Coram
Coram is a family-owned Dutch sanitary products group that designs, manufactures and sells bathroom accessories, shower solutions and wetroom products across Europe under brands including Tiger, Sealskin, Geesa, Impey, Esbada and Coram Showers, serving retailers, installers, architects and hospitality/cruise specifiers in more than 50 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersZaltbommel, Netherlands
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Coram does
Coram International B.V. is a privately held, family-owned European sanitary products group headquartered in Zaltbommel, Netherlands, founded in 1950 as Tijger Plastics by the Van Kempen family, who retain 100% ownership. The company designs, develops and sells bathroom accessories and shower solutions under a multi-brand portfolio that includes Tiger (mainstream bathroom furnishings), Sealskin (shower solutions), Geesa (professional-grade accessories for hospitality and cruise), Impey (UK wetroom specialist), Esbada (Scandinavian accessories) and Coram Showers (UK shower enclosures). The group's vertically integrated plastics manufacturing subsidiary, DPI (Geldrop), operates 60 precision injection-molding machines and supplies both internal brands and external industrial customers. Operations are organized into five regional business units — Coram DIY, Coram Benelux, Coram Nordic, Coram UK and Coram Hospitality & Projects — with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Poland and Norway, and exports to more than 50 countries worldwide (Geesa alone reaches 65+ countries).
The group is a market leader in Benelux (via Tiger and Sealskin), Norway (via Coram Nordic) and the UK shower enclosure segment (via Coram Showers), and aspirationally targets a position in the European top 10 by revenue. The product base spans bathroom accessories, shower enclosures and doors, shower trays, wetroom solutions, bath screens and care/accessibility products (Impey — ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified). The in-house Design Lab drives continuous SKU renewal across brands; recent launches include Geesa Leev (GIO award), Tiger Carv, Tiger Cooper, Sealskin Pure and Geesa Topaz. Go-to-market is predominantly channel-led: specialist retailers, e-tailers, installers, plumbers, wholesalers, DIY chains, plus a direct specification channel to architects and project developers for hotels, cruise ships, holiday parks and business projects. E-commerce is described as a growing channel, particularly for accessories.
Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales — branded bathroom products via retail and trade channels, project-based custom bathroom solutions in the hospitality/cruise/project vertical, and contract injection-molded plastics through DPI to industrial clients (Aweta, Dorel/Maxi Cosi, Genexis, SKF, Stokke, Thyssen Krupp). No pricing model is publicly disclosed and the company reports a 251–500 employee headcount band. In November 2025 Patricia Slootjes succeeded CEO Bert Speijers after his 30+ year tenure.
Coram firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Coram
- Legal name
- Coram International B.V.
- Website
- https://coram.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Coram is a family-owned Dutch sanitary products group that designs, manufactures and sells bathroom accessories, shower solutions and wetroom products across Europe under brands including Tiger, Sealskin, Geesa, Impey, Esbada and Coram Showers, serving retailers, installers, architects and hospitality/cruise specifiers in more than 50 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Coram industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Bathroom fixtures and accessories
- NAICS
- Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Industrial Design Services (54142)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Kitchen & Bath Installation & Project Services (Retail + Install) (CRAIAFAH), Custom Built-Ins (Shelving, Entertainment Centers, Mudrooms) (HSAPAIAH)
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Where Coram is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zaltbommel
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Coram business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Bathroom Products Sales: Design, create and sell bathroom accessories and shower areas. Revenue from product sales across multiple brands and business units covering retail, e-commerce, professional/institutional channels.
- Custom Injection Molding Services (DPI): DPI provides full-service customer-specific injection-molded plastic products including prototyping, engineering, production, assembly, and logistics.
- Project-based Bathroom Solutions: Coram Hospitality & Projects delivers custom bathrooms for hotels, cruise ships, holiday parks and business projects working directly with architects and project developers.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels4 records
Coram product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Coram designs, creates and sells bathroom accessories and shower areas with the highest standards in aesthetics, functionality and ease of use. The company operates a portfolio of established brands (Tiger, Sealskin, Geesa, Impey, Esbada, Coram Showers) and runs an in-house Design Lab for product innovation, organized into five regional business units covering Benelux, DIY/e-commerce, UK, Nordic and hospitality/projects markets.
Product overview
Coram is a family-owned European sanitary company specializing in design, production, and sale of bathroom accessories and shower solutions. The company operates under a portfolio of brands including Tiger (mainstream bathroom furnishing), Sealskin (shower solutions), Geesa (professional-grade accessories for hospitality and cruise), Impey (wetroom specialists in UK), and Esbada (Scandinavian market). Operations are organized into five regional business units: Coram Benelux, Coram DIY, Coram UK, Coram Nordic, and Coram Hospitality & Projects. Additionally, DPI provides plastic injection molding services. The company also maintains regional operations in Belgium (Coram Belgium). Products are sold through various channels including retailers, e-tailers, installers, wholesalers, architects, and project developers across more than 50 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Coram Showers: UK-based specialist in shower enclosures, shower trays, bath screens and accessories with engineering and design talent.
