What ACOUSTO-SCAN does

ACOUSTO-SCAN Pty Ltd is an Australian privately-held company that operates a NATA ILAC ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory and serves as a Field Test Institute for the major international sports governing bodies. Founded in 2003 (with NATA accreditation dating to 2000), the company tests and certifies playground surfacing and synthetic sports surfaces to international standards including AS/NZS 4422, FIFA Quality Programme, FIH Hockey Turf standards, ITF court classifications, World Rugby Regulation 22, AFL/CA specifications, and FIBA basketball surface rules. Field work uses calibrated tri-axial accelerometers with ISO headforms, free-fall and guided-rail drop systems, and CASA-certified drone photography for aerial documentation; CASA RePL and ReOC authorizations enable remote aerial capture up to 120 m. ACOUSTO-SCAN is one of a limited number of organizations globally holding simultaneous accreditation across multiple federation programs.

The company generates revenue through four streams: (1) laboratory testing services at its South Hurstville NSW facility, (2) on-site field testing delivered by regional teams to football, hockey, tennis, rugby, basketball, athletics, and playground installations worldwide, (3) hardware sales of impact attenuation testing equipment including the Wireless Value PLATINUM Bluetooth free-fall head plus precision instruments (pile height gauges, infill depth gauges, playground probes, wedge straight edges, single depth probes), and (4) operator training and CASA-certified aerial photography services. Customer segments span FIFA-affiliated football clubs, FIH-certified hockey venues, ITF-registered tennis courts, World Rugby-regulated stadiums, Australian councils, schools and childcare centers subject to AS4685.0 triennial retesting, surface manufacturers seeking AS4422 product certification (100+ products tested), and AFL/CA venues. Delivery is direct via wholly-owned subsidiaries across 10 countries: Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, India, France, Morocco, Spain, UAE, Colombia, and Tunisia. Active participation in FIFA Quality Concept, World Rugby, FIH, AFL/CA, and Standards Australia CS-101 and CS-005 technical committees since 2003 provides standards-setting influence that compounds the regulatory moat. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

ACOUSTO-SCAN

Legal name

ACOUSTO-SCAN Pty Ltd

Website

https://acoustoscan.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACOUSTO-SCAN Pty Ltd is a NATA ILAC ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited Australian laboratory and Field Test Institute that tests and certifies playground and synthetic sports surfaces for FIFA, FIH, ITF, AFL/CA, FIBA, and World Rugby, operating across 10 countries through wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hurstville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: NATA ILAC ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory testing for playground surfacing and synthetic sports surfaces. Laboratory tests determine critical fall height, shock absorption, and compliance with AS/NZS 4422 and international standards.
2. Field Site Testing Services: On-site impact attenuation testing and surface certification for sports fields and playgrounds. Includes FIFA field certification, FIH hockey turf certification, ITF tennis court testing, World Rugby field testing, and playground safety assessments.
3. Testing Equipment Sales: Sale of impact attenuation field testing equipment including Wireless Value PLATINUM Bluetooth free-fall heads and accessories. Equipment requires calibration by NATA laboratory every 2 years.
4. Operator Training Services: Training courses for field testing operators covering equipment assembly, operation, testing, and reporting. Certifies operators to perform AS4422-compliant field tests.
5. Aerial Photography Services: Sports field aerial photography services using CASA-certified drone operations. Captures images up to 120m altitude for documentation and certification purposes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ACOUSTO-SCAN inspects, tests, and certifies sports and playground surfaces for compliance with international standards. It runs a NATA ILAC ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory performing laboratory and on-site field impact attenuation testing (critical fall height, shock absorption, rotational resistance, ball roll, vertical deformation, water infiltration) for football (FIFA), hockey (FIH), tennis (ITF), rugby (World Rugby), AFL/CA, FIBA, athletics, and playground surfaces (AS/NZS 4422). The company also sells testing equipment and instruments and provides CASA-certified aerial photography of sports fields.

