Ravensberg

What Ravensberg does

Ravensberg, Incorporated is a privately held, third-generation family-owned distributor and installer of commercial space management products headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, operating continuously since 1958. The company designs, sells, installs, and services three core product lines: movable wall systems (operable partitions, accordion walls, glass walls, and AIRWALL vertical folding partitions), laboratory casework and fume hoods (plastic laminate, wood, steel, stainless steel, plus lab countertops and fume exhaust), and commercial gym/athletic equipment. Ravensberg operates as a factory-authorized dealer for leading manufacturers including Modernfold, Euro-Wall, Zona, Air Master Systems, Porter Athletic, Sheldon Laboratory Systems, Diversified Woodcrafts, and others, providing full-time (non-subcontracted) installation crews and in-house CAD design and plastic laminate fabrication.

The business serves education, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, religious, government, athletic, and laboratory/research end-customers across a six-state territory (Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi) from three regional offices (St. Louis HQ, Bloomington IL, Madison MS). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time project-based product sales and installation fees with quote-based custom pricing, complemented by a recurring service and maintenance program that covers all product categories and competitor brands. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct field sales, a website QuickQuote inside-sales channel, and architect/general contractor referral partnerships, supported by case-study content and participation in Associated General Contractors events.

The company is led by second-generation president Bill Ravensberg alongside Phyllis Ravensberg (Controller), with regional sales and operations heads in each territory. No funding rounds, acquisitions, subsidiaries, or institutional investors are referenced; ownership remains concentrated in the founding family. Notable customers include Saint Louis University, Safety National, Pfizer (tenant fit-out), Tennessee State Archives and Library, Tri-Cities Baptist Church, and Orange Beach Resort.

Name

Ravensberg

Legal name

Ravensberg, Incorporated

Website

https://ravensberg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ravensberg is a third-generation, family-owned distributor and installer of commercial movable wall systems, laboratory casework and fume hoods, and gym equipment, serving education, corporate, hospitality, government, and laboratory end-customers across a six-state Midwest and Southern U.S. territory from offices in St. Louis, Bloomington, and Madison.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Space Management Solutions

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Movable wall systems
• Operable partitions
• Laboratory casework
• Commercial gym equipment
• Space management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales and Installation: Ravensberg designs, installs, and sells movable wall systems (operable partitions, glass walls, accordion walls), laboratory casework, fume hoods, gym equipment, and related products. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and installation fees for custom commercial projects. Projects range from small partitions to full-scale gymnasium and laboratory fit-outs.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ravensberg provides ongoing service, repair, and maintenance for all product categories it installs and for products from other manufacturers. Annual maintenance agreements, inspection programs, and emergency repair services generate recurring service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ravensberg designs, sells, installs, and maintains commercial space management products including movable wall systems (operable partitions, glass walls, accordion walls, vertical folding walls), laboratory casework and fume hoods, and commercial gym and athletic equipment. The company operates as a factory-authorized dealer and installer for industry-leading manufacturers and serves commercial and institutional buyers across a six-state Midwest and Southern US territory using its own full-time installation crews.

