JCW Acoustic Supplies

What JCW Acoustic Supplies does

JCW Acoustic Supplies Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of soundproofing, acoustic insulation, and sound absorption products, headquartered in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The company operates as one of four trading divisions within the parent JCW Group and traces its origins to 1994 (rebranded from John C Wilkins Acoustic Installations in January 2013). Its product portfolio spans floor soundproofing systems (Soundboard One, Acoustic Batten 80T, Acoustic Cradle System, and the Acoustic Deck 33/34/34C/37 range), wall systems (JCW Silent Board), ceiling treatments (Echo Panels, Absorba Ceiling Tiles, Noisestopper Pads), acoustic doors with 35-55 dB sound reduction ratings (Silent Door Standard and Premier, Acoustic Steel Door), acoustic underlays (Impacta 4551, Impactalay+), external barriers, and complementary components such as acoustic sealants, socket treatments, and downlighter covers. Underlying technical differentiation is built around tested dB performance (e.g., 15 dB impact / 13 dB airborne improvement for the Batten 80T + Soundboard One system), compliance with Building Regulations Part E, BB93 (schools), and Robust Details specifications, early-mover BIM status in sound insulation, and NBS Source integration for product specification.

Revenue is generated through product sales (hardware) via builders merchants and distributors across the UK (the primary channel since the strategic pivot away from direct contracting in 2014), supplemented by direct sales to enterprise projects, professional installation services, in-house technical consultation, and RIBA-approved CPD seminars. The go-to-market is sales-led with technical specification support. Projects span education (primary schools via ISG PLC, Redbridge), residential development (Countryside Properties - Carrington Park), healthcare (NICU acoustic cradles), entertainment venues (Warner Bros Studios, Merlin Entertainments' CBeebies park), hospitality, and the public sector. The company runs from a 48,000 sq ft Bolton warehouse/manufacturing facility, employs 11-50 staff, and has operated an international division office in Doha, Qatar since 2014 to support Middle East expansion.

Name

JCW Acoustic Supplies

Legal name

JCW Acoustic Supplies Ltd

Website

https://acoustic-supplies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JCW Acoustic Supplies is a UK manufacturer and distributor of soundproofing and acoustic insulation products - including floating floors, wall boards, acoustic doors, ceiling baffles and barriers - sold via builders merchants, contractors, and developers across the UK with an international office in Doha, Qatar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Soundproofing & Acoustic Insulation Products

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

akta.pro primary industry

Acoustic Gypsum Boards & Sound Control Systems (IMADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL), Soundproofing & Acoustic Insulation (Walls/Ceilings) (HSAPAFAH), Noise & Vibration Control for HVAC (Silencers/Isolation) (IMADANAL)

Keywords

• Soundproofing materials
• Acoustic insulation products
• Noise control solutions
• Acoustic flooring systems
• Sound absorption panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Soundproofing Products Sales: JCW Acoustic Supplies generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of acoustic insulation, soundproofing, and sound absorption products. The company sells directly to builders merchants, distributors, contractors, and developers across the UK. Products include acoustic flooring systems, wall boards, ceiling treatments, acoustic doors, and insulation materials.
2. Installation Services: The company offers acoustic installation services for projects requiring professional fitting, including their UK installation service for commercial and residential projects.
3. Technical Consultation: In-house technical team provides acoustic advice, specification support and design guidance as part of the customer service offering, supporting product sales and specification decisions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JCW Acoustic Supplies manufactures and supplies soundproofing, acoustic insulation, and sound absorption products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications across the UK. The company offers an integrated portfolio covering floor systems (Soundboard One, Acoustic Battens, Cradle System, Acoustic Decks), wall boards, ceiling treatments, acoustic doors, sound absorption panels, external acoustic barriers, and insulation materials, complemented by technical consultation and an installation service.

Product overview

JCW Acoustic Supplies is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of soundproofing and sound absorption products serving industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. The company operates as a 'one-stop shop' for acoustic solutions, offering an integrated portfolio of products that work together to control noise. Core product categories include floor soundproofing systems (Soundboard One, Acoustic Battens 80T, Acoustic Cradle System, Acoustic Deck range including 33/34/34C/37), wall soundproofing (JCW Silent Board), ceiling soundproofing (Ceiling Baffles, JCW Noisestopper Pads, JCW Noise Blocker Panels), sound absorption panels (JCW Echo Panel, JCW Echo Fabric, JCW Absorba Ceiling Tile), acoustic doors (JCW Silent Door Standard/Premier, JCW Acoustic Steel Door), acoustic insulation materials, and external acoustic barriers. The company also provides an Acoustic Installation Service and technical support including NBS specifications and RIBA CPD seminars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Soundboard One: Acoustic floating floorboard providing structural and acoustic performance layer for timber floors, used in FFT-1 floor types E-FT-1, E-FT-3, and E-FS-2.
• Acoustic Batten 80T
• Acoustic Cradle System
• Silent Board
• Silent Door
• Echo Panel

