Hush Acoustics

What Hush Acoustics does

Hush Acoustics Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and technical consultant specializing in acoustic insulation products and pre-engineered acoustic systems for the building industry. Founded in 1984 (originally in Scotland, relocated to North West England in 1998) and now headquartered in Sheffield, the company designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of soundproofing solutions spanning floating floor panels (Hush-Panel 28/32/33/37), resilient ceiling and wall bars (Hush-Bar, Hush-Bar Plus, Hush-Bar-Deep, Hush-Bar Enhanced), acoustic underlays and rubber membranes (Hush-Mat 15, FFR Resilient Underlay, Under Screed/Over Screed Acoustic Membrane), flooring battens and cradles, joist infills (Hush-Slab 100 mineral wool, Hush-Fill 60 granular filler), acoustic absorbers, suspended metal-frame ceilings, underfloor heating acoustic boards (Hush Therm 18/25), and associated accessories. These components are packaged into numbered, tested acoustic systems for timber floors, concrete floors, walls, and ceilings, each carrying specific dB performance data and tested compliance with UK Building Regulations (Part E England/Wales, Part H Scotland, Part G Northern Ireland), Robust Details, Building Bulletin 93 (BB93) for schools, and the Code for Sustainable Homes.

The company's technical differentiation rests on proprietary acoustic isolation and decoupling methods — most notably the Hushfelt™ resilient layer, a recycled rubber-and-felt composite factory-bonded to flooring panels, plus tongue-and-groove floating floor assemblies installed without mechanical fixings to preserve acoustic isolation. Performance is quantified in published decibel ratings (e.g., Hush-Panel 28 at 58 dB airborne / 48 dB impact; Hush Therm 25 at 71 dB airborne / 49 dB impact; twin metal stud wall HD1052 delivering high airborne insulation), giving architects and specifiers test-verified data for Part E submissions. Product categories also extend into niche absorbers (Class A/C acoustic absorber panels, baffles, desk dividers, wall covering, notice boards) and roofing membranes for acoustic insulation of roof structures.

Hush Acoustics generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of its manufactured acoustic products, distributed via a nationwide UK distribution network anchored from North West England and complemented by direct technical sales to architects, specifiers, builders, and developers. Pricing is project-specific (quote-based, varying by product mix and specification), and the company augments product revenue with free technical services — CPD training for architects, specification writing support, BIM/CAD object libraries (NBS Plus, FastrackCAD, RIBA), Acoustic Estimator tool, and on-site consultation. Customer segments span residential developers (primary), domestic homeowners, education, healthcare, industrial, leisure, offsite construction, and commercial office (via Absorbing Desk Dividers). Operations are supported from three UK offices: Sheffield (headquarters), Liverpool, and London.

Name

Hush Acoustics

Legal name

Hush Acoustics Ltd

Website

https://hushacoustics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hush Acoustics Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of acoustic insulation products and pre-engineered tested acoustic systems, including floating floors, resilient bars, underlays, absorbers, and UFH boards, sold via a nationwide distribution network to architects, developers, builders, homeowners, and education/healthcare/leisure/industrial/offsite sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Insulation Products

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (23831), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Soundproofing & Acoustic Insulation (Walls/Ceilings) (HSAPAFAH)

Keywords

• Acoustic insulation materials
• Soundproofing products
• Floating floor systems
• Resilient ceiling bars
• Acoustic building supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acoustic Products Manufacturing and Sales: Hush Acoustics manufactures and sells soundproofing products and systems including floating floor panels, acoustic underlays, resilient bars, and insulation materials. Products are sold through direct sales and distribution networks to builders, developers, and homeowners for use in new build and refurbishment projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hush Acoustics manufactures and supplies acoustic insulation and soundproofing products for the UK construction industry. Their product range includes floating floor systems, resilient bars, ceiling systems, joist infills, acoustic underlays, sound insulation membranes, and acoustic lining boards, designed to meet Part E building regulations. They also deliver CPD-accredited training, technical specifications, and installation guidance for construction professionals.

Product overview

Hush Acoustics is a UK-based manufacturer and consultant specializing in soundproofing and sound control products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of acoustic solutions organized into product categories and complete acoustic systems. The product range includes floating floor panels (Hush-Panel 28, 32, 33, 37), acoustic underlays and underlay materials (FFR Resilient Underlay, Hush-Mat 15, Under Screed/Over Screed membranes), flooring battens and cradles (Hush-Batten 55/70, Hush-Cradle), resilient isolation products (Hush-Resilient Seatings, Hush-Bar resilient bars), acoustic absorbers (Hush Absorber 30/50/50A, Desk Dividers, Notice Boards, Wall Covering), joist infills (Hush-Slab 100, Hush-Fill 60), underfloor heating acoustic boards (Hush Therm 18/25), wall and ceiling boards (HUSH-Multi Panel, Hush Wall Board), and a complete range of accessories. These products are packaged into integrated acoustic systems for timber floors, concrete floors, walls, and ceilings, each with specific performance certifications meeting UK Building Regulations Part E, Section 5 (Scotland), and Part G (Northern Ireland), as well as BB93 for education and Robust Details requirements. The company serves diverse market sectors including residential, education, healthcare, industrial, leisure, and offsite construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hushfelt™: Acoustic resilient layer used in various Hush floor panel products for sound insulation.

