CEO
Colin Beattie is a leader in customised architectural lining solutions that balance aesthetics with performance. Under his leadership, SUPAWOOD has built a reputation for distinctiveness and quality manufacturing.
He champions SUPAWOOD’s commitment to architecturally distinctive solutions, expert, personalised service and compliant, sustainable systems that meet the highest standards of fire, acoustic and seismic performance.
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MAXI BEAM lightweight timber beam system assists designers all over the world to achieve the elegance of natural wood without the challenges of working with solid timber.
As opposed to the traditional solid timber beams, MAXI BEAMS have a honeycomb or hollow core in their wood timber beams whilst still maintaining the ‘chunky’ natural look.
Using fire intumescent coatings to achieve Group 1 or 2 ratings on timber panels often creates a dangerous gap between certification and reality. From the difficulty of achieving a 230-micron film on porous MDF edges to strict annual inspection requirements, discover why SUPAWOOD advocates for factory-certified systems over on-site coatings to ensure genuine project safety.
Our acoustic wall panels are not designed to block sound or to be “soundproof” panels. They are designed to control or reduce reverberation time. In some cases, they are designed to reflect or scatter sound – you can observe this in concert hall design, where you see flat, angled, and curved reflective panels or slats with a solid backing.
The Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) describes the general performance of a materials sound absorptive quality. It is represented by a numerical value between 0 and 1, with 0 representing perfect reflection and 1 representing perfect absorption.
The image below helps us to understand absorption, transmission and reflection of sound in walls, pointing out why it is so important in spaces such as schools and restaurants to use decorative sound absorption panels.
The final cost for a timber slat installation can be influenced greatly by a few design or aesthetic decisions. Here we share our timber slat ideas to keep your project on budget and in keeping with design.
By helping you understand how lead times can be reduced from Supawood can help us ensure you receive the best and highest service in order to achieve your project outcome.
Achieving Fire Group Rating 1 in education projects is a critical balancing act between safety and acoustics. This guide breaks down the NCC 2022/2025 requirements for fire-isolated exits, public corridors, and classrooms. Discover how SUPAWOOD’s factory-certified FR MDF panels deliver world-class acoustic performance while meeting the highest fire safety standards in Australia.
It might seem funny to compare schools and restaurants in this context, but when it comes to choosing between fabric or timber panels for aesthetics, durability, and acoustics, they both have many similarities, especially when comparing their critical areas: classrooms and restaurant dining areas.
At SUPAWOOD, we cater to all levels of design—from standard lining systems to high-end, fully customised architectural wall and ceiling panel solutions. We believe that the foundation of any successful project begins with purpose, and we help you turn that into reality with products that are as functional as they are aesthetic.
Here at SUPAWOOD, we endeavor to make our products not only to the highest possible standards of quality, but also have it easier to install on site. In line with reviews we have received from clients, our panels are designed so that the client/builder can spend less time onsite installing and trying to integrate the product smoothly into the area – saving them money in labor.
Your application is a small quantity. Supawood make every project to order. This means there are significant set-up costs. If your project needs less than 30m2 of feature linings, you will certainly be better off requesting your joiner for supply and install as part of their package.
A pivotal component of the SUPAWOOD manufacturing process is ensuring that completed orders are packed and delivered to site in the best possible way.
