MERFORD NOISE CONTROL General introduction

About Merford

Merford Noise Control | General introduction

− Established in 1956 in Gorinchem, the Netherlands

− Family business

− Approx. 180 employees

− Project-focused organisation

− Everything under one roof, in-house

− Production 14,000 m2 and office 4,000 m2

− 5 Business Units

− Mission:

“Providing an important contribution to a safe,

healthy and comfortable living environment”.

We want to achieve this by offering innovative, high-

quality and sustainable solutions based on a strong

foundation of knowledge and experience.

Merford Noise

Control

Merford Acoustic

Materials

Merford Special

Doors

Merford Cabins Merford Sheet Metal

Working

Noise control

solutions for

industrial

applications.

Acoustic materials to

improve sound

quality and reduce

noises.

Custom made doors

with special

properties like sound

insulation and fire

resistancy.

Operator cabins for

cranes in container

handling and

industrial

applications.

Machinery to produce

custom made sheet

metal constructions.

Merford Business Units

Merford Noise Control | General introduction

Best turn-key solutions for industrial noise control with maximum customer satisfaction

- Optimal fit of customer requirements and MNC

solution.

- Integration of various technical disciplines

(noise, ventilation, structure, thermal, etc.).

- Standard components where possible,

customized components where required.

- Continuous innovation of technologies.

- Investment in expanding knowledge.

- Guaranteed solution.

- Alignment with customer (logistics) processes.

- Quick and efficient problem solving.

- Feedback with alternative solutions.

- Flexibility towards changing customer demands.

- Excellent project management.

- Highest quality control.

Merford Noise Control

Merford Noise Control | General introduction

Noise insulating

enclosures

Noise screens

Sound attenuated

ventilation system

Vent silencers and

engine exhaust silencers

Acoustic test cells

Acoustic components:

louvres, panels,

windows, doors,

silencers

Solutions

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OEM’s Pumps, compressors and

combustion engines

Industry Production facilities

Energy Transformers and energy

infrastructure

Automotive Manufacturers and tuners

Oil & Gas Offshore OEM applications

Markets

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Research & development

Merford Noise Control | General introduction

In house developed calculation tools + knowledge

database

Measurements tools: Gain insight into a source’s noise

reflection with the acoustic camera.

Noise laboratory for insulation and absorption tests.

Tests comply to ISO 140 and ISO 35.4

Quality checks and reporting

In house (short feedback loop)

Factory acceptance

testing

3D modelling to determine clashes

Large netwerk of partner suppliers

Customer approval

Quality control

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Pre-design Design Production Delivery

ISO 9001

Audited by large OEMs (eg

ABB)

Project management

tools and templates

Documentation / SHE plans

Site assistance

Installation on site by Merford

mechanics

Highly experienced staff: operations manager, projectleaders and installation crew

Offshore - case example

Siemens - Enclosures for compressor trains on oil and gas platform

Merford Noise Control | General introduction

Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) – Measurement cells with removable parts for engine testing

Testing - case example

Merford Noise Control | General introduction

Wonderplant, Greece – Sound insulating enclosure for CHP-unit

CHP - case example

Merford Noise Control | General introduction