What Speedpanel technology does

Speedpanel Technology (legal entity Speedpanel Systems Pty Ltd) is an Australian privately-held manufacturer of patented modular wall systems designed for fire compartmentation and acoustic separation in commercial, high-rise, multi-residential, healthcare, infrastructure, and industrial applications. The core product line, Speedpanel®, combines a cold-formed aerated cement core (containing 29.5% recycled materials) with a 0.40mm roll-formed steel shell and a patented tongue-and-groove connection system, available in 51mm, 64mm, and 78mm thicknesses with fire resistance levels up to -/240/240 (tested to AS 1530.4) and acoustic ratings from Rw32 to Rw80. A comprehensive accessory ecosystem — tracks, flashings, angles, fixings, and fire-rated sealants — plus certified installer tools and CAD design resources underpin the specification pathway.

The company sells direct to enterprise construction customers (developers, architects, builders) and through a certified installer channel across Australia (VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, SA) and New Zealand. Revenue is generated from one-time unit sales of panels and accessories under quote-based pricing with 30-day payment terms, supplemented by technical support, CPD education, and design tools. Recent pricing actions (2% on panels, 5% on accessories; introduction of a temporary fuel levy in March 2026) suggest active margin management. The business serves named flagship projects including West Gate Tunnel, Atlassian HQ (25,000m²), 435 Bourke Street (20,000m²), Melbourne Quarter (17,000m²), and BK2 Data Centre (9,000m²), alongside healthcare (Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Midland Hospital) and infrastructure (Collins Square, Australia 108) deployments.

Following the July 2025 passing of founder Nathan (Nick) Scheuer, the company is led by Company Directors Karen Hewett (CFO) and Lindsay Evans (General Manager). Operations are anchored at a Bayswater, VIC headquarters and manufacturing facility, supported by a new purpose-built Stapylton, QLD facility (2025) and a regional office in Horsley Park, NSW. The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors; both research partnerships (Deakin University) and ongoing product/vertical expansion (tunnels, build-to-rent) signal continued investment in product development and addressable market extension.

Name

Speedpanel technology

Legal name

Speedpanel Systems Pty Ltd

Website

https://speedpanel.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Speedpanel Technology is an Australian manufacturer of patented modular fire-rated and acoustic wall systems sold to commercial, high-rise, multi-residential, healthcare, and infrastructure construction customers across Australia and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Firestop & Penetration Sealing Materials (IMADAGAL)

Keywords

• Fire rated wall systems
• Acoustic panel systems
• Modular wall construction
• Building materials manufacturing
• Construction wall solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayswater

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 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. Building Materials Sales: B2B manufacturer and supplier of fire rated and acoustic wall systems. Revenue generated from sale of proprietary modular panel systems and associated accessories (tracks, flashings, angles, fixings, sealants) to construction industry customers. Standard payment terms of 30 days with credit accounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Speedpanel Technology manufactures and supplies the Speedpanel® Fire & Acoustic Wall System, a modular wall panel made from a cold-formed steel shell with an aerated cement core designed for fire and acoustic protection in commercial, high-rise, multi-residential, and infrastructure buildings. The company also offers specialized variants for tunnels and infrastructure, accessory components, and supports products with a certified installer network, CAD design tools, and accredited CPD education for architects and builders.

Product overview

Speedpanel® is a modular, Australian-manufactured fire rated and acoustic wall system portfolio comprising core panel products in three thickness variants (51mm, 64mm, and 78mm), supported by a comprehensive range of system-critical accessories including tracks (C-tracks, J-tracks, flashing head tracks), flashings (corner and cover flashings), angles (structural and non-structural), fixings (screws and anchors), and fire rated sealants. The patented tongue-and-groove system integrates a cold-formed aerated cement core with a reinforced steel shell, and is offered in both galvanised and pre-painted colour finishes. Specialized application systems target distinct market segments including tunnels and critical infrastructure, and build-to-rent residential developments. CAD design tools are available for architects and building professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPEEDPANEL®: The core proprietary modular wall system product line featuring fire rated and acoustic panel technology with tongue and groove technology.

Products and services

• Speedpanel® Fire & Acoustic Wall System A modular wall system combining a cold-formed steel shell with an aerated cement core, providing up to 2-hour fire rating and acoustic separation for commercial, high-rise, and multi-residential buildings. Sold to developers, builders, architects, and certified installers.
• Speedpanel Tunnels & Infrastructure Systems A specialised variant of the Speedpanel wall system engineered for tunnel and infrastructure projects, delivering fire and acoustic performance for road, rail, and service tunnels. Used on projects such as West Gate Tunnel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to -/240/240 Fire Resistance Level (FRL)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Deakin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership with Deakin University for continuous product development. Together pursuing innovation, developing new materials and manufacturing technology as part of Speedpanel's commitment to continuous product development and reducing carbon footprint.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• USG Boral: USG Boral is a leading Asia-Pacific manufacturer of plasterboard, ceilings, and steel framing systems with a major Australian presence. It serves the same developer, architect, and builder base as Speedpanel and competes in fire and acoustic wall assemblies for commercial construction.
• CSR Limited: CSR is a major Australian building products company (Gyprock plasterboard, Bradford insulation, Cemintel) competing in fire-rated, acoustic, and thermal wall systems for commercial and residential construction — overlapping with Speedpanel across key application segments.
• Kingspan Group: Kingspan is a global leader in insulated panels and building envelope solutions, with significant presence in fire-rated wall and facade systems. Its product range and international R&D capabilities position it as a broad incumbent competitor in the modular fire and acoustic wall system category.
• James Hardie Industries: James Hardie is a leading global manufacturer of fiber cement building products with a major Australian footprint, serving the same residential and commercial construction customers as Speedpanel. Its scale, brand, and deep architect/builder relationships make it a broad incumbent competitor in the building envelope space.
• Knauf Group: Knauf is a major global manufacturer of plasterboard, insulation, and fire-rated wall systems, serving commercial and residential construction worldwide. It competes with Speedpanel in the drywall and fire compartmentation space, particularly through its Australian operations.
• Boral Limited: Boral is one of Australia's largest building materials and construction products companies, supplying masonry, plasterboard, and concrete products to the same commercial and infrastructure customers targeted by Speedpanel. Its scale and integrated supply chain represent broad-incumbent competitive pressure.

Others

• Hilti Group: Hilti supplies firestop sealants, anchors, and screw fixings (including products Speedpanel currently specifies such as Hilti CP606 and HUS3-P anchors) used to complete Speedpanel wall assemblies. It is an ecosystem supplier and enabling partner rather than a direct wall system competitor.

Emerging players

• Rockwool International: Rockwool manufactures stone wool insulation with strong fire protection and acoustic properties, increasingly used in fire-rated wall and facade assemblies. It is an emerging player in the fire-rated modular wall space with growing specification in commercial and infrastructure projects globally.
• Metecno Group: Metecno manufactures insulated metal panels and modular building envelope systems for commercial and industrial construction across Asia-Pacific. It is an emerging player in the lightweight, fire-rated modular wall category and overlaps with Speedpanel in industrial and commercial applications.

Direct peers

• Promat (Etex): Promat, part of the Etex group, manufactures passive fire protection boards and systems for walls, ceilings, and structural steel — a direct competitor to Speedpanel in the fire-rated wall system category, serving the same developers, architects, and builders in commercial and infrastructure projects across ANZ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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