Comprehensive solutions for demanding environments · 8 9 case stu Dies breDe schooL MiKaDo ... mAin cOntrActOr Carillion PLC ... Our solution: Perla OP Owner Southampton Solent University

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United Kingdom • Republic of Ireland

Armstrong World Industries Ltd.Building Products Division

Armstrong House38 Market Square, Uxbridge UB8 1NG

✆ Freephone 0800 371 849 (UK)

1800 409 002 (Rol) Fax: +44 (0) 1895 274287

Dubai • United Arab Emirates

Armstrong Building Products L.L.C. P.O. Box 73831

www.armstrong-ceilings.ae

Tel.: (+97) 143 397 099 Fax: (+97) 143 397 088

The OMEGA programmeSpecialist Teams Visit us online today!www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk

www.armstrong-ceilings.ie

Customer Help-desksUK 0800 371 849IE 1800 409 002

Discover the A-Book & our online project gallery

www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk/projectgallerywww.armstrong-ceilings.ie/projectgallery

For more information, discover our technical datasheets, with detailed information on: Acoustics, Regulations, Environment & Sustainability.

Comprehensive solutions for demanding environments

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Acoustical Comfort In the school environment, no two spaces have the same acoustics. The appropriate point of equilibrium between intelligibility and concentration, which depends on the intended use of the space, must be located.

Visual ComfortA bright environment makes everything clearer... In a school, the main objective is to make the best possible use of daylight to avoid having to use electricity. The ceiling can play a crucial part in optimising light reflectance which can allow energy savings, in case of indirect lighting.

Safe & Healthy EnvironmentCertain environments, such as kitchens, laboratories and cloakrooms, need particular attention with regard to cleaning and humidity resistance. Temperature variations during the holiday periods also give plenty of scope for moisture to penetrate the tiles and cause damage. Ceilings must therefore have good resistance to high levels of moisture.

Cost Effective SolutionsPupils come and go but ceilings must stay intact for many years. It is important to choose strong materials capable of withstanding degradation, maintenance work and climatic changes, as a cost effective solution.

Armstrong has the broadest portfolio of ceilings with high recycled content, up to 82%. Armstrong exercises care in the selection and use of raw materials for our products and is committed to ensuring all products conform to or exceed safety, environmental and quality standards.

Acoustics present a major challenge to educational institutions.

Intelligibility and concentration are acoustical performance demands

that our teachers need today, to improve their working conditions as well as their student’s.

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The key concept of acoustic comfort developed by Armstrong relies on 3 letters:

I for Intelligibility

C for Confidentiality

C for Concentration

how to make yourself clearly understood? By improving the intelligibility of your space.Armstrong’s standard range of medium-density ceilings strikes an outstanding balance between both sound attenuation and sound absorption, blocking unwanted noise from outside while enhancing sound quality inside.> Ideal for classrooms.

how to guarantee the discretion of your conversations? By improving the confidentiality in your space.Armstrong’s db range of higher-density ceilings minimises noise transfer between rooms by as much as 43 db, keeping conversations private and occupants happy.> Ideal for private rooms.

how to not be disturbed by noise? By improving the concentration in your space.Armstrong’s oP range of lower-density ceilings controls excessive sound reflections, offering customers optimal levels of sound absorption.> Ideal for canteens and libraries.

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Libraries, Canteens, Language rooms, Computer rooms

Kitchens Humid areas, Toilets, Cloakrooms

Classrooms

You can find more details and information about country specific norms and regulations at the end of the brochure, through dedicated datasheets. Also, discover our acoustical brochures and our dedicated website: www.acousticalceilings.co.uk

For more technical information, please refer to page 10

Wall solution

AlphaClASS FrAmeS, deliver improved levels of intelligibilityand concentration for more efficient learning spaces.

solutions

UlTImA db PlAnKS Corridor ceilings (meTAl)

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bIogUArD rangeHYDroboArDmeTAl PlAIn Clip-In & lay-In

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bIogUArD rangeHYDroboArDmeTAl PlAIn Clip-In & Hook-on

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DUne SUPremeDUne mAXUlTImA meTAl extra microperforated lay-In & Hook-on

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PerlA oPoPTImA oPmeTAl extra microperforated Clip-In & Hook-onCanopy range

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Lothar-Meyer-GyMnasiuM (De)How to keep a high level of cleanliness in a specific areaOur solution: Bioguard Plain

PriMary schooL Putbus (De)How to optimise learning conditions by choosing the right acoustic ceiling solutionsOur solution: Ultima OP

