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Christmas Holiday Closure 2020

Atkar Group will close over the Christmas & New Year Period. Click for full details

Introducing QuickStyle by Atkar Group

Introducing our new low-cost acoustic range ready in 10 days.

Atkar Group Introduces Trumark Group

Atkar Group is excited to introduce Trumark Group - the new name for their building & construction supplies division.

Business as Usual - No Supply Issues

At present there are NO SUPPLY ISSUES for Atkar Group for either sides of the business including the manufacture of our acoustic linings or the supply of building products. 

We're Still Here To Talk

In this new world we see ourselves in, we are all finding ways to adjust to meet the new needs of our customers. First priority is obviously minimising risks, so as a business, our office staff is now all working remotely from home. Thanks to technology, our customers may not even notice much difference, however we wanted to remind you of the options available to connect.

New direct line phone number for Building Trade Sales & Distribution Centre in Scoresby

Wwe are excited to introduce a new direct line phone number for our Building Trade Sales & Distribution Centre in Scoresby - Ph 1300 00 50 52

Image vs Veneer: What’s the Difference?

Ever wondered what the difference is between our timber Inluxe veneer and our timber look foil, Inluxe Image? Have you had the chance to see some examples side by side to see how they compare? Read our article for more info.

Business as Usual - No Supply Issues

At present there are NO SUPPLY ISSUES for Atkar Group for either sides of the business including the manufacture of our acoustic linings or the supply of building products. 

Plywood & MDF - Cut to Size

Atkar have a comprehensive range of plywood and MDF in stock and ready to supply. Save time on site and get us to custom cut and machine your sheets and deliver straight to site.

Supporting Fire Affected Communities in Need

Atkar Group are compassionate supporters of the Rapid Relief Team who have been working tirelessly to support fire affected communities and Emergency Services.

Christmas Holiday Closure 2019 - Architectural

Atkar Group will close over the Christmas & New Year Period. Click for full details

Christmas Holiday Closure 2019 - Building Products

Atkar Group will close over the Christmas & New Year Period. Click for full details

Achieving great ceiling design in wet areas

Extensive exposure to moisture increases the likelihood for movement in the ceiling. Many products are not able to withstand these sorts of damp environments, so it is important to select the right one.

Group 1 & Non-combustible building materials - what is the difference?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between non-combustible or Group Rated building materials? Read to find out where you can use these products in your project.

Melbourne Cup Weekend - 2019

Atkar Group will be closed over the Melbourne Cup Long weekend including Monday 4th November.

Introducing Au.diQuiet

Atkar's newest product initiative is Au.diQuiet - manufactured from thermally bonded polyester fibre with up to 80% recycled content, Au.diQuiet will complement our already extensive range of acoustic linings, and will include two panel types in the range – Au.diQuiet Panel and Au.diQuiet Rigid Panel.

Introducing Inluxe Studio - 3D Acoustic Panel Visualiser

Our newest initiative is the introduction of Inluxe Studio which is an online 3D Acoustic Panel Visualiser. The tool allows Architects & Designers to identify what patterns and finish options are available for their preferred acoustic panel from within Atkar Group’s Infinity panel range.

DesignerWood Aluminium Veneer vs Image

Our DesignerWood™ Aluminium range includes two options; DesignerWood™ Aluminium Veneer & DesignerWood™ Aluminium Image. There are a number of similarities between the two but there are also a few differences that may make one of them more suitable for your next project.

DesignerWood Aluminium Veneer vs Solid Timber

A genuine timber finish that marries the non-combustible attributes of aluminium with the warmth and character of real timber - see how it stacks up against real solid timber.

Introducing DesignerWood Aluminium Veneer

Atkar Group introduces new fire rated product – timber veneer aluminium batten & cladding system.

Custom design vision with acoustic requirements?

Au.diSlot offers outstanding acoustic performance and options for Group 2 fire ratings and also has the ability to be customised in many ways to create unique and exciting spaces.

