Sound blocking company grows, plans to add 5 jobs in Tampa

When Walter Peek needed to reduce the level of noise exuding from the game room of his house, he searched the market for a product to help, but came up empty handed. Soon after, he set out to develop and patent a sound blocking curtain for windows and door openings reducing noise transfer up to 90 percent. Soon Residential Acoustics was formed.
 
The company quickly grew, and now has several products on the market.
 
“We have a manufacturing facility in downtown Tampa that creates custom AcousticCurtains™, AcoustiTracs™ and AcoustiDoors™, selling to over 50 countries, says Casey Hewins of Residential Accoustics. “Our sound blocking blackout AcoustiTracs™ have entered the hospitality market and can now be found within Residence Inn and Marriott locations. Our business has also expanded to commercial acoustics, specializing in unique soundproofing membranes and products for pre- and post-construction. With commercial acoustics we now work with architects and contractors on projects nationwide, and provide design-assist services and acoustical consultations.”
 
Recently the company teamed up with Baldwin Beach Capital (BBC), an investment firm, which will help take the company to the next level. BBC is known for investing in innovative, patented solutions, and has invested in several successful companies including Yogurtology, Fitlife Foods and SiteZeus.

Due to all of the business growth, Residential Acoustics plans for increasing headcount are in the works.
 
“With our growth rate and expansion plans, we’re looking to hire at least five employees in 2017,” says Hewins.
 
The company also plans on keeping its headquarters in Tampa long-term. Hewins attributes Tampa’s talented advisers and community of passionate entrepreneurs for helping Residential Acoustics get to where it is today.
 
“There are so many exceptional people in Tampa that want to give advice and mentorship to truly see you succeed, as well as educational programs and start-up initiatives to foster growth,” he says. “It’s a great feeling, and we are proud to be manufacturing in the USA, as well as hiring our valued team from the Tampa community.”