Products and services

• Floating Floor Systems (Hush-Floor range) Acoustic floating floor systems engineered to reduce impact and airborne sound transmission through floor assemblies. Used by builders and developers in residential and commercial construction projects requiring Part E compliance.
• Hush-Panel Systems Acoustic overlay panels that can be laid directly over floor finishes to enhance acoustic performance. Targeted at construction professionals working on refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Hush-Batten Systems Pre-finished acoustic floor batten systems providing a level surface for floorboarding with integrated acoustic isolation. Used by builders and contractors in timber frame and traditional construction.
• Hush-Bar Resilient Bar Metal resilient bar used to decouple plasterboard linings from the structural frame, reducing sound transmission through walls and ceilings. Specified by architects and installed by contractors.
• Hush-Slab Acoustic Slab High-density acoustic mineral wool slab for use in wall and ceiling cavities to absorb airborne sound. Sold to builders, contractors, and acoustic installers.
• Hush-Multi-Finish Ceiling System Complete acoustic ceiling system combining resilient bars, acoustic slabs, and plasterboard for high-performance sound reduction. Specified by architects for residential and commercial projects.
• Hush-Infill Joist Infills Pre-formed acoustic infill designed to be fitted between joists to absorb sound within the floor void. Used by builders and developers in timber floor construction.
• Hush-Felt Acoustic Resilient Layer Recycled rubber acoustic underlay providing a resilient separation layer that reduces impact and airborne sound transmission. Sold through construction professionals for use under screeds and floor finishes.
• Domestic Soundproofing Underlays (Hush-5 to Hush-100) A range of thinner domestic soundproofing underlays designed for use by homeowners in domestic properties to reduce impact and airborne noise. Sold directly via the homeowner portal.
• Hush-DB, Hush-Mat, and Hush-Roll Sound Insulation High-density acoustic mats, boards, and rolls used to add mass and block sound transmission within building assemblies. Specified by architects and installed by contractors.
• Hush Acoustic Hangers Acoustic hangers designed to isolate suspended ceilings and floors from the building structure, reducing vibration and structure-borne sound. Used by acoustic installers and contractors.
• Acoustic Lining Boards (Hush-Aubade, Hush-Baffles, Hush-Clad, Hush-Slate) Acoustic lining boards and baffles used to control reverberation and absorb sound within interior spaces. Targeted at architects and specifiers of public, educational, and commercial buildings.
• Acoustic Roofing Products Acoustic insulation products designed for use in roofing assemblies to reduce sound transmission through pitched and flat roofs. Used by roofers and builders in residential and commercial construction.
• CPD-Accredited Training Programmes CPD-accredited training and educational programmes on acoustic design and Part E building regulations, delivered to architects, specifiers, and construction professionals.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NBS PluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NBS (National Building Specification) for specification integration, allowing Hush products to be specified through NBS specification systems used by architects and specifiers.
• RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with RIBA providing architectural professionals access to Hush acoustic products and CPD training through the RIBA network.
• PASM (Professional Association of Specifying Manufacturers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership/partnership with PASM representing manufacturers in the specifying industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Armacell: Global manufacturer of flexible elastomeric foams and acoustic insulation products (ArmaSound, ArmaComfort). Overlaps with Hush's rubber-based acoustic membrane and resilient layer products, but operates at much larger global scale.
• Saint-Gobain (British Gypsum / Ecophon): Global building materials group whose British Gypsum (GypWall, SoundBloc plasterboards) and Ecophon (acoustic ceilings, absorbers) divisions directly overlap with Hush's wall/ceiling and acoustic absorber lines. Significantly larger with global R&D.
• Knauf Insulation: Global manufacturer of mineral wool and other insulation products including acoustic batts and slabs (e.g., Earthwool). Much larger incumbent with broader thermal/acoustic portfolio serving UK construction including acoustic applications.
• Rockwool: Global stone wool insulation manufacturer producing acoustic slabs, floors, and ceiling products (e.g., Rockfloor, RWA45). Competes with Hush on acoustic insulation but as part of a wider thermal/fire/acoustic portfolio.

Direct peers

• JCW Acoustic Supplies: UK supplier of acoustic insulation, soundproofing panels, and acoustic doors. Overlaps with Hush in selling acoustic products to builders, contractors, and homeowners in the UK.
• Sound Insulation Store: UK-focused retailer and supplier of acoustic insulation products (mats, panels, underlays) for residential and commercial soundproofing. Competes with Hush in the direct-to-builder/homeowner and small-contractor segment.
• Isomass: UK-based manufacturer of acoustic floor, ceiling, and wall insulation systems. Highly comparable as a tested acoustic systems provider for UK Building Regulations Part E, with overlapping floor panel and resilient bar offerings.
• Cellecta: UK manufacturer of acoustic insulation and underlay products (e.g., Yelofoam, Hexabase) for floors and walls. Direct competitor with overlapping floating floor, resilient layer, and screed acoustic systems targeting UK Part E compliance.
• InstaCoustic: UK manufacturer of acoustic floor and wall systems including floating floor panels and resilient layers. Closely comparable niche specialist targeting Part E compliance with tested acoustic system assemblies.

Emerging players

• Acoustic Solutions (Sound Service): UK-based acoustic product specialist offering underlays, mats, and acoustic panels. Smaller and more retail-leaning competitor with partial overlap in floating floor underlays and acoustic absorbers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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