Industrias Cannon de Colombia

What Industrias Cannon de Colombia does

Industrias Cannon de Colombia is a privately held, Barranquilla-headquartered textile manufacturer founded in 1962 that produces home textiles — primarily towels, bed sheets, quilts, blankets, bathrobes, and kitchen textiles — for both Colombian consumers and hospitality clients. The company operates three modern plants totaling over 80,000 m², equipped with more than 110 Dornier looms and supporting a production capacity of 950 tons per month, and runs proprietary environmental systems (LUWA air filtration, SOHLLER floating-fiber collection, PETARI wastewater treatment) plus ultrasonic quilt finishing technology as part of a vertically integrated manufacturing stack. It exports to more than nine countries, including supplying leading U.S. hotels, while maintaining presence across every major Colombian modern retail chain (Éxito, Alkosto, Jumbo, Carulla, PriceSmart, Olímpica, Only, Homecenter, Falabella, D1, Home Sentry, Los Tres Elefantes) and operating its own D2C e-commerce platform at cannoncol.com.

The business operates through three revenue streams: direct consumer sales via the company website, retail distribution through Colombian modern trade partners, and B2B hospitality supply with private-label customization (design, labeling, packaging) for hotel clients in Colombia and the United States. Product pricing spans an entry-level tier (towels from 4,390 COP) through a mid-range core line and a premium tier (300-thread sheet sets up to 279,900 COP; bathrobes up to 129,900 COP), plus a dedicated Plan B second-quality program targeting budget-conscious buyers. Customer segments are a hybrid mix of individual consumers, modern retail trade partners, and enterprise hospitality accounts. Growth and product expansion has been incremental rather than venture-style: capacity was last materially scaled to its current footprint by 2017, and recent moves have focused on adjacent product extensions (pet towels, ultrasonic quilts, microfibra sheets) and sub-brand launches (Plan B) rather than new geographies or M&A. No external funding, parent company, or public listing is disclosed.

Name

Industrias Cannon de Colombia

Legal name

Industrias Cannon de Colombia

Website

https://cannoncol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Industrias Cannon de Colombia is a privately held, Barranquilla-based vertically integrated textile manufacturer (founded 1962) producing towels, sheets, quilts, and bathrobes for Colombian retail, its own e-commerce site, and B2B hospitality clients including U.S. hotels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Textiles

NAICS

Textile Furnishings Mills (3141), Textile Mills (313)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211), Textile Mill Products (2200), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Bath & Kitchen Linen Manufacturing (Towels/Washcloths/Bathmats/Dish Towels) (IMAOAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitality & Institutional Home Textiles Manufacturing (Hotel/Hospital Bedding & Towels) (IMAOAKAI), Bed Linen & Bedding Manufacturing (Sheets/Pillowcases/Duvet Covers/Comforters/Blankets) (IMAOAKAA)

Keywords

• Home textiles manufacturing
• Cotton terrycloth towels
• Bed sheet sets
• Hospitality textile supply
• Bath linen products

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (B2C): One-time sale of textile products for the home directly to consumers through own e-commerce platform cannoncol.com. Prices range from approximately 4,390 COP (facial towels) to 279,900 COP (300 thread count sheet sets).
2. Retail Distribution Sales: Supply of textile products to major Colombian retail chains including Éxito, Alkosto, Jumbo, Carulla, PriceSmart, Olímpica, Only, Homecenter, Home Sentry, Los Tres Elefantes, Falabella, and D1.
3. B2B / Hospitality Sales: Supply of textile products (towels, sheets, blankets, bathrobes) to the most important hotels in the United States and Colombian hospitality sector. Full vertical integration allows exclusive product manufacturing per client requirements including design, labeling, and packaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Industrias Cannon de Colombia manufactures and sells home textile products under its own Cannon brand, including 100% cotton terrycloth towels, bed sheets in multiple thread counts and microfiber variants, quilts, blankets, bathrobes, bathroom rugs, and bath caps. The company operates vertically integrated weaving and finishing facilities and additionally produces a hospitality-grade textile line (Línea Hotelería) of commercial towels, sheets, and protective linens supplied to hotels in Colombia and the United States. Distribution is through its own e-commerce site, major Colombian retail chains, and direct B2B contracts with hotel operators.

Product overview

Industrias Cannon de Colombia is a vertically integrated Colombian textile manufacturer specializing in home textiles. The company operates a comprehensive product portfolio organized into four main categories: Bathroom (toallas, batas, gorros, tapetes), Bedroom/Dormitorio (sábanas in 150/180/300 hilos and microfibra, quilts, cobijas), Hospitality/Hotelería (professional-grade towels and sheets), and Kitchen/Cocina (cleaning textiles). The core product line consists of 100% cotton terry towels available in various gramajes (330-700g/m²) and sheet sets ranging from 150 to 300 thread count, plus microfibra alternatives. The company also offers specialty lines including pet towels, a Plan B second-quality program for cost-conscious buyers, and a dedicated hospitality division serving hotels in Colombia and the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 950 tons/month production capacity — among the largest terrycloth towel manufacturers in the region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ÉxitocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorÉxito is one of Colombia's largest retail chains. Cannon products are sold through Éxito stores and its online platform www.exito.com, reaching a broad consumer base across Colombia.
• AlkostocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlkosto is a major Colombian retail chain. Cannon products are available through Alkosto's physical stores and www.alkosto.com, providing wide national coverage.
• Jumbo (Cencosud)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJumbo is part of the Cencosud group, one of South America's largest retailers. Cannon products reach consumers through Jumbo's premium store format and www.cencosud.com.
• CarullacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarulla is a premium Colombian grocery and household retail chain. Cannon home textile products are sold through Carulla stores and www.carulla.com.
• PriceSmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPriceSmart is a warehouse club retailer operating in Colombia. Cannon products are distributed through PriceSmart's club stores and online platform.
• OlímpicacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOlímpica is a major Colombian retail chain with nationwide presence. Cannon products are available through Olímpica stores and www.olimpica.com.
• OnlycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnly is a Colombian department store chain. Cannon products are distributed through Only's physical stores and www.almacenesonly.com.
• Home SentrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome Sentry is a Colombian specialty home goods store. Cannon home textile products are available through Home Sentry stores and www.homesentry.co.
• HomecentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomecenter is a major Colombian home improvement and furnishing retail chain. Cannon products are distributed through Homecenter stores and www.homecenter.com.co.
• Los Tres ElefantescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLos Tres Elefantes is a Colombian specialty home goods retailer. Cannon products are available through their stores and www.lostreselefantes.com.co.
• FalabellacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFalabella is one of South America's largest department store chains. Cannon home textile products are sold through Falabella's Colombian stores and www.falabella.com.co.
• D1coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorD1 is a discount retail chain in Colombia. Cannon products reach price-sensitive consumers through D1's discount store format and www.d1.com.co.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trident Limited: Indian vertically integrated home textile manufacturer producing towels, bed linen, and yarn, with significant export footprint into U.S. and European markets. Highly comparable product mix and B2B/B2C channel structure to Cannon's home textiles business.
• Welspun India Limited: One of the world's largest vertically integrated home textile manufacturers, with towel, bedding, and flooring product lines serving global retail and hospitality customers. Directly comparable to Cannon's terrycloth towel and sheeting manufacturing model, but operating at materially larger scale globally.
• Standard Textile Co., Inc. U.S.-based global supplier of hospitality linens, including towels, sheets, and robes to leading hotel groups. Closest directly comparable peer in the U.S. hospitality B2B segment where Cannon competes for hotel supply contracts.
• Coteminas (Companhia de Tecidos Norte de Minas): