Quietstone Uk

What Quietstone Uk does

Quietstone UK Ltd is a privately held, Macclesfield-based manufacturer of acoustic, sound insulation, and fire-resistant building products, founded in 2004 and operating with 1-10 employees from its headquarters at Nab Quarry, Pott Shrigley. The company designs and produces a unified portfolio of proprietary acoustic materials — including the Quietstone Light recycled-glass panel (NRC up to 1.0, Class A fire rating), the FR30 tunnel-lining system (tested to 1150°C for 2 hours), Cem-Rock fibre cement fireboards, Quietshapes custom tiles, Quietspray seamless acoustic ceiling systems, BoSpray cellulose spray plaster, Reapor non-combustible panels, and acoustic barriers — alongside supporting products for HVAC cladding and blast protection. Its underlying technology rests on proprietary material formulations that combine high sound absorption with fire resistance and durability in single products, with multiple BBA, ETA, CE, EN-ISO, and Highways Agency certifications.

The company runs a sales-led, direct-to-customer go-to-market that combines technical consulting (free acoustic surveys and acoustic performance modeling) with custom manufacturing in any size, shape, or colour. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to enterprise and project-based buyers (architects, specifiers, contractors, project managers) and through a growing worldwide distributor network covering the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Australia, the UAE, and Hungary. Notable project deliveries include the Dublin Port Tunnel, Epping-to-Chatswood Rail Tunnel, A4 Burgerveen Tunnel in Holland, the Everyman Theatre Liverpool (winner of the 2014 RIBA Stirling Prize), Mansfield College Oxford, the Jazz Cafe London, Moonpig's London headquarters, and Cadbury College's 2024 STEM Centre. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the company appears to be founder-owned with no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

Quietstone Uk

Legal name

Quietstone UK Ltd

Website

https://quietstone.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quietstone UK Ltd is a Macclesfield-based manufacturer of proprietary acoustic, sound-insulation, and fire-resistant building products serving infrastructure, commercial, education, healthcare, and leisure projects worldwide through direct sales and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Building Materials

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Acoustic Gypsum Boards & Sound Control Systems (IMADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire-Resistant, Moisture-Resistant & Specialty Performance Boards (IMADAEAJ)

Keywords

• Acoustic building products
• Sound insulation materials
• Fire resistant panels
• Noise control solutions
• Acoustic ceiling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acoustic Products Sales: Design, manufacture and sale of sound absorbing and sound insulating products including acoustic panels, tiles, spray plasters, and fire resistant boards. Products are available in custom sizes, shapes, and colors. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to customers.
2. Acoustic Solutions Services: Provision of total acoustic solutions including consultation, free noise surveys, acoustic calculations, and recommendations. Technical support and installation guidance provided as part of service offering.
3. Worldwide Distribution: Supply of acoustic and sound insulation products worldwide through growing network of distributors. Revenue generated through distributor purchases and direct exports.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Quietstone UK designs, manufactures, and supplies proprietary acoustic, sound insulation, and fire-resistant building products including acoustic panels, tiles, spray plasters, fire boards, tunnel linings, and noise barriers. The company also offers complementary acoustic consultancy, free noise surveys, technical calculations, and project specification support delivered by in-house acoustic experts.

Product overview

Quietstone UK designs, manufactures, and delivers acoustic solutions as a single unified product portfolio centered on sound-absorbing, sound-insulating, and fire-resistant materials. The core products include Quietstone Light (lightweight recycled glass acoustic panels), Quietstone Standard (high impact panels), Quietstone FR30 (tunnel lining solution), and Cem-Rock/Quietstone CFB (fibre cement fire boards). The product range extends to Quietshapes acoustic tiles, Quietspray seamless acoustic ceiling systems, BoSpray cellulose spray plaster, Quietceiling panel systems, Reapor non-combustible panels, Acoustic Barriers (timber/metal/glass), and specialized Acoustic Wall Panels. Supporting products include Air Conditioning Acoustic Cladding for HVAC noise reduction and Blast Protection Enclosures. The company also provides custom solutions and free acoustic surveys. Products serve diverse markets including construction, transport (tunnel/rail), hospitality, healthcare, education, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cem-Rock: Lightweight external fire resistant board - non-combustible fibre cement board engineered for tough environments with water-resistant properties.
• Quietshapes
• Quietspray
• Quietceiling
• Reapor
• BoSpray
• Blast Protection Enclosure

