News release

May 11, 2009

Acoustics By Design Hires PhD As Chief Scientist and Senior Consultant for Grand Rapids, Michigan Office

Grand Rapids, MI – Acoustics By Design, Inc., recently hired Peter C. Laux, PhD, as Chief Scientist and Senior Consultant for its Grand Rapids, Michigan, office. Previously with Johnson Controls & Prince Corporation in Holland, Michigan, Laux has over twenty-five years of experience in the acoustics, noise, and vibration fields. While at Johnson Controls, Laux grew their small acoustics capability into a world class acoustical integration team, complete with an acoustics research lab dedicated to the fields of noise control, vibration control, and product sound quality.

With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Acoustics from Purdue University, Laux has authored scholarly articles for the Acoustical Society of America, Institute of Noise Control Engineering, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inter-Noise, and for the Sound Quality Symposium, just to name a few.

Dr. Laux brings years or expertise and experience to his new dual roles at ABD. As Chief Scientist, he will spearhead research and development consulting for ABD, and offer advanced analysis capabilities for predictive sound modeling, subjective assessment and sound quality development. As a Senior Consultant, he will oversee projects in architectural acoustics, noise and vibration isolation, and building systems noise control.

For more information, contact Thom Thelen, Acoustics By Design, at 616-241-5810.

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Acoustics By Design, Inc., is one of the leading independent acoustical consulting firms in the Midwest. The firm provides acoustical consulting services to architects, engineers, building owners, facility directors, and municipalities. Acoustics By Design also includes an integrated team of consultants who design audio, lighting, and technical systems, and integrate them with the native acoustical environment. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and serving clients in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, Acoustics By Design also has offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Valparaiso, Indiana. For more information, visit www.acousticsbydesign.com.

Contact:
Thom Thelen
Acoustics By Design
616.241.5810