SOUND SOLUTION LTD

What SOUND SOLUTION LTD does

Sound Solutions Limited is a UK-based specialist acoustic and interior fit-out contractor founded in 1996, operating from Haddenham, Buckinghamshire (with a registered office in Worthing, West Sussex). The firm delivers acoustic treatments and complete interior fit-outs for cinema, retail, hospitality, cultural, and commercial clients, acting either as a specialist sub-contractor to main contractors or directly as main contractor. Its customer base includes Everyman Cinemas, Dolby Cinema (including Dolby Certified installations at BAFTA and Battersea Power Station), Odeon, Curzon, Cinemas NOS, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Soho House, Sky, BAFTA, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and Scuderia Alpha Tauri.

The company's core technology is a portfolio of seven named proprietary acoustic product systems — SoundStretch (site-built stretched fabric), SoundQuilt Fabric (quilted 3D fabrics), SoundSlat (fire-rated slatted timber panels), SoundPrint Fabric (digitally printed acoustic fabric), SoundPleat (pleated fabric panels), SoundWall Carpet (acoustic carpet with impact protection), SoundPanels (custom wall/ceiling panels, baffles, bass traps, diffusers) — plus the bespoke SoundDiffuse system of solid oak steam-bent wave panels developed in collaboration with Powell Cinema Engineers. Underlying capability includes in-house 2D/3D CAD design, in-house joinery, and custom steam-bending processes for bespoke timber elements. There is no disclosed AI/ML technology stack; the differentiators are physical craftsmanship, proprietary acoustic formulations, and technical design expertise.

Revenue is earned through project-based contracts on a fixed-pricing, per-project basis, with no publicly disclosed pricing, no e-commerce or distribution channels, and no consumer-facing product sales. The go-to-market is direct B2B: clients are acquired and retained through long-term relationships, architect and designer referrals, tender processes, and direct appointments based on reputation. Headcount is reported in the 1–10 range, which likely reflects direct employees with project delivery reliant on subcontractor labour. Operating geographies span the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Denmark, and Portugal, with international project execution capability and no identified external funding, institutional investors, or parent company.

Name

SOUND SOLUTION LTD

Legal name

Sound Solutions Limited

Website

https://soundsolutionsltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK specialist acoustic treatment and interior fit-out contractor, founded 1996, serving cinema operators, retailers, hospitality groups, cultural institutions, and Formula 1 teams through proprietary SoundStretch, SoundSlat, SoundPrint, and SoundDiffuse product systems delivered as project-based B2B contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Interior Fit-Out Services

akta.pro primary industry

Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Soundproofing & Acoustic Insulation (Walls/Ceilings) (HSAPAFAH)

Keywords

• Acoustic interior fit-out
• Specialist acoustic contractor
• Cinema interior construction
• Commercial acoustic panels
• Boutique retail fit-out

Headquarters

HQ city

EDGWARE

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Interior Fit-out Projects: Project-based revenue from complete interior fit-out contracts. Company acts as specialist sub-contractor or main contractor, delivering projects from design/technical design through to opening. Revenue earned on a per-project basis with fixed pricing per contract.
2. Acoustic Treatment Products: Design, supply, and installation of specialist acoustic finishes including SoundStretch, SoundQuilt, SoundSlat, SoundPrint, SoundPleat, SoundWall Carpet, and custom SoundPanels. Products are designed and manufactured in-house, supplied and installed as part of fit-out contracts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sound Solutions Limited designs, supplies, and installs proprietary acoustic treatment systems (SoundStretch, SoundQuilt, SoundSlat, SoundPrint, SoundPleat, SoundWall Carpet, SoundPanels, SoundDiffuse) and delivers complete interior fit-out services for cinema, retail, hospitality, and commercial interiors. The company acts as either a specialist sub-contractor or main contractor, providing full capability from project design and CAD through to installation and handover.

Product overview

Sound Solutions Limited offers a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary acoustic treatment products for commercial interiors. The core product line includes SoundStretch (acoustic stretched fabric system), SoundQuilt Fabric (quilted fabric panels), SoundSlat (slatted timber acoustic panels), SoundPrint Fabric (digitally printed acoustic fabrics), SoundPleat (pleated fabric panels), SoundWall Carpet (acoustic carpet), SoundPanels (custom acoustic panels), and SoundDiffuse (solid oak wave panels). The company operates as both specialist sub-contractor and main contractor, providing design, technical design, and installation services for cinema, retail, hospitality, and commercial interiors across the UK and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SoundStretch: Proprietary site built acoustic stretched fabric system that adapts to any wall or ceiling area and acoustic requirement
• SoundQuilt Fabric
• SoundSlat
• SoundPrint Fabric
• SoundPleat
• SoundWall Carpet
• SoundPanels
• SoundDiffuse