Atkar Group Introduces the GT Ultimate Grid

The GT Ultimate Grid by Atkar Group has arrived. It's in stock and available to order now.

Avoid hairline cracks in your acoustic plaster ceiling: choose VoglFuge

View examples of hairline cracks that have appeared in a competitors acoustic plaster ceiling prior to project handover.

Join us at Equinox Adelaide

We're exhibiting at Equinox Adelaide on Thursday 20th June.

Join us at Equinox Melbourne

We're attending Equinox Melbourne on Thursday May 30th. We hope to see you there.

Caulfield to Dandenong Line Station Update

Project completed

Easter & ANZAC Day Trading Hours

Atkar Group will be closed during the upcoming Easter and ANZAC Day holidays.

2019 Victorian Architecture Awards - Shortlisted Projects

Once again Atkar Group are proud to have a large selection of our products showcased in a number of projects shortlisted for The Australian Institute of Architects 2019 Victorian Architecture Awards.

New Inluxe™ Finish & Colour Guide Available Now!

Download your copy of our new Inluxe™ Finish & Colour Guide which details our exclusive range of finishes & colours for use with our architectural and acoustic linings.

Join us at Equinox Perth

We're attending Equinox Perth on Thursday April 11th. We hope to see you there.

Join us at The-Arc Event in Melbourne

The-Arc boutique networking event Melbourne is being held on Thursday 28th February. See us there.

BBQ Breakfast Invitation

Join us for brekkie on Friday 15th February to celebrate the opening of our brand new Trade Desk & Distribution Centre in Scoresby.

Atkar Group will be closed on Monday 28th January 2019.

Australia Day Holiday

We wish to advise that our trade sales desk and office will be closed on Monday 28th January.

Winners Announced - Four Awesome Adventure Experiences

Four lucky winners have been drawn thanks to Atkar Group and James Hardie.

Our top viewed Case Studies of 2018.

Our Top 10 Viewed Case Studies Of 2018

Can you guess our most viewed Case Study of 2018?

Announcing our new Trade & Distribution Centre

Our business is expanding, and we're opening a new Trade & Distribution Centre in Scoresby on the 7th of January 2019.

Atkar Group's team is expanding

A warm welcome to the team

As our business continues to expand we've welcomed many new faces to the team recently. We thought you'd like to meet them!

Atkar's 67mm Wide Furring Channel being used to install VoglFuge.

Heritage College Multi Purpose Hall

Our 67mm Wide Furring Channel was used on this project to install 800 m2 of feature ceilings. Midway Plaster were not disappointed with the time savings and overall results.

ArchiTECH WA Seminar

Designing with Acoustics will be presented by Matt Lihou on Wednesday the 28th of November in Perth. Register now for two CPD points at ArchiTech.

Atkar Group Introduces Wide Furring Channel

Atkar Group’s new wider furring channel, at 67mm, reduces the need for double furring channels to be used at the joints which not only ensures reduced joint movement and cracking but also cuts framing time on site.

Installing VoglFuge

Find out how easy it is to install VoglFuge with our 5 minute 3D Installation Video.

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See Atkar at The ARC Agency Event in Perth

The-Arc Networking Events are a boutique exhibition designed to showcase a wide variety of architectural and interior products in the one space. Held after working hours in a relaxed social environment, attendance for architects, designers and specifiers is free.

VoglFuge System vs Other Plasterboard Acoustic Ceilings

VoglFuge uses a different installation process to some of the other brands, so we thought we would give a quick rundown of the differences between VoglFuge and most other Plasterboard Acoustic Ceiling brands in the market.

VoglFuge System - What is it, how do you say it and what makes it different?

VoglFuge is a continuously perforated plasterboard acoustic ceiling that offers a different install process than most other seamless plasterboard ceilings - using no compound filler.

How to Design with VoglFuge

A seamless, continuously perforated acoustic plasterboard ceiling delivers a striking feature to any project. Following the correct painting procedure is paramount.

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How to Paint VoglFuge

A seamless, continuously perforated acoustic plasterboard ceiling delivers a striking feature to any project. Following the correct painting procedure is paramount.

