The Story Behind The Gilman Brothers Company
Founded in 1897, The Gilman Brothers Company started as a bedding and mattress business, operating with a commitment to quality and innovation. Based in the heart of Gilman, Connecticut, we’ve steadily built a reputation for delivering reliable, American-made products that support our local community. But it wasn’t until the 1950s that our journey into the future truly began.
In the late 1950s, Gilman Brothers made a bold pivot from mattresses and fabrics into plastics manufacturing. Our introduction of Humiflex® received wide recognition from the plastics industry. Our choice to move into a new industry solidified our reputation as pioneers and set us on a path of continuous product development.
By the 1980s, we revitalized the foam products division of Gilman Brothers and began to design and build a new production line that would produce a paper-foam-paper laminate. While we didn’t know it at the time, our line rivaled the competitor’s line - enabling us to come from virtual obscurity to leaders in the foamboard manufacturing industry.
The 1990s saw the introduction of Duraplast II® and fasäd®, and as we expanded and refined our foam board product line, we were able to cater to the growing demands of the graphic arts industry and signage markets.
Today, over 125 years later, we continue to lead the foamboard manufacturing industry with a strong foundation of innovation, dedication to quality, and customer-first service. Our revolutionary products remain the go-to solutions for industries ranging from wall art to graphic display to signage and framing.
At the core of our philosophy is a clear mission: to recognize and encourage individual contributions, provide a favorable work environment, and manufacture high-quality, innovative products at competitive prices—backed by exceptional customer service and goodwill. This guiding principle has been a key factor in our enduring legacy and success.
The Gilman Brothers Company had its origins in New York City in 1897.
Founder, Nathan Gilman
Gilman Brothers CELLULITE at the end of the 1940s.
Charles Gilman (1921 – 2017)
Gilman Brothers Photo Lab
Gilman Family Today
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