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ stores designed and built for Build-A-Bear Workshop in UK, Ireland, France & Denmark over 20 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• G F HoldingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor on multiple projects including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra auditorium refurbishment. G F Holding has worked with Sound Solutions for over 20 years and considers them 'the natural choice' for specialist acoustic treatments on prestigious projects. Sound Solutions appointed as specialist sub-contractor for acoustic package delivery.
• Powell Cinema EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted engineering partner collaborating on the development of bespoke adjustable acoustically isolated mounting brackets for solid oak wave panels at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Ensures precise alignment while maintaining acoustic isolation from rear wall structure.
• Imagine SoundcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcoustic consultants on the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra project. Their detailed acoustic strategy drove the form and performance of Sound Solutions' finished installation. Close collaboration throughout design and delivery phases.
• Nicholas Hare ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitects for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra project. Close collaboration throughout design and delivery phases with Sound Solutions to develop acoustic strategy and final installation design.
• Knight HarwoodcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for the BAFTA 195 Piccadilly project. Invited Sound Solutions after design coordination meetings to resolve technical challenges. BAFTA Project Manager Knight Harwood noted Sound Solutions 'overcame a number of obstacles to successfully deliver a fantastic project.'
• Benedetti ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitects for BAFTA 195 Piccadilly project. Worked with Sound Solutions in extremely close collaboration to bring sawtooth LED design vision to life, producing fully detailed 3D models with Dolby teams to ensure design vision worked seamlessly with technical requirements.
• DolbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDolby Cinema Architectural Services and Dolby UK project management teams collaborated with Sound Solutions on BAFTA 195 Piccadilly and Battersea Power Station Cinema projects. Sound Solutions produced 3D models with Dolby's UK project management teams and architects from their San Francisco Head Office. Dolby has very specific technical requirements for certification, which Sound Solutions fulfilled.
• ARC Cinema SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCinema design consultants working with Sound Solutions on multiple projects including The Cinema in the Arches, The Garden Cinema, and The Cinema in the Power Station. Sound Solutions worked closely with ARC Cinema Solutions as part of the project team for technical design of boutique cinemas.
• CineCentre DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign firm leading the Atrium Bar evolution at The Garden Cinema project. Worked with Sound Solutions to develop and realise the distinctive and characterful space, including acoustic suspension and fire-boarding of the entire atrium ceiling.
• HarmelingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch store fitters and furniture makers partnered with Sound Solutions on the Rigby & Peller Guildford store refurbishment, replicating the Dutch store concept for the first UK location. Sound Solutions visited Lincherie branded outlets in the Netherlands to understand and accurately replicate the new concept.
• AB Rogers DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitects for The Cinema in the Arches project. Collaborated with Sound Solutions at an early design stage to create a striking vision of 3D acoustic panel surfaces treating auditoria walls and arches.
• Nulty LightingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting designers on The Cinema in the Arches project, working as part of the project team alongside Sound Solutions, the client, and AB Rogers Design.
• Graziosi ProgettiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign firm whose 3D designs formed the basis for architectural drawings produced by Sound Solutions for the Rigby & Peller Guildford store refurbishment.
• Object Space PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partners for the Rigby & Peller Cambridge project. Sound Solutions worked alongside Object Space Place to realise their beautiful design for the complete interior and technical design alongside full fit-out.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TECNI UK (Acoustic Systems): UK-based acoustic treatment manufacturer and installer with a portfolio of fabric-wrapped panels, baffles, and bespoke acoustic solutions. Comparable in product offering, target verticals (commercial, leisure, education), and bespoke installation model.
• Reflex Acoustics: UK-based specialist acoustic contractor providing design, supply and installation of acoustic wall and ceiling systems for commercial interiors. Comparable in customer base (architects, main contractors, end clients in leisure and commercial sectors) and product range (fabric-wrapped panels, timber slats, baffles).
• Trim Acoustics: UK-based manufacturer and installer of acoustic wall and ceiling panels, baffles and rafts for commercial interiors. Comparable as a specialist acoustic fit-out contractor with a similar product family (fabric-faced panels, timber slats, baffles) serving commercial and leisure end markets.
• Sound Service (Soundproofing) Ltd: UK acoustic and soundproofing contractor delivering acoustic wall, ceiling and floor systems for cinemas, offices, and residential builds. Comparable to Sound Solutions in sub-contractor role, acoustic product portfolio, and cinema/leisure customer segment.
• Oscar Acoustics: UK-based specialist in acoustic finishes and sprayed acoustic plaster/plasterboard systems. Directly comparable as a UK contractor supplying and installing acoustic wall and ceiling treatments for cinemas, schools, offices, and commercial interiors, often working with architects and main contractors on bespoke projects.
• CMS Acoustics: UK specialist in acoustic consultancy and installation for commercial interiors, including studios, offices and leisure venues. Comparable in service scope (acoustic design plus installation) and target markets such as studios, cinemas and offices.

Emerging players

• Farrat: UK specialist in acoustic isolation and vibration control products used in cinemas, stadia, and performance venues. Comparable in cinema/entertainment customer base and focus on acoustic performance, though focused more on isolation structural products than decorative acoustic finishes.

Broad incumbents

• Ecophon (Saint-Gobain): Global incumbent in acoustic ceilings and wall panels owned by Saint-Gobain, supplying a broad portfolio of acoustic products across commercial, education, healthcare and leisure. Comparable in underlying acoustic treatment technology and end markets, but operates at much larger scale and through distribution rather than bespoke contracting.
• Armstrong Ceiling Solutions: Major global manufacturer of suspended acoustic ceiling and wall systems used across commercial interiors. Overlaps with Sound Solutions in acoustic ceiling/wall treatment applications but competes at scale via standardised product lines rather than bespoke contracting.
• RPG Acoustics (Wenger): Established manufacturer of acoustic treatment products (diffusers, absorbers, modular panels) for performance venues, auditoria and studios under the RPG brand. Comparable to Sound Solutions' SoundDiffuse and SoundSlat offerings in high-end acoustic applications such as concert halls and cinemas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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