Impact Acoustic
Impact Acoustic is a Swiss engineering company that designs and supplies circular acoustic products — wall, ceiling, lighting, and dividing solutions — from recycled PET and bio-based materials, selling specification-led to architects and designers across workplace, hospitality, education, and healthcare verticals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersLuzern, Switzerland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Impact Acoustic does
Impact Acoustic is a Swiss acoustic-materials engineering company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Emmenbrücke (Lucerne), Switzerland, with 101–250 employees and regional manufacturing plants in Milan, Manila, and San Diego serving European, Asian, and North American markets. The company designs and supplies recyclable acoustic products built on its proprietary ARCHISONIC® material platform, comprising four variants — Felt (recycled PET with 60% certified post-consumer content, 88 upcycled bottles per square meter), Textile (rPET TREVIRA CS ECO), Natura (bio-based cellulose with coconut, jute, and cotton linters), and Print (VOC-free precision-printed finishes) — applied across ceiling systems, wall tiles and panels, acoustic lighting fixtures, spatial dividers, and desk divisions. Its technology stack includes a patent-pending FlexFit logic for the Nova ceiling system, algorithmically generated configurators (Terra, Mosaic Canvas, Truchet, Tofu, Mero), and a Re:Impact closed-loop take-back program that remanufactures both Impact Acoustic and competitor products into new PET or cellulosic acoustic surfaces.
The company operates a B2B enterprise field-sales model targeting architects, interior designers, and project teams across workplace, hospitality, education, and healthcare verticals, with a sales-led motion that combines direct quote-based project sales, computational design and prototyping services (the Impact LAB), in-house acoustic advisory, and light calculation support. Distribution is layered: direct sales for bespoke projects, embedded specification tools (BIMobject, pCon, Material Bank/Material Bank Europe with overnight sample delivery), and accredited CEU courses for architects. Revenue derives primarily from one-time material and product sales (panels, baffles, tiles, lighting, dividers) supplemented by professional services revenue from computational design, prototyping, acoustic advisory, and light calculation engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held, with founders Sven Erni and Jeffrey Ibañez retaining control following a significant minority investment by Verium AG in January 2024, and holds a dense stack of third-party sustainability and safety certifications (Cradle to Cradle Certified, SCS Recycled Content, LEED v4, ecobau eco 1, Greenguard Gold, EPD, Declare Red List Free, Oeko-Tex 100, EN 13501-1).
Impact Acoustic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Impact Acoustic
- Legal name
- Impact Acoustic
- Website
- https://impactacoustic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Impact Acoustic is a Swiss engineering company that designs and supplies circular acoustic products — wall, ceiling, lighting, and dividing solutions — from recycled PET and bio-based materials, selling specification-led to architects and designers across workplace, hospitality, education, and healthcare verticals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Impact Acoustic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Acoustic Products
- NAICS
- Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (337), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Public Bldg & Related Furniture (2531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls) (IMAFANAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM), Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI)
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Where Impact Acoustic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Luzern
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Impact Acoustic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Acoustic Materials and Products: Sale of acoustic panels, ceiling systems, wall coverings, lighting, and dividing solutions. Products available in standard and bespoke configurations with various material options (Felt, Textile, Natura, Print).
- Professional Services: Integrated services including Computational Design, Prototyping, Acoustic Advisory, and Light Calculation for architects and project teams.
- Sample Sales: Sale of material samples for specification process through Material Bank® and Material Bank® Europe.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Impact Acoustic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Impact Acoustic designs, manufactures, and supplies circular acoustic building products — wall tiles, ceiling panels/baffles, acoustic lighting, and dividing curtains — built on four material platforms (ARCHISONIC Felt from recycled PET, Textile from rPET, Natura from bio-based cellulose, and Print with VOC-free finishes). The company sells to architects and interior designers for commercial interiors across workplace, hospitality, education, and healthcare, and complements the physical products with four paid professional services (Computational Design, Prototyping, Acoustic Advisory, Light Calculation) and a closed-loop Re:Impact take-back program that remanufactures end-of-life panels.
