Tabs Wall Systems

What Tabs Wall Systems does

TABS Wall Systems LLC is a privately held US manufacturer of structural steel panel support systems for adhered thin brick, tile, and stone veneer installations. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with financial and upper management functions in New York City, the company sells a single-supplier building envelope system that combines adhesive and mechanical fastening through G-90 galvanized structural steel panels. The product portfolio centers on the TABS II core panel and includes specialized variants: TABS II PLUS for rain screen drainage, TABS TI for continuous insulation (2–3 inches), TABS TI PLUS combining both, ArmorWall for NFPA 285 fire-rated assemblies, and TABS II & IP for various substrates including below-grade applications.

The company's core technology is a structural-grade G-90 galvanized steel panel incorporating a proprietary "mortar lock" feature — described as the only such feature in the industry — along with deep embossing for drainage and thermoset paint coating for galvanization protection. All system components (panel, adhesive, silicone, membrane, rain screen, fasteners, insulation, veneer, and flashing) are covered under a single 25-year complete system warranty. TABS has invested several hundred thousand dollars in independent testing certified to International Building Codes (I-Codes), and is the only system rated for installation on buildings up to 400–500 feet in elevation. The company supplies only USA-certified steel and is a component of assemblies meeting NFPA 285 Flame Spread Test requirements.

TABS operates a B2B distribution model targeting architects and design professionals, general contractors and masonry contractors, building developers, and thin brick/stone manufacturers. Go-to-market combines direct sales (led by President/COO Rob Schrock and National Sales Director Scott Keeley) with a channel network of over 20 thin brick and stone manufacturer partners — including Endicott, Pine Hall, Continental, General Shale, Watsontown, Summitville Brick, and Metro Brick — that stock and resell TABS products alongside their masonry offerings. Marketing is content- and specification-driven: AIA-accredited Lunch & Learn programs, CSI Master Format guide specifications, CAD details, certified testing documentation, quarterly newsletters, and a project gallery. Revenue figures, pricing, and funding history are not publicly disclosed; the firm has no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

Tabs Wall Systems

Legal name

TABS Wall Systems LLC

Website

https://tabswallsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TABS Wall Systems is a US manufacturer of structural steel panel support systems for adhered thin brick, tile, and stone veneer installations. The company serves architects, contractors, building developers, and veneer manufacturers through direct sales and a network of over 20 channel partners nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Exterior Cladding Systems

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry Veneer Units (Thin Brick, Stone Veneer) (IMADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG), Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar) (IMADABAK)

Keywords

• Structural support panels
• Thin brick veneer systems
• Rain screen drainage
• Galvanized steel cladding
• Building exterior systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tabs Wall Systems manufactures the TABS II structural support panel system for thin brick, tile, and stone veneer installations, using G-90 galvanized steel panels that combine adhesive and mechanical support. The company offers multiple panel variants (TABS II PLUS for rain screen drainage, TABS TI for continuous insulation, ArmorWall for fire rating) and distributes thin brick and stone veneers from more than 15 partner manufacturers, all bundled under a single 25-year complete system warranty with certified independent test data.