Product overview

Ravensberg offers a comprehensive portfolio of space management and facility solutions centered on three core product lines: movable wall systems (including accordion walls, operable partitions, glass wall systems, and AIRWALL vertical folding walls), laboratory casework (spanning plastic laminate, wood, steel, and stainless steel materials, plus lab countertops and fume hood systems), and commercial gym equipment. The company provides end-to-end services including design consultation, custom fabrication, professional installation, and ongoing maintenance across all product categories. Ravensberg operates as a manufacturer representative/dealer for industry-leading brands including Modernfold, Euro-Wall, Zona, Air Master Systems, Diversified Woodcrafts, Sheldon, Porter Athletic, Woodfold, Doorwall Systems, Tudelu, and Airwall.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Movable Wall Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• QuickQuote turnaround in as little as a few hours, compared to industry norms of weeks or months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ModernfoldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory-authorized dealer and first St. Louis distributor for Modernfold operable partitions and glass wall systems since 1958. Ravensberg designs, installs, and services Modernfold products. Modernfold is an industry leader in movable wall solutions including the ComfortDrive automated panel system and Acousti-Clear glass walls.
• Euro-WallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory-authorized dealer for Euro-Wall folding, sliding, and stacking door systems. Euro-Wall products feature large panel opening heights and widths and include the Vista product line for glass walls. Ravensberg installs and services Euro-Wall systems throughout its six-state territory.
• ZonacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory-authorized dealer for Zona glass wall systems including Lynx telescopic and panelized systems. Ravensberg offers Zona products as part of its glass wall portfolio for commercial and institutional clients.
• Air Master Systems (AMS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service dealer for Air Master Systems, a laboratory fume hood designer and manufacturer since 1975. AMS products include bench-mounted, floor-mounted, low-flow high-performance, custom, ductless, and canopy fume hoods, as well as flexible laboratory furniture and casework. Ravensberg provides design, installation, and maintenance for AMS products.
• Diversified WoodcraftscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service dealer for Diversified Woodcrafts, a leading manufacturer of educational furniture and casework serving science, arts, and career preparation settings. Ravensberg supplies and installs Diversified Woodcrafts casework products.
• Sheldon Laboratory SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service dealer for Sheldon Laboratory Systems, which has designed and manufactured lab furnishings since 1898. Sheldon products serve school laboratories with innovative and durable systems that maximize space and provide safe, effective learning environments.
• AirWallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for AIRWALL Vertical Lift Partitions, automated ceiling-storing operable walls achieving up to 61 STC acoustic rating and opening heights up to 30 feet. AIRWALL systems deploy via push-button and retract into ceiling pockets.
• Porter Athletic (Porter)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for commercial gym and athletic equipment. Porter Athletic (since 1868) manufactures basketball, volleyball, and gymnasium equipment including portable systems, backstops, wall pads, and divider curtains. Ravensberg supplies, installs, and services Porter equipment throughout its six-state territory.
• WoodfoldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for accordion walls and folding partition systems. Woodfold (established 1957) supplies custom-crafted accordion walls, roll-up walls, and hardwood shutters for residential and commercial applications.
• TudelüminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for motorized, retractable wall systems. Tudelü designs and manufactures automated retractable walls for residential, commercial, and industrial settings, offering a flexible alternative to permanent walls.
• DoorWall SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for custom operable wall systems including vertical-lift and multi-section folding models. DoorWall draws on over 50 years of manufacturing experience to serve architects, contractors, and property owners.
• Sharon StairsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for drop-in stair systems. Sharon Stairs provides space-efficient stair solutions for commercial buildings, high-rise multi-family dwellings, hospitals, and stadiums as an alternative to conventional site-built stairways.
• DuvinageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for custom spiral stairs and circular stairs. Duvinage is the oldest and most trusted manufacturer of custom spiral stairs in the United States, providing affordable and easy-to-install interior and exterior stairs.
• Gill AthleticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for track and field equipment. Gill Athletics is the oldest and largest manufacturer of track and field equipment in the US and worldwide, providing innovative equipment for coaches and athletes.
• MobilFlexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for security closures including rolling doors, folding doors, sliding grilles, side-folding closures, and side-folding grilles. Ravensberg provides service and installation for MobilFlex security grilles and accordion doors.
• Marsh IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for visual display boards. Marsh Industries (100+ years) produces projection markerboards, painted edge markerboards, pro-wall markerboards, and mobile markerboards distributed and installed by Ravensberg.
• Metro (by Intermetro)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct partner for wire and solid shelving solutions. Metro is the world's leading manufacturer of storage and transport equipment for 80 years, serving labs, restaurants, hospitals, schools, and industrial facilities.
• SkyfoldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRavensberg also works with Skyfold products, including the Mirage and Prisma automated glass wall systems, based on project requirements. Skyfold vertical lift systems deploy from the ceiling electrically, eliminating the need for panel storage pockets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skyfold Inc. Manufacturer of vertically-retracting (Mirage/Prisma) automated glass and acoustic walls; Ravensberg is a project-based Skyfold partner. Competes in the high-end vertical-folding-wall category in the same commercial and institutional projects.
• Kwik-Wall Company: Manufacturer of movable acoustical walls and operable partitions distributed through a regional dealer/installer network across the U.S. — same product category (operable partitions) with dealer-led distribution similar to Ravensberg's go-to-market.
• Modernfold: Founded manufacturer of operable partitions and movable wall systems; Ravensberg is Modernfold's first St. Louis dealer (since 1958). Competes at the project level via its own dealer network for the same products Ravensberg installs in MO/IL/TN/AR/LA/MS.
• NanaWall Systems: Manufacturer of operable folding glass walls and sliding systems for commercial and institutional spaces; competes with Ravensberg's glass wall and accordion wall lines in hospitality, education and corporate fit-outs.
• Hufcor: Manufacturer and global supplier of operable/partition walls and accordion folding doors serving commercial, educational, hospitality and convention center customers — overlapping product and customer use cases with Ravensberg's movable wall business.
• Moderco: Manufacturer of operable partitions and movable wall systems sold through dealers/installers to commercial and institutional customers; directly competes with Ravensberg's partition portfolio in similar end markets.
• ASI Group: Manufacturer and distributor of operable partitions, modular walls, and integrated interior solutions; serves similar commercial and institutional customers as Ravensberg via a mix of direct and dealer channels.

Emerging players

• DIRTT Environmental Solutions: Technology-enabled modular interior construction including demountable glass walls and partitions; targets the same corporate and healthcare customers as Ravensberg's glass wall and operable partition offerings, with a more digitally/configurator-driven sales motion.

Broad incumbents

• Haworth: Global office furniture and architectural interiors manufacturer including movable wall systems; competes with Ravensberg in commercial office fit-outs and higher-education markets at a much larger scale.
• Steelcase: Large-scale office furniture and architectural products manufacturer with overlapping workspace and partition offerings; much broader portfolio and geography, but increasingly competes for the same corporate space-flexibility dollars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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