Product overview
Impact Acoustic is a Swiss startup (founded 2019) specializing in circular acoustic solutions made from recycled materials for architects. The product portfolio centers on four material platforms (ARCHISONIC Felt, Textile, Natura, and Print) applied across five product categories: Ceiling (baffles, panels, tiles, systems including Nova, Vela, Wave Modular, Grid Bespoke), Wall (tiles, coverings including Truchet, Terra, Mosaic, Riftcut, Roma, Travertine), Lighting (Zora, Helia, Horizon, and 12 other acoustic lighting fixtures), Dividing (Noren acoustic curtains), and Desk divisions. These are complemented by four integrated services: Computational Design for parametric bespoke solutions, Prototyping for physical testing, Acoustic Advisory for room assessment, and Light Calculation for illumination planning. The company operates a closed-loop Re:Impact take-back program for material recovery and remanufacturing. Manufacturing is conducted in regional plants in Milan (Italy), Manila (Philippines), and San Diego (USA).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ARCHISONIC® Felt: A circular PET material platform for versatile, durable acoustic surfaces with broad design freedom. Made from 88 upcycled plastic bottles per square meter.
- ARCHISONIC® Textile
- ARCHISONIC® Natura
- ARCHISONIC® Print
- Re:Impact
Products and services
- ARCHISONIC Felt Circular PET acoustic material platform made from recycled PET (60% certified post-consumer content, 88 upcycled bottles per square meter at 24mm thickness). Available in 12mm and 24mm thicknesses and 45 curated colors. Used as the substrate for the company's wall, ceiling, lighting, desk, and dividing acoustic products. Sold to architects and interior designers specifying commercial interior projects.
- ARCHISONIC Textile Durable rPET fabric for curtains, upholstery, and soft architectural applications. Made from 100% recycled polyester TREVIRA CS ECO, available in 45 colors with a 2800mm roll width. Sold to architects and interior designers for soft acoustic finishes.
- ARCHISONIC Natura Bio-based circular material platform including Natura Blends (cellulose with coconut/jute fibers), Natura Cotton (cotton linters and mineral components), and Natura Cotton Tofu. Plastic-free with a closed-loop system. Sold to architects and interior designers seeking natural, low-impact acoustic surfaces.
- ARCHISONIC Print Precision-printed finishes applied to ARCHISONIC Felt using VOC-free inks, including Print Roma (vertical-rib texture), Print Riftcut (wood-grain patterns), Print Terrazzo, and Print Travertine. Sold to architects and designers who need expressive finishes without compromising acoustic performance.
- Nova Ceiling System Patent-pending FlexFit ceiling system designed by Rafa Ortega. Converts a T24 grid into an acoustic plane with Truchet, Plaid, Vertigo, and Muji tile patterns. Available in 12mm ARCHISONIC Felt in 45 colors. Sold to architects and project teams retrofitting or designing T-bar ceiling grids.
- Straight Bespoke Ceiling Baffle Clean linear baffle field with bespoke spacing based on algorithms and a Swiss Engineered mounting system. Available in 24mm ARCHISONIC Felt or Print Riftcut finishes with configurable heights and spacing. Sold to architects specifying precise, graphic ceiling responses.
- Wave Morph Bespoke Ceiling Baffle Bespoke baffle ceiling with a landscape-like gently shifting profile; variable wave heights allow the surface to respond to room acoustics. Sold to architects designing organic, flowing ceiling treatments.
- Wave Ripple Bespoke Ceiling Baffle Bespoke baffle ceiling with soft ripples running through the ceiling field, bringing movement to overhead planes. Sold to architects who want to shape rhythm, density, and material character of an acoustic ceiling.
- Edge Bespoke Ceiling Baffle Crisp asymmetric baffle profile that adds architectural sharpness while preserving the softness of acoustic felt. Sold to architects seeking precise, graphic ceiling responses.
- Plaids Ceiling Tile Crosshatch textile-pattern ceiling system with woven depth, offered in eight design options that create graphic order while maintaining room calm. Sold to architects designing patterned acoustic ceilings.
- Vela Ceiling Panel Long looping ceiling lines creating elegant overhead movement like a sail in still air, combining acoustic softness with a non-static plane. Sold to architects specifying sculptural acoustic ceilings.
- Track Ceiling Panel Ribbed acoustic ceiling with directional depth; available with Regular and Flip Edge treatments in 12mm Felt or Print Riftcut finishes. Sold to architects specifying ribbed acoustic ceilings.
- Grid Bespoke Ceiling System Suspended acoustic grid with strong spatial order; bespoke sizing and optional inlays in 400x400mm or 600x600mm grid configurations. Sold to architects designing modular acoustic ceilings.
- Round Bubbles Ceiling Panel Circular ceiling form with playful perforation, available in D1200mm or D1800mm diameters. Sold to architects designing playful, perforated acoustic ceilings.
