United Group has announced the formation of UniVicoustic, a new global acoustic brand created through its acoustic arm, United Acoustic Private Limited, following a strategic investment in Vicoustic, a leader in innovative acoustic solutions for the professional audio and installations markets. The joint venture will be officially unveiled at ISE Barcelona 2026.

United Group has collaborated with Vicoustic over the past few years, including licensing Vicoustic’s patented VMT technology and establishing a fully integrated acoustic manufacturing ecosystem in India under the UniAcoustic brand.

Within less than one year, the company developed and manufactured multiple acoustic product series and served over 50 clients across commercial and architectural projects. During this period, it established India’s largest integrated acoustic solutions manufacturing facility, featuring an in-house PET production line. This enables end-to-end control over materials, quality, sustainability and performance consistency. The investment follows the successful adoption, validation and scaling of this technology in the Indian market.

The company’s rapid progress and product innovation have been recognised with the ‘Most Innovative Product’ award at ORGATEC India (November 2025) and FOAID (December 2025).

With the formation of UniVicoustic, Indian clients gain direct access to Vicoustic’s global design language, research capabilities and internationally recognised testing and certification standards. This allows projects in India to align with international consultant specifications and global performance benchmarks, while continuing to benefit from local manufacturing, faster delivery timelines and regional technical support.

Commenting on the announcement, Shabbir Rajkotwala, Founder and Managing Director of United Acoustic Private Limited, said, “Our decision to invest in Vicoustic reflects our confidence in their technology, people and global potential. This investment allows us to bring internationally tested, globally certified acoustic solutions to India for our existing clientele, while also expanding our reach across global markets. With UniVicoustic, we are strengthening our portfolio and advancing our vision of building one of the most comprehensive building material solution groups, spanning raised floors, structural ceilings and high-performance acoustics.”

UniVicoustic will operate through manufacturing and operational hubs in Porto, Portugal, and Gujarat, India, combining European R&D and testing with vertically integrated manufacturing. Together, the companies will employ over 300 professionals, with a combined manufacturing footprint of approximately 18,000 sq m. Products under the UniVicoustic brand will be available in India and international markets through a distributor and partner network spanning more than 70 countries.

As part of the joint venture, the existing UniAcoustic brand will transition into UniVicoustic, consolidating acoustic solutions from both organisations under a unified global brand. The expanded brand ecosystem will roll out in phases across 2026 to ensure continuity and long-term value for clients and partners. Existing UniAcoustic customers will continue to be supported by the same teams and infrastructure during the transition.

Cesar Carapinha, Founder and CEO of Vicoustic, added, “This partnership allows our design, technology and testing expertise to be delivered with greater scale and consistency. UniVicoustic brings together European innovation and strong manufacturing capabilities, enabling us to serve projects worldwide while maintaining the performance and sustainability standards Vicoustic is known for.”

The launch of UniVicoustic marks a significant milestone in United Group’s evolution as a globally focused building materials solutions provider. Further product introductions and developments will be announced in the coming months.