The Problem

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Husqvarna Group is the world’s largest maker of outdoor power tools. In July 2011, they opened a massive research and development complex, which includes a dealer showroom. The problem was the showroom’s hard surfaces and high ceiling, which created problems with reverberant noise within the structure and interfered with communications.

Husqvarna’s North American Test Manager, Bob Samuelson, realized early on he would have to address the noise issue. “The sound quality in there was just no good,” Samuelson said. “We couldn’t understand anything that came over the loud speaker.” So, he started searching for an appropriate noise deadening material and found Acoustiblok, Inc. online.

The Solution

He reached out and spoke with one of their acoustical consultants. They decided to work with sound absorbing panels for the large space. These provide the highest sound absorption per square foot of any indoor sound panel product available. All together, they installed 55 indoor sound panels on the walls throughout the showroom space.

Part of the Acoustiblok QuietCloud^® product family, Acoustiblok’s Indoor Sound Panels are affordable and easy to install.

“We requested a quote from another soundproofing material manufacturer, but it was way too high,” Samuelson said. “We did some research and found Acoustiblok. The panels we ordered from them have worked out great, you can really tell the difference.”

Follow Up

Lahnie Johnson is the president and founder of Acoustiblok, Inc.  He says that reverberant sound is a common problem in structures like the Husqvarna showroom, due to all of the hard surfaces and high ceilings.

“We resolve reverberant noise and echo in a wide variety of industrial and commercial spaces, with our indoor sound panels. We also have other products that absorb vibrations and sound waves,” Johnson said. “Our products provide attractive, cohesive decorative elements you can work into the existing décor or design of any building.”

Sweden-based Husqvarna has been in business since 1689, originally established as a rifle maker for the Swedish Army. Today, their products range from lawn sprinklers to robotic demolition equipment. With this new Charlotte R&D facility, the landscaping arm is a competitive leader in the green industry. Some of their newest products are noise-suppressing back-pack blowers, battery powered hand tools, and a battery powered riding mower.