What Interlam does

Interlam is a US-based manufacturer of premium architectural surfaces, founded in 1987 and operating from a single facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The company produces sculpted and carved wall panels, acoustic panels, through-color wood fiber panels, and precision laser-cut metal and PET screens, organized into five product collections: Art Diffusion (CNC-carved 3D panels with hundreds of established patterns), Akupanel PRO (wood-veneer slat acoustic panels with NRC ratings up to 0.87), ForesCOLOR (through-color MDF with 50-60% recycled content), Resonance Acoustic (PET-based acoustic panels, tiles, and baffles), and Screens (laser-cut metal, PET, and MDF architectural screens). Core technologies include CNC-carved 3D sculpting with force-match seam alignment, hot-pressed PET polyester fiber acoustic engineering, organic-dye-impregnated MDF, and precision laser cutting for metal screens. All products are Class A fire-rated (ASTM E84) where applicable and support LEED, FSC, and NAUF/ULEF specifications.

The company's revenue model is built on custom, quote-based B2B sales of manufactured architectural panels to commercial architects, interior designers, and project specifiers serving hospitality, retail, workplace, education, and high-end residential projects. Go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales delivered through a network of 50+ independent manufacturer representatives and distributors covering all US states and Canadian provinces, supplemented by a Shopify-powered website with quote and sample request workflows and a project registration system. Pricing is determined per project based on panel specifications, materials, finishes, and quantity, with typical lead times of 2-4 weeks from approved drawings. Interlam holds no disclosed institutional ownership, has no subsidiaries, and operates with 1-10 employees at the corporate level, relying on its rep network and manufacturing scale to serve the commercial specification market.

Name

Interlam

Legal name

Interlam

Website

https://interlam-design.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Interlam is a US-based manufacturer, founded in 1987, of custom sculpted wall panels, acoustic panels, and laser-cut architectural screens sold via a 50+ rep network to commercial architects and interior designers across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Wall Panels

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Wallcoverings (Wallpaper, Vinyl, Fabric) (IMADAKAG)

Keywords

• Architectural wall panels
• Acoustic wall panels
• Sculpted wall surfaces
• Decorative panel manufacturing
• Architectural surface products

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Airy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Panel Sales: One-time sale of custom-manufactured architectural wall panels and acoustic solutions to commercial architects, interior designers, and project specifiers. Products are sold through a representative/distributor network with quote-based pricing determined by project specifications, materials, finishes, and scale.
2. Custom Panel Fabrication: Custom panel manufacturing services with variable lead times (typically 2-4 weeks based on approved drawings). Includes custom sizing, specialty cores (NAUF, Fire-Rated, Moisture Resistant), and custom finishes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Interlam designs and manufactures premium architectural wall panels and acoustic surfaces for commercial and high-end residential projects. The company's product portfolio spans five main collections: sculpted and carved wall panels (Art Diffusion), wood slat acoustic panels (Akupanel PRO), through-color MDF panels (ForesCOLOR), PET-based acoustic panels and solutions (Resonance Acoustic), and laser-cut architectural screens in metal, PET, and MDF. Products are custom-manufactured to specification at the Mount Airy, North Carolina facility and sold through a network of 50+ independent manufacturer representatives across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Interlam is a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium architectural surfaces specializing in acoustic and sculpted wall panels. The product portfolio consists of five main collections: (1) Art Diffusion - sculpted and carved wall panels with hundreds of established patterns including SOU, SOT, COT, FL, BIO, and COU series; (2) Akupanel PRO - acoustic wall panels featuring Akupanel Fusion, Akupanel FR Custom, Akupanel FR Veneer, and Akupanel FR Wrapped Profile variants with wood veneer or laminate slats on acoustic backer; (3) ForesCOLOR - through-color wood fiber panels as an evolution of MDF; (4) Resonance Acoustic - PET-based acoustic solutions including Panel, V-Carved, Tiles, Baffles, and Art variants; and (5) Screens - architectural metal and PET screen panels for space division. All products are 100% manufactured in America at the Mount Airy, North Carolina facility, with over 40 years of experience and 500+ architect partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Art Diffusion: Sculpted and carved architectural wall panels featuring hundreds of established patterns along with custom design capabilities, including flowing waves, ornamental textures, modular repeating designs, and seamless continuous patterns.
• Akupanel PRO
• ForesCOLOR
• Resonance Acoustic
• Screens

