PAC International

PAC International, LLC.
Company type	Private
Industry	Architectural Acoustics
Founded	1993
Founder	Carmen Gernhart ; Elzo Gernhart
Headquarters	Clackamas County, Oregon, U.S.
Area served	North and South America
Products	RSIC Noise Control
Website	www.pac-intl.com

PAC International, LLC. manufactures a complete line of acoustical noise control products for use in residential (single-family housing and multiple-family housing) and commercial building construction.^[1]^[2]

The company introduced the first rubber isolator, the RSIC-1 (Resilient Sound Isolation Clip) product in 2000.^[3] Resilient Sound Isolation Clips are manufactured in the United States and sold throughout the Americas. RSIC-1 was engineered to provide noise control and be both cost effective and environmentally friendly.

PAC International's noise control products help buildings exceed the International Building Code requirements for both fire and sound. The RSIC-1 product is the only noise control product classified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for both fire and sound^{[citation needed]}; and the PAC Line of Products is UL Classified for use in over 189 fire resistive design assemblies.^[4]

RSIC family of products

RSIC and RSIC-1 are registered trademarks^[5] of PAC International, Inc. RSIC has become the brand name for a family of Resilient Sound Isolation Clip products that are used extensively in residential and commercial building construction.

RSIC-1
RSIC-SIX (Spring Isolator X)
RC-1 Boost
RSIC-HWI (Hanger Wall Isolator)
RSIC-SI-1 Ultra (Spring Isolator)
RSIC-SI-CRC (Spring Isolator for Cold Rolled Channel)
RSIC-SI-WHI (Spring Isolator/Wire Hanger Isolator)
RSIC-SI-FF Series (Full Frame Spring Isolators)
RSIC-1 EXT04
RSIC-1.5 CRC (Cold Rolled Channel)
RSIC-1 LP (Low Profile)
RSIC-1-Edge
RSIC-1 TTC (Tube Truss Connector)
RSIC-1 Retro
RSIC-1 Backer
RSIC-1 Backer HD
RSIC-1 ADM (Adjustable Direct Mount)
RSIC-1 ADM Mini Drop
RSIC-1 ADM Wood
RSIC-U
RISC-U-HD
RSIC-AMI (Acoustic Mullion Isolator)
RSIC-WFI (Wall Frame Isolator)
RSIC-FGP (Fiberglass Pad)
RSIC-DC04
RSIC-DC04 HD
RSIC-DC04 X2
RSIC-DC04 X2 HD/DD
RSIC-V
RSIC-FCR-HD (Furring Channel Retainer)
RSIC-2
RSIC-2 RETRO
RSIC-CWB (Chase Wall Brace)
RSIC-CWB HD/DD (Heavy Duty/Double Deflection)
RSIC-CWB HD/DD DC (Heavy Duty/Double Deflection/Deflection Control)
RSIC Joist Isolator
RSIC-GDS Kits
RSIC-FS (Flat Screen Television Isolation Mount)
RSIC-PT (Perimeter Tape)
RSIC Putty Pads
RSIC Multi Clip
RSIC Leveling Clip

History

PAC International, Inc. is a privately held corporation that began over 20 years ago. The company is now headquartered in Oregon.^[6]

PAC International is a company that strives to “give back” to society by exemplifying social responsibility practices, including manufacturing products in the United States and having RSIC-1 products assembled within the local community. Product assembly is performed by adults with intellectual disabilities working through Opportunity Village, a non-profit community rehabilitation organization.^[7]^[8]^[9]

Management

Carmen Gernhart, President & AP/AR Coordinator
Elzo Gernhart, President & Research and Development
Mike Gernhart, Vice President & Research and Development
Michael Raley, Acoustical Engineer & Research and Development
Taylor Gernhart, Marketing Director & Coordinator
Kelly Gernhart, Accounting Director & Coordinator
Alisha Meyers, Customer Relations & Sales Manager
Dalton Gernhart, Warehouse Production & Management
Alyssa Gernhart, Analyst & Marketing Assistant

Notes

^ Long, Marshall. (2006). Architectural Acoustics. PAC International product information is included in Chapter 15, "Design and Construction of Multifamily Dwellings," pages 526-527. Elsevier Academic Press. ISBN 978-0-12-455551-8.
^ Rushing, Krissy. (2004). Home Theater Design. PAC International is listed as a Room Acoustics resource on page 141. Rockport Publishers. ISBN 1-59253-017-6, ISBN 978-1-59253-017-5.
^ United States Patent and Trademark Office, RSIC-1 patent number is 6267347.
^ The UL Online Certifications Directory is searchable and can be used to verify a UL listing or classification, a UL listed product use, and verify a product safety standard.
^ United States Patent and Trademark Office, trademark registry numbers are 3366851 and 3223662 respectively.
^ State of Nevada entity number E0173912006-7 is for PAC International LLC, dba PAC International, LLC.
^ Nadler, Danielle. Spring Valley News, October 14, 2008. "OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE: Looking for Work."
^ Twitchell, Jeremy. Las Vegas Sun, October 8, 2008. "Troubled Economy Hurts Jobs Program for Disabled."
^ Sprovieri, John. AssemblyBlog, February 29, 2008. "Opportunity Village Saves Time and Money for Manufacturers Nationwide."

External links

[1] Long, Marshall. (2006). Architectural Acoustics. PAC International product information is included in Chapter 15, "Design and Construction of Multifamily Dwellings," pages 526-527. Elsevier Academic Press. ISBN 978-0-12-455551-8.

[2] Rushing, Krissy. (2004). Home Theater Design. PAC International is listed as a Room Acoustics resource on page 141. Rockport Publishers. ISBN 1-59253-017-6, ISBN 978-1-59253-017-5.

[3] United States Patent and Trademark Office, RSIC-1 patent number is 6267347.

[4] The UL Online Certifications Directory is searchable and can be used to verify a UL listing or classification, a UL listed product use, and verify a product safety standard.

[5] United States Patent and Trademark Office, trademark registry numbers are 3366851 and 3223662 respectively.

[6] State of Nevada entity number E0173912006-7 is for PAC International LLC, dba PAC International, LLC.

[7] Nadler, Danielle. Spring Valley News, October 14, 2008. "OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE: Looking for Work."

[8] Twitchell, Jeremy. Las Vegas Sun, October 8, 2008. "Troubled Economy Hurts Jobs Program for Disabled."

[9] Sprovieri, John. AssemblyBlog, February 29, 2008. "Opportunity Village Saves Time and Money for Manufacturers Nationwide."

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