now in the pipeline with the development team.

QIC Trims supplied the quality upstand for a transformative, time-critical school refurbishment.The high-profile project involved the installation of a Structural Framing System (SFS) for a new building at Glebe Farm School in Milton Keynes. With capacity for 1,600 students, Glebe Farm School is the city’s largest ‘through’ establishment, catering for youngsters from Reception through to Year 11.Commercial fit-out specialists, SJP Interiors, carried out the SFS installation, a challenging operation that needed to be completed in time for the start of the new school term. Partitions, ceilings, acoustic panels, and acoustic rafts also required installing following the SFS’ construction, which is where QIC Trims’ extensive experience of fit-out accessory design and manufacture proved invaluable. QIC Trims was selected to supply more than 1,000 linear metres of its 100mm upstand (product: US01). This quality system was used to form an effective, attractive perimeter for 3,963m2 of raft ceilings throughout the new building’s interior SFS. The upstand, thanks to its easy assembly and rapid installation, was integral to ensuring SJP Interiors completed the project’s fit-out aspect in line with the client’s required timeframe and budget. Essential to the timely, high-precision installation of the perimeter upstands was the excellent collaborative relationship between QIC Trims and SJP Interiors. From the design stage through to the project’s completion, the companies remained in communication to support the fit-out’s smooth progress.QIC Trims was delighted to have provided its products and expertise to help facilitate Glebe Farm School’s stunning, high-specification refurbishment. This was a huge project that will positively impact the school’s current and future student intake.