Vibro-Acoustics

What Vibro-Acoustics does

Vibro-Acoustics is a Toronto-headquartered engineering and manufacturing company that provides Noise and Vibration control solutions for HVAC systems, operating as the noise control and vibration isolation division of Swegon North America (Swegon Group AB) since Swegon's 2014 acquisition. Founded in the late 1960s with more than 50 years of operating history, the company serves commercial, residential, and industrial construction projects across North America — addressing HVAC airborne and structure-borne noise, vibration transmission from mechanical equipment, and seismic and wind restraint requirements for non-structural components.

The company's product portfolio is organized into two divisions. The Noise Control division supplies HVAC silencers, industrial silencers, acoustic louvers, roof curbs, floating floors, plenums, enclosures, barriers, and the Sil-Throw sound-management product. The VIRS (Vibration Isolation & Restraint Systems) division provides a broad catalog of neoprene and spring isolators, hangers, seismic restraint kits, concrete inertia bases, expansion joints, and seismic pipe stands, including patented flagship products such as the BulletBrace pre-assembled adjustable cable restraint (US Patent #9,625,003, BulletLock mechanism), the patent-pending BulletClamp beam clamp, and the Neo+ vibration isolation pads. The company also delivers engineering services — most notably the free Lay-in Service with end-result guarantee — providing acoustic risk assessment, PE-stamped restraint calculations, and project-management support to engineers and contractors.

Vibro-Acoustics generates revenue predominantly through hardware sales of engineered, quote-priced products specified into building designs during construction, with supplementary professional-services revenue from acoustic and seismic consulting. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with a North American network of regional manufacturer representatives (locatable via a Rep Locator tool on the website) and international licensee arrangements — Prime Technologies LLC in Dubai and Taikisha Ltd. in Japan — for markets outside direct-sales geographies. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; sales are driven by ASHRAE, seismic, and noise code-compliance requirements, with installation-labor savings (up to 73% on BulletBrace kits, 66% on BulletClamp) serving as the primary differentiator against competing vibration-isolation and noise-control manufacturers.

Name

Vibro-Acoustics

Legal name

Vibro-Acoustics

Website

https://vibro-acoustics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vibro-Acoustics, operating as the noise control and vibration isolation division of Swegon North America, provides HVAC silencers, vibration isolation mounts, seismic restraint kits, and engineering services to commercial, residential, and industrial construction projects across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Noise Control and Vibration Isolation Hardware

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

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)

Keywords

• HVAC noise control
• Vibration isolation products
• Seismic restraint systems
• HVAC silencers
• Acoustic louvers

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Noise Control Products: Sale of noise control products including HVAC silencers, industrial silencers, acoustic louvers, curbs, plenums, enclosures, and barriers for commercial and industrial HVAC applications.
2. Vibration Isolation and Restraint Products: Sale of vibration isolation and seismic restraint products including springs, neoprene hangers, restrained isolators, bases, and seismic kits for HVAC equipment.
3. Engineering Services: Lay-in service (free) and Retrofit service providing acoustic engineering, noise mitigation design, and project management for HVAC noise control.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vibro-Acoustics engineers, manufactures, and supplies HVAC noise control and vibration isolation/restraint system hardware — including silencers, acoustic louvers, curbs, floating floors, plenums, enclosures, vibration pads, spring isolators, hangers, seismic restraints, beam clamps, and flexible piping connectors. It also provides noise control engineering services, most notably a free Lay-in Service with an End Result Guarantee that covers acoustic design, risk assessment, and problem resolution for HVAC projects.

Product overview

Vibro-Acoustics is Swegon North America, providing a comprehensive portfolio of noise control and vibration isolation solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial HVAC applications. The product portfolio consists of two main divisions: Noise Control (offering HVAC silencers, industrial silencers, curbs, acoustic louvers, floating floors, plenums/enclosures/barriers, and Sil-Throw products) and VIRS - Vibration Isolation & Restraint Systems (offering a wide range of isolation mounts, restraints, hangers, and seismic protection products). The Noise Control division provides acoustic solutions for eliminating unwanted noise in buildings, while the VIRS division provides vibration isolation and seismic restraint solutions to ensure occupant comfort and safety. Key products include Neo+ vibration pads, BulletClamp beam clamps, BulletBrace cable restraint kits, seismic spring isolators, concrete inertia bases, and various types of spring hangers. The company also offers engineering services including Lay-in Service (with End Result Guarantee), HVAC acoustics and aerodynamics consulting, environmental noise mitigation, and industrial noise control. Vibro-Acoustics serves the North American market with products designed for code compliance and energy efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Noise Control: HVAC acoustics and aerodynamics, environmental noise control solutions including HVAC silencers, industrial silencers, curbs, acoustic louvers, floating floors, plenums, enclosures and barriers
• VIRS (Vibration Isolation & Restraint Systems)
• Indoor Climate Systems

