AKDO
AKDO is a Bridgeport, Connecticut-based distributor and manufacturer of luxury tile, stone, mosaic, slab, and surface materials, vertically integrated with sister company Silkar across quarries and factories in Turkey and China. It serves commercial and residential architecture-and-design professionals, homeowners, and an authorized U.S. dealer network via flagship showrooms, field sales, and e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersBridgeport, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AKDO does
AKDO is a U.S.-based distributor and manufacturer of luxury tile, stone, mosaic, and surface covering materials, founded around 1994 (with company-stated founding of approximately 25 years ago suggesting circa 1999) and headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The company sells a broad catalog spanning natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal, slabs, carpet, and a newer custom furniture line, organized into sub-brands including Signature Design Collections (e.g., Wish, Pose), Essentials, Specialty & Custom, and the Beacon art glass series. Its primary customers are commercial and residential architecture-and-design (A&D) professionals, homeowners undertaking renovations, and a nationwide network of authorized dealers, with end-customers reached through two flagship showrooms in New York City and Connecticut plus the AKDOboutique.com e-commerce site.
The company's core operational differentiator is vertical integration through its sister company Silkar, with which AKDO co-owns quarries, three factories, and handcraft ateliers spanning Turkey and China. This produces an annual capacity of 2.5 million square feet of granite, marble, and mosaics, including exclusive proprietary stones such as Caffe Latte Dark Marble, Dark Olive Marble, Emperador Light Turkish Marble, Bursa Beige, and Tawny Beige. Manufacturing combines state-of-the-art equipment with artisan handcrafting for mosaics and bespoke commissions, supported by a dedicated custom mosaic atelier. A field sales force of Territory Account Managers travels up to 80% of the time covering multi-state territories, conducting 7-10 in-person appointments weekly with dealers, architects, and builders.
Revenue is generated primarily through one-time wholesale and direct sales of physical materials, with custom orders requiring a 50% non-refundable deposit. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, a channel partner/dealer network, owned retail showrooms, and a controlled direct e-commerce channel (third-party online resale is explicitly prohibited). Marketing is multi-channel, spanning a content blog (Far Beyond the Surface), image and video galleries, social media, email newsletters, product brochures, and case studies. AKDO is privately held and family-founded by CEO Hakki Akbulak and his brother Erdogan Akbulak (CEO of Silkar), with no institutional investors identified in the available data.
AKDO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AKDO
- Legal name
- AKDO Intertrade LLC
- Website
- https://akdo.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- AKDO is a Bridgeport, Connecticut-based distributor and manufacturer of luxury tile, stone, mosaic, slab, and surface materials, vertically integrated with sister company Silkar across quarries and factories in Turkey and China. It serves commercial and residential architecture-and-design professionals, homeowners, and an authorized U.S. dealer network via flagship showrooms, field sales, and e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AKDO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Luxury Tile, Stone, and Mosaic Surface Coverings
- NAICS
- Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110), Other Building Material Dealers (44418)
- SIC
- Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Pottery & Related Products (3260), Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Decorative Accessories Retail (Vases, Bowls, Sculptures, Figurines, Trays) (CRAIACAB), Flooring Tools, Adhesives, Grout & Installation Supplies Retail (CRAIAGAJ)
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Where AKDO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bridgeport
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
AKDO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Tile and Surface Material Distribution: AKDO generates revenue through the wholesale distribution of tiles, mosaics, slabs, and other surface covering materials. The company sells to a network of dealers, as well as directly to architects, designers, and homeowners through showrooms and the AKDOboutique.com e-commerce platform.
- Custom Product Manufacturing: Custom mosaic designs and large-scale project orders are produced in-house, allowing for premium pricing on bespoke products. Special orders require 50% non-refundable deposits.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Stock Items - Credit Card or ACH on Delivery |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Special Order Items |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
AKDO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AKDO manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of luxury tile and surface covering products — including natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal, slabs, carpet, and furniture — under its own brand and signature design collections. The company sells these products through company-owned showrooms in NYC and Connecticut, a nationwide authorized dealer network, and the AKDOboutique.com e-commerce site, while also offering handcrafted custom mosaic design services for residential and commercial architecture and design (A&D) projects.
Product overview
AKDO is a tile and surface covering distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal, slabs, carpet, and furniture products. The company operates with vertical integration through its sister company Silkar, owning quarries and factories in Turkey and China with an annual production capacity of 2.5 million square feet of granite, marble, and mosaics. The product lineup is organized under sub-brands including Signature Design Collections (Wish, Pose), Essentials (timeless styles), Specialty & Custom offerings, and specialty lines like the Beacon Art Glass collection. Custom mosaic capabilities are available through hand-crafted ateliers. Products are sold through a dealer network with flagship showrooms in NYC and Connecticut, targeting both residential and commercial A&D (Architecture & Design) professionals.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Silkar: Sister company of AKDO, co-founded by Erdogan Akbulak (brother of AKDO CEO Hakki Akbulak). Silkar operates factories, quarries, and handcraft ateliers from Turkey to China.
Products and services
- Stone (Natural Stone Tile and Mosaic) Natural stone tiles and mosaics including marble, granite, and exclusive proprietary stones quarried by AKDO and sister company Silkar. Available in various finishes, profiles, and sizes for residential and commercial applications.
