Golterman and Sabo
Golterman & Sabo is an employee-owned specialty architectural products manufacturer and full-service subcontractor, founded in 1946 in St. Louis, that designs, fabricates, and installs custom acoustic panels, operable walls, window treatments, and theater drapery for architects, general contractors, and institutions across the Midwest and North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersSt Louis, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Golterman and Sabo does
Golterman & Sabo (G&S), founded in 1946 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is an employee-owned specialty architectural products manufacturer and full-service subcontractor serving architects, general contractors, interior designers, and engineers across commercial, educational, healthcare, performing arts, and government segments. The company manufactures custom acoustic panels, fabric-wrapped panels, stretch fabric systems, custom upholstery, theater drapery, operable walls, and visual display products under its proprietary G&S Acoustics brand at its St. Louis facility, and distributes/installs complementary products from partner brands including Lutron, Mecho, IAC Acoustics, Kwik-Wall, Claridge, ASI Architectural, Pinta Acoustic, CLIPSO, and NEWMAT.
The company operates a project-based, quote-driven sales motion targeting enterprise specifiers, primarily in the St. Louis and Midwest region for installation and project management services, while G&S Acoustics-branded products reach clients across North America through manufacturer representative networks. Revenue derives from three streams: one-time custom architectural product sales, professional installation and project management services, and recurring maintenance/repair services for window shades and operable walls. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per project.
The business has achieved multi-year recognition including the 2015 AGC Construction Keystone Award Project of the Year, the 2021 ASA Outstanding Specialty Subcontractor Award, and the 2024 AGCMO Keystone Award Finalist designation, alongside reported record revenue in 2017 and 19% revenue growth in 2019. The company doubled its facility footprint in 2013 and operates as an ESOP across three generations of employee ownership, with leadership including CEO Dennis Voss.
Golterman and Sabo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Golterman and Sabo
- Legal name
- Golterman & Sabo, Inc.
- Website
- https://goltermansabo.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Golterman & Sabo is an employee-owned specialty architectural products manufacturer and full-service subcontractor, founded in 1946 in St. Louis, that designs, fabricates, and installs custom acoustic panels, operable walls, window treatments, and theater drapery for architects, general contractors, and institutions across the Midwest and North America.
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Golterman and Sabo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Architectural Products
- NAICS
- Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212)
- SIC
- Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Acoustic Gypsum Boards & Sound Control Systems (IMADAEAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products (IMADAEAM), Curtain, Blind & Shade Installation/Repair (HSAGAAAG), Curtains, Blinds & Window Treatment Installation (HSAGAHAC)
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Where Golterman and Sabo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- St Louis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Golterman and Sabo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Architectural Product Sales: Manufacturing and selling custom acoustic panels, operable walls, cubicle curtains, window treatments, custom upholstery, drapery, theater curtains, and specialty architectural products. Products are sold as one-time purchases with project-based pricing.
- Professional Installation Services: Full-service specialty subcontractor providing installation, field measuring, jobsite consultations, plan take-offs, project management, and CAD shop drawings as part of project delivery.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Window shade service (repairs, parts, replacement) for all brands; operable wall service (preventative maintenance, recovery, restoration, parts) for all brands.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Golterman and Sabo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Golterman & Sabo (G&S) manufactures custom acoustic panels, operable walls, window treatments, theater curtains, custom upholstery, and other specialty architectural products at its St. Louis, Missouri plant, and provides professional project management and installation services. The company acts as a full-service specialty subcontractor serving architects, general contractors, interior designers, and engineers across North America for product distribution and regionally (St. Louis/Midwest) for installation.