Derbyshire bsF, boLsover schooL (uK)How to improve acoustics in a music room, without disturbing adjoining roomsOur solution: Dune Max

cLerMont-FerranD university caFeteria (Fr)How to provide a cost effective solution to reduce noise in a crowded cafeteriaOur solution: Ultima Canopy

Owner Stadt Putbus

Architect Nordprojekt Thomas Nießen GmbH - Saßnitz

cOntrActOr PeSt System Ausbau GmbH - Saßnitz

AreA 1 450 m2

Owner Derbyshire BSF, Bolsover School

Architect Maber Associates, Derby

cOntrActOr Peveril Interiors Ltd

mAin cOntrActOr Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, Derbyshire

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Architect Landkreis Friesland - Represented by:Stadt Varel - Fachbereich Bauen und Wohnen

cOntrActOr CS-Trockenbau - Varel

AreA 300 m2

Owner Clermont-Ferrand Université

Architect Cabinet GAY-CHARPIN, Interior Designers

cOntrActOr S2A, Issoire, M. Springer

AreA 250 m2


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harton technoLoGy coLLeGe (uK)How to create a series of vibrant and informative learning spaces Our solutions: Dune Max Tegular, Parafon Hygien, Nevada Black, Optima Board, Academy Diploma, Axiom 100 mm Profile

Owner Harton Technology College

Architect Ryder Architecture Ltd

mAin cOntrActOr Carillion PLC

ceiling cOntrActOr Farpod Ltd

AreA 6 000 m²

Owner Brede School Mikado - Aalsmeer

Architect DMV ARCHITECTEN Kerkrade

cOntrActOr Normakoestiek - Oisterwijk

AreA 6 000 m²

southaMPton soLent university (uK)How to satisfy all the sound and design criteria of diverse spaces using various ceiling texturesOur solutions: Ultima Canopy (Concave & Convex), Dune Colortone & Planks

syntra (be)How to make an auditorium a place of unhindered concentrationOur solution: Perla OP

Owner Southampton Solent University

Architect Solent University Estates Dept

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AreA 400 m²

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Architect Van Dorpe

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Ultima OP 1,00 10 dB 26 dB 87 ✔ with a moist cloth 95 A2-s1,d0 42

Ultima dB 0,65(H) 21 dB 40 dB 87 ✔ with a moist cloth 95 A2-s1,d0 63

Perla 0,65(H) 18 dB 36 dB 86 ✔ with a moist cloth 95 A2-s1,d0 45

Perla OP 0,95 10 dB 25 dB 86 ✔ with a moist cloth 95 A2-s1,d0 42

Perla dB 0,60(H) 21 dB 41-43 dB 86 ✔ with a moist cloth 95 A2-s1,d0 63

COlOrtOne nevada 1,00 7 dB 24 dB n/A 95 A1 ≤48

dUne SUPreme 0,55 17 dB 35 dB up to 85 ✔ with a dry cloth 99 A2-s1,d0 48

dUne dB 0,60 20 dB 39 dB 84 with a dry cloth 95 A2-s1,d0 59

dUne max 0,65 17 dB 35 dB 84 with a dry cloth 99 A2-s1,d0 48

COlOrtOne dUne 0,55 17 dB 35 dB n/A 95 A2-s1,d0 ≤48

BiOgUard aCOUStiC(*)(**) 0,60(H) 18 dB 36 dB ≥87 scrubbable 95 A2-s1,d0 ≥53

extra miCrOPerfOrated 0,55(L) n/A 30 dB 85 ✔ washable 95 A2-s2, d0 ≤ 25

PremiUm B15 0,60(H) n/A 41 dB 75 ✔ washable 95 A2-s1,d0 ≤ 25

BiOgUard(**) 0,10(L) n/A 44 dB 90 ✔high pressure water cleaning 95 A2-s1,d0 ≤ 25

Ultima CanOPy n/A n/A n/A 90 ✔ with a moist cloth 70 A2-s1,d0 44

OPtima CanOPy n/A n/A n/A 90 ✔ with a moist cloth 90 B-s1,d0 82

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Bescherming tegen biologische verontreiniging

ISO Clean Room

Bestand tegen desinfecterende middelen


Armstrong World Industries Ltd.Building Products Division

Armstrong House38 Market Square, Uxbridge UB8 1NG

✆ Freephone 0800 371 849 (UK)

1800 409 002 (Rol) Fax: +44 (0) 1895 274287

Dubai • United Arab Emirates

Armstrong Building Products L.L.C. P.O. Box 73831

www.armstrong-ceilings.ae

Tel.: (+97) 143 397 099 Fax: (+97) 143 397 088

The OMEGA programmeSpecialist Teams Visit us online today!www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk


Customer Help-desksUK 0800 371 849IE 1800 409 002

Discover the A-Book & our online project gallery

www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk/projectgallerywww.armstrong-ceilings.ie/projectgallery

For more information, discover our technical datasheets, with detailed information on: Acoustics, Regulations, Environment & Sustainability.

