Eikon Device

What Eikon Device does

Eikon Device Inc. is a privately held Canadian-owned tattoo supply company founded in 1993, headquartered in Kingston, Canada, operating for over 30 years as a specialty retailer and distributor serving professional tattoo artists, permanent makeup (PMU) practitioners, and tattoo studios. The business runs a Shopify-based e-commerce platform at eikondevice.com with separate Canadian and US storefronts (US direct shipping currently paused due to tariffs), supplemented by a global authorized dealer network. Its catalog spans 879+ SKUs across 50+ third-party brands — including Bishop, Cheyenne, FK Irons, Kwadron, Eternal Ink, Fusion Ink, Musotoku, Deke Harms, Glamcor, and Earthlite — covering tattoo machines, power supplies, needles, tubes, grips, ink, medical/PPE supplies, stencil products, furniture, and lighting.

Underlying the distribution model is a proprietary product line including the Eikon ES500 Power Supply (with optional Bluetooth footswitch), Eikon Essentials consumables (notably Barrier Film priced 25% below competitors), and the Eikon ECO Essentials sustainable range. The technology stack is conventional ecommerce infrastructure (Shopify plus Rebuy for recommendations), with no proprietary AI or platform technology disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions across unit pricing tiers ranging from roughly $5 consumables to over $1,000 premium rotary machines, with free shipping thresholds and a Pro Account tier for professional buyers. The US market is currently served via authorized distributors rather than direct shipment, and the company invests heavily in community content (The Buzzz blog, Artist Picks, Historically Speaking series, how-to video library, convention presence) to reinforce brand loyalty in the Canadian tattoo vertical.

Name

Eikon Device

Legal name

Eikon Device Inc.

Website

https://eikondevice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canadian-owned tattoo supply retailer and distributor (founded 1993) operating a Shopify e-commerce platform and authorized dealer network, distributing 879+ products across 50+ brands to professional tattoo artists, PMU practitioners, and studios primarily in Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tattoo Equipment & Supplies Retail

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Pens, Pencils & Other Artists' Materials (3950)

akta.pro primary industry

Scar Camouflage & Skin Camouflage Tattooing Services (HSALAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eyeliner Tattooing Services (Upper/Lower/Winged) (HSALAKAE), Mobile Cosmetic Tattooing & Permanent Makeup (HSALAMAL), Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC)

Keywords

• Tattoo equipment
• Tattoo supplies
• Tattoo machines
• Tattoo inks
• Permanent makeup supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer and B2B sales of tattoo equipment, supplies, ink, and medical supplies through the eikondevice.com e-commerce platform. Products include tattoo machines, power supplies, needles, tubes, grips, ink, medical supplies, and eco-friendly alternatives. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with no subscription component.
2. Authorized Dealer Network: Distribution of Eikon branded products through a carefully selected network of authorized dealers worldwide. Artists can find distributors near them through the store locator. This channel provides authenticity guarantees and reduces duties and taxes for international customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eikon Device distributes and sells professional tattoo equipment, supplies, inks, and medical/PPE consumables through a Shopify-based e-commerce platform and a global authorized dealer network. The company carries its own branded product lines (ES500 Power Supply, Eikon Essentials, Eikon ECO Essentials, Barrier Film, cartridges, gloves, drapes) alongside 50+ third-party brands including Bishop, Cheyenne, FK Irons, Kwadron, Eternal Ink, and Fusion Ink, serving professional tattoo artists, PMU practitioners, and tattoo studios primarily in Canada.

Product overview

Eikon Device is a Canadian-owned tattoo supply company operating for over 30 years, serving as a B2B/B2C e-commerce retailer and distributor of tattoo equipment and supplies primarily to Canadian tattoo artists. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio across multiple categories: (1) Tattoo Machines including Pen Machines, Rotary Machines, Coil Machines, and Wireless machines from brands like Bishop, INKLAB, Cheyenne, FK Irons, and Deke Harms; (2) Power Supplies and Accessories including the proprietary Eikon ES500 Power Supply, wireless batteries, cords, and footswitches; (3) Tattoo Ink from major brands including Empire Ink, Eternal Ink, Fusion Ink, Solid Ink, Kwadron, Panthera, Silverback, and Dermaglo; (4) Tattoo Needles and Cartridges including cartridge needles, traditional needles, and Eikon-branded cartridges; (5) Medical/Studio Supplies including gloves (Premium and Standard Nitrile), barrier film, razors, bibs, drapes, skin prep products, and aftercare; (6) Eco-Friendly (ECO) Tattooing line featuring biodegradable gloves, machine bags, sleeves, and compostable supplies; (7) PMU (Permanent Make-up) products for cosmetic tattooing; (8) Stencil Station supplies including paper, gels, and Kyodai skin markers; (9) Furniture and Lighting from brands like Earthlite and Glamcor. The company operates through a Shopify e-commerce platform and has recently paused US shipping due to tariff impacts. Eikon also carries numerous third-party brands across all product categories and offers an authorized dealer network worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eikon Essentials: Core line of essential tattoo supplies including barrier film, nitrile gloves, razors, bibs, drapes, and grip tape.
• Eikon ECO Essentials