Products and services

• HVAC Silencers Noise control silencers designed for HVAC systems to attenuate unwanted sound and achieve optimal acoustic performance in commercial buildings.
• Industrial Silencers Industrial-grade silencers for industrial applications requiring noise reduction and acoustic control.
• Acoustic Louvers Louvers designed to provide air intake/exhaust while attenuating sound transmission.
• Floating Floors Isolated floor systems for vibration isolation and impact noise reduction in buildings.
• Plenums, Enclosures & Barriers Acoustic enclosures and barriers for containing and controlling noise from HVAC equipment and industrial sources.
• Sil-Throw Noise control product for managing sound throw and distribution in HVAC systems.
• Curbs Roof curbs for supporting HVAC equipment with options for vibration isolation and weather sealing under the Noise Control division.
• Neo+ Vibration Pads Neoprene vibration isolation pads with high shape factor design, available in 40 and 60 Shore A Durometer, accommodating anchor bolts passing through without altering published load vs. deflection performance.
• BulletClamp (BC) Seismically rated beam clamp with patent-pending design allowing attachment to structural steel without drilling or welding, using a single set screw for both structural attachment and restraint connection.
• BulletBrace (BBR) Pre-assembled adjustable cable restraint system for restraining non-structural components against seismic, wind, and blast forces, featuring the patented BulletLock mechanism (US Patent #9,625,003) for fast slide-and-secure installation.
• Seismic Inline Pump Stands (SIPS) Rigid support and restraint stands for vertical inline pumps, designed to withstand at least 1g of lateral seismic force with neoprene grommet washers for shock loading minimization.
• Seismic Restrained Spring Isolator (SCSR) Welded housing isolators designed to limit vertical and lateral movement caused by equipment operation or wind loading, with 50% overload capacity.
• Seismic Pipestands (SPSA) Adjustable height seismic pipe stands for roof piping applications, designed with removable pipe support struts for easy roof membrane installation.
• Thrust Restraints (HCS/AHCS) Horizontal motion resistance devices for countering thrust from air pressure in fans, with spring isolation and equipment mounting brackets.
• Rubber-in-Shear Floor Mounts Mid-to high-frequency vibration isolation mounts for floor-mounted equipment on stiff supporting structures, featuring color-coded durometer options.
• Double Anchor Bracket Restraint brackets maximizing capacity of each connection and minimizing restraints required for attachment to thin slabs or concrete on metal decks.
• Free Spring Isolators Unhoused spring isolators that compress on neoprene cups to absorb low and high frequency vibrations for floor or base mounted equipment.
• Closed Mount Spring Steel telescoping housing isolators with neoprene stabilizers preventing metal-to-metal contact while providing rigid lateral support.
• Concrete Inertia Bases Bases providing vibration and start-up torque damping by adding mass and lowering center of gravity of mechanical equipment, available in rectangular, L-shaped, and T-shaped configurations.
• Isolated Curbs (VCR) Vibration isolation curbs with integral and adjustable spring isolators for rooftop HVAC equipment, featuring galvanized steel construction and weather sealing.
• Adjustable Rooftop Isolation Rails (ARTR) Vibration isolation assemblies installed between standard roof curbs and equipment with flexible perimeter weather seal and internal cross bracing for seismic and wind loading.
• Standard Curbs Galvanized steel roof curbs for equipment not requiring vibration isolation, with wood nailing strips and weather sealing.
• Rod Stiffener Clamps (VAC) Steel angle clamps to prevent hanger rods from bending and buckling due to seismic activity.
• Rigid Restraints (RRK) Seismic rigid restraint kits classified by maximum allowable tension and compression loads of 800 and 1400 lbs for restraining non-structural components.
• Seismic Restraint Kits (SRK) High capacity cable restraint kits for applications requiring up to 7000 lbs per restraint against seismic, wind, or blast forces.
• Spring Hangers General vibration isolation hangers for suspended equipment with no lateral loads or changes in operating weight, available with various deflection ratings.
• Spring Hangers with Neoprene Spring hangers with neoprene element for isolation of high frequency vibration in suspended equipment applications.
• Spring Hangers with Neoprene and Bottom Cup Spring hangers with neoprene element and compression cups for general vibration isolation with high frequency isolation capability.
• Neoprene Hangers Double-deflection grommet hangers for vibration isolation with high frequency vibration potential, featuring color-coded durometer identification.
• Precompressed Spring Hangers Spring hangers pre-compressed to 2/3rds of deflection at rated load to simplify installation coordination on site.
• Precompressed Spring Hangers with Neoprene and Bottom Cup Precompressed spring hangers with neoprene element and bottom cup for simplified installation with high frequency vibration isolation.