- Round Web Ceiling Panel Algorithmically designed web-patterned circular acoustic panel whose perforations allow building-services access and airflow. Sold to architects integrating acoustic ceilings with mechanical services.
- Nebula Modular Ceiling Baffle Modular baffle system with a drifting overhead rhythm, available in D1060x285mm or D1535x260mm acoustic felt volumes. Sold to architects designing expressive modular acoustic ceilings.
- Peak Modular Ceiling Baffle Modular baffle with an angled profile that catches light and shadow, in a 1800x1800x340mm format. Sold to architects specifying expressive, sculptural acoustic ceilings.
- Wave Modular Ceiling Baffle Modular baffle with a flowing, relaxed profile whose algorithm creates continuity without a mechanical feel. Sold to architects seeking organic-flowing acoustic ceilings.
- Edge Modular Ceiling Baffle Crisp-edged modular baffle in 1800x1800x300mm format that brings definition to an architectural acoustic treatment. Sold to architects specifying clean-edged baffle ceilings.
- Plateau Ceiling Panel Irregular acoustic islands that create a quiet landscape, in 800-1800mm lengths with room for color shifts and integrated light. Sold to architects designing island-style acoustic ceilings.
- Vertigo Fine Ceiling Panel Fine vertical grooves creating restrained ceiling texture with strong directionality, available in D800, D1200, or D1800mm diameters. Sold to architects specifying grooved acoustic ceilings.
- Forest Ceiling Panel Botanical-rhythm ceiling panel with softened silhouettes, in D1200mm or D1800mm diameters. Sold to architects designing organic, nature-referenced acoustic ceilings.
- Stone Ceiling Panel Nature-inspired ceiling panel with weight, calm, and subtle irregularity, with a tactile felt construction giving stone-like depth. Sold to architects specifying stone-aesthetic acoustic ceilings.
- Truchet Wall Tile Rotating tile geometry for rhythmic, playful, or structured wall compositions, made from ARCHISONIC Natura Blends. Sold to architects designing patterned acoustic walls.
- Terra Wall Tile Custom wall compositions made by arranging tiles into unique patterns, using ARCHISONIC Natura Cotton. Sold to architects designing bespoke-pattern acoustic walls.
- Mosaic Wall Tile Bespoke parametric wall patterns with 24 colorways, using ARCHISONIC Natura Cotton. Sold to architects specifying distinctive parametric acoustic wall designs.
- Tofu Wall Tile Wall tile inspired by natural design language, designed by Cecilie Manz. Made from ARCHISONIC Natura Cotton Tofu with an embossed weave texture. Sold to architects specifying designer-led acoustic walls.
- Riftcut Wall Panel Wall panel with a wood-grain aesthetic printed on acoustic felt, with algorithmically generated patterns. Sold to architects specifying wood-look acoustic walls.
- Roma Wall Panel Soft vertical-rib wall finish with upholstered depth, using the Print Roma finish on ARCHISONIC Felt. Sold to architects specifying ribbed acoustic walls.
- Travertine Wall Panel Natural-stone-look wall panel using the Print Travertine finish on ARCHISONIC Felt, with the quiet depth of softly layered natural stone. Sold to architects specifying stone-look acoustic walls.
- Zora Acoustic Lighting Acoustic lighting fixture combining light and sound absorption, available in Print Riftcut finishes. Sold to architects and lighting designers integrating lighting with acoustic performance.
- Helia Acoustic Lighting Acoustic lighting element with a sculptural form, combining illumination with acoustic performance. Sold to architects and lighting designers specifying sculptural acoustic lighting.
- Horizon Acoustic Lighting Linear acoustic lighting creating visual comfort and illumination, available in multiple finishes including Print Riftcut. Sold to architects and lighting designers specifying linear acoustic lighting.
- Noren Acoustic Curtain Acoustic curtain for space-dividing applications, made from ARCHISONIC Textile and eligible for the Re:Impact take-back program. Sold to architects and interior designers specifying soft acoustic dividers.
- Computational Design Service Parametric design studies, bespoke geometry systems, layout variations, acoustic pattern development, and fabrication-ready data using computational logic. Sold to architects and project teams needing bespoke acoustic layouts.
- Prototyping Service Physical mock-ups, scale models, material studies, pattern trials, and pre-production prototypes produced at the Impact LAB with high-precision cutting centers. Sold to architects and project teams validating designs before fabrication.
- Acoustic Advisory Service In-house specialist assessment of room acoustics covering room type, surfaces, volume, occupancy, activity, and speech needs, with a recommended product strategy. Sold to architects and project teams needing expert acoustic performance input.
