What Studio Moulding does

Studio Moulding, Inc. is a US wholesale distributor of picture frame mouldings operating exclusively on a to-the-trade basis. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Carson, California, the company designs and distributes decorative mouldings across 14 main product categories — Natural Woods, Lacquer, Veneer, Gold & Silver, Matt Black, Matt White, Matt Color, Matt Gray, Melange, Studio Black, Floater, Fillets, Piatto Black & White, Ornate, and Stretcher Bar — with numerous named series within each category (e.g., PIATTO G & S, ST KOTA, Cascade II, Fleur, ST-Walnut, Matt Black 25). Most products are sourced from a single factory that holds FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and Chain of Custody (COC) certifications for sustainable forest harvesting. Customers must be in the art/framing business or an allied industry, with credit accounts established via a credit application and three trade references.

The company's revenue model is wholesale product sales by length, supplemented by tiered volume discounts (25% off at 54+ feet of a single item, 30% off coupon at 200+ feet, plus 5% off for 5+ boxes) and value-added services including straight-cut, custom chop (1/8-inch allowance, 5-inch minimum), join (3-day minimum), and routing ($5.00 per frame). Distribution is via phone (1-800-262-4174), fax, online customer login, will-call pickup, and FedEx/UPS/LTL freight with a 5% freight allowance on orders over $125 and cross-fulfillment between four regional distribution centers (Carson CA, Edison NJ, Springfield IL, Grand Prairie TX) covering the continental United States. Orders under $75 incur a $4.50 handling fee, and special orders require a 50% non-refundable deposit.

Studio Moulding is structured as an employee-owned, privately held corporation with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent-company backing. The company operates 101–250 employees and serves a fragmented trade customer base of frame shops, galleries, framing departments, and allied-industry buyers (photographers, print shops, interior designers). Strategic positioning emphasizes "decades of experience," eco-friendly sourcing, design breadth spanning classic to contemporary, and personal service tied to employee ownership. Geographic operations are explicitly restricted to the continental United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories.

Name

Studio Moulding

Legal name

Studio Moulding, Inc.

Website

https://studiomoulding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Studio Moulding, Inc. is a Carson, California-based, employee-owned wholesale distributor of picture frame mouldings, selling exclusively to-the-trade (frame shops, galleries, and allied industries) across the continental US via four regional distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Picture Frame Mouldings

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI), Arts, Crafts & DIY Hobby Supplies Distribution (CRAOAMAE)

Keywords

• Wholesale picture frame mouldings
• Custom frame cutting services
• Art and framing supplies
• Natural wood moulding
• Floater frame mouldings

Headquarters

HQ city

Carson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Moulding Distribution: Studio Moulding generates revenue through wholesale distribution of picture frame mouldings to art and framing businesses. They sell finished moulding products by length, as well as offering value-added services including straight cut, chop, join, and routing services. Their revenue model is based on product sales with tiered volume discounts (25% off for 54+ feet of single item, 30% off coupon for 200+ feet). They accept credit cards with 2% processing fee, open accounts with 2%-10 days Net 30 terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Studio Moulding designs and distributes wholesale picture frame mouldings to art and framing businesses. The company sells finished moulding products by length across multiple material categories including natural woods, lacquer, veneer, gold and silver finishes, matt colors, floater styles, and ornate designs, complemented by value-added fabrication services such as straight cut, chop, join, and routing. Distribution is restricted to trade customers with established credit accounts and operates through four US distribution centers serving the continental United States.