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Melbourne Cup Week Trading Hours

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Au.diVoglFuge at Avant Apartments

Our latest installation of Au.diVoglFuge acoustic seamless perforated ceiling at Avant Apartments.

5 ways with Au.diPanel

Au.diPanel, one of Atkar's most popular perforated timber panel system is a tried and proven performer that offers great looks, strength, durability and highly effective acoustic control. See these 5 different ways that Au.diPanel has been used.

Win an Awesome Adventure Experience

4 lucky winners can choose their ultimate experience thanks to Atkar Group and James Hardie

National Disability Insurance Agency Headquarters, Geelong

​Atkar won the opportunity to support Ballarat Associated with the supply and delivery of a massive 8,800 square meters of PIRmax for the NDIA headquarters in Geelong.

Industry First BCA Group Fire Rating Calculator - Media Release

Fire compliant timber-look solutions for exteriors and interiors

Your options when it comes to beautiful and realistic timber-look finishes that are also non-combustible and suitable to use internally and externally.

Introducing DesignerWood: Timber-look & non-combustible

A designers dream! Find out more about our exciting new non-combustible and timber-look batten & cladding range.

The evolution of Designer Fibre Cement

See how fibre cement has evolved from a design perspective to bring us through colour fibre cement

Introducing Cembrit: Through Colour Fibre Cement

Atkar Group are excited to be key distributors of Cembrit - leading manufacturers of through colour fibre cement in Europe - find out more about this exciting new product.

Understand The Facts About Group Numbers

We have put together tips to help know what to look for when viewing your Group Rating certificate to ensure it exactly matches the product you want to specify.

What Group Rating number do I really need?

Introducing our Wall & Ceiling Group Rating Calculator to help you determine what requirements you need for your project.

Timber-Look Linings & Claddings

What are your timber-look Linings & Cladding options when you require a group rated on non-combustible option.

Mark your Calendar: Equinox Melbourne & AWCI Perth

Find out where we'll be this October and get the opportunity to see our product range

ArchiTECH Presentation

The Australian Institute of Architect's ArchiTECH events provide a forum for architects to attend technical presentations on materials, products and specifications. This ArchiTECH will be run by us, on 'Designing with acoustics'. 

Ormond Park & Boeing Reserve

Our crane truck helped to save Ausbuild labour, time (and money) as we were able to drop materials at specific locations on site

2018 Victorian Architecture Awards - Shortlisted Projects

Atkar Group are once again proud to have our products showcased in a number of projects shortlisted for the 2018 Victorian Architecture Awards.

New Product: FR Hoarding

Atkar Group’s industry first FR Hoarding system is a durable and insulated panel with a PIR fire-retardant core and high performing thermal properties.

Freight Charge Updates

We offer the most cost competitive freight pricing when compared to our competitors in the market.

See us at Equinox Melbourne

Equinox Events are a boutique exhibition designed to connect architects, interior designers and design specifiers with product suppliers. Attendance for architects, designers and specifiers is free.

King St Apartments - West Melbourne

With very short notice, Atkar delivered 500m² ZONE FX for the site sheds within 48 hours of project being awarded to I & K Interiors, including changes to the original specification after providing samples. Delivered onsite in full within 48 hours…beyond expectations!

Win an Atkar Merchandise Pack

Enter the draw to win a pack for you and your team. Winners drawn weekly.

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Price Rise Notification

Price Rise Notification effective 1 July and 1 August, 2018

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Introducing Au.diBeam - large lightweight timber beam panels

Atkar’s newest acoustic panel in our Infinity range - Au.diBeam is a large lightweight timber beam for a contemporary linear look.

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ExoTec & Goldcore Light at Noble Park Train Station

Our latest installation of ExoTec and Goldcore panels for the Metro Trains Sky Rail project.

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See us at Equinox Adelaide

Equinox Events are a boutique exhibition designed to connect architects, interior designers and design specifiers with product suppliers. Attendance for architects, designers and specifiers is free.

