Above View

What Above View does

Above View Inc. is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of artisan plaster ceiling tiles made from a proprietary Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GRG) composite. Founded in 1984, the company produces over 90 unique ceiling tile designs across six primary lines (Contemporary, Geometric, Traditional, Woodgrain, Acoustic, and Wall) plus a Custom sub-brand, all rated UL Class A for fire performance. Manufacturing is concentrated at a single scalable facility on S. 10th Street in Milwaukee using an in-house Industrial Design Studio with 3D scanning, computer modelling, CNC equipment, and 3D printing for mold fabrication.

The company's commercial customer base is concentrated in hospitality, sports and entertainment venues, healthcare, and premium commercial interiors. Named installations include US Bank Stadium (Vikings), SOFI Stadium (Rams), Globe Life Field, TCU's Amon G Carter Stadium, MGM Grand Conference Center, Palms Casino, Marriott Knoxville, and Baylor Heart Hospital, among others. Above View goes to market through independent manufacturers' representatives who support the architect/designer/contractor specification process, alongside a direct e-commerce storefront with quote and sample request workflows.

Revenue is generated through one-time purchase of standard catalog tiles and custom-manufactured bespoke orders, with all pricing handled via quote rather than published rates. The company services both domestic and international markets. Leadership is led by President Margaret Howland with a small management team; no external funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent company have been disclosed in available source material.

Name

Above View

Legal name

ABOVE VIEW INC.

Website

https://aboveview.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1984 in Milwaukee, Above View is a specialty manufacturer of artisan GRG (Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum) ceiling tiles, offering 90+ UL Class A-rated designs across standard and custom product lines for hospitality, sports venues, healthcare, and premium commercial interiors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Ceiling and Wall Building Materials

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (327420)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products (IMADAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Prefabricated Gypsum/Plaster Architectural Elements (Cornices, Ceiling Medallions, Moldings) (IMADAEAL)

Keywords

• Plaster ceiling tiles
• Architectural building materials
• GRG ceiling tiles
• Decorative ceiling systems
• Acoustic ceiling panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ceiling Tile Product Sales: One-time purchase of GRG ceiling tiles in standard 2' x 2' dimensions. Products include Contemporary, Geometric, Traditional, Woodgrain, Acoustic, Wall, and Custom tile categories with over 90 unique designs.
2. Custom Tile Manufacturing: Custom ceiling tile orders with unique designs, logos, animal prints, and patterns. Uses 3D scanning, modelling, and CNC capabilities for bespoke solutions.
3. Custom Finishing Services: Custom finishing and faux finish options including single paint color, two-tone finishes, and color-matching to laminates, veneer and wood products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Above View manufactures and sells artisan plaster ceiling and wall tiles made from proprietary Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GRG/GFRG) for commercial and premium residential interiors. The product portfolio spans Contemporary, Geometric, Traditional, Woodgrain, Acoustic (Above View Acoustics), Wall, Custom, and Legacy lines, totaling more than 90 unique designs in standard 2' x 2' dimensions that drop into standard 15/16" or 9/16" T-Bar grid systems. The company also offers custom design and CNC mold fabrication services for bespoke tile projects.

Product overview

Above View is a manufacturer of artisan plaster ceiling tiles made from glass fiber reinforced gypsum (GRG/GFRG). The company offers over 90 unique ceiling tile designs across six main product lines: Contemporary, Geometric, Traditional, Woodgrain, Acoustic (Above View Acoustics), and Wall Tiles, plus Custom design capabilities. Products are 2' x 2' ceiling tiles that drop into standard commercial 15/16 inch or 9/16 inch T-Bar grid systems. The company also offers specialized product series including Boardwalk (woodgrain texture), Pyramid, Wave, Elevations, and Crescent Path Acoustic tiles. All tiles feature UL Class A fire rating and are designed for commercial interiors including hotels, casinos, restaurants, stadiums, and convention centers. The manufacturing facility is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the company has been in operation since 1984.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Above View Acoustics: Sound absorbing ceiling tiles and sound diffuser panels for acoustic management in commercial interiors.

Products and services

• Contemporary Ceiling Tiles Modern artisan plaster and GRG ceiling tile line featuring contemporary art deco, coffer, pyramid, cube, and wave patterns for commercial interiors.
• Geometric Ceiling Tiles Artisan plaster and GRG ceiling tile line featuring geometric modulated cube, pyramid, wedge, hexagon, and zigzag patterns for commercial interiors.
• Traditional Ceiling Tiles Traditional ornamental plaster and GRG ceiling tile line including neo-classic, coffered, gothic, and lamb's tongue patterns for commercial interiors.
• Woodgrain Ceiling Tiles Plaster and GRG ceiling tiles with a woodgrain surface texture that combine the warm appearance of wood with GRG durability and Class A fire rating.
• Above View Acoustics (Acoustic Ceiling Tiles and Sound Diffusers) Sound-absorbing panels and sound diffusers that combine geometric design with acoustic performance for ceiling applications in country clubs, conference centers, sports stadium suites, and other commercial interiors.
• Wall Tiles Lightweight and durable artisan plaster and GRG wall tiles designed for residential and commercial interior wall applications.
• Custom Ceiling Tile Design and Manufacturing Bespoke custom ceiling tile design and manufacturing service that uses 3D scanning, computer modelling, CNC equipment, and 3D printing techniques to create unique molds for customer-specific designs, logos, patterns, and large-scale custom projects.
• Legacy Ceiling Tiles Discontinued but still-available ceiling tile designs (including Presidential Coffer, Victorian Poppy, Bell & Flower, French Flower, Art Nouveau, and others) offered as legacy SKUs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 36,000 SF delivered on schedule for Swinerton Builders with zero shipping damage

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Independent Manufacturers' RepresentativescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABOVE VIEW Inc. independent representatives support architects, designers, contractors and project owners from information gathering, to specification, through installation. Representatives provide samples, pricing, and product information to customers in their areas.
• HPDC (Health Product Declaration Collaborative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbove View participates in the HPDC repository with published Health Product Declarations for GRG Ceiling Tiles, demonstrating commitment to transparency and sustainable building practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Pinterestpinterest.com/aboveview

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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