- Porcelain Tile Man-made porcelain tiles available in various colors and lines, including Penny Rounds and other decorative patterns, for residential and commercial projects.
- Ceramic Tile Ceramic tiles in various colors, available in lines such as Fort Point and Origin, including new colors inspired by nature.
- Glass Tile and Mosaic Glass tiles and mosaics available in rich, deep hues and delicate tints with patterns including Arabesque, Chevron, Hexagon, and more. Includes clear, frosted, glossy, honed, metallic, and polished finishes, plus in-house produced art glass mosaics.
- Metal Tile and Mosaic Metal tiles and mosaics available in various colors and profiles for decorative surface applications.
- Stone Slabs Stone slabs including marble and granite for countertops and large surface applications, featured in the Connecticut showroom's Indoor Slab Gallery.
- Carpet Tile Carpet tiles with custom design options and various lines including designer collections and design-your-own configurations.
- Furniture Custom furniture offerings available through the professional/dealer channel with design-your-own options for designers and dealers.
- Exclusive Proprietary Stones (Silkar Quarried)
Quantifiable outcome
- 2.5 million square feet annual production capacity across three factories
Companies that use AKDO
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AKDO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
AKDO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- SilkarflagshipAKDO's sister company Silkar was co-founded by CEO Hakki Akbulak and his brother Erdogan Akbulak (Silkar CEO) approximately 25 years ago. Together, AKDO and Silkar own factories, quarries, and handcraft ateliers from Turkey to China. This global partnership provides AKDO's clientele with vertical capabilities making them more nimble, agile, faster, and more economical than other U.S. tile brands who rely on outside vendors. The Silkar factories are considered some of the best in the world for environmentally responsible production.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AKDO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bedrosians Tile & Stone: US-based distributor of tile, stone, and surfacing products serving dealers, architects, designers, and homeowners through showrooms across the country. Highly comparable to AKDO in product breadth, A&D focus, and multi-channel distribution.
- Walker Zanger: Luxury tile, stone, and slab brand with showrooms across the US targeting architects, designers, and homeowners. Closely comparable to AKDO's premium positioning, custom mosaic and slab offerings, and A&D-led specification model.
- Stone Source: Curated natural stone, tile, and architectural surfaces supplier with showrooms in major US design markets. Directly comparable to AKDO in serving commercial A&D, offering exclusive stone varieties, and emphasizing design-forward specifications.
- Artistic Tile: Designer and manufacturer of luxury tile, mosaic, and slab products with showrooms serving residential and commercial A&D. Comparable to AKDO in artisan mosaic capability, custom design services, and premium positioning.
- Tilebar: Online-first tile and stone retailer offering a broad assortment of porcelain, ceramic, glass, and natural stone. Comparable to AKDO via AKDOboutique.com in product breadth and DTC motion, though less focused on commercial A&D specification.
- Emser Tile: Designer, manufacturer, and distributor of tile and natural stone serving dealers, home centers, and A&D professionals across the US. Comparable to AKDO in product breadth (porcelain, ceramic, stone, glass, metal), multi-channel GTM, and dealer-network-driven distribution.
Broad incumbents
- MSI (M S International): One of the largest US distributors of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products with nationwide distribution centers. Broadly comparable to AKDO in product categories served and dealer model, but at materially larger scale and broader customer mix.
- Daltile: Major US tile manufacturer and distributor owned by Mohawk Industries, serving residential and commercial customers through company stores and dealers. Comparable in tile category leadership and dealer distribution, with substantially larger scale and brand presence than AKDO.
- Marazzi: Established tile and porcelain manufacturer with US distribution through dealers and home center channels. Comparable to AKDO's porcelain and ceramic offerings, with a much broader mass-market footprint and brand recognition.
- Cambria: US-based manufacturer of quartz and natural stone surfaces serving residential and commercial customers through dealer showrooms. Comparable to AKDO's slab and stone surfacing business in A&D specification motion, though focused primarily on engineered quartz.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
AKDO social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AKDO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
AKDO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
AKDO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AKDO
What does AKDO do?
AKDO manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of luxury tile and surface covering products — including natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal, slabs, carpet, and furniture — under its own brand and signature design collections. The company sells these products through company-owned showrooms in NYC and Connecticut, a nationwide authorized dealer network, and the AKDOboutique.com e-commerce site, while also offering handcrafted custom mosaic design services for residential and commercial architecture and design (A&D) projects.
Is AKDO a public or private company?
AKDO is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was AKDO founded?
AKDO was founded in 1999. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is AKDO based?
AKDO is headquartered in Bridgeport, United States, in the North America region.
How does AKDO make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Tile and Surface Material Distribution is the primary driver. The others are custom Product Manufacturing.
Who are AKDO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bedrosians Tile & Stone, Walker Zanger, Stone Source, Artistic Tile, Tilebar and Emser Tile. Broad incumbents are MSI (M S International), Daltile, Marazzi and Cambria.
Does AKDO have an API?
No public API is recorded for AKDO.
What industry is AKDO in?
AKDO's product category is Luxury Tile, Stone, and Mosaic Surface Coverings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAGAA, Tile & Stone Specialty Retail, with a secondary code of CRAIACAB, Decorative Accessories Retail (Vases, Bowls, Sculptures, Figurines, Trays). Its NAICS code is 4441 and its SIC code is 5211.