PAC International
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Acoustical noise control manufacturing |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Carmen Gernhart, Elzo Gernhart |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
Area served | North America, South America |
Key people | Carmen Gernhart (President & Accounts Payable/Receivable Coordinator), Elzo Gernhart (President & Head of Research and Development), Mike Gernhart (Vice President & Research and Development Lead), Michael Raley (Acoustical Engineer & Research and Development Specialist), Taylor Gernhart (Marketing Director & Coordinator), Kelly Gernhart (Accounting Director & Coordinator), Alisha Meyers (Customer Relations & Sales Manager), Dalton Gernhart (Warehouse Production & Management Supervisor), Alyssa Gernhart (Analyst & Marketing Assistant) |
| Products | RSIC-1 and related Resilient Sound Isolation Clips for noise control in construction |
PAC International, LLC. operates as a privately owned American manufacturer focusing on acoustical noise control solutions tailored for both residential and commercial construction projects throughout North and South America. Established in 1993 by Carmen and Elzo Gernhart, the company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The year 2000 marked the introduction of the RSIC-1 (Resilient Sound Isolation Clip) by PAC International, recognized as the pioneering rubber isolator engineered to deliver efficient, affordable, and environmentally conscious noise mitigation. This product, along with its associated range, enjoys widespread distribution across the Americas.
PAC International’s offerings support structures in achieving and surpassing the fire and sound requirements set forth by the International Building Code. Importantly, the RSIC-1 stands alone as the sole noise control device certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for both fire resistance and sound attenuation. The PAC product portfolio maintains UL classifications applicable to more than 189 fire-resistive design assemblies.
RSIC product lineup
RSIC and RSIC-1 are registered trademarks owned by PAC International, encompassing an extensive series of Resilient Sound Isolation Clips commonly utilized in 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 / Backer HD
- RSIC-1 ADM series (Adjustable Direct Mount variants)
- RSIC-U / RISC-U-HD
- RSIC-AMI (Acoustic Mullion Isolator)
- RSIC-WFI (Wall Frame Isolator)
- RSIC-FGP (Fiberglass Pad)
- RSIC-DC04 series (including HD/DD versions)
- RSIC-V
- RSIC-FCR-HD (Furring Channel Retainer)
- RSIC-2 / RSIC-2 RETRO
- RSIC-CWB series (Chase Wall Brace variants)
- 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
Company background
Operating as a privately held entity for more than two decades, PAC International, Inc. currently maintains its headquarters in Oregon.
The company prioritizes social responsibility by producing goods within the United States and conducting assembly of the RSIC-1 products domestically. This assembly process involves adults with intellectual disabilities through Opportunity Village, a non-profit organization dedicated to community rehabilitation, reflecting PAC International’s dedication to inclusive workforce practices.
Leadership
- Carmen Gernhart – President & Accounts Payable/Receivable Coordinator
- Elzo Gernhart – President & Head of Research and Development
- Mike Gernhart – Vice President & Research and Development Lead
- Michael Raley – Acoustical Engineer & Research and Development Specialist
- Taylor Gernhart – Marketing Director & Coordinator
- Kelly Gernhart – Accounting Director & Coordinator
- Alisha Meyers – Customer Relations & Sales Manager
- Dalton Gernhart – Warehouse Production & Management Supervisor
- Alyssa Gernhart – Analyst & Marketing Assistant