- Esbada
- Coram Nordic
- Coram UK
- DPI
- Coram DIY Belgium
- Coram DIY
- Coram Benelux
- Coram Hospitality & Projects
Products and services
- Tiger
- Sealskin
- Geesa
- Impey
- Coram Showers
- DPI Injection Molding Services
- Geesa Leev Collection
- Tiger Carv Series
- Tiger Cooper Bathroom Accessories
- Sealskin Pure Shower Series
- Geesa Topaz Collection
Quantifiable outcome
- Market leader in Benelux with Tiger and Sealskin brands
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Coram
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Coram technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Coram partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Coram Nordic (Ljungmann Engros)coreCoram Nordic, based in Lillestrøm Norway, is a distributor of bathroom accessories and the Norwegian market leader. They represent Coram brands Tiger, Sealskin, Geesa and carry self-developed brand Esbada. Also represents Duschy, Simplyhuman, Plumbo, Mellerud and Pax brands.
- Studio DadocoreInternational architect and interior design firm for which Coram is the 'preferred brand' in hospitality and cruise market.
- Kudos Design (Turku)coreInternational architect and interior design firm for which Coram is the 'preferred brand' in hospitality and cruise market.
- PSD (Hamburg)coreInternational architect and interior design firm for which Coram is the 'preferred brand' in hospitality and cruise market.
- GEM design (Genoa)coreInternational architect and interior design firm for which Coram is the 'preferred brand' in hospitality and cruise market.
- DPI Customers (Aweta, Dorel, Genexis, SKF, Stokke, Thyssen Krupp)minorDPI provides customer-specific injection-molded plastic products to industrial clients including Aweta, Dorel (Maxi Cosi), Genexis, Initial (Hokatex), SKF, Stokke and Thyssen Krupp.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Coram competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Roper Rhodes: UK-based bathroom furniture, brassware, and accessories brand. Directly comparable to Coram UK and Impey in serving UK bathroom retailers, installers, and consumers with furniture, mirrors, and accessories.
- Ideal Standard International: European bathroom solutions provider (formerly part of the American Standard group) offering brassware, ceramics, and showering solutions across Europe. Comparable as a direct competitor in bathroom fittings, showers, and accessories with multi-country European distribution.
- Matki Showering: UK manufacturer of premium shower enclosures, doors, and wetroom solutions. Direct competitor to Coram Showers in the UK shower enclosures and bath screens category.
- Hansgrohe: German premium shower and faucet brand, subsidiary of Masco Corporation. Comparable as a European premium shower and bathroom fittings specialist, particularly competing in shower enclosures, heads, and accessories in the Benelux/UK/Nordic markets Coram serves.
Emerging players
- Artweger: Austrian bathroom specialist in shower enclosures, heated towel rails, and bathroom furniture. Comparable as a European mid-sized competitor in shower enclosures and bathroom furniture serving the same DACH/Benelux trade channels.
- Kermi (Arbonia): German shower enclosures and radiator brand within the Arbonia group. Comparable as a European shower enclosure manufacturer with similar trade-channel focus and premium positioning to Coram Showers and Sealskin.
Broad incumbents
- Geberit: Swiss-listed European leader in sanitary technology, plumbing systems, and bathroom ceramics. Comparable as a top-tier European sanitary/bathroom fixtures manufacturer with strong trade-channel and installer relationships.
- Duravit: German bathroom ceramics, furniture, and wellness manufacturer. Comparable as a European premium bathroom brand selling through trade and retail, with a design-led product strategy similar to Coram's Design Lab approach.
- Roca (Roca Sanitario): Spanish-headquartered global bathroom brand with significant European presence. Comparable as a broad-line bathroom manufacturer competing in ceramics, faucets, shower enclosures, and accessories across Coram's geographies.
- Villeroy & Boch: German-listed bathroom ceramics, furniture, and wellness brand with strong European presence. Comparable as a multi-brand bathroom products house targeting retail, trade, and project channels across Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Coram compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Coram financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Coram leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Coram subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries13 records
Coram funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Coram M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Coram
What does Coram do?
Coram designs, creates and sells bathroom accessories and shower areas with the highest standards in aesthetics, functionality and ease of use. The company operates a portfolio of established brands (Tiger, Sealskin, Geesa, Impey, Esbada, Coram Showers) and runs an in-house Design Lab for product innovation, organized into five regional business units covering Benelux, DIY/e-commerce, UK, Nordic and hospitality/projects markets.
Is Coram a public or private company?
Coram is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Coram founded?
Coram was founded in 1950. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Coram based?
Coram is headquartered in Zaltbommel, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Coram make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Bathroom Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Injection Molding Services (DPI) and project-based Bathroom Solutions.
Who are Coram's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Roper Rhodes, Ideal Standard International, Matki Showering and Hansgrohe. Emerging players are Artweger and Kermi (Arbonia). Broad incumbents are Geberit, Duravit, Roca (Roca Sanitario) and Villeroy & Boch.
Does Coram have an API?
No public API is recorded for Coram.
What industry is Coram in?
Coram's product category is Bathroom fixtures and accessories. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADALAA, Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures), with a secondary code of CRAIAFAH, Kitchen & Bath Installation & Project Services (Retail + Install). Its NAICS code is 337215 and its SIC code is 2590.