Name

GMD Surfaces

Legal name

GMD Surfaces

Website

https://gmdsurfaces.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Countertop and Surface Manufacturing

akta.pro primary industry

Countertop Fabrication & Installation (Stone/Quartz/Solid Surface) (HSAPAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tile & Stone Flooring Installation (HSAPAGAE), Countertop & Vanity Stone Care (Cleaning/Polishing/Sealing) (HSAEAOAL), Natural Stone Cleaning, Polishing & Restoration (Marble/Granite/Travertine/Limestone) (HSAEAOAA)

Keywords

• Stone countertop fabrication
• Quartz surface installation
• Natural stone countertops
• Luxury vinyl flooring
• Porcelain tile installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mokena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surface Material Sales: Sale of surface materials including granite, quartz, quartzite, marble, porcelain, and luxury vinyl tile. Customers select from extensive in-stock inventory or special order materials.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom cutting, edge profiling, and fabrication of countertops based on precise measurements. Includes CNC machining, robotic cutting, and polishing services.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation of fabricated surfaces including countertops, backsplashes, vanities, and fireplace cladding.
4. Financing Services: Consumer financing programs offering 6 or 12-month financing options to help customers start home improvement projects.
5. Builder/Dealer Program: Volume program for builders and remodelers with quick turnaround on 60+ colors, dealer quoting tools, and project tracking capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GMD Surfaces manufactures, fabricates, and installs stone countertops (granite, quartz, quartzite, marble, porcelain) and flooring surfaces (luxury vinyl tile, porcelain tile) from its Mokena, IL facility. The company operates as an integrated single-site provider covering design consultation, custom fabrication using laser templating and CNC/robotic cutting, and professional installation under Marble Institute of America standards. It serves both residential homeowners and trade contractors, with a dedicated Builder Program and contractor portal for volume B2B work.

