What Acoustek Nonwovens does

Acoustek Nonwovens is a privately held, Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of nonwoven acoustical insulation products to the automotive industry, headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, the company manufactures custom die-cut noise-reduction components installed in interior cabin applications including headliners, package trays, door panels, instrument panels, pillars, and wheel wells. Its four core product lines — Citation® (100% recyclable polyester fiber insulation), Vanquish® (acoustic insulation made from renewable post-industrial cotton waste), Select™ Technology (a patented polyolefin-based surface treatment producing lightweight, tunable sound-absorber blankets), and Stuffers (custom-engineered noise-reduction inserts for vehicle corridors) — are sold into seven major automotive OEMs: Toyota, General Motors, Ford, Honda, Chrysler/Stellantis, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

The underlying technology rests on two registered U.S. patents (Select™ Technology Patent #7,000,729 and Vanquish® Patent #6,345,688) covering proprietary polyolefin and cotton-fiber manufacturing processes. Products are manufactured and die-cut to customer specifications using either recycled cotton fiber or polyester fiber, meeting or exceeding OEM acoustic and material specifications. The company holds TS-16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 certifications as part of automotive quality and environmental management requirements.

Commercially, Acoustek operates a sales-led B2B model with direct supply to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers on a build-to-order basis. Pricing is custom-quotation-based under multi-year contracts, with no public pricing tiers disclosed. The company's products are reported to be present in over 25% of all vehicles produced in North America annually. Operating geography is documented as the United States, with no disclosed international operations or sales offices outside a single Statesville location.

Name

Acoustek Nonwovens

Legal name

Acoustek Nonwovens

Website

https://acoustek.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acoustek Nonwovens is a privately held Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive supplier that manufactures custom nonwoven acoustical insulation products — including Citation®, Vanquish®, Select™ Technology, and Stuffers — for interior noise reduction in vehicles produced by Toyota, GM, Ford, Honda, Chrysler, BMW, and Mercedes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Acoustical Insulation

NAICS

Nonwoven Fabric Mills (31323)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive NVH, Insulation & Acoustic Components Manufacturing (Sound Deadening/Thermal Barriers) (IMACAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL), Biodegradable Fibers & Nonwovens (industrial textiles, wipes) (IMAEAOAG)

Keywords

• Acoustical insulation products
• Automotive sound dampening
• Nonwoven insulation materials
• Vehicle noise reduction
• Interior trim components

Headquarters

HQ city

Statesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acoustical Insulation Products: Manufacturing and selling custom acoustical insulation products to automotive OEMs. Products include Select™ Technology absorbers, Citation® polyester fiber products, Vanquish® cotton-based products, and custom stuffers. Revenue is generated through product sales with custom die-cut parts and rolls.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Acoustek Nonwovens manufactures and sells custom acoustical insulation products for the automotive industry. Its product portfolio includes Select™ Technology polyolefin sound absorber blankets, Citation® 100% recyclable polyester fiber insulation, Vanquish® cotton waste-based renewable insulation, and custom Stuffers for vehicle corridors. Products are manufactured and die-cut to OEM specifications and sold as Tier 1/Tier 2 supply to major automakers including Toyota, GM, Ford, Honda, Chrysler, BMW, and Mercedes.

Product overview

Acoustek Nonwovens is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of acoustic insulation products for the automotive industry, serving major automakers including Toyota, GM, Ford, Honda, Chrysler, BMW, and Mercedes. The product portfolio includes Citation (polyester fiber-based, 100% recyclable acoustic insulation), Vanquish (cotton waste-based renewable insulation), Select Technology (patented polyolefin-based sound absorption system), and Stuffers (custom-engineered noise reduction for vehicle corridors). Products are manufactured and die-cut to customer specifications, utilizing either recycled cotton fiber or polyester fiber, and meet or exceed OEM acoustical and material specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Citation®: Innovative noise reduction product for the automotive industry. Manufactured from polyester fiber, 100% recyclable, ranging from 10mm to 25mm thick. Used in interior automotive trim components such as door panels, instrument panels, and headliners.
• Vanquish®
• Select™ Technology