Products and services

• Quietstone Light Acoustic Panels Lightweight acoustic panel made from recycled glass with NRC up to 1.0 and Class A fire rating, weather-resistant for interior and exterior applications including offices, schools, transport terminals, and outdoor noise control.
• Quietstone Standard High Impact Panels High impact acoustic panels designed for durability and sound absorption in demanding environments such as shooting ranges and industrial facilities.
• Quietstone FR30 Tunnel Lining World's first product combining high sound absorption, durability, and heat resistance for tunnel lining. Tested to withstand 1150°C for 2 hours, meeting European standards for tunnel fire safety.
• Cem-Rock Fibre Cement Fire Board Lightweight non-combustible fibre cement board with alkali-resistant glass fiber mesh, water and fire resistant. Suitable for bathrooms, wet rooms, swimming pools, and external render carrier applications. BBA and ETA certified, CE marked.
• Quietstone CFB Cement Fire Board Reinforced cement fire board, non-combustible Class A1, water and fire resistant. Suitable for bathrooms, wet rooms, swimming pools, and external render carrier applications with BBA and ETA certification.
• Quietshapes Acoustic Tiles Acoustic wall and ceiling tiles made from unique sound absorbing material, more robust and harder wearing with superior acoustic performance. Available in custom shapes (teardrop, hexagon) and colors.
• Quietspray Acoustic Spray Plaster Seamless acoustic ceiling system applied as spray plaster providing high acoustic performance with aesthetic finish for ceilings and walls.
• BoSpray Cellulose Acoustic Spray Plaster Cellulose-based acoustic spray plaster made from 95% recycled materials. Achieves over 60% sound absorption in single application, fire rated Class Bs1 d0, suitable for walls, ceilings, and curved surfaces including swimming pools.
• Quietceiling Acoustic Ceiling Panels Acoustic ceiling panels (60cm x 60cm x 35mm) for standard grid systems. NRC 0.90-0.95 with air gap. Made from mineral wool backing with recycled glass non-fibrous face finish.
• Reapor Non-Combustible Acoustic Panels Class A non-combustible acoustic panels with honeycomb matrix structure. NRC 0.95 at 50mm thickness, weather resistant for interior and exterior applications, can be spray painted or rendered.
• Acoustic Barriers Sound absorbing or sound reflecting barriers available in timber, metal, acrylic, and toughened glass. Timber barriers are Highways Agency approved with Rw 35dB attenuation.
• Acoustic Wall Panels Fabric-covered acoustic wall panels available in various colors, sizes, and finishes including Swedish-designed wool bubbles and squares.
• Blast Protection Enclosure Pallet Threat Containment Unit using QSB technology to absorb and mitigate explosive detonation effects. Capacity of 4000+ liters with full face opening door.
• Acoustic Building Site Hoardings Fire-resistant acoustic building site hoardings for construction projects meeting BS 476 and EN 13501 standards.
• Air Conditioning Acoustic Cladding Air conditioning sound reduction kit using Cem-Rock and Quietstone Light panels. Weatherproof and easy to install.

Quantifiable outcome

• Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) up to 1.0 with Quietstone Light panels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Van Campen AluminiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive UK distributor for Van Campen Aluminium noise barriers. Partnership for tunnel and infrastructure projects including A4 Burgerveen tunnel in Holland where Van Campen provided fixing engineering and metal work while Quietstone supplied acoustic panels.
• Haworth Tompkins ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm responsible for Everyman Theatre Liverpool design where Quietstone Quietspray acoustic system was specified and installed. Collaborative design relationship for specifying acoustic solutions.
• Gilbert AshminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation contractor for Everyman Theatre Liverpool project where Quietstone acoustic ceiling system was installed over 3-week period.
• Speller MetcalfeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for Cadbury College STEM Centre project where Quietstone supplied acoustic panels for entrance foyer.
• Stepnell LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for Mansfield College Oxford £2.7m refurbishment project where Quietspray acoustic ceiling system was installed.
• BAM (BAM Nuttall)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMajor construction firm and client for A4 Burgerveen tunnel project in Holland. Quietstone supplied FR30 panels for tunnel lining on walls and ceiling.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Troldtekt: Danish manufacturer of wood wool acoustic panels for ceilings and walls, focused on sustainable, high-performance acoustic solutions. Closely comparable niche player in acoustic panels with similar sustainability positioning.
• Ecophon (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's acoustic ceiling and wall panel brand, offering a global product portfolio with NRC ratings up to Class A. Direct competitor in the acoustic panel and ceiling system market, with substantially larger scale and R&D resources.
• BASWA acoustic: Swiss specialist in seamless acoustic plaster systems for ceilings and walls, directly competitive with Quietstone's Quietspray and BoSpray product lines. Targets architects and commercial projects with premium seamless acoustic finishes.
• Heraklith: European manufacturer of wood wool acoustic panels and insulation products serving construction and infrastructure markets. Direct competitor in acoustic panels, particularly in tunnel and infrastructure applications.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwool: Global leader in stone wool insulation, including acoustic panels and ceilings for commercial and residential buildings. Competes in the same acoustic building materials space with a broader insulation portfolio and global distribution.
• Knauf Insulation: Major international manufacturer of insulation and acoustic products including mineral wool and acoustic panels. Direct competitor in acoustic drywall and insulation systems with established BBA/ETA certifications.
• Armstrong Ceiling Solutions: Major manufacturer of commercial ceiling systems including acoustic ceiling tiles and grid systems. Competes in acoustic ceiling panels with broader portfolio and global commercial specification presence.

Emerging players

• BAUX: Swedish designer of sustainable acoustic wood-wool panels for commercial interiors. Comparable in its sustainability angle and architectural customer base, though focused on premium design-led segments rather than infrastructure.
• Akustik 3D: Specialist manufacturer of 3D acoustic panels for architectural and commercial interiors. Niche player with comparable range of customisable acoustic solutions for offices, hospitality, and education.
• Offecct (Flokk): Swedish acoustic furniture and panel designer, now part of Flokk. Comparable in architectural acoustic products with sustainability focus, though more design-led and office-interior-oriented than Quietstone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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