Comprehensive solutions for demanding environments

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Product Range

IT’S ABOUT THE PRODUCTS WE CREATE...

Armstrong offers a complete range of solutions that cover every aspect of your interior building needs, from consulting and implementation to tailor-made designs. Whether at work or play, in hospitals or classrooms, we provide innovative ceiling solutions that perform and inspire around the world. But our attractive, cutting-edge products are only part of the story…

Choosing the right raw materials

We ensure that the raw materials used in Armstrong ceilings are renewable and abundant - like biosoluble mineral wool, perlite, natural starch, recycled paper, and recycled tiles and clay. In fact, many of our tiles are produced with recycled raw materials. And naturally, none of our ceiling products contain asbestos.

ENVIRONMENT POLICY AND INITIATIVES

PaperMineral wool Clay

Recycled Content Recycled Content

Mineral HYDROBOARD 20%

BIOGUARD RANGE 52% Metal

DUNE RANGE up to 59% Extra-Microperforated 30%

PERLA OP 42% Canopy Range

PERLA dB 63% OPTIMA CANOPY 82%

ULTIMA OP 42% ULTIMA CANOPY 44%

ULTIMA dB 63%

RECYCLED CONTENT CALCULATED ACCORDING TO ISO 14021

A significant proportion of our ceiling tiles are produced using recycled raw materials, including slag mineral wool, other recycled mineral wools, recycled paper and recycled ceiling tiles.

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Products that fit your needs

More than ever, people need a comfortable, healthy environment to improve the way they live – and the right acoustic and visual conditions are key! To address this issue, Armstrong’ solutions focus on critical concerns like intelligibility, confidentiality, concentration and light quality. Our complete portfolio of innovative ceiling designs strikes the perfect balance between sound absorption, sound attenuation and light reflection – creating an ideal learning environment.

…AND THE WAY WE CREATE THEM!With every new product or design we develop, we’re constantly asking ourselves the same critical question: Can we reach the same high standards in sustainability as we do in quality and comfort? The answer is a resounding yes! From air quality and energy efficiency to staff protection and green packaging, Armstrong products continue to meet the utmost levels in eco responsibility.

Achieving real energy savings

Since 1998, Armstrong has been leading initiatives, such as our gas reduction project, leveraging our diverse locations in Western Europe to optimise distribution channels. Thanks to various manufacturing sites and distribution centres, we’ve lowered our transport activities, which means significant reductions in energy use. In addition, our Team Valley ceiling plant achieves real energy savings with its sustainable transportation of china clay, resulting in less energy consumption, less paper and pallet waste, and less shipping.

Visual comfort

Natural daylight and electric lighting are primary light sources. But ceilings, floors and wall surfaces also play a key role in impacting workplace productivity and contribute to energy-efficient lighting. High light reflectance ceilings reflect up to 90% light compared to just 75% for standard ceilings. In fact, a light reflectance of 90% delivers 20% cost savings with indirect lighting, plus total building energy savings of up to 11%. Installing canopies in teaching spaces can also increase reflectance and ensure greater comfort.

Acoustical comfort

Customers have three key needs when it comes to acoustics: intelligibility, concentration and confidentiality. Armstrong offers high-performance solutions that respond to each one. We offer the largest range of acoustical solutions, including reflective products, absorptive products, and solutions that enhance room-to-room sound attenuation. We also provide active acoustic solutions where specific levels of speech privacy are required.


Armstrong World Industries Ltd. Building Products Division

Armstrong House 38 Market Square, Uxbridge UB8 1NG

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ACOUSTICAL COMFORT, WELL-BEING, SECURITY... CEILING PERFORMANCES

TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

Acoustic performAnce

The occupant of a space, be it a classroom, a library, a corridor or any similar environment need:

Intelligibility – to hear and to be understood

Confidentiality – to not be overheard

Concentration – to not be disturbed

The optimum acoustic climate will be obtained with the right combination of sound absorption and sound attenuation, and can be supplemented by the use of active acoustics.

