BRD Noise & Vibration Control

What BRD Noise & Vibration Control does

BRD Noise & Vibration Control, Inc. (operating under the Hushcore brand) is a privately held, US-based designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered HVAC noise and vibration control solutions. Founded in 1975 in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, and now operating as part of the VMC Group, the firm serves commercial building owners, retail chains, educational institutions, hospitality operators, data centers, religious and community facilities, and the A/E/C design community through two distinct motions: Plan and Spec consulting (tendered as Basis of Design) and post-construction troubleshooting/remediation.

The core technology stack is the proprietary Hushcore product family, organized into seven application tiers (Standard, Unitary, Louver, Premium, Supreme, Summit, Ultimate) plus water-cooled, rooftop, and air-terminal variants. Component products include Hushcover removable sound blankets, Hushguard modular acoustic panels, Hushduct silencers up to 36 inches deep, Hush Quilt panels, Hush Flex composite curtains, and Hush Curb vibration isolation curbs. The firm pairs these physical products with engineering services (acoustic modeling, field engineering, performance specification, noise control scheduling) and 3D scanning-based jobsite documentation. In 2023 it integrated 3D scanning technology developed in partnership with Lehigh University and Ben Franklin Technology Partners to compress site measurement cycles.

The business model combines three revenue streams: custom product manufacturing (one-time sales with 10-12 week lead times), engineering and consulting services (priced via BOD specification rights rather than explicit fees in the Plan and Spec motion), and on-site installation and supervision services. Pricing is fully quote-based, with Net 20 Days payment terms. Distribution is direct, via six regional sales engineers covering the Northeast, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Midwest, and Southeast, supported by AHR Expo marketing, technical white papers, case studies, and limited PR. Customer logos span national hotel chains, retail tenants, school districts, hyperscale data center operators, and historic real estate.

Name

BRD Noise & Vibration Control

Legal name

BRD Noise and Vibration Control, Inc.

Website

https://hushcore.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BRD Noise & Vibration Control is a Wind Gap, Pennsylvania-based designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered HVAC noise and vibration control solutions, operating under the Hushcore brand and serving commercial, retail, education, hospitality, and data-center customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Noise and Vibration Control Products

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Noise & Vibration Control for HVAC (Silencers/Isolation) (IMADANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL), Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

Keywords

• HVAC noise control
• Vibration control systems
• Acoustic engineering services
• Custom acoustical products
• Industrial sound attenuation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wind Gap

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Acoustic Product Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom-engineered noise and vibration control products to exact specification requirements. Products include source-applied treatments (Hushcover, Hushguard), silencers (Hushduct), barrier walls, enclosures, and complete system packages. Revenue derived from product sales with typical lead times of 10-12 weeks from order acceptance.
2. Engineering and Consulting Services: Consultative analysis and design services including acoustic modeling, sound studies, field engineering, performance specification, and noise control scheduling. Services provided to Architects, MEP Engineers, Acoustical Consultants, and Design/Build Contractors.
3. Installation Services: On-site installation and installation supervision services for acoustic treatment systems. Includes installation of products, foreman supervision, and remote assistance support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BRD Noise & Vibration Control (Hushcore brand) designs, engineers, and manufactures custom HVAC noise and vibration control systems, including removable acoustic blankets, modular sound panels, duct silencers, vibration isolation curbs, barrier walls, and complete custom enclosures for air-cooled chillers, water-cooled chillers, rooftop units, and air terminal units. The company also provides acoustical consulting, performance modeling, field engineering, and installation supervision services to commercial building owners, A/E/C professionals, retail, hospitality, education, and data center customers across North America.

