What Decor Systems does

Decor Systems is a privately held, family-owned Australian manufacturer of architectural acoustic solutions, established in 1971 and headquartered at a vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Glendenning, NSW, with regional sales and project-consulting offices in Brisbane and Melbourne. The company designs and produces bespoke and made-to-specification acoustic wall and ceiling systems, decorative timber wall and ceiling solutions, and sculptural acoustic modules for architects, interior designers, developers, builders, and contractors. Its product portfolio includes the DecorSlat timber slat range (NRC 0.75), an aluminium slat range (NRC 0.90), DecorTone acoustic panel diffusers, Vogl panels (NRC 0.85), DecorZen Milano decorative panels, the DecorLUX NRC-rated range, and — under an exclusive Australian distribution agreement with Arktura — the Tapestra cable-hung sculptural acoustic ceiling system (NRC up to 0.90, available in Weave, Spool, Lace, and Pleat forms). SmartLook laminate finishes extend the visual range by reproducing natural timber aesthetics while meeting Group 1 fire-rating requirements.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of custom and standard acoustic panel and slat systems, priced either per square metre (approximately A$200–A$450/m² for selected product lines such as DecorMilano) or via project-based quotes for bespoke work, complemented by professional services covering acoustic specification, shop-drawing submissions, fire-rating guidance, and technical support. Standard lead times run 6–8 weeks from confirmation of details and shop-drawing approval, and all products carry a 99-year guarantee. Distribution is exclusively domestic (Australia only) and operates through a national direct field-sales team of Sales and Project Consultants, an online sample-ordering and quote-request platform on the company's website, and project-level specification embedded into architectural documentation by architects and designers. The company is Indigenous-owned and Supply Nation Certified, holds FSC and PEFC Chain-of-Custody certifications as well as GECA environmental certification, and has been recognised for digital-design excellence via Awwwards and Webby Awards. Named clients in the source materials include Hymba Yumba Independent School, St Bede's Catholic College, Damascus College, and the Canberra Hospital Expansion Project.

Name

Decor Systems

Legal name

Decor Systems

Website

https://decorsystems.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Decor Systems is a family-owned Australian manufacturer of bespoke architectural acoustic panel, slat, and decorative timber wall/ceiling systems, serving architects, designers, developers, and builders across education, healthcare, commercial, and arts verticals from its Glendenning, NSW headquarters and Brisbane and Melbourne offices under a national direct field-sales model with 99-year product guarantees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Acoustic Panels

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls) (IMAFANAM)

Keywords

• Architectural acoustic panels
• Timber slat systems
• Acoustic ceiling solutions
• Fire rated panels
• Decorative wall cladding

Headquarters

HQ city

Silverwater

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Architectural Acoustic Products: Decor Systems manufactures custom and made-to-order acoustic panel systems and timber wall/ceiling solutions built to architect and project specifications. Standard lead times are 6–8 weeks from confirmation of details and shop drawing approval. Products are priced per square metre (approximately $200–$450/m² for certain product lines), with quote-based pricing for bespoke projects.
2. Standard Product Sales: Sale of standard acoustic panel, slat, and decorative product lines, including accessories, with free sample availability for specification purposes.
3. Professional Services (Consultation & Specification): Project consulting services including acoustic specification, shop drawing submissions (one free submission and amendment included), fire rating guidance, and technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Decor Systems manufactures and supplies custom and made-to-order architectural acoustic panel systems and timber wall/ceiling solutions for architects, designers, developers, and builders. The company is a vertically integrated Australian manufacturer offering products with NRC ratings up to 0.90, fire ratings from Group 1 to Non-combustible, and a 99-year product guarantee. Product range includes acoustic panels, timber and aluminium slats, decorative panels, and sculptural ceiling solutions.