Product overview
Golterman & Sabo (G&S) is an employee-owned specialty architectural products manufacturer and subcontractor established in 1946, based in Kirkwood, Missouri. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of architectural solutions organized into four main categories: Acoustical Solutions (custom wall and ceiling panels, stretch fabric systems, foam products, wood products, dimensional acoustics, and industrial sound control); Specialty Interior Solutions (visual display boards, glass markerboards, operable walls, and theater products); Window Shading Solutions (draperies and window treatments); and Additional Product Solutions (custom upholstery, sound control doors/windows, cubicle curtains, display cases, wall protection, entrance mats, wire fabric systems, and sound isolation). The core G&S Acoustics brand includes proprietary products such as aCapella (Scores, Floats, Chorus, Verse, PartiTions), ATF Acousti-Tack panels, Acousti-Panels, Acousti-Images, Melody tiles, GeoDesign panels, Serenade/SoundWave Clouds, Banners, Baffles, and Resolute Panels. The company also distributes and installs products from partner brands including IAC Acoustics, Claridge, Lutron, Mecho, Kwik-Wall, Artofix, Pinta Acoustic, ASI Architectural, Cascade Architectural, Pawling, and others. G&S provides comprehensive services including project management, installation, education and consulting, window shade service, and operable wall service.
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Brands
- G&S Acoustics: A sub-brand specializing in custom acoustical wall and ceiling panels, including products like aCapella, Acousti-Panel, and Melody series.
Products and services
- G&S Acoustics Custom Wall and Ceiling Panels Custom-engineered sound-absorbing wall and ceiling panels including fabric-wrapped panels, printed panels, polyester and felt-covered panels, mosaic panels, custom-shaped panels, tackable panels, and black acoustical panels for environments ranging from gymnasiums to boardrooms.
- Stretch Fabric Wall and Ceiling Systems Seamless acoustic stretch fabric systems for walls and ceilings including NEWMAT precision-tensioned PVC membranes, CLIPSO PVC-free polyester fabric, and FabricWall custom-built site-installed acoustic fabric systems.
- Foam Acoustical Products Lightweight melamine foam acoustic products from Pinta Acoustic including PROSPEC panels, hanging baffles and clouds, Whisper Wave panels, and Sonex panels for various commercial and institutional environments.
- Wood Acoustical Walls & Ceilings ASI Architectural wood ceiling and wall panels, metal ceiling and wall systems, and cementitious wood fiber panels providing natural beauty with effective sound absorption and modern architectural design.
- Artofix Three-Dimensional Acoustical Products Modular acoustic solutions including 3D architectural tiles, baffles, clouds, and pre-engineered panels that combine artistic expression with functional sound control for offices, restaurants, and commercial interiors.
- Industrial Sound Control Products Comprehensive industrial sound control products from IAC Acoustics and Sound Seal including in-plant noise enclosures, flexible noise barriers, and pipe/duct noise control wraps.
- IAC Acoustics Sound Control Doors & Windows High-performance sound control doors and windows engineered for superior noise reduction in quiet rooms, video studios, and industrial plant enclosures.
- Kwik-Wall Operable Walls & Accordion Partitions Operable walls, movable glass walls, and accordion partitions for efficiently dividing large spaces, with options for manual or automatic operation and supporting maintenance/repair services across all operable wall and partition brands.
- Theater Stage Curtains & Rigging Custom theatrical drapery and rigging systems including main stage drapes, valances, masking curtains, borders, backdrops, and cycloramas for professional performance spaces.
- Visual Display Boards Claridge porcelain markerboards, chalkboards, and tackboards plus custom G&S markerboards and tackboards used in schools, offices, libraries, and meeting rooms.
- Glass Markerboards Clarus and Claridge glass markerboards combining modern aesthetics with durable, stain-resistant writing surfaces, including custom colors, branding, and mobile solutions like go! Mobile and Flex Wall for collaborative spaces.
- Window Blinds & Shades Window treatments including Lutron, Mecho, SWFcontract, and Draper motorized, manual, solar, and roller shades for commercial and institutional spaces.
- Draperies & Drapery Hardware Custom draperies and hardware from Kirsch, BTX, Forest Drapery Hardware, and SWFcontract including hand draw, cord draw, and motorized systems for residential and commercial applications.
- Custom Upholstery Expertly crafted custom upholstered seating including built-in benches, lobby seating, and architectural applications with tufted, channeled, and smooth finishes and box, rounded, or lip edges.
- Cubicle Curtain & I.V. Track Durable cubicle curtain and I.V. track systems from Inpro and AR Nelson for healthcare environments with smooth-gliding tracks and antimicrobial options.