Product overview

BRD Noise & Vibration Control (operating as Hushcore) offers a comprehensive portfolio of prescriptive noise and vibration control solutions for HVAC and industrial equipment. The product line centers on the Hushcore® brand system products organized by application: Air-Cooled Chiller Systems (Standard, Unitary, Louver, Premium, Supreme, Summit, Ultimate), Rooftop Unit Systems (Deck, Plus, Whisper, Ultra, Unitary, Summit, Supreme), Water-Cooled Chiller Systems (Standard, Premium Plus, Ultimate), and Air Terminal Unit Systems (Premium, Supreme-I, Supreme-D, Zenith). These systems utilize proprietary component products including HUSH COVER removable sound blankets, HUSH DUCT silencers, HUSH GUARD modular panels, HUSH FLEX curtains, HUSH QUILT panels, and HUSH CURB vibration isolation curbs. The company also provides engineering services including acoustic modeling, sound studies, plan and spec consulting, and post-construction troubleshooting. Founded in 1975, the company manufactures custom-engineered solutions to exacting specifications with performance accountability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hushcore Standard System Treatment of compressor circuits for air-cooled chillers with Screw and Scroll compressors using HUSH COVER removable sound blankets on compressors, suction lines, discharge pipes, and oil separators.
• Hushcore Unitary System Top-mounted or independently mounted plenum-style acoustically insulated stack constructed using HUSH GUARD sound panels for condenser fan outlet noise reduction on air-cooled chillers (SM: unit-supported; IM: independently mounted, wind load rated).
• Hushcore Louver System Uses high-performance HUSH DUCT silencers up to 36 inches deep for direct bolting to chiller cabinet for condenser inlet noise attenuation on air-cooled chillers.
• Hushcore Premium System Path control treatment using HUSH QUILT acoustical panel system for solid walls or HUSH FLEX acoustical curtain system for chain link/open fence structures around air-cooled chillers.
• Hushcore Supreme System Perimeter sound barrier walls constructed of HUSH GUARD panels with wind-load-rated, PE-stamped structural steel framework for air-cooled chiller enclosures.
• Hushcore Summit System High-performance source-applied treatment of chiller intakes and discharge fans using Hush Guard panels, Hush Duct Silencers, and Hush Cover removable acoustic jackets for air-cooled chillers, reducing 9-15 dB(A).
• Hushcore Ultimate System Complete custom-designed enclosure with high performance integrated air intakes and discharge stacks for air-cooled chillers, achieving reductions of up to 25+ dB(A) for critical attenuation projects.
• Hushcore Plus-E System Source-applied treatment for rooftop units with Hush Duct silencers and acoustic vibration curb systems addressing structure-borne, in-curb radiated, fan in-duct, and breakout noise for curb-mounted packaged rooftop HVAC.
• Hushcore Deck System In-curb multi-layer treatment providing high transmission loss attenuation for rooftop equipment curbs, with STC ratings for noise-sensitive spaces.
• Hushcore Whisper System Acoustical curb system with integrated HUSH DUCT elbow silencers for controlling structure-borne vibration and fan noise of rooftop curb-mounted HVAC equipment.
• Hushcore Premium Plus System Hybrid design for water-cooled chillers combining Standard System HUSH COVER source treatment for compressor circuits with Premium System HUSH FLEX acoustical curtain enclosure, achieving 12-15 dB(A) reductions.
• Hushcore Zenith System Multi-path solution for Air Terminal Units, including HUSH FLEX cabinet wraps with HUSH DUCT silencers for ATU induction inlet and discharge noise attenuation.
• Hushcore Supreme-I System Addresses radiated sound on Air Terminal Units using HUSH FLEX removable panels and HUSH DUCT silencer for induction fan inlet air opening.
• Hushcore Supreme-D System Addresses radiated sound on Air Terminal Units using HUSH FLEX removable panels and HUSH DUCT silencer for the terminal unit discharge.
• Plan and Spec Engineering and Consulting Services Consultative analysis and design services for Architects, MEP Engineers, Acoustical Consultants, and Design/Build Contractors, including acoustic modeling, sound studies, field engineering, performance specification, and noise control scheduling. Basis of Design (BOD) status provided in exchange for consulting engagement.
• Post-Construction Troubleshooting and Remediation Services Direct engagement with building owners and construction teams to troubleshoot and implement effective remediation treatments for existing HVAC noise and vibration challenges.
• Installation and Installation Supervision Services On-site installation of acoustic treatment systems with foreman supervision and remote assistance support options.
• 3D Scanning Jobsite Measurement Service Non-contact, non-invasive 360-degree scanning service for accurate jobsite documentation, obstruction identification, and solution interference analysis, enabling faster custom-engineered design for HVAC acoustic projects. Developed with Lehigh University and Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Summit System reduces noise by 9-15 dB(A) for air-cooled chillers
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VMC GROUPcoreOthersBRD Noise and Vibration Control is identified as a VMC GROUP company, indicating corporate parentage or affiliated group structure under VMC GROUP.
• OEM Chiller ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRD coordinates directly with OEM chiller manufacturers to ensure proper system integration and warranty reconciliation. For the Phoenix data center project, BRD visited the manufacturer's facility to perform installation prior to shipment, delivering units pretreated and turnkey ready. All Summit System installations require OEM coordination and approval.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kinetics Noise Control: Kinetics Noise Control manufactures vibration isolation and noise control products for HVAC, structural, and architectural applications. It is a direct peer to BRD in the HVAC acoustics component market, with overlapping product categories including isolators, silencers, and acoustic panels serving MEP engineers and contractors.
• Eckel Industries: Eckel Industries designs and manufactures custom acoustic enclosures, anechoic chambers, and noise control structures for industrial and HVAC equipment. It is a direct peer in custom-engineered acoustic enclosures comparable to BRD's Ultimate System offerings.
• Mason Industries: Mason Industries is a leading manufacturer of vibration isolation and seismic restraint products for HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems. It is a direct peer in the HVAC vibration control market that BRD serves with Hush Float and Hush Curb products.
• Commercial Acoustics: Commercial Acoustics provides acoustic consulting, soundproofing products, and noise control solutions for commercial construction, including HVAC-related applications. It overlaps with BRD's consulting and product offering in commercial building acoustics.
• Sound Seal: Sound Seal manufactures acoustic panels, soundproofing curtains, and noise control products for commercial and industrial applications. It overlaps with BRD's Hush Guard and Hush Flex panel/curtain product lines for HVAC and industrial noise treatment.
• Acoustical Solutions: Acoustical Solutions supplies soundproofing and noise control products including panels, barriers, and acoustic enclosures for commercial, industrial, and architectural markets. It competes with BRD across multiple product categories, particularly for HVAC and equipment-noise applications.
• Industrial Noise Control (INC): Industrial Noise Control designs and manufactures custom acoustic enclosures, barriers, and silencers for HVAC and industrial equipment. It directly competes with BRD in custom-engineered noise control solutions for chillers, generators, and rooftop equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a global HVAC equipment manufacturer that BRD coordinates with as an OEM partner on chiller noise control projects. As a broad incumbent, Trane provides integrated HVAC systems where BRD's noise control products serve as complementary, specification-driven accessories.
• Carrier Global: Carrier is a global HVAC and refrigeration OEM that BRD partners with on commercial chiller and rooftop unit noise treatment. As a broad incumbent, Carrier offers complete HVAC systems where BRD provides specialized acoustic components and BOD-level design services.

Regional players

• Aercoustics Engineering: Aercoustics is a Canadian acoustic engineering firm providing consulting and noise control design for HVAC, architectural, and industrial projects. It is comparable to BRD in HVAC acoustic consulting and design services, though primarily serving the Canadian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hushcore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vmc-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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