Tablet & Ticket

What Tablet & Ticket does

Tablet & Ticket, founded in Chicago in 1870 and now operating under parent company GMi Companies, Inc., manufactures custom architectural display cases for high-traffic public and professional environments. The product portfolio comprises four core lines: the 900DC Fully Recessed, the 900GR Semi-Recessed, the 1400 Series Recessed, and a fully configurable Custom Tube Frame system. All cases are built from aluminum frames with tempered glass, configurable shelving, optional integrated LED lighting, and finished in standard anodized or optional powder-coated frames; modular Tube Frame sections can be field-connected for large-scale installations.

The company's customer base spans four primary verticals — Education, Athletics, Corporate, and Hospitality — each served through industry-specific landing pages and quote-based project consultation. Channel strategy is direct B2B: sales are initiated through website quote-request forms, inside-sales phone/email outreach, and specification support for architects and designers via downloadable BIM/Revit assets and PDF capability documents. Products are made-to-order, shipped FOB Factory from Lebanon, Ohio, and backed by a limited lifetime warranty, creating a long-tail replacement revenue stream in addition to one-time project sales.

The business model is fundamentally project-based and quote-priced: revenue derives from one-time hardware sales of custom-fabricated cases plus a smaller warranty/replacement stream. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; net 30 terms apply with a credit application required and a 1.5% processing fee for credit card payments. No public funding, no external venture or private equity backing, no subscription or recurring software revenue, and no revenue figures have been disclosed in the source materials. Tablet & Ticket operates as a brand within the privately held GMi Companies portfolio (which also houses the Ghent brand) and is currently in its fifth generation of family ownership.

Name

Tablet & Ticket

Legal name

GMi Companies, Inc.

Website

https://tabletandticket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tablet & Ticket is a U.S. manufacturer of custom architectural display cases — recessed, semi-recessed, and modular Tube Frame systems — sold via project-based quotes to schools, athletic facilities, corporate offices, and hospitality venues, and is currently a brand within GMi Companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Display Case Sales: One-time purchase of custom-built display cases and cabinets. Products are made to order (not stock), with pricing determined through quote requests. Includes various configurations (recessed, semi-recessed, tube frame) and customization options (finishes, shelving, lighting, security features).
2. Warranty and Replacement Services: Replacement of defective products under limited lifetime warranty. Revenue generated from warranty claim fulfillment when products fail under normal use conditions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tablet & Ticket manufactures custom architectural display cases built to order for high-traffic public and professional environments. Core products include fully recessed, semi-recessed, and tube frame display cases constructed from aluminum frames and tempered glass, with configurable shelving, optional LED lighting, and security locking options. The company serves educational institutions, athletic facilities, corporate offices, and hospitality venues across the United States, with products shipped directly from its Lebanon, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Product overview

Tablet & Ticket is a manufacturer of custom architectural display cases and visual communication tools. The product portfolio includes four core display case product lines: the 900DC Fully Recessed Display Case (designed for seamless wall integration with tempered glass doors), the 900GR Semi-Recessed Display Case (with defined wall projection and glass door options), the 1400 Series Recessed Display Case (featuring tempered glass bypass doors and integrated lighting), and the Custom Tube Frame Display Cases (a fully customizable modular system for recessed, freestanding, or floor installations). These products serve educational institutions, athletic facilities, corporate environments, and hospitality venues, with customization available in size, configuration, shelving layouts, lighting options, and finish treatments including aluminum anodized frames (standard) and powder-coated frames (optional).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 900DC Fully Recessed Display Case A fully recessed aluminum display case designed for seamless wall integration, featuring tempered glass doors, flexible shelving options, and customizable finishes for high-end interior applications in schools, corporate offices, and public institutions.
• 900GR Semi-Recessed Display Case A semi-recessed display case with a defined wall projection, offering tempered glass door options, flexible shelving, and integrated lighting for secure, high-visibility displays in high-traffic public environments.
• 1400 Series Recessed Display Case A recessed aluminum display case designed for clean wall integration, featuring tempered glass bypass doors, flexible shelving options, and integrated lighting for secure, professional displays of awards, memorabilia, and artwork.
• Custom Tube Frame Display Cases A fully customizable tube frame display system designed for recessed, freestanding, or modular installations, offering flexibility in size, configuration, and architectural integration. Modular sections can connect on-site for expanded heights, extended widths, and complex layouts.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MooreCo (Best-Rite): MooreCo (parent of Best-Rite) manufactures visual communication products including boards, display cases, and presentation furniture for education and corporate markets. Directly comparable in product category and target customers in schools and corporate facilities.
• Clarus (Claridge Products): Clarus (formerly Claridge Products) designs and manufactures visual communication and display products, including markerboards, glassboards, and display cases for education, corporate, and healthcare environments. Directly comparable in product mix, target verticals, and made-in-USA positioning.
• Iceberg Enterprises: Iceberg manufactures partition systems, display furniture, and visual communication products for office, education, and event environments. Comparable in product category, B2B distribution, and target customer base.
• Peter Pepper Products: Peter Pepper Products manufactures architectural products including display cases, trophy cases, and signage for institutional and corporate environments. Comparable as a custom architectural display case manufacturer serving education, corporate, and public-institution customers.
• Ghent: Sister brand under the same GMi Companies parent, Ghent manufactures visual communication products including enclosed and freestanding display boards, tackboards, and presentation products. Highly comparable in product category, manufacturing footprint, and institutional/corporate customer base, making it the most directly relevant peer.
• Marlite: Marlite manufactures architectural wall systems, display components, and visual merchandising products for commercial and institutional spaces. Overlaps with Tablet & Ticket on architectural integration of display elements in retail, education, and corporate interiors.

Emerging players

• Brodart: Brodart supplies library and educational furnishings, including display and signage products for schools and libraries. Comparable as a specialty supplier serving education and institutional display needs, though with a broader furniture and supply portfolio.
• Baudville: Baudville specializes in recognition and award products, including trophy and award display solutions for schools and workplaces. Comparable as an emerging player in the institutional recognition and display market, particularly in education and corporate channels.
• Angeles Group: Angeles Group designs and supplies display, recognition, and visual communication products for early childhood, education, and institutional markets. Comparable as a niche player in display solutions serving education and institutional customers.

Broad incumbents

• InPro Corporation: InPro is a large architectural products manufacturer offering wall protection, signage, and display solutions across healthcare, education, and commercial interiors. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for the same architect-driven specification opportunities in commercial interiors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tablet-and-ticket

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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