Products and services

• Art Diffusion Sculpted Wall Panels Sculpted and carved architectural wall panels featuring variable-depth surfaces, modular repeating designs, and seamless continuous patterns. Available in multiple core types (IDF, NAUF, Class A Fire Rated, Moisture Resistant, ForesColor, Celtec) with optional FSC certification and force-match seam alignment across multiple panels for large installations. Sold to commercial architects and interior designers specifying feature walls, lobbies, and statement interiors.
• Akupanel PRO Acoustic Wall Panels Acoustic wall panel system with wood veneer or laminate-faced slats mounted on Resonance Acoustic backer. Class A fire-rated variants available with NRC up to 0.87 @ 1000 Hz. Multiple product variants including Fusion (laminate/wood veneer slats), FR Custom (FR-rated with multiple finishes), FR Veneer (premium real wood veneer), and FR Wrapped Profile (foil-wrapped seamless finish). Sold to commercial interior designers for offices, hospitality, and acoustic-sensitive environments.
• ForesCOLOR Through-Color Wood Fiber Panels High-density MDF panels with organic dye impregnated throughout individual wood fibers, making scratches repairable without visible color difference. Made from 50-60% recycled wood fibers with FSC certification, E0 formaldehyde emissions (LEED compliant), and at least 30% greater strength than standard MDF. Standard 2440 x 1220mm panels in 8-30mm thickness across 9 colors. Sold to commercial designers and fabricators requiring repairable, high-performance MDF substrates.
• Resonance Acoustic PET Panels Acoustic panels and solutions made from 50% recycled PET polyester fiber, Class A fire-rated (ASTM E84), UV-stable, and 100% recyclable. Collection includes flat panels (NRC up to 0.80), V-Carved dimensional patterns (NRC 0.80), acoustic ceiling tiles compatible with standard grid systems, ceiling-suspended baffles, and printed acoustic artwork panels. Sold to commercial architects and interior designers for acoustic management in offices, hospitality, retail, and educational environments.
• Architectural Screens Precision laser-cut architectural screen panels available in PET (50% recycled polyester, Class A fire-rated), MDF (thru-cut patterns with custom dimensions), and Mild Steel (powder-coat finish, 1/8" to 1/4" thickness, up to 48" x 96" panels, fully customizable sizes and patterns). Designed for interior and exterior architectural applications including space division and visual boundaries. Sold to commercial architects and designers for interior and exterior installations.
• Custom Panel Fabrication Services Custom panel manufacturing services offering project-specific customization including custom sizing, specialty core selection (NAUF, Fire-Rated, Moisture Resistant), and custom finishes. Quote-based pricing determined per project with 2-4 week lead times from approved drawings. Service available to commercial architects and interior designers requiring project-specific configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) of 0.87 at 1000Hz for Akupanel FR with wood veneer
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Forescolor (Foresco)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of ForesCOLOR through-color MDF material - a next-generation board where individual fibers are impregnated with organic dye and chemically bonded by special resin. Interlam distributes and fabricates ForesCOLOR panels for architectural applications.
• Print InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary Canadian distributor covering Quebec, Maritimes, Western Ontario, and Toronto regions. Represents Interlam products to Canadian architects and designers.
• Greg Beatty ConsultantscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Canada representative covering British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
• Design Solutions of AtlantacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoutheast US representative covering Alabama and Georgia markets.
• Roos InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida representative and distributor with nationwide reach capability.
• Surface and SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern California representative serving architects and designers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ASI Architectural: Manufacturer of architectural wall protection, privacy screens, and decorative panels for healthcare, education, and commercial interiors; partial overlap with Interlam's Screens and decorative wall panel lines.
• Carnegie Fabrics: Manufacturer of acoustic textiles, wallcoverings, and Xorel panels for commercial interiors; competes with Interlam on the wallcovering and acoustic treatment specification side, particularly in hospitality and healthcare.
• Turf Design: Manufacturer of acoustic felt panels (Echo, Felt, Mosaic) for commercial interiors; emerging competitor to Interlam's Resonance Acoustic line in the modern office and hospitality specification market.

Direct peers

• 3form (Sena by 3form): Manufacturer of decorative architectural panels (Varia resin, Chroma, Textiles) and acoustic solutions, sold through specification channels to commercial architects and interior designers — direct competitor to Interlam's Art Diffusion and Resonance Acoustic lines.
• BAUX: Swedish manufacturer of acoustic wood wool panels and sustainable interior panels; direct competitor in the premium acoustic and decorative panel space, particularly for sustainability-focused projects.
• Decoustics: Manufacturer of custom architectural acoustic ceiling and wall panels (Claro, Square Edge, Hexagonal) for commercial interiors; competes most directly with Interlam's Resonance Acoustic Tiles and Baffles product lines.
• Kirei: Manufacturer of sustainable architectural panels including PET acoustic panels, reclaimed wood, and cork products; competes with Interlam on eco-friendly acoustic wall panels for commercial specification.

Broad incumbents

• Armstrong World Industries: Large established manufacturer of architectural ceilings and walls including acoustic solutions; competes broadly with Interlam in commercial acoustic wall treatments as part of a much larger product portfolio.
• Knauf Insulation: Global insulation and acoustic products manufacturer including Heraklith wood wool and acoustic panel lines; broad incumbent with the scale to compete in the architectural acoustic panel category.
• CertainTeed Ceilings (Saint-Gobain): Major building products manufacturer (part of Saint-Gobain) offering acoustic ceiling and wall systems; broad incumbent competing with Interlam across multiple commercial specification channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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