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Atkar's Mates Rates

Each month we'll have an unbelievable offer for our best customers. Check out this month's great offer!

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Try Our New Product Finder

Let our Product Finder help you find the best product for your needs.

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Footy Giveaway

To celebrate the 2018 AFL season were giving away Sherrin Footballs. Find out how to get yours.

How do micro perforated acoustic panels work?

Atkar’s Au.diMicro is A micro perforated panel that provides superior acoustic performance with the solid look of timber. Find out how the micro perforations work.

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New Brand Refresh for Atkar

We are excited to announce that we have undertaken a brand refresh, including a name update to: Atkar Group.

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Ceiling Tile Clearance Sale

We're clearing our shelves to make space for new stock. Don't miss out on these great deals on Acoustic Ceiling Tiles.

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Kids Under Cover - 2018 Cubby House Challenge

Atkar is proud to take part once again in the Kids Under Cover Cubby House Challenge 21st - 25th March 2018. This year, Atkar will be supplying materials for the Rocky Road Cubby House.

Watch our FR PolyFlute Burn Test

FR PolyFlute can be used in all applications where tough, lightweight, waterproof sheeting is required but now comes with the increased benefits of self-extinguishing under 10 seconds. Watch our video where we put it to the test.

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Watch our latest video - Cutting Machine

Our cutting machine can cut your fibre cement to size, taking the hassle away from you. Watch it in action.

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Christmas Trading Hours

Atkar's office and trade desk will be closed over the Christmas break.

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Au.diSlat custom at Caribbean Park

See photos of our latest project, Au.diSlat in custom sized battens at the world-class Caribbean Park precinct.

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New Infinity Brochure now here!

Download your copy of our latest Infinity brochure. Complete with technical data and acoustic values this new brochure is easy to read.

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Winners Announced - 70 Slabs for 70 Years

We're celebrating our 70th Birthday with a huge beer giveaway! The lucky winners have been announced. Like our Facebook page to stay up-to-date on future prizes and giveaways.

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New 3M Versilux now available

Get more coverage faster. To join in the fun we're giving away FREE HardieBlades. Simply purchase 9mm Versilux Lining 3000 x 1200mm or 3000 x 900mm.

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Try Our New Instant Specification Writer

Try our new instant specification writer. Get your spec delivered to your inbox instantly!

Watch our FR PolyFlute Burn Test

FR PolyFlute can be used in all applications where tough, lightweight, waterproof sheeting is required but now comes with the increased benefits of self-extinguishing under 10 seconds. Watch our video where we put it to the test.

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5 ways with Au.diPanel

With superior looks, durability and highly effective acoustic control, Au.diPanel perforated timber panel is ideal for quality interiors where aesthetics and acoustic performance is important.

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Au.diVoglFuge – crack free perforated acoustic ceilings

When it comes to ceiling design, the task of finding a quality perforated product that can offer high acoustic performance, as well as an appealing crack free seamless finish without any joins, has been impossible. Until now.

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70 Slabs for 70 Years

To thank our loyal customers for their support and to celebrate this exciting milestone in the industry - we will be giving 10 Atkar customers the chance to WIN a share of 70 slabs of beer!

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See us at The-ARC Event in Melbourne

The-Arc Networking Events are a boutique exhibition designed to showcase a wide variety of architectural and interior products in the one space. Held after working hours in a relaxed social environment, attendance for architects, designers and specifiers is free.

How to choose a material that is suitable and safe

Use our guide to help you choose materials that are suitable and safe for your project. Atkar stocks a large range of James Hardie fibre cement products that are Group 1 certified, eliminating the dangers of non-combustible products.

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Introducing Inluxe™ Finishes Options for a Timber Look

Atkar’s brand new Inluxe™ Finishes Range offer a large selection of timber grain surfaces, providing a solution for every project aesthetic, budget and design requirement. So which timber look Inluxe finish is the right one for me?

