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Mute – one of Europe’s leading manufacturers in acoustic products for the workplace – has partnered with obo to support and accelerate its growth in the UK.
New to the market, with a refined range of meeting pods, acoustic lighting and sound absorbers, this exclusive collaboration will see Mute supported by obo with upcoming product launches and showcases.
A genuine specialist in interior acoustics since its launch in 2016, Mute offers a comprehensive portfolio of acoustic products, thoughtfully designed to bring harmony to working environments, hotels and other commercial spaces, carefully striking the balance between sound and silence. Based in Poland, its design philosophy explores aesthetic simplicity while marrying noise reduction with timeless, sustainable design.
Mute’s extensive team of in-house sound experts works closely with its designers to create products with best-in-class acoustic properties. Its custom designed, user-friendly MuteApp provides real time feedback on the acoustic properties of a space, allowing users to find the correct solution to optimise their interior for acoustic wellbeing.
United by their shared passion for sustainability and human-centric product solutions, obo will champion the brand’s commitment to creating high quality products, built using durable materials sourced locally in the region of its factory in Poland. Its flagship wood-based products are certified with the FSC Chain of Custody, while its Space product family contains 0% formaldehyde and has been VOC tested.
Szymon Rychlik, Founder and Managing Director of Mute, comments: ‘As we reach the next phase of our ambitious plans for growth and expansion, we are delighted to partner with obo – one of the leading providers of workplace solutions in the UK. It is of paramount importance to us that we work with people that truly understand and share our values, making obo and its dedication to world class customer service, in addition to its unrivalled industry knowledge and expertise, the ideal partner for the next stage in Mute’s development.’
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