- Display & Bulletin Cases Claridge display cases and bulletin boards in freestanding, wall-mounted, or recessed configurations with heavy-gauge aluminum frames.
- Wall Protection Systems Pawling wall protection including corner guards, handrails, and crash rails for high-traffic environments in hospitals, schools, and offices.
- Entrance Mats Pawling custom-fabricated entrance mats for dirt and moisture control in high-traffic commercial and institutional environments.
- Coiled Wire Fabric Systems Cascade Architectural coiled wire fabric systems for space dividers, wall cladding, ceiling treatments, and exterior facades with customizable finishes.
- REGUPOL Sound Isolation Clips REGUPOL SonusClips advanced sound isolation solutions that reduce sound transmission through interior walls and ceilings in multi-family and commercial buildings, supporting up to 36 pounds per clip.
- Project Management & Installation Services Project management, field measuring, jobsite consultations, plan take-offs, CAD shop drawings, and professional installation services delivered as part of project-based work for architects, contractors, designers, and engineers.
- Maintenance and Repair Services Window shade service (repairs, parts, replacement) for all brands and operable wall service (preventative maintenance, recovery, restoration, parts) for all brands.
- Education and Consulting Services AIA-certified continuing education courses and consulting on sound, product & detail, and specification topics, delivered at the Kirkwood, Missouri showroom/classroom, on-site at client facilities, or via Lunch & Learn sessions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Eliminated severe echo problems in library spaces, transforming previously unpopular rooms into quiet, functional environments for learning.
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Companies that use Golterman and Sabo
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Golterman and Sabo technology and API
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Feature4 records
Golterman and Sabo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- IAC AcousticscoreG&S distributes IAC Acoustics' sound control doors and windows, engineered for superior noise reduction. Products are ideal for quiet rooms, video studios, and industrial plant enclosures. Also distributes IAC Acoustics' in-plant noise enclosures, flexible noise barriers, and noise control wraps.
- LutroncoreG&S installs and configures Lutron Motorized Shades as part of their window shading solutions. Lutron shades provide privacy, UV control, and sun-blocking for optimal indoor environments.
- MechocoreG&S is a distributor of Mecho shading systems including motorized and automated shades designed for solar control and sustainability. Products featured in First Bank HQ and other projects.
- SWFcontractcoreG&S installs SWFcontract window shades including manual commercial solar shades and motorized options for daylight control. Used in insurance office projects and school libraries.
- ClaridgecoreG&S distributes Claridge glass markerboards and display cases. Claridge products include porcelain markerboards, tackboards, and glass marker walls used in libraries, meeting rooms, and healthcare settings.
- ASI ArchitecturalcoreG&S distributes ASI Architectural's wood ceiling and wall systems, metal ceiling and wall systems, and cementitious wood fiber panels. Products featured in libraries and educational facilities.
- Pinta AcousticcoreG&S distributes Pinta Acoustic's foam-based acoustic solutions including PROSPEC panels, hanging baffles, Whisper Wave, and Sonex panels for commercial and institutional environments.
- Kwik-WallcoreG&S is a trusted distributor of Kwik-Wall operable walls, movable glass walls, and accordion partitions. Also provides maintenance and repair services for all operable wall and partition brands.
- Pawling CorporationcoreG&S partners with Pawling Corporation for entrance matting and wall protection systems. Pawling provides custom-fabricated entrance mats for dirt and moisture control, and impact protection systems including corner guards, handrails, and crash rails.
- ClaruscoreG&S distributes Clarus glass markerboards featuring custom colors, branding options, and mobile solutions like go! Mobile and Flex Wall for collaborative spaces.
- CLIPSOcoreG&S installs CLIPSO stretch fabric systems — PVC-free polyester fabric with cold installation for large-scale acoustic ceiling and wall applications. Used in healthcare and educational facilities.
- NEWMATcoreG&S installs NEWMAT precision-tensioned PVC membranes for high-end finishes, durability, and water resistance. Includes backlit translucent stretch ceilings and custom printed designs.