Product overview

Decor Systems is an Australian manufacturer of architectural acoustic solutions offering a portfolio of acoustic panels and slats. The product range includes timber slat products (DecorSlat with NRC 0.75), aluminium slats (Ali with NRC 0.90), acoustic panels (DecorTone diffuser, Vogl with NRC 0.85), decorative panels (DecorZen Milano), and sculptural ceiling solutions (Tapestra). The company operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer providing custom and made-to-order acoustic wall and ceiling systems with a 99-year guarantee. Products are complemented by SmartLook laminate finishes that achieve Group 1 fire ratings while mimicking natural timber aesthetics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DECORLUX: Product line featuring NRC ratings from 0.60 to 0.75 for acoustic performance.
• DecorZen
• DecorSlat
• DecorTone
• Tapestra
• Soft Sound
• SmartLook

Products and services

• DecorSlat Timber slat acoustic panels with fire ratings of Group 1, 2 or 3, featuring NRC 0.75 sound absorption. Designed for architectural wall and ceiling applications where timber aesthetics meet acoustic performance.
• Ali (Aluminium Slat)
• DecorTone
• Vogl
• DecorZen Milano
• Tapestra
• DecorLux
• SmartLook Laminate Finishes

Quantifiable outcome

• NRC ratings up to 0.90 achieved by DecorSlat Aluminium and Tapestra products, significantly reducing reverberation and disruptive echoes in treated spaces
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Supply NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecor Systems is Supply Nation Certified and has been Indigenous Owned since 1972. This partnership demonstrates the company's commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business engagement, providing preferred supplier status for government and corporate procurement requiring Indigenous supplier participation.
• Arktura (Tapestra)coreTechnology or IntegrationDecor Systems holds an exclusive distribution agreement for the Arktura Tapestra sculptural acoustic ceiling system in Australia. Tapestra features cable-hung sculptural modules with Soft Sound ribs and precision-cut 3mm acoustic ribbons, delivering NRC up to 0.90 across four forms: Weave, Spool, Lace, and Pleat.
• BFX (Supply Chain Risk Partner)minorOthersBFX is referenced in Decor Systems' Modern Slavery Statement as the partner conducting supply chain risk analysis. BFX identified two areas of risk in Decor Systems' supply chain: generally low risk in the construction supplies sector, and medium geographic and entity risk at some second-tier overseas suppliers.
• LaminexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecor Systems offers Laminex Fireguard finishes as part of its panel substrate and finish options, enabling the company to provide fire-rated architectural surfaces using Laminex products within its acoustic and decorative panel systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Screenwood: Australian manufacturer of timber acoustic screens, panels, and battens for interior architectural applications. Direct peer given comparable Australian-made timber acoustic wall and ceiling products specified by architects and designers.
• Atkar Acoustics: Australian manufacturer of architectural acoustic panels and ceiling systems serving commercial, education, and healthcare markets. Closest direct competitor to Decor Systems, offering overlapping panel, slat, and baffle product ranges specified by architects in the Australian non-residential sector.
• Supawood: Australian manufacturer of architectural wall and ceiling lining systems, including acoustic panels. Competes with Decor Systems for specification-stage architectural fit-out projects across commercial, education, and healthcare sectors in Australia.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf Insulation: Global building materials manufacturer with acoustic insulation and ceiling solutions. Comparable adjacency to the architectural acoustic market, though broader product portfolio and significantly larger scale than Decor Systems.
• Ecophon (Saint-Gobain): Global leader in acoustic ceilings and wall panels owned by Saint-Gobain. Competes broadly with Decor Systems in the architectural acoustic solutions category across healthcare, education, and commercial offices, with much larger scale and geographic reach.
• Armstrong World Industries: Global manufacturer of ceiling and wall solutions with a portfolio that includes acoustic ceiling tiles and architectural metal panels. Overlaps with Decor Systems in commercial interior acoustic installations, particularly in healthcare and education segments.
• Offecct (Kinnarps Group): Swedish-owned (Kinnarps Group) manufacturer of acoustic furniture, screens, and textile panels for high-end commercial interiors. Comparable premium architectural acoustic solutions with overlapping customer base among architects and specifiers.

Emerging players

• RPG Acoustical: US manufacturer of architectural acoustic products including diffusers, baffles, and wall panels. Comparable niche in the acoustic performance-driven interior architecture market, often specified alongside custom finishes for premium projects.
• BAUX: Swedish manufacturer of sustainable acoustic wood wool panels and baffles for interior spaces. Comparable product category (architectural acoustic panels) and similar sustainability-led brand positioning, though operating primarily in Europe rather than Australia.

Others

• Arktura: US-based manufacturer of architectural acoustic ceiling and wall systems, including the Tapestra sculptural product line that Decor Systems distributes exclusively in Australia. Functions both as supplier (partner) and adjacent manufacturer of comparable architectural acoustic solutions globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/decor-systems
• Instagraminstagram.com/decor_systems
• Pinterestpinterest.com.au/decorsystems
• Xx.com/decorsystemsau

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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