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Selecting the right timber look

With the ever-lasting popularity of the timber look in our interior spaces, Atkar’s new Inluxe Finishes range has you covered. Our standard range of finish options offer a large selection of timber grain surfaces.

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Trinity College Showcases the New Inluxe™ Veneer

Atkar’s brand new Inluxe™ Veneer range offers a genuine timber veneer finish, available in 8 standard colours including time-honoured favourites and exotics.

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Connecting you to Sales Support faster

We understand that when you are on the road, or on site, you want to speak to the right person faster - which is why we have introduced an automated phone system so you can be connected straight away.

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Inluxe™ Colour paints the picture at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

Atkar’s brand new Inluxe™ Colour range offers premium two-pack surface finishes, delivering a complete integrated colour scheme and excellent acoustic control.

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Award Winning Frank Bartlett Library & Moe Service Centre in Australian Design Review

The award winning Frank Bartlett Library & Service Centre designed by fjmt showcases a striking feature inside with an undulating ceiling created with Au.diSlot

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See Atkar at The ARC Agency Event in Perth

The-Arc Networking Events are a boutique exhibition designed to showcase a wide variety of architectural and interior products in the one space. Held after working hours in a relaxed social environment, attendance for architects, designers and specifiers is free.

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Jazcorp CPD Event for High Rise Commercial & Residential Challenges & Solutions

Come and see Atkar at the Jazcorp ADEB CPD workshop breakfast event held in Perth on 15th September. Book fast to secure your complimentary seat!

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Non-combustible building materials

The growing threat from fires in buildings has become all too evident in a number of recent incidents. Formerly, switching out specified products for cheaper inferior products has been common practice but the consequences of such are a heavy price to pay.

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Creating Café Character: How to Design for Hospitality Acoustics

Tasked with delivering the perfect ambience to keep customers coming back, smart hospitality professionals are recognising the role of clever design and fit-out.

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The Buckley Apartments - Custom Grooved Stria

Atkar recently custom grooved Stria for The Buckley Apartments project to create a chequered pattern. At Atkar, we can help you go the extra mile to create that truly unique project!

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Trinity College Gateway Building Features on Archello

A truly unique project, this exceptional design features a combination of perforated and solid triangular timber panels creating a symmetrical wave like contrast rippling in warm tones.

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The Lighthouse, Wyndham Harbour, Quay Boulevard, Werribee South

With very short notice, Atkar delivered 500m² ZONE FX for the site sheds within 48 hours of project being awarded to I & K Interiors, including changes to the original specification after providing samples. Delivered onsite in full within 48 hours…beyond expectations!

AIA Award Winners

The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) has won the top prize, the Victorian Architecture Medal, at the 2017 Victorian Architecture Awards. Atkar panels were featured throughout the project. View all the winners here.

The consequences of swapping out original specified materials

Beware the hidden costs of using a ‘cheaper’ imported product. That’s one of the messages Atkar project manager Travis Parker has for builders looking to swap out materials specified by a project’s architect.

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Atkar at the ARC Event

Thank you to all those who came and visited our stand last Thursday night at the ARC Event. It was a very busy evening for our team who enjoyed discussing all your exciting upcoming projects and our solutions with you. Atkar released 2 new Au.diSlat prototypes in response to the current trending demand for slatted timber.

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Modern Lines: Why we're seeing timber slats in building design more than ever

Concrete and steel may have dominated the architectural world over the past few decades but timber slats are increasingly gaining popularity as architects and designers material of choice.

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How to Paint VoglFuge

A seamless, continuously perforated acoustic plasterboard ceiling delivers a striking feature to any project. Following the correct painting procedure is paramount.

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Why use HardieDeck?

Why use HardieDeck? Because everybody wants a carefree deck! It looks like a deck and feels like a deck but it’s no ordinary deck!

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St Monica's Middle School

St Monica's school underwent a modernisation to optimise the learning environments bringing the school to its full potential.

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Queens Birthday Holiday

We wish to advise that our trade sales desk and office will be closed on Monday 12th June.

