Tiles Inc., which does business as Above View, is now operating with new ownership and new management.
The Milwaukee company at 4750 S. 10th St. is owned by Linda Wilhelms after the passing of its founders, Janis Kalnajs and Nina Kuper.
Above View was started in 1984 with the vision to produce artisanal quality ornamental plaster ceiling tiles for commercial applications.
“Above View has a catalog of over 70 unique ornamental plaster ceiling tile designs ranging from traditional, geometric, and contemporary to the avant-garde,” Wilhelms said. “We have installations in hotels, casinos, restaurants, government buildings and fine residences around the world.”
The designs are manufactured from a patented, non-toxic, non-combustible, biodegradable plaster compound. Each ceiling tile has a UL Class A fire rating, zero flame spread.
“I’m proud to be joining Above View to carry on its tradition of delivering fine products,” said John Tesensky, the company’s new president. “Our team of talented craftsmen, many who have been with us for years, are dedicated to ensuring each tile is made to our exacting standards and 100 percent on-time delivery.”
“We are expanding market share through customization, cutting edge designs and collaboration with architects and interior designers.” said Margaret Howland, the company’s new director of sales and marketing.
Above View also is adopting state-of-the-art 3D scanning, computer modelling and 3D printing techniques to create custom molds for its customers’ unique design concepts and requirements.
