3/13/2008 Ritz-Carlton Selects QT for Kapalua Resort in Hawaii

The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Resort in Hawaii, a AAA Five-Diamond Resort selected QT Sound Insulation for recent renovations throughout the facility because of QT’s superior performance and environmentally friendly materials. The $160 Million dollar transformation was completed just in time for the resort to host the annual 2008 Mercedes Open PGA event.

"The Ritz liked the idea that they could place tile, stone and wood directly on the QT,” said Paul Downey QT Business Unit Manager. “The fact that QT delivered the best impact sound control by far will help the Ritz guests and residents sleep well at night."

The Ritz-Carlton, sited QT Impact Sound Insulation’s proven reputation as a leader in the sound control field, and was particularly impressed by its consistent performance in more than 185 independent laboratory and field tests.  

Comprised of 100% post-consumer SBR tire rubber and 30% pre-consumer waste, QT Impact Sound Insulation was designed to meet stringent criteria required to earn points is several LEED categories. In addition, ECORE’s QT Impact Sound Insulation is PVC free and exceeds the state of Washington and EPA standards for indoor air quality and meets the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) criteria for indoor air quality. QT is a flat, resilient underlayment used directly beneath all floor finishes, yielding exceptional results even under hard surface flooring and over concrete and wood joist construction.

Architects and engineers worldwide have chosen QT because it has been tested to produce some of the best IIC rated systems in the industry and QT systems are certified to guarantee results and performance in the field.