Light refLectAnce

High levels of light reflectance from suspended ceilings can contribute significantly to maintaining the correct levels of illumination for all interior environments, as well as helping to reduce excessive electrical energy consumption. Armstrong conducts extensive tests of light reflectance on a wide range of its products, in accordance with EN ISO 7742-2 and 3 (as specified in EN 13964) and ASTM E1477, by third party accredited laboratories. The light reflectance values indicated in our literature are determined by these tests.

humidity resistAnce

Ceiling installations are facing more and more demanding humidity conditions such as fast track programmes, buildings with intermittent heating and cooling, areas with a high concentration of people, structures which are open to the exterior environment, etc. To meet these requirements Armstrong offer a wide range of standard products suitable for installation in conditions of up to 99% relative humidity, as well as specialist products which excel in extreme conditions of up to 100% relative humidity.

recycLed content

Armstrong products are produced using a variety of recycled raw materials. The recycled content of individual products is indicated in our literature in accordance with ISO 14021:2004.

ACOUSTIC performances, LIGHT REFLECTANCE, CLEANING and DISINFECTING as well as FIRE RESISTANCE are the most important considerations when choosing a ceiling system for the education segment.

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cLeAning

The frequency and method of cleaning a ceiling varies from one application to another. All products can at least be cleaned with a dry cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Air QuALity

Armstrong offer a number of specific tile and grid solutions to limit the number of airborne particles in kitchens and humid areas. These products are tested against ISO 14644-1.

Anti-microbiAL performAnce

The control of bio-contamination is essential in the education segment, especially in kitchens. Armstrong ceilings do not favour the development of fungi/mould or yeast and the products can be used in any general area. The Armstrong Bioguard paint reduces the colony size of virulent strains of bacteria, moulds and yeasts. This special paint finish can be cleaned and disinfected.

fire reAction

National Building Regulations (where applicable) require that buildings meet the appropriate Euroclass fire reaction performance depending upon the area of application. Armstrong products have been tested to the harmonised European fire reaction standards and meet the minimum performance criteria. Many Armstrong products have also been tested for their fire resistance performance under various floor constructions.

15 yeAr guArAntee

Armstrong World Industries guarantees that the Armstrong 95% relative humidity products shall be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 15 years from the date of installation of the material. Contact Armstrong on 0800 371 849 (UK) / 1800 409002 (Rol) for full details.

Lifetime guArAntee

The result of continuous product line development and improvement allows us to offer a new Lifetime guarantee for our DUNE SUPREME and DUNE MAX product ranges (99% relative humidity products).







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Armstrong’s i-ceilings provide the active acoustics to complement the passive treatment whenever necessary.

i-ceilings sound panels are a range of state-of-the-art flat panel loudspeakers designed to aesthetically match Armstrong ceiling tiles and lay directly into the ceiling grid. Sound panels deliver voice, music and active acoustics, an electroacoustical room treatment that enhances intelligibility, confidentiality and concentration levels in occupied spaces.

ACTIVE ACOUSTICS — i-ceilings

Speech reinforcement

Sound masking

Public announcement

Classroom ✔ ✔

Library ✔ ✔

Canteen ✔

Individual Office ✔

Corridor ✔

Auditorium ✔ ✔

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Acoustical GuideGeneral Definitions

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CEILING&WALL SYSTEMS

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For more information, discover our Acoustical Website on www.acousticalceilings.co.uk • www.armstrong-ceilings.ie

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The acousTic qualiTy of a room is governed by 3 imporTanT pracTical criTeria...

inTelligibiliTy

For effective learning and communication the teacher needs to be heard clearly at normal volume without difficulty or stress, no matter where they are in the classroom. The correct reverberation time, neither too long nor too short, is fundamental in ensuring intelligibility. This is achieved by having the correct amount of sound absorbing material within the space for its intended purpose.

confidenTialiTy

Private conversations should remain just that. To ensure that teacher/student confidentiality is maintained, the sound insulation between spaces needs to be maintained in the same way as it is for concentration and suitable sound attenuation provided by the separating elements between spaces. For concentration and confidentiality within open plan areas, sound absorption becomes the dominant factor.

Passive acoustics is concerned with the absorption and blocking of sound within and between spaces. For educational premises this means looking at the acoustic criteria established in BB93.

concenTraTion

Whether at school or at work, disturbing background noise is undesirable and noisy areas in particular are not conducive to learning. Blocking sound between rooms is important in ensuring that pupils can maintain their concentration on their studies and can also assist in providing improved intelligibility. The sound reduction performance of separating elements, which may include ceilings, is therefore important.