Tackling noise levels in the healthcare industry

Atkar features in Architecture & Design! Typically, hospitals are spaces characterised by flat, hard surfaces and long hallways. Although these environments are designed to address needs of infection control, hygiene and washability, they’re certainly not primed for gentle acoustics.

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Westpac Melbourne HQ

With Westpac's people first approach and need for an agile working environment, their new office had the potential to become a hive of buzzing activity.

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AT Kearney

The light interior palate lends a warm ambience to the space while the raw timber finish compliments the aesthetics.

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UniSuper

With a culture strengthened by connectivity, UniSuper needed an open interactive office space to cater for collaboration.

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Atkar Edge Protection

Edge protection is a critical part of the build process and is primarily used to protect against damage to newly installed doors, windows, stairs and any exposed edges internally.

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Free PPE Kit

Buy 20 or more items from our Edge Protection range to score yourself a FREE PPE kit!

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St John of God Hospital Geelong

Our Au.diPanel in a timber finish was used for the geometric ceiling of the St. John of God Hospital in Geelong, bringing a calm and inviting atmosphere to the space.

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Mazda’s new HQ merges open plan with traditional office design

Co-working spaces, open offices and collaborative work arrangements – these trends are making headlines right now.

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Recently Completed Projects

Atkar provided technical support assisting with the design coordination of various building materials on the facades of Abberfield Aged Care and Conservatory Apartments, Malvern East.

Custom Graphics – Bring your image to life

Atkar has the technology to create your own custom graphic panels bringing you unlimited possibilities with either our Au.diPanel Graphic or Mirage Graphic Panel.

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Atkar featured in Construction in Focus magazine

Atkar is excited to be featured in Construction in Focus magazine. The article discusses Atkar's approach to combining contemporary acoustic solutions with cutting-edge aesthetics, and how consideration of acoustics in the early phases of a project can save clients time and resources in the long run.

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Office Closure: Labour Day 13th March

Atkar's office and sales desk will be closed Labour Day, Monday 13th March 2017.

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Introducing the new FR PolyFlute!

Strong, flexible and now with increased fire resistance, Atkar’s FR PolyFlute is the next generation floor & wall protection you have been waiting for!

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Atkar Welcomes Tom Devine

We’re excited to welcome Tom Devine as Atkar’s new General Manager. Tom joins us from ASSA ABLOY (Lockwood), who were ranked by Forbes as being in the ​top ​100 most innovative companies globally from 2013-2015.

Building material trends to watch in 2017

This year, we expect building materials to be characterised more than ever by the coming together of aesthetics and functionality. At Atkar, we’re working to make sure that as buyer preferences evolve, so too does our product range in 2017.

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Recently Completed Projects - Monash Health & Aldi, Balwyn North

Atkar was proud to supply a significant quantity of Exotec and Weathertex for the Monash Health Transitional Support Unit façade, and the Aldi Store exterior and apartment in Balwyn North. Providing technical support onsite, Atkar helped coordinate multiple cladding options and installation.

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From the Directors

As 2016 comes to a close we are thankful to be able to reflect on a number of milestones that have been achieved through the year and we can't wait to share some of the new and exciting developments that will be happening in 2017.

Geelong Library: reimagining the traditional library layout

Quiet, hushed whispers, padded footsteps and ‘please be quiet’ signage – these are the usual suspects of a library space. But the brief received by ARM Architecture for the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre was something slightly different.

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Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library

The new Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library is a perfect example of the customisable Au.diSlat acoustic ceiling panels.

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Projects we love in 2016

Design is limitless… at Atkar we endeavour to give you flexible products and limitless design potential allowing you to create unique and original projects every time. We are proud to have been part of a number of industry changing projects in 2016.

Forum Theatre - ZipWall & ZoneFX Hoarding

Built in 1920, the unique character of this heritage building must be preserved while extensive refurbishment works are undertaken throughout.

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What is TPM?

Temporary Protection Materials: one of the most important elements of the construction process that builders have often never heard of.