Product overview

ACOUSTO-SCAN is a NATA ILAC ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory and Field Test Institute specializing in playground surfacing and synthetic sports surface testing. The company offers a portfolio comprising field site testing services, laboratory testing services, and sports field aerial photography. Equipment products include the Wireless Value PLATINUM Bluetooth free-fall head system and Uniaxe 11 guided rail for impact attenuation testing. Testing instruments include Free Pile Height Gauges, Infill Depth Gauges, Playground Probes, Wedge Straight Edges, and Single Depth Probes. The company tests surfaces for football (FIFA), hockey (FIH), tennis (ITF), World Rugby, athletics (IAAF), AFL/CA, and playground safety including critical fall height (CFH) and slip resistance. Services span Australia, France, India, Thailand, Spain, Morocco, Colombia, Tunisia, and UAE through subsidiary operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Field Site Testing Services On-site impact attenuation testing and surface certification for sports fields and playgrounds delivered at client locations worldwide using calibrated Wireless Value PLATINUM Bluetooth free-fall head and guided-rail drop systems. Covers FIFA field certification, FIH hockey turf certification, ITF tennis court testing, World Rugby Regulation 22, AFL/CA testing, athletics, and playground safety assessments per AS/NZS 4422.
• Laboratory Testing Services NATA ILAC ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory testing for playground surfacing, impact attenuation products, and synthetic sports surfaces performed at the South Hurstville NSW headquarters. Tests determine critical fall height, shock absorption, rotational resistance, energy restitution, ball roll, vertical deformation, and water infiltration under AS4422 and FIFA/FIH/ITF/World Rugby/AFL/CA test methods.
• Sports Field Aerial Photography CASA-certified drone aerial photography of sports fields using Remote Pilot License (RePL) and Remote Pilot Aircraft Operator Certificate (ReOC) for documentation up to 120m altitude. Used for installation and surrounding environment documentation tied to field testing and certification projects.
• Wireless Value PLATINUM Bluetooth Free-Fall Head
• Uniaxe 11 Guided Rail Drop System
• Free Pile Height Gauge
• Infill Depth Gauge
• Playground Probes
• Wedge Straight Edge
• Single Depth Probes

Quantifiable outcome

• Other test laboratories that performed testing to AS4422:2016 have stopped testing as they are not ISO/IEC 17025 compliant, leaving Acousto-Scan with unique market position.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited FIFA Field Test Institute authorized to perform FIFA field certification for synthetic football pitches under FIFA Quality Programme and Field Testing Manual. Contributed to FIFA Quality Concept development since 2003.
• FIH (International Hockey Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited Test Institute for FIH Quality Programme for Hockey Turf certification. Certifies hockey fields to verify compliance with FIH specifications for ball interaction, player comfort, and field geometry.
• ITF (International Tennis Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited for ITF One-Star and Two-Star tennis court recognition testing. Performs installation quality assessment and surface pace classification.
• World RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited Test Institute for World Rugby Regulation 22 compliance testing. Performs annual testing regime for artificial rugby turf to ensure player welfare standards.
• AFL/CA (Australian Football League and Cricket Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Laboratory and Field Test Institute for AFL/CA synthetic surface testing. Contributed to writing AFL/CA standards for artificial surfaces with focus on player safety.
• FIBA (International Basketball Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited as field test institute for basketball court surface testing and certification.
• NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATA ILAC ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory (Accreditation Nos. 14383, 14376). Enables international acceptance of test results through ILAC mutual recognition arrangement.
• Standards AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in technical committees CS-101 (Sport) and CS-005 (Playgrounds) for development of Australian Standards for sport surfaces and playground safety.
• ISSS (International Association for Sport Surface Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ISSS connecting with global expertise in sport surface sciences.
• CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRemote Pilot License (RePL) and Remote Pilot Aircraft Operator Certificate (ReOC) holder for drone operations enabling aerial photography of sports fields.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major with extensive sports surface, construction, and playground testing capabilities. Broader portfolio than Acousto-Scan and could compete at the top end of federation tenders.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with sports equipment, surface, and consumer product testing. Comparable in scale and lab accreditation depth, with broader service lines than Acousto-Scan.
• Eurofins: Large international testing services group with materials and product testing labs globally. While primarily focused on life-sciences and environmental testing, applicable in adjacent surface/material compliance work.
• SGS: World's largest testing and certification company. Operates ISO 17025-accredited labs relevant to material and surface compliance testing; could enter or expand in sports surface testing as a new vertical.
• TÜV Rheinland: International testing and certification group active in sporting goods, playground equipment, and surface compliance testing across Europe and Asia. Could credibly enter FIFA/FIH testing with existing ILAC-accredited lab infrastructure.
• Kiwa: European testing, inspection, and certification firm active in playground safety, sports surface, and construction compliance — operates ISO 17025-accredited facilities that overlap with Acousto-Scan's testing scope.

Others

• Smithers: US/UK-based independent testing and consultancy provider with materials and product testing capabilities relevant to surface manufacturers needing pre-market certification. Enabler/adjacent rather than direct competitor in field testing.

Direct peers

• ISPTA (International Sports Product Testing & Assessment): Austria-based ISO 17025-accredited FIFA Field Test Institute providing laboratory and field testing for football turf, hockey, and other sports surfaces. Directly comparable on accreditation scope, test methods, and customer base.
• Labosport: France-based sports surface testing laboratory accredited by FIFA, World Rugby, FIH, and ITF. Closest like-for-like competitor — both organizations operate as Field Test Institutes offering impact attenuation, shock absorption, and federation-specific certification testing globally.
• Sports Labs: Scotland-based sports surface testing and consultancy firm, FIFA-accredited for pitch testing. Overlaps directly with Acousto-Scan on field certification, player welfare, and performance testing for football and rugby surfaces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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