Product overview

GMD Surfaces is a premier countertop manufacturing facility serving Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana since 2007. The company operates a single-site business model combining manufacturing, fabrication, and installation services at their Mokena, Illinois facility. Their core product portfolio centers on stone surfaces including granite, quartz, quartzite, marble, and porcelain countertops for kitchen, bathroom, and commercial applications. The portfolio extends to luxury vinyl tile and porcelain tile flooring, offering a complete surface solution for residential and commercial projects. Supporting products include vanity fabrication, edges, backsplashes, sinks, faucets, cooking surfaces, and integrated stone sinks. The service layer encompasses digital templating, virtual consultations, room visualization tools, financing options, and a mobile showroom. The company differentiates through technology adoption including laser templating, CNC robotic cutting, Slabsmith vein matching, and AI-generated training, while maintaining an inventory of over 1,000 slabs across 84+ colors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Granite Countertops Natural stone countertops quarried from the earth with unique veining and mineral patterns; heat and scratch resistant, with periodic sealing for stain protection. Sold to homeowners and trade contractors for kitchen, bathroom, vanity, fireplace, and outdoor applications.
• Quartz Countertops Engineered stone surfaces made from approximately 90-95% crushed natural quartz combined with resins and pigments; non-porous, low maintenance, and consistent in color and pattern. Includes LX Hausys Viatera, MSI, Cambria, and other stocked lines.
• Quartzite Countertops Natural metamorphic stone with sophisticated veining patterns and enhanced strength, combining the aesthetic of natural stone with increased durability. Sold for kitchen, bathroom, and fireplace surfaces.
• Marble Countertops Natural stone with elegant veining and classic aesthetics, suited to kitchen, bathroom, and feature surfaces in residential projects.
• Porcelain Countertops Ceramic-based surfaces fired at high temperatures, offering durability and design versatility for countertops and large-format applications.
• Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring Multi-layer resilient flooring combining the aesthetic of natural hardwood or stone with vinyl durability, including wear layer, design layer, and stable backing. Offered to homeowners and trade contractors.
• Porcelain and Ceramic Tile Flooring Ceramic and porcelain tile flooring solutions in standard, large-format, and mosaic sizes for residential and commercial surface applications.
• Backsplashes Wall surface solutions including tile, stone, and full-height slab backsplashes designed to coordinate with countertop selections.
• Sinks and Faucets Complete sink and faucet offerings, including integrated quartz sinks with cutting boards for seamless countertop integration in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Cooking Surfaces (Invisacook Induction) Invisacook invisible induction cooktops installed beneath countertop surfaces, transferring heat directly to magnetic cookware without a visible burner. Available in multiple burner configurations for residential kitchens.
• Vanity Program Custom vanity fabrication services including wall-hung installations with steel brackets and integral bowl designs in various stone materials for residential and commercial bathrooms.
• Sealer and Care Products Professional-grade sealers and stone care products for protecting and maintaining natural stone countertop and surface installations.
• FreePower Wireless Charging Stations Wireless charging technology integrated into countertops, featuring multi-device charging capability and LED halo indicator. Sold as a complete countertop-integrated charging solution with cutout, mounting, and installation included.
• Custom Fabrication and Installation Services Custom cutting, edge profiling, CNC machining, robotic cutting, polishing, and professional installation of countertops, backsplashes, vanities, and fireplace cladding based on laser-templated measurements.
• Stone Sealing Service Professional stone sealing service to protect natural stone surfaces from stains and moisture, including DIY guidance for ongoing surface maintenance.
• Commercial Work Services Commercial countertop and surface project services for offices, retail stores, restaurants, and hospitality venues requiring high-traffic surface solutions, including multi-piece laser-templated installations.
• Mobile Showroom (Shop at Home) Mobile showroom service bringing surface samples and selection assistance directly to customer homes for convenient in-home material consultation.
• Financing Program Consumer payment plan options including 6- and 12-month financing programs to help qualified customers start home improvement projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Producing approximately 750SF per day using advanced scheduling software
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MorawarecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015GMD Surfaces has been using Moraware software since 2015. The estimating and scheduling software helps streamline shop processes, enabling the company to produce approximately 750SF per day. Moraware helps countertop fabricators organize and streamline their operations.
• LX Hausys (Viatera Quartz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMD Surfaces partnered with LX Hausys, a world-leading manufacturer of premium building materials. The partnership brings 12 new Viatera quartz colors to GMD's stocking program, including Taj Duna, Calacatta Grande, Splendor, Cloud Ridge, Delicato, Carrera Ambra, Crystallo Glace, Macaubas Bianco, Mistica, and Velo. LX Hausys operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Adairsville, Georgia, producing both VIATERA quartz and HIMACS solid surfaces using Breton technology.
• Marble Institute of America (MIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMD Surfaces adheres to installation and fabrication techniques according to the Marble Institute of America standards, ensuring quality craftsmanship and industry best practices.
• MSI SurfacesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGMD Surfaces stocks products from MSI Surfaces, including Calacatta Miraggio Gold quartz from the Lumaluxe collection. MSI manufactures and supplies high-quality quartz products.
• CambriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGMD Surfaces features Cambria quartz products, including Ironsbridge quartz used in projects. Cambria is a leading quartz surface manufacturer.
• DaltileminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaltile products are available at GMD Surfaces for countertops and tile applications.
• InvisacookminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMD Surfaces partners with Invisacook to offer hidden induction cooktops that are installed below countertop surfaces. Invisacook uses electromagnetic induction technology for cooking surfaces.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Daltile: Major tile and stone manufacturer/distributor with national distribution and dealer programs. GMD carries Daltile products for countertops and tile, and Daltile's dealer network competes for the same builder and remodeler relationships.
• Cosentino: Global manufacturer of Silestone quartz, Dekton porcelain, and Sensa natural stone with North American fabrication and installer networks. Competes with GMD at the slab/spec level and increasingly at the installation-service level for premium projects.
• Cambria: American-made quartz manufacturer with a national showroom and fabricator network. Cambria is both a partner (GMD stocks Cambria) and a competitive force via its direct-dealer program targeting the same premium residential segment.
• Arizona Tile: Tile and stone distributor with showrooms across the western and southern U.S. selling quartz, natural stone, porcelain, and LVT. Competes with GMD's newer flooring line and on slab sourcing through builder and dealer channels.
• Caesarstone: Public quartz manufacturer with expanding fabrication and installation partnerships across the U.S. Competes with GMD on quartz specifications and increasingly on direct-to-consumer surface programs that bypass local fabricators.
• MSI Surfaces: One of the largest North American distributors and manufacturers of quartz, natural stone, and flooring. Overlaps with GMD as both a slab supplier (GMD stocks MSI products) and a competing channel for builders and homeowners sourcing surfaces.
• Bedrosians Tile & Stone: Family-owned national tile, stone, and LVT distributor with showrooms serving builders, designers, and homeowners. Overlaps with GMD's flooring expansion and competes for the same builder and remodeler accounts in overlapping regions.
• LX Hausys: Korean manufacturer of VIATERA quartz and HIMACS solid surfaces with U.S. manufacturing in Georgia. Active partner to GMD through a 12-color Viatera stocking program and a competing upstream supplier to other regional fabricators.

Direct peers

• Marble & Granite Inc: Regional countertop and stone fabrication business operating showroom, slab inventory, and installation services. Closely analogous to GMD as a mid-sized stone fabricator serving homeowners, builders, and commercial customers with a comparable service model.
• Stone Center: Regional stone fabricator offering quartz, granite, marble, and porcelain countertops with showroom, fabrication, and installation services. Highly comparable to GMD in operating model, customer segments, and product mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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