Products and services

• Eikon ES500 Power Supply Power supply unit for tattoo machines with optional Bluetooth footswitch connectivity, providing stable power output for consistent tattoo machine performance.
• Eikon Barrier Film Station barrier film for cross-contamination protection, available in Medical Blue and Studio Grey colors. Priced 25% lower than competing brands such as Adenna and Medicom.
• Eikon Premium Nitrile Gloves High-quality nitrile examination gloves for tattoo artists, providing barrier protection against cross-contamination during tattoo procedures.
• Eikon Standard Nitrile Gloves Standard nitrile gloves for tattoo studio use, offering reliable protection for artists during tattoo work.
• Eikon Disposable Razors Disposable razors for skin prep and tattoo preparation, available in Studio Grey color, sold in packs of 50.
• Eikon ECO Standard Nitrile Gloves Biodegradable black nitrile gloves made from eco-friendly materials, providing the same protection as standard gloves with reduced environmental impact.
• Eikon ECO Machine Bags Eco-friendly machine bags and wash bottle bags for covering tattoo equipment, available in Machine Bag and Wash Bottle Bag sizes, Studio Grey, plastic-free.
• Eikon ECO Sleeves Eco-friendly pen sleeves and clipcord sleeves for covering tattoo equipment, available in Pen Sleeve, Clipcord Sleeve, and Continuous Roll sizes.
• Eikon Original RCA Cord 6-foot RCA cord for connecting tattoo machines to power supplies. Original Eikon branded cable.
• Eikon Original Clipcord 6-foot clipcord for tattoo machine power connection. Original Eikon branded accessory.
• Eikon BIBs (Dental/Bi bibs) Tattoo bibs and studio lap pads for client protection during tattoo sessions.
• Eikon Drapes Studio drape sheets for workstation protection, available in Studio Grey and Medical Blue colors.
• Eikon Wrap Grip tape and bandage retainer for securing tattoo equipment and client bandaging.
• Eikon Cartridges Cartridge needle system for tattooing, Eikon branded cartridge needles compatible with standard cartridge grips.

Quantifiable outcome

• 879+ products available from one source
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Various Tattoo Equipment BrandscoreOthersEikon serves as a distributor for 50+ tattoo equipment and supply brands including Bishop, Cheyenne, FK Irons, Kwadron, InkLab, Musotoku, Deke Harms, Glamcor, Earthlite, True Tattoo Supply Co., and many others. These are brands whose products Eikon stocks and resells through its platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bishop Rotary: Premium tattoo machine and power supply manufacturer (USA). Brand distributed by Eikon; relevant as both supplier and adjacent premium equipment maker serving Eikon's target customer.
• Cheyenne Professional Tattoo Equipment: German manufacturer of premium tattoo machines, power supplies, and cartridges. A brand distributed by Eikon; relevant as both supplier and adjacent manufacturer competing for the same end-customer wallet share.

Emerging players

• Hustle Butter Deluxe: Tattoo aftercare and glide product brand serving professional artists. Adjacent manufacturer with overlapping customer base (tattoo studios) sold through specialty supply channels.

Direct peers

• Barbed Wire Tattoo Supply: US tattoo and piercing supply retailer covering machines, inks, needles, and studio supplies. Comparable business model with multi-brand distribution targeting professional tattoo artists.
• Alliance Tattoo Supply: US tattoo and permanent makeup supply distributor serving professional artists and studios. Direct overlap with Eikon's product mix including equipment, inks, cartridges, and PMU-specific consumables.
• Critical Tattoo: Canadian tattoo power supply manufacturer and supply brand. Direct geographic peer in the Canadian market and direct competitive overlap on power supplies and consumables distributed by Eikon.
• PainfulPleasures: Major US-based tattoo and piercing supply retailer offering comparable multi-brand distribution of equipment, inks, needles, and medical supplies to professional artists. Closest direct competitor in business model and product breadth.
• Kingpin Tattoo Supply: US tattoo supply retailer distributing machines, power supplies, inks, and consumables from brands that overlap with Eikon's catalog (Cheyenne, Bishop, FK Irons, Eternal Ink). Direct competitor serving the same professional artist segment.
• Worldwide Tattoo Supply: Tattoo supply retailer distributing machines, power supplies, inks, and a broad consumables catalog to professional artists. Comparable multi-brand distribution model with similar product breadth.

Regional players

• Killer Ink Tattoo: UK-based tattoo supply retailer serving professional artists across Europe with machines, inks, needles, and studio supplies. Comparable product mix and customer base but primarily serves UK/European geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/eikondevice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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