Hushtec®

What Hushtec® does

Hushtec® is a New Zealand-headquartered manufacturer of engineered acoustic noise control systems, founded in 1970 and operating for over 50 years. The company designs, develops, and manufactures its products in-house at a state-of-the-art facility in Wellington — described as the only NZ-based provider offering the full suite from design through to manufacturing. The product portfolio spans acoustic barriers (Premium and Performance Barriers, STC24 and STC32 panels), transparent acoustic solutions (Vision 2.5, Vision 5, MLC, Clearplay), acoustic tents in three sizes, equipment shrouds (pile drive, rock breaker, vibro hammer, custom), wall systems (Hushwall Permanent and Portable), mass-loaded vinyl materials (MLV, EchoShield 70), the Hushbox emergency acoustic booth, the bespoke Signature Series, and Marine Bubble Curtain systems. Core technology combines mass-loaded vinyl (MLV) with 70 kg/m³ acoustic Rockwool insulation encased in rugged metal skins, achieving noise reductions of up to 66 dB depending on configuration and product.

Hushtec serves a primarily enterprise customer base across construction and demolition, infrastructure and rail, data centers, oil/gas/mining, utilities, marine/offshore, solar/BESS, film production, and agriculture. Named enterprise customers include Fletcher, Laing O'Rourke, Vinci Construction, Lendlease, John Holland, CPB Contractors, Downer, Multiplex, Freyssinet, Hutchinson Builders, HS2, Coates Hire, Kennards Hire, Ballance, Ravensdown, and JK CIVIL — many of which are top-tier global contractors. Use cases span night-time construction noise mitigation (enabling 24/7 work), generator compound enclosure (achieving 31 dB reduction at JK CIVIL), piling noise control, BESS inverter noise compliance, rail corridor noise barriers, and underwater marine life protection.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales with consultative on-site assessments and a global distributor network. Direct sales offices are maintained in New Zealand (Wellington), Australia (Sydney), US/Canada (New York), and UK/Europe (London). Pricing is project-specific quote-based with no publicly disclosed tier structure; revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of standard and custom-engineered products, with secondary revenue from installation services and distributor reselling. Distribution is supported by an active international distributor recruitment program offering product training, marketing materials, and technical documentation to channel partners.

Name

Hushtec®

Legal name

Hushtec

Website

https://hushtecsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hushtec® is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of engineered acoustic noise control systems — barriers, panels, tents, shrouds, transparent membranes, and marine bubble curtains — serving construction, infrastructure, rail, data center, mining, and industrial enterprise customers globally through direct sales offices and a distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Noise Control Equipment

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Noise & Vibration Control for HVAC (Silencers/Isolation) (IMADANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL)

Keywords

• Industrial noise control
• Acoustic barrier systems
• Construction noise mitigation
• Acoustic panel products
• Engineered acoustic solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

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. Acoustic Barrier and Panel Sales: Sale of standard acoustic products including barriers, panels, tents, shrouds, and noise control systems. Products available for supply-only or supply and install.
2. Custom Acoustic Solutions: Custom-engineered noise control products designed and manufactured to client specifications for unique equipment or environments.
3. Professional Services: Free on-site consultations, acoustic consulting, and installation services. Site-specific acoustic assessments and compliance documentation support.
4. Distributor Partnerships: Global distribution network where distributors purchase and resell Hushtec products in their territories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hushtec designs, manufactures, and distributes engineered acoustic noise control systems including barriers, panels, acoustic tents, shrouds, transparent membranes, and wall systems for construction, infrastructure, industrial, marine, and data center applications. Products combine proprietary mass-loaded vinyl (MLV) and acoustic Rockwool cores to deliver noise reduction from 10 dB up to 66 dB. The company offers both standardized products and custom-engineered solutions, with options for supply-only or supply-and-install service.