- Light Calculation Service Lighting performance analysis covering luminaire distribution, illumination levels, uniformity, glare considerations, and acoustic surface coordination. Sold to architects and lighting designers integrating acoustic and lighting design.
- Re:Impact Take-Back Program Closed-loop take-back program that remanufactures Impact Acoustic and competitor products into new PET or cellulosic acoustic products, reducing tipping fees and diverting waste from landfills. Sold to building owners, contractors, and specifiers who want verifiable end-of-life recovery of acoustic products.
Quantifiable outcome
- 88 upcycled plastic bottles per square meter (ARCHISONIC® Felt 24mm)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Impact Acoustic
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Impact Acoustic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature7 records
Impact Acoustic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Impact Acoustic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- 3form / Vitrocsa architectural surfaces: Architectural resin, textile, and acoustic surface manufacturer serving commercial interiors; broader incumbent offering comparable decorative wall and ceiling products to architects.
- Knauf AMF: European manufacturer of acoustic ceiling systems and wall panels within the Knauf group; broad incumbent serving the same commercial-installation specifier channel as Impact Acoustic with a wider product range.
- Ecophon (Saint-Gobain): Global leader in acoustic ceilings and wall panels owned by Saint-Gobain; competes head-to-head with Impact Acoustic in commercial interiors but at much larger scale, broader portfolio, and deeper specification presence.
- Armstrong Ceilings: Large North American manufacturer of acoustic ceiling and wall solutions with deep distribution and established specification relationships; overlaps with Impact Acoustic's ceiling baffle and panel categories.
Direct peers
- BAUX (re-listed for emphasis) / Offecct (Flokk): Acoustic and sound-absorbing furniture/panel brands within Flokk serving commercial office and hospitality interiors; comparable product breadth and architect/specifier channel.
- Autex Acoustics: Manufacturer of PET-based acoustic panels and insulation products for commercial interiors; competes on similar recycled-content positioning and designer-channel distribution to Impact Acoustic.
- BAUX: Swedish manufacturer of sustainable acoustic panels and tiles made from recycled materials, targeting architects and commercial interiors — directly comparable in product, sustainability positioning, and specifier channel to Impact Acoustic.
- Turf Design: Manufacturer of PET-felt acoustic panels, baffles, and lighting for commercial interiors; comparable material platform (recycled PET) and designer/specifier channel to Impact Acoustic.
- Woven Image: Designer-focused acoustic panel and surface brand serving commercial interiors across Asia-Pacific and globally; comparable to Impact Acoustic in product category and specifier-driven distribution.
- Sonex (Pinta Acoustic): Specialist in acoustic foam and panel products for architectural and industrial applications; overlaps with Impact Acoustic in commercial interior acoustic treatments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Impact Acoustic social profiles
Digital presenceImpact Acoustic compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Impact Acoustic financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Impact Acoustic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Impact Acoustic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Impact Acoustic M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Impact Acoustic
What does Impact Acoustic do?
Impact Acoustic designs, manufactures, and supplies circular acoustic building products — wall tiles, ceiling panels/baffles, acoustic lighting, and dividing curtains — built on four material platforms (ARCHISONIC Felt from recycled PET, Textile from rPET, Natura from bio-based cellulose, and Print with VOC-free finishes). The company sells to architects and interior designers for commercial interiors across workplace, hospitality, education, and healthcare, and complements the physical products with four paid professional services (Computational Design, Prototyping, Acoustic Advisory, Light Calculation) and a closed-loop Re:Impact take-back program that remanufactures end-of-life panels.
Is Impact Acoustic a public or private company?
Impact Acoustic is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Impact Acoustic founded?
Impact Acoustic was founded in 2019. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Impact Acoustic based?
Impact Acoustic is headquartered in Luzern, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Impact Acoustic make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Acoustic Materials and Products are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and sample Sales.
Who are Impact Acoustic's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are 3form / Vitrocsa architectural surfaces, Knauf AMF, Ecophon (Saint-Gobain) and Armstrong Ceilings. Direct peers are BAUX (re-listed for emphasis) / Offecct (Flokk), Autex Acoustics, BAUX, Turf Design, Woven Image and Sonex (Pinta Acoustic).
Does Impact Acoustic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Impact Acoustic.
What industry is Impact Acoustic in?
Impact Acoustic's product category is Architectural Acoustic Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFANAM, Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls), with a secondary code of BPAHAKAM, Industrial/Product & Furniture Design. Its NAICS code is 337 and its SIC code is 2590.