Product overview

Studio Moulding is a wholesale picture frame moulding distributor operating as a single unified product platform. The core offering consists of quality picture frame mouldings distributed to-the-trade to art and framing businesses. The product portfolio spans 14 main product categories: Natural Woods, Lacquer, Veneer, Gold & Silver, Matt Black, Matt White, Matt Color, Matt Gray, Melange, Studio Black, Floater, Fillets, Piatto Black & White, Ornate, and Stretcher Bar. Within these categories are numerous named collections and series (e.g., PIATTO G & S, ST KOTA, Cascade II, ST-Walnut, ST LISO Floater, Fleur, Aster, Serene, Matt Black 25, Stretcher Bar). The company also provides value-added services including Straight Cut Service, Chop Service, Join Service, and Routing Service. Products are sourced from FSC and COC certified factories practicing sustainable forest harvesting.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Picture Frame Mouldings Wholesale picture frame mouldings designed and distributed to the picture frame industry, sold by length and organized across 15+ material collections including natural woods (Adagio II, Ash, Beech, Chalet, KOTA, Sierra, Willow), lacquer (Luxor, Prima, ST Lacquer), veneer (D Orme, Harmony, Milan, ST-Walnut), gold and silver (Aegis, Cascade, Lumière, PIATTO G & S, Pompeya, Regia, Serene), matt black, matt white, matt color, matt gray, melange, studio black, floater, fillets, piatto black and white, stretcher bar, and ornate (Fleur, Aster) designs. Targeted at professional frame shops, galleries, and allied industry buyers with credit accounts and trade-only access.
• Straight Cut Service Pre-inspected and pre-cut length service where Studio Moulding calculates straight cut size based on frame size plus 1 inch allowance on each side. Sold as an add-on service to wholesale moulding orders for art and framing trade customers who need pre-cut lengths for their frame production.
• Chop Service Custom chopping service with standard 1/8-inch allowance (1/16 inch on each side), minimum chop size of 5 inches per side with minimum charge based on 3 feet. Sold to art and framing trade customers to reduce in-house cutting workload.
• Join Service Frame joining service requiring a minimum of 3 full working days for shipment depending on quantities ordered. Sold to art and framing trade customers as a finishing service for assembled frames.
• Routing Service Routing service that provides chops with plastic inserts for joining frames at $5.00 per frame. Sold to art and framing trade customers as a precision finishing service for frame assembly.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Larson-Juhl: Larson-Juhl (a Berkshire Hathaway company) is the largest wholesale distributor of picture frame mouldings, mats, and framing supplies in North America. It directly competes with Studio Moulding in the to-the-trade moulding category but operates at significantly broader scale and with a wider product portfolio.

Direct peers

• American Frame: American Frame is a US-based direct-to-consumer and trade supplier of picture frame mouldings, custom-cut frames, and mat boards. It overlaps with Studio Moulding's moulding distribution business while bringing a more digitally enabled ordering experience.
• Roma Moulding: Roma Moulding is a Canadian-based wholesale picture frame moulding manufacturer and distributor with a strong design-forward catalogue and sustainability positioning. It competes head-to-head with Studio Moulding for trade customers in art and framing, particularly in natural wood and designer collections.
• Frame Destination: Frame Destination is an online wholesale and retail distributor of picture frame mouldings, mat boards, and framing supplies. It competes with Studio Moulding on moulding variety, value-added cutting services, and trade pricing, with a stronger digital commerce motion.
• Bainbridge Mouldings: Bainbridge is a long-established UK-based manufacturer and supplier of picture frame mouldings serving both UK and international trade customers. It is a relevant peer on product and customer basis, with partial regional overlap through any cross-border trade sales.
• Omega Moulding: Omega Moulding is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of picture frame mouldings serving the trade market. It is a direct competitor in wood, metal, and finished moulding profiles, with overlapping customer segments of frame shops and galleries.
• Moulding Express: Moulding Express is an online retailer/wholesaler of picture frame mouldings with cut-to-size services. It overlaps Studio's moulding distribution and value-added chop services but primarily operates through e-commerce rather than field sales.
• Nurre Caxton: Nurre Caxton is a US-based supplier of picture frame mouldings, mat board, and framing accessories. It competes with Studio Moulding for the trade framing market with comparable product breadth and similar trade-only positioning.
• Decor Moulding: Decor Moulding is a wholesale distributor of picture frame mouldings and decorative wood profiles serving framing and home decor customers. It competes directly with Studio Moulding in the trade moulding segment, with similar breadth across wood, lacquer, and finished profiles.

Regional players

• Dunelm: Dunelm is a major UK homewares and furnishings retailer that sells picture frames and related decor. While not a direct trade moulding distributor, it operates in the downstream frame-consuming market and shapes UK consumer demand that indirectly affects Studio's potential export opportunity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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