Our Story
Bob Labbe
Inventor & Engineer
IT STARTED WITH ONE ANNOYING DRIP.
Bob Labbe wasn’t trying to invent a promotional product. He was trying to solve a problem.
THE MOMENT
A COASTER THAT STUCK TO THE GLASS CHANGED EVERYTHING.
Bob was out to dinner with his family when he set an ice-cold drink on a leather coaster.
A few minutes later, he lifted the glass and the coaster came with it. Condensation had pooled underneath the drink, causing the coaster to stick before eventually spilling onto his clothes.
For Bob, an engineer and lifelong problem-solver, that was enough. He went home and started drawing.
THE SOLUTION
DESIGNED TO DO WHAT A COASTER IS SUPPOSED TO DO.
CAPTURES
Condensation before it pools around the drink.
CONTROLS
Where the moisture travels.
CONVEYS
Water through the grid and into the coaster.
CONTAINS
Moisture so it stays off tables, clothing, and surfaces.
FROM AN IDEA ON PAPER TO A PRODUCT BUILT FOR BRANDS.
What began as a solution to condensation has grown into a customizable, two-sided promotional product built to keep brands visible and surfaces protected. Today, The Ultimate Drink Coaster Company is a family-run business, with every coaster designed, printed, and produced in-house right here in Pacific, Missouri.