Product overview

Hushtec® is a noise control solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered acoustic products designed for industrial, construction, infrastructure, and specialized applications. The product portfolio includes acoustic barriers (Premium Barriers, Performance Barriers, STC24 Panel, STC32 Panel), transparent acoustic solutions (Vision 2.5, Vision 5, MLC, Clearplay), acoustic tents (1.0, 2.0, 3.0), shrouds (Custom Shroud, Rock Breaker Shroud, Pile Drive Shroud, Vibro Hammer Wrap), wall systems (Hushwall Permanent System, Portable Hushwall), mass-loaded vinyl materials (MLV, EchoShield 70), the Hushbox emergency acoustic booth, the Signature Series bespoke line, and Marine Bubble Curtains. These products work together to provide complete noise control from source-level containment to perimeter barriers to permanent wall systems, addressing noise reduction needs across demolition, construction, marine, data centers, film production, utilities, oil & gas, mining, and infrastructure projects. The company manufactures all products at its New Zealand facility and offers both standard and custom-engineered solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hushtec: Primary brand for noise control systems and acoustic solutions for industrial, construction, and commercial applications.

Products and services

• Hushbox A compact acoustic booth designed for emergency calls in noisy environments, mounted on fencing, hoarding, or scaffolding to ensure reliable communication during demolition, construction, or industrial operations. Features open-front acoustic chamber with echo-reducing internal structure for 15-20 dB dampening.
• Hushwall Permanent System A heavy-duty acoustic wall system using Rockwool and MLV cores inside rugged metal walls, designed for maximum noise attenuation in generator enclosures, dyno booths, mechanical rooms, and high-decibel industrial facilities. Panel thicknesses from 50-180mm deliver up to 45+ dB reduction with a 10-year manufacturer's structural and acoustic warranty.
• Portable Hushwall A high-performance freestanding acoustic barrier system reaching up to 6m in height with forklift mobility, ballast-weighted and wind-engineered to international wind loading standards. Requires no permit or footing, designed for rapid deployment on construction, demolition, oil & gas, and infrastructure sites. Includes 5-10 year structural & acoustic performance warranty.
• Vibro Hammer Wrap A specialized acoustic containment solution that wraps directly around vibrating pile hammers to significantly reduce radiating noise, delivering up to 20+ dB noise reduction without interfering with equipment functionality. ISO acoustic tested, fire retardant, water- and vibration-resistant.
• EchoShield 70 An engineered noise control system providing up to 70 dB insertion loss, designed for high-complaint environments and demanding industrial applications.
• MLV (Mass Loaded Vinyl) A high-density acoustic barrier material for blocking sound transmission, used in wraps, enclosures, and composite panels to line machine housings and reduce decibel levels across low, mid, and high frequencies.
• Signature Series A bespoke line of acoustic products combining acoustic science with custom engineering, designed for unique architectural requirements and specialized equipment enclosures.
• STC32 Panel A high-performance 8mm thick acoustic barrier panel providing up to 32 dB of noise reduction, suitable for infrastructure projects near highly sensitive environments.
• Vision 5 A 5mm thick transparent high-density acoustic composite delivering up to 42 dB noise reduction with STC 29 rating, designed for maximum acoustic performance with full visibility in demanding rail and tunnel projects.
• MLC (Mass Loaded Clear) A clear, flexible mass-loaded vinyl membrane supporting up to 32 dB noise reduction, used for canopy linings, overhead acoustic treatment, and permanent-format applications inside station concourses.
• Acoustic Tent 3.0 A large acoustic tent designed to contain noise from heavy equipment such as generators, compressors, and fabrication tools in high-noise industrial environments.
• Acoustic Tent 2.0 A medium-sized acoustic tent providing portable noise containment for equipment and personnel in construction and industrial settings.
• Acoustic Tent 1.0 A small acoustic tent offering a lightweight portable noise control solution for compact equipment and localized noise mitigation.
• Premium Barriers High-end modular noise barrier panels combining high-density absorption core with internal mass-loaded vinyl barrier for blocking sound transmission and killing internal echo in high-decibel equipment environments.
• Performance Barriers Elite-level NRC-rated modular acoustic barriers designed for maximum utility and ease of deployment in construction equipment zones and temporary infrastructure worksites.
• STC24 Panel A lightweight 5mm thick barrier (4 kg/m²) designed for temporary acoustic fencing and scaffold enclosures, providing reliable noise reduction for construction applications.
• Pile Drive Shroud An acoustic shroud engineered for piling operations that shields strikes and mutes noise during pile driving activities.
• Rock Breaker Shroud A hydraulic-powered acoustic shroud providing instant noise and debris control for rock breaking operations in open pits and demolition environments.
• Vision 2.5 A 2.5mm flexible transparent acoustic membrane achieving up to 36 dB noise reduction with STC 23 rating, positioned as the world's first flexible transparent noise barrier for rail and metro construction sites.
• Custom Shroud A fully custom-engineered acoustic wrap built for any machine or equipment, controlling noise, dust, debris, and vibration at the source for demanding construction, mining, and industrial environments. ISO acoustic tested, fire safety certified, vibration and weather certified by application.
• Clearplay A transparent acoustic solution designed for applications requiring visibility while maintaining noise control performance.
• Marine Bubble Curtains Advanced bubble curtain systems that reduce underwater noise during offshore activities, protecting marine life and vital ocean ecosystems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 66 dB noise reduction for high-complaint environments
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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.