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Free Beach Cricket Set with your TPM order

Simply spend $250+ on products from our Temporary Protection Materials range and receive a free full size Atkar Beach Cricket Set! Conditions apply.

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Our New Website is Here!

Our new and improved website now makes it easier for you to find what you are looking for. Designed to provide an experience beyond expectations, our new site offers new and exciting features.

Au.diBoard VoglFuge – The Next Generation in Perforated Acoustic Ceilings

When it comes to ceiling design, the task of finding a quality perforated product that can offer high acoustic performance, as well as an appealing crack free seamless finish without any joins, has been impossible. Until now.

The Power of Acoustics in Medical Facilities

Why is noise so prevalent in healthcare facilities? It’s a place of flat, hard surfaces and long hallways. Design of efficient, effective hospitals must incorporate noise control as a critical primary consideration.

Café Trends and Acoustics

The café culture is a booming trend, with fashionable new cafes popping up on almost every corner. New café clients want to provide their customers with more than just a bite to eat, they want to create the perfect ambience to keep them coming back, and this can be done through clever design and fit out.

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Introducing the New PIRmax Rigid Thermal Insulation Panel

A high performing insulation product, PIRmax is manufactured using polyisocyanurate (PIR) rigid thermal panel laminated with aluminium foil on both sides. PIRmax is used in commercial and residential building projects in many applications...

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EXO100 Accessory Box

The all new EXO100 Box is designed to save time on-site and take the thinking out of what accessories you need to order when installing the James Hardie Exotec Façade System.

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Au.diVoglFuge is GECA certified

Our Au.diVoglFuge acoustic ceiling product is now certified under Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Panel Boards standard, demonstrating a commitment to lower environmental, health and social impacts.

PRONTO Delivery in 2 - 4 Hours

Atkar understand you often need materials on-site urgently, that’s why we guarantee your order will be delivered within 2 to 4 hours. All you need to do is specify and we will deliver it PRONTO!

Atkar goes to Germany

In July we made a visit to Vogl Deckensysteme‘s headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, to undertake training for VoglFuge products at their purpose built training facility.

Introducing the new Atkar Architectural solutions range

We are excited to introduce our three distinct and comprehensive new product ranges which have been designed to suit your diverse acoustic and architectural project requirements.

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ARM wins Victorian Architecture Medal for Geelong Library

Congratulations to ARM for their recent win of the Australian Institute of Australia - Victorian Architecture Medal.

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Atkar acquires Quantum Innovation and expands product portfolio

Atkar is excited to announce the acquisition of established decorative and acoustic panel manufacturer, Quantum Innovation.

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre – ArchiTel.TV Special Feature

Architel.TV recently completed a special feature on the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre. The Dome’s architect, Ian McDougall (a founding director of ARM Architecture) shows us around this iconic building. Taking us through the story and challenges surrounding the construction of this seminal building.

Railway Place, Cremorne

The butterfly format Exotec clad façade is ultimately designed to reduce noise from the nearby train station, capture the sunlight in winter and deflect it in summer; responding appropriately to the solar orientation of the site.

Au.diTone: Continuous Timber Diffuser Panel

Contemporary and stylish: Au.diTone is an alternative acoustic treatment where sound diffraction is preferred to conventional absorption. Au.diTone maintains a ‘live’ atmosphere suited to special performance and presentation spaces.

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Atkar's Mates Rates - March Offers

Each month we'll have an unbelievable offer for our best customers. Check out this month's great offer!

HardieDeck

Highly durable and of low maintenance, the HardieDeck system is an attractive robust structural decking solution providing a contemporary appearance suited to a wide range of homes and styles.

Kids Under Cover – Cubby House Challenge

Congratulations to Matt Gibson Architecture + Design Ltd and Hartman Homes for winning The Best Architectural Design Award in the 2016 Cubby House Challenge! Atkar was excited to be part of this innovative initiative.

Atkar Supplies St Francis Xavier College – Officer

With the further stages of St Francis Xavier College in Officer currently well under construction, Atkar has been collaborating closely with the builder to supply a steel frame work designed by Atkar.

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