- BTXminorG&S offers BTX drapery systems for commercial and residential applications.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Golterman and Sabo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- IAC Acoustics: Manufacturer of industrial and architectural noise control products including sound control doors, windows, and enclosures. G&S distributes IAC products in its regional territory; the two are comparable as suppliers of high-performance noise control solutions to commercial and industrial customers.
- NetWell Noise Control: Manufacturer and distributor of acoustic panels, soundproofing, and noise control products for commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities. Comparable to G&S in product scope (acoustic panels, wall and ceiling treatments) and customer end markets.
- Kinetics Noise Control: Manufacturer and distributor of architectural and industrial acoustic products including wall panels, ceiling systems, and vibration control. Closely comparable to G&S's acoustic panel manufacturing and distribution business with overlapping product categories and specifier-driven sales model.
- Sound Seal: Manufacturer of industrial noise control products including acoustic panels, barriers, and enclosures. G&S distributes Sound Seal products as part of its industrial sound control offering, and the two are comparable as manufacturers and suppliers of acoustic/noise control materials to commercial and industrial customers.
- Wenger Corporation: Minnesota-based manufacturer of theater equipment, acoustic products, and architectural interior solutions serving education, performing arts, and commercial markets. Comparable to G&S as a similarly sized specialty manufacturer of acoustic panels and theater drapery with overlapping customer segments.
- Acoustics First: Distributor and installer of acoustic absorption and sound control materials serving commercial, educational, and residential customers. Comparable to G&S in its combination of acoustic product distribution and installation services targeting the same end markets.
- Eckel Industries: Manufacturer of acoustic panels, soundproof rooms, and noise control enclosures for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Directly comparable to G&S as a specialty acoustic panel manufacturer serving similar architectural and industrial end markets.
- RPG Acoustical: Manufacturer of acoustic diffusers, absorbers, and architectural acoustic panels for performing arts, worship, and commercial spaces. Comparable to G&S as a specialty acoustic panel manufacturer with similar product positioning and specifier/customer overlap.
Broad incumbents
- CertainTeed Ceilings (Saint-Gobain): Division of Saint-Gobain manufacturing ceilings, walls, and acoustic panels for commercial, healthcare, and education markets. A broad incumbent offering overlapping acoustic ceiling and wall products to the same institutional customer base as G&S, with substantially larger scale and distribution.
- Armstrong World Industries: Large publicly traded manufacturer of ceilings, wall solutions, and acoustic systems for commercial and institutional construction. A broad incumbent whose standardized acoustic ceiling products overlap with G&S's ceiling panel offering, though at national scale and through a fundamentally different channel model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Profiles10 records
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Frequently asked questions about Golterman and Sabo
What does Golterman and Sabo do?
Golterman & Sabo (G&S) manufactures custom acoustic panels, operable walls, window treatments, theater curtains, custom upholstery, and other specialty architectural products at its St. Louis, Missouri plant, and provides professional project management and installation services. The company acts as a full-service specialty subcontractor serving architects, general contractors, interior designers, and engineers across North America for product distribution and regionally (St. Louis/Midwest) for installation.
Is Golterman and Sabo a public or private company?
Golterman and Sabo is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Golterman and Sabo founded?
Golterman and Sabo was founded in 1946. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Golterman and Sabo based?
Golterman and Sabo is headquartered in St Louis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Golterman and Sabo make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Architectural Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Installation Services and maintenance and Repair Services.
Who are Golterman and Sabo's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are IAC Acoustics, NetWell Noise Control, Kinetics Noise Control, Sound Seal, Wenger Corporation, Acoustics First, Eckel Industries and RPG Acoustical. Broad incumbents are CertainTeed Ceilings (Saint-Gobain) and Armstrong World Industries.
Does Golterman and Sabo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Golterman and Sabo.
What industry is Golterman and Sabo in?
Golterman and Sabo's product category is Specialty Architectural Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAEAK, Acoustic Gypsum Boards & Sound Control Systems, with a secondary code of IMADAEAM, Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products. Its NAICS code is 3212 and its SIC code is 2430.