• International DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHushtec has established distributor partnerships worldwide, with noise control products sold through authorized distributors in multiple countries. The company actively recruits new distributors and provides comprehensive support including product training, marketing materials, and technical documentation for partners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kinetics Noise Control: Manufacturer of architectural and industrial noise control products including acoustic panels, barriers, vibration isolation, and HVAC silencers. Closely overlaps with Hushtec's panel and barrier portfolio and its HVAC-adjacent noise/vibration control positioning.
• Soundown Corporation: US manufacturer of acoustic panels, absorption products, noise barriers, and vibration-damping materials for marine, industrial, transportation, and construction applications. Closely comparable to Hushtec's marine, infrastructure, and industrial acoustic barrier portfolio.
• Sound Seal: US manufacturer of industrial noise control products including acoustic barriers, absorbers, enclosures, and curtains. Competes with Hushtec's STC-rated panels, MLV products, and Custom Shroud lines in the North American industrial and construction markets.
• Echo Barrier: UK-based manufacturer of temporary acoustic barriers for construction, demolition, and infrastructure projects. Echo Barrier is one of the closest direct competitors to Hushtec's portable Hushwall, Premium/Performance Barriers, and acoustic tents across the same European/AU construction noise-control use cases.
• Industrial Noise Control (INC): US-based specialist in acoustic barriers, enclosures, and absorbers for industrial, construction, and power-generation applications. Directly comparable to Hushtec's generator enclosures, Hushwall Permanent System, and custom-engineered acoustic solutions.
• Noise Barriers LLC: US manufacturer of modular acoustic noise barriers and panels for construction, highway, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Hushtec's Premium Barriers, Performance Barriers, STC24, and STC32 panels.
• eNoise Control: US supplier of acoustic panels, soundproof curtains, enclosures, and barriers for industrial, commercial, and construction noise control. Overlaps with Hushtec's MLV, panel, and tent/shroud product lines, particularly in the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• IAC Acoustics: Global, multi-decade incumbent offering a broad portfolio of industrial and architectural acoustic products — enclosures, barriers, silencers, and acoustic doors. Competes with Hushtec across most verticals but at much larger scale and broader scope, especially in heavy industrial and HVAC.
• Pyrotek: Global materials-engineering company with a sizable noise control division supplying acoustic absorbers, barriers, and vibration control to industrial, marine, rail, and construction customers. Comparable to Hushtec across multiple verticals including marine bubble-curtain–adjacent underwater noise applications.

Regional players

• Flexshield: Australia-based manufacturer of acoustic screens, barriers, and enclosures primarily serving the Australian construction, mining, and industrial markets. Geographic peer to Hushtec's Sydney direct operation and competes in the same AU/APAC noise control market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 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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