Origin Acoustics Lands Wider UK Distribution

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A distribution change can look like admin on paper, yet on site, it can decide whether a project finishes on time. We break down Origin Acoustics’ expanded UK presence as it signs a comprehensive distribution agreement with Alltrade Limited, placing its architectural audio products within one of the country’s largest CI trade networks and making them easier to source nationwide.

We talk through what actually matters to UK CI integrators: local stockholding, dependable next-day delivery, and the ability to cover both planned installs and last-minute surprises without burning time or margin. With the full Origin Acoustics and Origin Piaro ranges set to roll out across Alltrade’s 10 UK branches from July 2026, the conversation shifts from brand news to practical workflow, including how branch access and logistics can reduce downtime when deadlines are tight.

We also dig into the installer's first-angle view of the products themselves, from the Bayonet ring mounting system to common cutout sizes that can speed up fitting and simplify changes during a build. Add in Alltrade’s training rooms, demos, and technical support, and the partnership aims to offer more than a catalogue and a courier. If you care about architectural speakers, in-wall and ceiling audio, and the realities of custom installation in the UK, there’s plenty to take away here. Subscribe for more Inside CI News Brief updates, share this with a colleague, and leave us a review with the biggest delivery challenge you face on UK projects.

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Transcript

Quick Briefing And Context

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Welcome to the Inside CI News Brief for Friday, 26 June 2026. The latest custom installation news in minutes for busy integrators and industry professionals.

New UK Distribution Agreement Announced

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Origin Acoustics is dramatically expanding its presence in the UK, announcing a comprehensive new distribution agreement with All Trade Limited. The news marks a significant step in Origin Acoustics ambitions within the UK CI sector, giving the architectural audio specialist access to one of the country's largest CI trade distribution networks and placing its portfolio within easier reach of installers nationwide. The agreement builds on an existing deal between the two companies following AllTrades distribution of Origin's speaker snap mounting solution.

Stock, Branches, Next Day Delivery

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From July 2026, the partnership broadens to include the full Origin Acoustics and Origin Piaro ranges across AllTrades' 10 UK branches. The arrangement will combine product availability with local stockholding and next day delivery. AllTrade says its dedicated fleet reaches around 90% of UK postcodes the following day, allowing integrators to source products quickly for both planned projects and last-minute requirements.

Faster Installs With Bayonet Mounting

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The move also aligns with one of Origin Acoustics' long-standing selling points, installation efficiency. The company's patented Bayonet ring mounting system allows multiple speaker models to share a common cutout size and supports tool-free installation, reducing time on site and simplifying product changes during a project. Jose Coelho, international business director at Origin Acoustics, said UK integrators are increasingly looking for products that install efficiently and can be delivered quickly when needed. The UK integrator doesn't need another catalogue, he says. They need products that install cleanly, sound great, and a distributor who can get them on site tomorrow. AllTrades branch network and training rooms mean installers can hear the director series, feel the bayonet click, and walk out with stock, not a brochure. He said, AllTrades branch network and training facilities would allow integrators to experience products such as the Director Series in person while also providing immediate access to stock.

Alltrade On Training And Support

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Peter Alloway, CI sales executive at Alltrade, adds, I've worked with Origin since the Director Series launched, and the installer first philosophy has always been the core of the brand. We already know Speaker Snap inside out, now we get the range it was built for. It is a proud moment to be back with the brand and offering an architectural line that I can truly put my name to. Lee Harding, CI technical director at Alltrade, said the distributor's approach extended beyond simply holding inventory, with training and technical support forming an important part of the offering. I've known this product inside out for years, he said. Having experts like Peter Alloway on our team who knows the origin range backwards means we're not just stocking boxes. We're training integrators, supporting projects, and ensuring every branch can demo the product properly. That is the difference between simply distributing and truly representing a brand.

Brand Background And UK Availability

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Founded in 2014 by members of the team behind some of the earliest in-wall and fully pivoting ceiling speaker designs, Origin Acoustics is now distributed in more than 50 countries worldwide. For Alltrade, established in 1989 and named Distributor of the Year at the Smart Building Awards 2025, the addition of Origin further reinforces its position in the architectural audio and smart home categories, the Full Origin. Acoustics and Origin PRO ranges will be available through AllTrade's 10 UK branches from July 2026.

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