Products and services

• Select™ Technology Patented (Patent #7,000,729) proprietary polyolefin-based surface treatment technology that produces lightweight, highly absorptive sound absorber blankets for automotive interior applications. Absorbs sound energy across a broad range of acoustical test frequencies and allows product weight and absorption range to be tuned to specific applications. Sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Citation® Innovative noise reduction acoustic insulation product manufactured from 100% recyclable polyester fiber. Available in 10mm to 25mm thicknesses with density of 1.25–1.5 lbs per cubic foot, cut to customer specifications for use in interior trim components such as door panels, instrument panels, and headliners. Sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Vanquish® Acoustical insulation manufactured from renewable, post-industrial cotton waste (Patent #6,345,688). Available in rolls or finished die-cut parts at 10mm–25mm thicknesses at a common density of two pounds per cubic foot. Used in interior cabin trim applications including headliners, package trays, and door panels, and easily attached with heat, adhesives, or mechanical attachments. Sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Stuffers Quick, efficient, and inexpensive noise reduction solutions used in vehicle corridors such as pillars and wheel wells to absorb unwanted noise before it enters the cabin. Available in various sizes using recycled cotton or polyester fibers and custom engineered for each application to meet or exceed OEM material specifications for acoustical insulation. Sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products found in over 25% of vehicles produced in North America annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Sumitomo Riko: Japanese manufacturer of automotive NVH and vibration-control rubber and nonwoven products. Comparable to Acoustek in producing lightweight sound-absorbing components for OEM vehicle interiors, though with a broader rubber-based technology base.
• Grupo Antolin: Spanish Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior components including overhead systems, doors, and acoustic insulation. Directly comparable to Acoustek in supplying OEM acoustic insulation for headliners, package trays, and interior trim with nonwoven and recycled-content products.
• Adler Pelzer Group: European specialist in automotive acoustic and thermal insulation components, comparable to Acoustek as a Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier of nonwoven absorbers to global OEMs. Competes on similar NVH interior applications including headliners, dashboards, and door panels.
• Autoneum: Swiss-based global leader in vehicle acoustic and thermal management, directly competing with Acoustek in nonwoven NVH insulation for automotive OEMs. Both serve major automakers with proprietary absorber technology and multi-region manufacturing footprints.
• Toyota Boshoku: Japanese automotive interior systems supplier producing acoustic insulation, seat components, and filtration. Comparable to Acoustek in supplying Tier 1 OEMs with nonwoven acoustic materials for cabin noise reduction across headliners and door trim.
• HP Pelzer (Pelzer Group): German automotive acoustics and trim specialist producing NVH insulation products for vehicle interiors. Comparable to Acoustek as a Tier 1/Tier 2 nonwoven acoustic insulation supplier to global OEMs with focus on weight and cost reduction.

Broad incumbents

• FORVIA (Faurecia): Large global automotive supplier with a dedicated acoustics business (Faurecia Acoustics) producing NVH insulation for vehicle interiors. Broader portfolio spans seating, emissions, and lighting, but its acoustics division is the most directly comparable overlap with Acoustek.
• Magna International: Global automotive mega-supplier with seating, exteriors, and acoustic products including nonwoven NVH insulation. Overlaps with Acoustek in automotive acoustic insulation, but as one product line within a vast Tier 1 portfolio serving dozens of OEMs globally.
• 3M Automotive: Large diversified manufacturer with an automotive division producing NVH damping and acoustic solutions including Thinsulate and other insulation products. Comparable technology overlap with Acoustek, though as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.

Emerging players

• Pritex: French nonwoven acoustic insulation manufacturer supplying automotive and industrial markets. Comparable to Acoustek as a niche player focused on recycled and bio-based nonwoven absorbers, though with a smaller global footprint and product range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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