Products and services

• Soundboard One Structural floating floorboard providing the primary acoustic performance layer above resilient battens or cradle systems for timber FFT-1 floating floor constructions. Designed for predictable acoustic performance with consistent mass and stiffness.
• Acoustic Batten 80T Resilient acoustic batten used with Soundboard One in FFT-1 floor constructions (E-FT-1, E-FT-3, E-FS-2) to provide isolation between floating deck and timber joists, reducing impact energy transfer. Achieves 15 dB reduction in impact sound transmission (Δ Lw) and 13 dB improvement in airborne sound insulation (Rw + Ctr).
• Acoustic Cradle Levelling System

Quantifiable outcome

• Acoustic Batten 80T & Soundboard One: 15 dB reduction in impact sound transmission (Δ Lw), 13 dB improvement in airborne sound insulation (Rw + Ctr)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISG PLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2013Partnership with global construction services company ISG PLC for delivering acoustic flooring solutions in educational facilities. JCW supplied and installed 1,300m2 of acoustic decking across three primary schools in Redbridge area.
• Countryside PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked with Countryside Properties on Carrington Park development in Warrington - a 24-apartment timber frame building where Acoustic Deck 34 achieved 5dB improvement over Building Regulations target for Eco-Homes rating.
• Auldyn ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplied over 1,000m2 of acoustic cradle levelling system for NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) project.
• Kettle & TalbotminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor partner for CBeebies Fun Park at Alton Towers 'Big Fun Show Time Pavilion' project.
• Oaks Farm Coffee ShopminorOthersSatisfied customer whose positive recommendation led to Summertown Wine Bar project. Example of referral-based customer acquisition.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Acoustic Supplies Australia (ASA) / Acoustica: Australia-based acoustic products supplier offering soundproofing, absorption panels, and acoustic doors for commercial and residential projects. Comparable product portfolio to JCW but focused on the Australian and Asia-Pacific market rather than the UK/Europe.

Direct peers

• Sound Reduction Systems (SRS): UK manufacturer of acoustic flooring overlays, resilient bars, and sound insulation systems for Part E compliance. Closely comparable product range and target customer (builders merchants, contractors, developers) to JCW.
• Cellecta: UK manufacturer of acoustic insulation, resilient layers, and floor systems for residential and commercial projects. Competes head-to-head with JCW in acoustic flooring and wall systems, supplying through builders merchants and distributors.
• Hush Acoustics: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of acoustic flooring, wall, and ceiling systems for residential and commercial construction. Directly competes with JCW in the Part E-compliant soundproofing supply market through builders merchants and direct sales.
• Isomass: UK-based manufacturer of acoustic flooring, soundproofing mats, and resilient layers. Directly comparable in product scope and customer base to JCW, serving residential developers and contractors across Part E-driven markets.

Broad incumbents

• Ecophon (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain brand specializing in acoustic ceilings and wall absorbers for offices, education, and healthcare. Overlaps with JCW's Echo Panel and Absorba Ceiling Tile products but operates at much larger scale across international markets.
• Rockwool: Global manufacturer of stone wool insulation with a significant acoustic insulation product line. Adjacent competitor to JCW in insulation-driven acoustic solutions, with much greater scale and broad-line portfolio.
• Knauf: Global building materials manufacturer offering drywall, plasterboard, and acoustic insulation systems. Competes broadly with JCW in wall and floor soundproofing categories, with deeper specification support and larger merchant presence.
• Armstrong Ceiling Solutions: Global manufacturer of acoustic ceiling tiles, grids, and wall systems for commercial and institutional buildings. Comparable to JCW's ceiling sound absorption and panel offerings but with broader geographic reach and commercial-spec focus.
• British Gypsum (Saint-Gobain): Part of Saint-Gobain, the dominant UK drywall and plasterboard manufacturer with a broad acoustic systems portfolio (e.g., GypWall, SoundBloc). Competes with JCW on acoustic wall systems and benefits from national merchant relationships and R&D scale that JCW lacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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