Founded in 2019 alongside Jeffrey Ibañez, Impact Acoustic engineers wall, ceiling, spatial, and lighting solutions utilized by global tech and corporate brands. Utilizing proprietary materials such as upcycled PET-based ARCHISONIC® Felt and the bio-circular ARCHISONIC® Natura – which earned Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold status – the company bridges spatial sound absorption with closed-loop design.
With distributed production across Europe, Asia, and North America, Erni explains how localized supply chains and verified circularity position the business for expansion through 2026 and beyond.
Sven Erni, CEO and Co-Founder of Swiss scale-up Impact Acoustic, discusses how the Lucerne-headquartered company is setting new benchmarks in architectural acoustics through circular materials science.
A brief description of the company and its activities
Sven Erni: Founded in 2019 by Sven Erni and Jeffrey Ibañez, Swiss pioneer Impact Acoustic specializes in functional and aesthetic acoustic solutions that meet the highest standards of sustainability. Its product portfolio includes wall and ceiling panels, room dividers, and lighting solutions, and is trusted by renowned companies worldwide. These products enhance acoustic comfort in offices, public buildings, hospitality venues, and retail spaces. The company employs around 190 people across its headquarters in Lucerne and production facilities in Milan, Manila, and San Diego.
Impact Acoustic transforms waste into high-performance acoustic products, setting new standards for environmental responsibility. Its portfolio feature four innovative materials—ARCHISONIC® Felt, Natura, Textile, Print – each designed with circularity and performance in mind. From recycled PET to bio-based cellulose, Impact Acoustic empowers architects and designers to create expressive, functional, and sustainable spaces.
IMPACT ACOUSTIC® is a Swiss company developing and manufacturing high-performance acoustic solutions for architecture and interior design. We combine acoustic performance, design flexibility and circular material innovation.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
S.E: We provide acoustic solutions for ceilings, walls and spatial applications in workplaces, hospitality, education, retail and public buildings. Our activities include material development, product design, manufacturing and project-specific customisation.
What’s new about new products/services?
S.E: Our latest developments focus on bio-circular materials, closed-loop product systems and simplified installation. We are also expanding local production in Europe and North America, allowing us to shorten supply chains and respond more quickly to regional demand.
What are the ranges of products/services?
S.E: Our portfolio includes acoustic wall panels, ceiling systems, baffles, ceiling sails, space dividers, curtains, lighting solutions and customised architectural elements. These are available in ARCHISONIC® Felt, ARCHISONIC® Textile and our bio-circular ARCHISONIC® Natura material.
What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
S.E: The global construction and interiors market remains challenging, with cost pressure and slower decision-making in several regions. At the same time, demand for high-performance, sustainable acoustic solutions continues to grow, particularly in workplaces, hospitality, education and public buildings.
What can you tell us about market trends?
S.E: The market is moving beyond products that are merely recycled towards genuinely circular solutions designed for reuse and take-back. We also see increasing demand for natural materials, verified sustainability, local production and products that combine strong acoustic performance with design flexibility.
What are the most innovative products/services marketed?
S.E: Our most significant innovation is ARCHISONIC® Natura, our bio-circular acoustic material made from cellulose-based ingredients and designed for a closed-loop system. It has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Circularity Gold. Another important development is our new 24 mm ceiling-grid solution, combining excellent acoustic performance, circular design and competitive pricing.
What estimations do you have for the second half of 2026?
S.E: We expect a stronger second half of 2026, supported by new product launches, growing international demand and expanded production capabilities in Europe and North America. Despite continued market uncertainty, we believe circularity, verified sustainability and local manufacturing will remain important drivers of our growth.