• Pre-Positioning Spring Hangers Spring hangers with integrated pre-positioning plate maintaining fixed elevation during installation, eliminating the need for temporary rigid hangers.
• Rubber Expansion Joints Single or double sphere expansion joints in EPDM or neoprene for flexible piping connections to reduce vibration and noise transfer.
• Braided Metal Flexible Connectors Flexible connectors for copper or steel piping with bronze (FCB) and stainless steel (FCSS) options for pump applications.
• Seismic V-Loops Highly flexible connectors with two braided hoses welded at 90 degrees for seismic movement requirements, available in bronze and steel versions.
• Thermal Expansion Compensators Expansion compensators for thermal movement concerns, rated up to 200 psi operating pressure with 2" and 4" movement options.
• Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Heavy construction expansion joints designed for thermal expansion problems up to 300 psi operating pressure.
• Metal Bellows Expansion Joints Expansion joints with metal bellows, mounting flanges, and control rods to limit excessive expansion in piping systems.
• Free Spring Rail Vibration isolation rails for cooling towers and air handling units not subjected to significant lateral loads, with minimal operating height for restricted spaces.
• Free Spring with Top Free spring isolators with top support plate for components that cannot be secured with bolted connections.
• Restrained Spring Welded housing isolators with restraining bolts to limit vertical and lateral movement from equipment operation or wind loading.
• Lay-in Service (Engineering Service) Free engineering service providing end-result guarantee for noise control design, including noise risk assessment and problem resolution for HVAC systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• BulletBrace saves up to 73% installation time compared to standard products
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Swegon GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2014Swegon Group acquired Vibro-Acoustics in 2014 and created Swegon North America, combining Vibro-Acoustics' noise control expertise with Swegon's global HVAC solutions. Vibro-Acoustics continues to operate as the noise control and vibration isolation division under the Swegon North America umbrella, providing engineering expertise for noise control, vibration isolation, restraint systems, and indoor climate systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mason Industries: Major manufacturer of vibration isolation springs, neoprene isolators, bases, and seismic restraints for HVAC and mechanical equipment. Directly competes with Vibro-Acoustics' VIRS product line for spec-driven commercial projects.
• Ventfabrics: Manufacturer of HVAC duct silencers, acoustic louvers, and ventilation products for commercial and industrial buildings. Direct competitor in silencer and louver categories.
• Kinetics Noise Control: Manufactures HVAC silencers, vibration isolation hangers, spring isolators, and acoustic floor/ceiling systems for commercial buildings. Direct peer across both the noise control and vibration isolation product categories that Vibro-Acoustics sells.
• Commercial Acoustics: Specialty provider of HVAC noise control and vibration isolation solutions, including silencers and acoustic panels, targeting architects and contractors on commercial construction projects. Comparable niche specialty competitor.
• Acoustical Surfaces: Sells acoustic panels, HVAC silencers, noise barriers, and isolation products for commercial and industrial noise control applications. Comparable product mix and distribution through reps.
• Sound Seal: Manufacturer of acoustic absorption products, HVAC silencers, noise barriers, and vibration isolation materials for industrial and commercial noise control. Overlapping product portfolio and target customer base.
• Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC): Long-standing direct competitor in HVAC and industrial silencers, acoustic louvers, plenums, enclosures, and noise-control rooms. Highly comparable in product breadth, target customers (architects, MEP engineers, contractors), and engineering-led spec-in motion.

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC OEM offering chillers, air handlers, and rooftop units that interact with noise control and vibration isolation specifications. Adjacent incumbent whose equipment packages may displace standalone silencer/isolator specs.
• Price Industries: Large North American HVAC manufacturer offering grilles, diffusers, air-handling units, and integrated ventilation solutions that sometimes bundle basic acoustic features. Broader incumbent with overlapping customer base but not a specialized noise control competitor.

Others

• Swegon Group: European-headquartered parent company that acquired Vibro-Acoustics in 2014; provides HVAC, indoor climate, and ventilation products globally. Relevant as ecosystem context rather than as a competitor to Vibro-Acoustics' noise control offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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