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As retailers and developers search for a freshpoint of difference for interiors, the pressure is on for ceilings to incorporate more features while remaining lightweight, robust and cost-effective to install.

That's the experience of Ian West, director of Ceilings Unlimited, whose clients include national retail chains Farmers, Briscoes and Harvey Norman, public sector clients such as Tauranga Hospital and Tauranga Courthouse, and building services company The Gartshore Group.

"Much of our business is repeat business, as our clients know that we will solve problems for them," says West. "For the Farmers store at Albany, we installed the ceilings before the walls went up, which is highly unusual but this was the only way to allow Farmers to open their store on time. We worked on the project in stages, and only put the ceiling tiles in place when the site was fully waterproof."

The commercial ceiling and partition specialist provides a full design and installation service throughout the North Island, as well as in and around Christchurch. Ceilings Unlimited supplies major brands of ceiling and partition systems, including USG Donn, Armstrong and Rondo. Most systems incorporate lightweight steel, which allows for more complex features to be added.

"We provide the total package, from steel stud wall partitioning and fire-rated walls to fixed or suspended ceiling systems and bulkheads," says West.

For details, contact Ceilings Unlimited, PO Box 501, Tauranga, phone (07) 574 4056, fax (07) 574 4057. Email: ian@ceilingsunlimited.co.nz, or visit the website: www.ceilingsunlimited.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas