What Oscar Acoustics does

Oscar Acoustics, operating through its legal entity Oscar Engineering Ltd, is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and installer of seamless acoustic finishes for built environments. Its product portfolio spans fibre-based and sprayed acoustic treatments (SonaSpray range), decorative acoustic plasters (Oscar Elite), soundproofing systems, ceiling trim, thermal insulation, and acoustic building blocks. The company operates a vertically integrated model: it formulates and supplies its own branded products and also delivers installation services, allowing it to control quality from specification through to completion on project sites.

The firm sells primarily on a project-specified, quote-led basis into construction and fit-out schemes, with customers spanning hospitality (Hard Rock Hotel, Four Seasons), financial services (Investec), commercial real estate and architecture practices (tp bennett), and retail and restaurants (Ottolenghi). Distribution runs through direct specification relationships, the NBS construction specification platform, and a direct-to-buyer online shop channel. The company also offers the proprietary Sownd Certification, which it describes as the world's first audio-inclusive certification, and holds CPD Certification Service provider status to train specifiers.

Operationally, Oscar Acoustics is headquartered at the Oscar Innovation Centre in Halling, Kent, has achieved Carbon Neutral certification, and has committed publicly to Net Zero by 2050. It is privately held, operates solely in the United Kingdom, and has not disclosed revenue, headcount, funding rounds, or ownership structure. Its strategic posture emphasises category leadership in a narrow UK niche through proprietary product IP, specification-platform partnerships, and sustainability credentials rather than scale, geographic breadth, or technology platform plays.

Name

Oscar Acoustics

Legal name

Oscar Engineering Ltd

Website

https://oscar-acoustics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oscar Acoustics is a UK-based specialist that manufactures and installs seamless acoustic finishes — sprays, plasters, soundproofing systems, and ceiling products — for construction and fit-out projects across hospitality, commercial, education, and retail sectors, selling via direct specification, NBS listing, and an online shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Building Materials

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

akta.pro primary industry

Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Acoustic Gypsum Boards & Sound Control Systems (IMADAEAK), Soundproofing & Acoustic Insulation (Walls/Ceilings) (HSAPAFAH)

Keywords

• Acoustic finishes
• Acoustic plaster
• Acoustic spray
• Soundproofing systems
• Noise control products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acoustic Products Sales and Installation: Oscar Acoustics generates revenue through the sale and installation of acoustic finishes including acoustic sprays, acoustic plaster, soundproofing systems, ceiling trim, thermal insulation, and acoustic building blocks. The company acts as both a product provider and installer, offering comprehensive acoustic solutions for construction and renovation projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oscar Acoustics manufactures, supplies, and installs seamless acoustic finishes for commercial and residential buildings across the UK. Their portfolio spans acoustic plaster (Oscar Elite), the SonaSpray range of fire-rated decorative acoustic sprays, soundproofing ceiling hangers (Oscar Iso-Mount), ceiling trim, thermal insulation, and acoustic masonry building blocks. They act as both product provider and professional installer, delivering end-to-end reverberation control and noise transfer reduction solutions.