Product overview

Tabs Wall Systems is a single-supplier system manufacturer providing structural steel support panel systems for thin brick, tile, and stone veneers. The product portfolio centers on the TABS II core panel system, with specialized variants including TABS II PLUS (rain screen), TABS TI (insulation-compatible), TABS TI PLUS (insulation + rain screen), ArmorWall (fire-rated), and TABS II & IP (substrate variants). The company also distributes thin brick and stone veneers from over 15 manufacturers, and provides comprehensive technical documentation including installation guides, CAD details, and certified testing data. All components are covered under a single-source 25-year warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TABS II The primary structural support panel system for thin brick, tile, and stone veneer installations, combining adhesive and mechanical support with certified independent test data. TABS II panels are made from structural grade G-90 galvanized steel, include the industry's only mortar locking feature for crack resistance, and are designed for use by architects, contractors, and developers on commercial and residential building exteriors.
• TABS II PLUS A TABS II system variant incorporating rain screen drainage plane technology for enhanced moisture management. It is intended for projects requiring improved water management behind the veneer while retaining the TABS II structural support panel core.
• TABS TI A TABS II variant designed for use with continuous insulation systems, supporting 2-3 inch insulation thicknesses. TABS TI allows the structural support panel system to be paired with exterior continuous insulation for higher-performing wall assemblies.
• TABS TI PLUS A TABS TI variant that combines continuous insulation support with rain screen drainage plane technology for maximum moisture protection. It is intended for projects requiring both continuous insulation and enhanced drainage behind the thin veneer.
• TABS II & IP The base TABS II system with design details for brick, block, and concrete substrates, including below-grade applications. TABS II & IP extends the TABS II panel to a wider range of substrate conditions.
• ArmorWall A fire-rated rain screen panel system meeting National Fire Prevention Association 285 Flame Spread Test requirements. ArmorWall is targeted at projects with stringent fire-code compliance needs while delivering the moisture-management benefits of a rain screen assembly.
• Thin Brick and Stone Veneers (TABS-Covered) A wide selection of thin brick and stone veneers distributed from more than 15 manufacturers (including Endicott, Pine Hall, Continental, Watsontown, General Shale, Meridian, H.C. Muddox, Summit, Cherokee, Taylor, Interstate, Hebron, Kingston Block, Reading Rock, Summitville Brick, Metro Brick, Custom Cast Stone, Marion Ceramics, Elgin Butler, Mutual Materials, McNear, Summit Brick, Westbrook Concrete Block, and Independence Antique Brick). When purchased through TABS Wall Systems, these veneers are covered under the TABS 25-year Complete System Warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum allowable building heights of 400-500 feet
• +6 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EndicottcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndicott is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products. They also offer TABS-compatible thin brick through the TABS selection catalog.
• Pine HallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPine Hall is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• ContinentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContinental is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• WatsontowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWatsontown is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• General ShalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral Shale is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• MeridiancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeridian is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• H.C. MuddoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorH.C. Muddox is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• SummitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummit is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• CherokeecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCherokee is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• TaylorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaylor is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• InterstatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterstate is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• HebroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHebron is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• Kingston BlockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKingston Block is a thin brick/block manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• Reading RockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReading Rock is a thin brick manufacturer that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall System products alongside their masonry products.
• Summitville BrickcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummitville Brick is a thin brick manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.
• Metro BrickcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetro Brick (Metrobrick) is a thin brick manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.
• Custom Cast StonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom Cast Stone is a thin stone manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.
• Marion CeramicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarion Ceramics is a thin brick manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.
• Elgin ButlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElgin Butler is a thin brick manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.
• Mutual MaterialscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMutual Materials is a thin brick manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.
• McNearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcNear is a thin brick manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.
• Summit BrickcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummit Brick is a thin brick manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.
• Westbrook Concrete BlockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestbrook Concrete Block is a thin stone/block manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.
• Independence Antique BrickcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependence Antique Brick is a thin brick manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems, included as part of the TABS Complete System Warranty when purchased through TABS.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brickworks Limited (Glen-Gery): Glen-Gery is one of North America's largest brick manufacturers and is part of Brickworks' building products group. While it manufactures traditional clay brick rather than support panels, it is a key competitor and channel partner for thin brick veneer projects, making it a directly comparable incumbent in the broader adhered veneer value chain.
• General Shale: General Shale is one of North America's largest brick and masonry manufacturers and a TABS channel partner. It is comparable as a broad incumbent serving architects and contractors across both traditional and thin brick veneer applications, providing scale advantages that TABS must compete against for specification wins.

Emerging players

• Advanced Building Products (Mortar Net Solutions): Mortar Net Solutions and its parent provide moisture management and drainage products for masonry and rainscreen wall assemblies. It is an emerging adjacent player offering complementary (and partially overlapping) rainscreen and drainage plane technology that competes with TABS II PLUS variants.
• Fero Corporation: Fero manufactures masonry connectors, thermal clips, and structural accessories for cavity wall and veneer construction. It is an emerging adjacent competitor offering thermal performance solutions that increasingly overlap with TABS TI variants for continuous insulation wall assemblies.

Direct peers

• Endicott Clay Products: Endicott is a major thin brick manufacturer and one of TABS' core channel partners that promotes, stocks, and resells TABS Wall Systems. As a thin brick producer in the same value chain, Endicott is the closest direct comparable in terms of products served and customer base (architects and contractors specifying adhered veneer).
• Pine Hall Brick: Pine Hall Brick is a thin brick manufacturer and TABS channel partner that stocks and resells TABS Wall Systems alongside its masonry products. It is directly comparable as a thin brick producer serving the same architect/contractor market with complementary product offerings.
• Heckmann Building Products (MiTek): Heckmann Building Products, part of MiTek, manufactures masonry anchors, ties, lintels, and reinforcement accessories used in brick and stone veneer construction. It is directly comparable as a supplier of steel masonry accessories that compete with TABS' structural steel panel approach in the same building envelope applications.
• Mutual Materials: Mutual Materials is a Pacific Northwest masonry manufacturer that participates in TABS' Complete System Warranty program. It is directly comparable as a thin brick producer serving architects and contractors in adhered veneer installations across the same customer base.
• Summitville Brick: Summitville Brick is a thin brick manufacturer whose products are available through TABS Wall Systems under the TABS Complete System Warranty. It is a directly comparable thin brick producer operating in the same adhered veneer specification channel.
• Blok-Lok (a Brand of Hohmann & Barnard): Hohmann & Barnard (including Blok-Lok) is a leading manufacturer of masonry accessories including reinforcement, anchors, and wall ties used in brick veneer construction. It is directly comparable as a fabricated metal masonry accessory supplier competing for similar specification channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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