Autex, market-leading producer of modern acoustic panels and insulation products, has announced a landmark partnership between its North American branch and Momentum — the largest supplier of textiles and wall coverings in the United States.
This marks the first time Momentum has partnered with a New Zealand-grown company, strengthening Autex’s presence in the highly competitive US market.
First entering the US market in 2015, the partnership is a strategic move for Autex, providing an unprecedented opportunity to scale its manufacturing and sales footprint across the country.
“The US market is fiercely competitive, and cutting through the mass of established players is incredibly challenging,” Autex managing director Rob Woolner says.
“To partner with a leader like Momentum is a huge step for us, and we’re really proud to be representing not only circular acoustics solutions in the States, but representing Aotearoa too,” Woolner says.
Momentum, which services more than 3500 design practices across the US, first approached Autex about a partnership in early 2025. The collaboration underscores the commitment of both companies to a circular approach to manufacturing and continuous innovation.
“Momentum has built its reputation on leading with design innovation, and we strive to partner with companies that share this same forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to sustainability,” Momentum chief executive Paul Cleary says.
“Autex’s commitment to these tenets is a natural complement to our ethos. We are thrilled to scale this partnership by deepening Autex’s reach in the North American design community and leveraging Momentum’s market expertise.”
Founded more than 50 years ago in Auckland, Autex has a long history of punching above its weight. It now serves more than 18 export markets, including the UK, Australia, and the UAE.
In the US alone, Autex has been installed in countless iconic spaces, including the offices of Google, Apple, Adobe and Microsoft, and even classrooms and lecture halls in Harvard, Princeton, and UCLA.
“New Zealand companies continue to provide innovative, high-performing solutions that shape how the world lives and works,” New York City Trade Commissioner at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Sarah Mason-Banks says.
“Autex’s partnership with Momentum is a strong example of that, combining New Zealand ingenuity with a world-class partner to bring inventive, quality products to more customers across the industry.”