PASSIVE ACOUSTICS

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conTrol of reverberaTion in Teaching spacesBB93 sets maximum mid-frequency reverberation times (Tmf) for different types of unfurnished and unoccupied rooms within schools. Ceiling tiles are typically the biggest area of absorptive material within a classroom and is therefore instrumental in achieving the correct reverberation time. Armstrong recommends a minimum of 0.4 seconds to ensure that classrooms do not become too acoustically dead, especially when occupied by pupils.

For a typical classroom a good Class C absorber, such as Dune Max or Ultima are usually appropriate to provide sufficient absorption for the required reverberation times.

Armstrong can provide reverberation time calculations based on the Sabine equation. These can be used to help provide guidance on the predicted acoustic performance of a room depending upon the selected interior finishes.

BB93 also requires sound absorption in corridors, entrance halls and stairwells to help control noise levels so as not to interfere with teaching and study activities in adjacent rooms. A full ceiling of 0.60 W (or better) within these areas is the simplest way of meeting this requirement.

a.b.l.e. – a beTTer learning environmenTA.B.L.E. is Armstrong’s response to the challenges of modern school design as a result of the changes in the way education is being delivered today.

Considering passive and active acoustics working in harmony together within the school environment can create a better learning environment.

Read more on the General Acoustic Brochure

Read more on the Active Acoustic Brochure

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Armstrong has drawn on its extensive experience to develop a range of training materials, which are independently certified by the RIBA and the RIAI as CPD approved. CPD’s can be presented over lunch or in the early evening.

You can choose from the following technical and design orientated presentations.

1. A Better Learning Environment 2. Acoustics and Suspended Ceilings 3. Suspended Ceilings and the Environment 4. Armstrong Guide to Building Acoustics - Literature

1. A.B.L.E.

A.B.L.E. (A Better Learning Environment) is Armstrong’s response to the challenges of modern school design as a result of the changes in the way education is being delivered today.

It is the consideration of both passive and active acoustic treatments in generating optimum acoustic conditions for learning.

Control of reverberation and sound insulation using acoustic ceiling tiles is reinforced by a Sound Field system to create an even sound pressure level within the classroom and improve intelligibility for all students.

2. Acoustics And suspEndEd cEiLings

An introduction into sound and building acoustics. This presentation investigates the end-user comfort concepts of Intelligibility, Confidentiality and Concentration. Combined with the physical characteristics of suspended ceilings that influence acoustic performance, guidance is given on how to create a better indoor environment through the better consideration of acoustics.

ConTInuIng YouR PRoFESSIonAL DEvELoPmEnT wITh ARmSTRong CEILIngS...

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3. suspEndEd cEiLings And thE EnvironmEnt*

This presentation provides an introduction to some of the sustainability concepts that sustainable construction is being measured against and how the suspended ceiling can be of influence.

It covers not only the sustainability credentials of suspended ceilings in terms of their impact on the environment or ‘carbon footprint’, but also in the wider context of their ability to contribute towards end user health, safety and comfort.

*This training session is also RIAI approved.

4. thE Armstrong guidE to BuiLding Acoustics

An aid to better understanding and usage for non-acoustic specialists within the building design and construction team.

All the training modules offered by Armstrong are RIBA approved

Duration: 1 hour

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Case studies

How combining metal planks and customised hanging brackets enabled the integration of continuous lighting to create a stunning ceiling at Oxford university

Our solution: Fastrack Microperforated Planks with fleece

How to provide multipurpose areas with excellent levels of sound and visual comfort

Our solution: Optima Canopy Small Rectangle

Project Oxford University (OMPI)owner Oxford UniversityMain contractor MACE Plusceiling contractor Fireclad Ltdarea 2500 m2

Project Brooksbank School, EllandMain contractor R H Fullwood & Co. Ltdcontractor Acorn Ceilings (Yorkshire) Ltd.area 40 Canopies

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How to create a series of vibrant and informative learning spaces

Our solutions: Dune Max Tegular, Parafon Hygien, Nevada Black, Optima Board, Academy Diploma, Axiom 100 mm Profile

How to improve acoustics in a music room, without disturbing adjoining rooms

Our solution: Optima Canopies as Wall Panels, Dune Max, Perla & Perla OP

Project Harton Technology Collegeowner Harton Technology CollegeMain contractor Carillion PLCceiling contractor Farpodarea 6 000 m²

Project Derbyshire BSF, Bolsover Schoolowner Bolsover SchoolMain contractor Bowmer & Kirkland Ltdceiling contractor Peveril Interiors Ltdarea 5 000 m²

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