Product overview

Oscar Acoustics is Britain’s leading provider and installer of seamless acoustic finishes, offering a comprehensive portfolio of acoustic solutions. The product portfolio centers on two core product categories: acoustic plaster (Oscar Elite) and acoustic sprays (SonaSpray range including fcx, fc, Eco+, K-13 Special, and K-13), supplemented by soundproofing products (Oscar Iso-Mount Type1 and Type2 acoustic ceiling hangers), thermal insulation (Celbar and Sonatherm), ceiling trim (Oscar Evo-Blade), and acoustic building blocks (EchoCheck and SoundBlox). All products feature fire-rated, recycled, and economical options for reverberation control and noise transfer reduction through ceilings. The company also offers Sownd Certification, the world’s first certification to formally recognise buildings as audio-inclusive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oscar Elite (Acoustic Plaster) Exceptionally smooth acoustic plaster finish suitable for offices, homes, swimming pools, public places, classrooms, and restaurants, providing reverberation control with a seamless decorative appearance.
• SonaSpray fcx (Acoustic Spray) Fire-rated, recycled, decorative acoustic spray from the SonaSpray range designed to enable designers to create calm and inviting spaces that sound as good as they look.
• SonaSpray fc (Acoustic Spray) Fire-rated, recycled, decorative acoustic spray providing reverberation control with aesthetic finishes for commercial and residential interiors.
• SonaSpray Eco+ (Acoustic Spray) Eco-friendly acoustic spray with recycled content offering a sustainable acoustic solution for reverberation control.
• SonaSpray K-13 Special (Acoustic Spray) Specialised SonaSpray K-13 acoustic spray formulation tailored for reverberation control across a range of commercial and residential applications.
• SonaSpray K-13 (Acoustic Spray) Acoustic spray solution used for reverberation control within offices, receptions, and similar interior spaces.
• Oscar Iso-Mount Type1 (Acoustic Hanger) Class-leading acoustic ceiling hanger that significantly reduces noise transfer between floors in multi-storey buildings.
• Oscar Iso-Mount Type2 (Acoustic Hanger) High-performance acoustic ceiling hanger providing soundproofing for noise transfer reduction through ceilings in multi-storey buildings.
• Celbar (Thermal Insulation) Thermal insulation product providing acoustic thermal enhancement for building applications.
• Sonatherm (Acoustic Thermal Insulation) Acoustic thermal insulation solution used for basement car parks, cantilever buildings, and similar construction applications.
• Oscar Evo-Blade (Ceiling Trim) Knife-edge razor trim for elegant acoustic and conventional plaster ceilings, used in flagship retail and premium commercial interiors.
• EchoCheck (Acoustic Building Blocks) Acoustic masonry building blocks with class-leading acoustic absorption properties for construction applications.
• SoundBlox (Acoustic Building Blocks) Acoustic building blocks designed for high-performance acoustic absorption in construction projects.
• SonaSpray Range (Acoustic Spray Family) Fire-rated, recycled, decorative acoustic spray family including SonaSpray fcx, SonaSpray fc, SonaSpray Eco+, SonaSpray K-13 Special, and SonaSpray K-13, designed to enable designers to create calm and inviting spaces that sound as good as they look.
• Sownd Certification World's first certification to formally recognise buildings as audio-inclusive, automatically qualifying all Oscar Acoustics projects and unlocking greater commercial and reputational value for clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly reduces office noise in open-plan areas and cellular spaces
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NBScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNBS Partner providing product specifications and technical documentation for architects and specifiers. The partnership enables Oscar Acoustics products to be specified in construction projects through the NBS platform, which is widely used by architects and building professionals in the UK.
• CPD Certification ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOscar Acoustics is an accredited CPD (Continuing Professional Development) provider, offering certified educational programs for architects and building professionals on acoustic solutions and their applications in construction projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Cellulose Corporation: US-based manufacturer of spray-applied acoustic finishes (cellulosic fibre-based sprays) — essentially the same category as Oscar's SonaSpray range. Comparable product, application method, and customer use cases (offices, schools, sports venues).
• ROCKWOOL: Manufacturer of stone wool insulation and acoustic ceiling products (including Rockfon acoustic ceilings). Directly comparable in soundproofing, reverberation control, and ceiling-hanger-adjacent categories that overlap Oscar's Iso-Mount and Sonatherm offerings.
• Sound Reduction Systems (SRS): UK-based manufacturer and supplier of soundproofing and acoustic insulation products for walls, floors, and ceilings. Closely comparable to Oscar's Iso-Mount hangers and soundproofing solutions in the same UK specification-driven market.
• Cellecta: UK-based manufacturer of acoustic and thermal insulation products including screed boards and resilient layers. Overlaps Oscar's Celbar/Sonatherm acoustic thermal insulation range in the UK construction specification market.
• Saint-Gobain Ecophon: Saint-Gobain's dedicated acoustic ceilings and wall panels brand, manufacturing sound-absorbing ceilings, baffles, and acoustic plaster systems for offices, education, and healthcare. Directly comparable to Oscar's SonaSpray and Oscar Elite offerings, with much larger global reach.
• Heradesign (Knauf): Manufacturer of wood-wool acoustic panels used for reverberation control in offices, schools, and public spaces. A Knauf brand but a focused acoustic specialist, directly comparable to Oscar's decorative acoustic finishes portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf: Global building materials giant producing drywall, acoustic plasterboards, and acoustic plaster systems. Closely overlaps Oscar Acoustics in acoustic plaster and drywall finishing but operates at much larger scale across multiple product categories.
• USG Boral: Asia-Pacific focused joint venture producing plasterboard, ceilings, and acoustic plaster systems. Overlaps Oscar's acoustic plaster and drywall finishing categories through a wider building-products portfolio.
• Armstrong Ceiling Solutions: Large established manufacturer of acoustic ceiling tiles, grid systems, and wall solutions for commercial buildings. Overlaps Oscar's acoustic ceiling and reverberation-control categories as part of a wider product portfolio.

Emerging players

• BAUX: Swedish design-led manufacturer of acoustic wood-wool panels and tiles for offices and public spaces. Comparable in aesthetic + acoustic positioning and target customer segments, though a smaller, design-focused niche player versus Oscar's installer-integrated model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oscaracoustics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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