# The Gilman Brothers Company

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-gilman-brothers-company

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.gilmanbrothers.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 13, 2013)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

The Gilman Brothers Company manufactures innovative foam board products, primarily for the graphic arts sector, providing solutions for signage and display applications across various industries.The Gilman Brothers Company specializes in the production of foam board products and was established in 1897 in the United States. The company has successfully navigated the evolving demands of the graphic arts industry, adapting its offerings to meet the needs of clients. It raised USD 4.5 million in Series A funding in June 2013, with Connecticut Innovations as an investor. The latest funding round represented the total amount raised by the company, indicating a focused investment strategy.The Gilman Brothers Company specializes in manufacturing foam board products tailored for the graphic arts industry. Their core offerings include rigid substrates for signage, display, graphics, and wall art. The flagship product, Resilient®, is a soft, closed-cell foam board known for its quick recovery after compression, making it suitable for high-end packaging and mounting. Other products cater to specific needs like point-of-purchase displays, exhibits, and framing solutions, serving clients across North America and select international markets.The revenue structure of The Gilman Brothers Company primarily revolves around B2B transactions, focusing on wholesale distribution to graphic arts professionals and retailers. Clients typically engage in direct purchasing agreements for bulk foam board orders, fostering long-term partnerships that encourage repeat business. Products are offered at various price points, with the Resilient® line being particularly popular among customers seeking quality and reliability. Pricing is structured to reflect the materials' value and clients' specific needs, thus establishing a relationship built on dependable service and product quality.The Gilman Brothers Company intends to utilize the recent USD 4.5 million funding from June 2013 to further develop new products targeted at the graphic arts sector. Plans include expanding into new geographic regions, specifically targeting markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2025. Upcoming product launches are in development, aimed at enhancing their offerings in visual merchandising solutions, aligning with market trends and customer demands.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 13, 2013, $4.5M — Connecticut Innovations

## Investors

- Connecticut Innovations (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/connecticut-innovations) — Series A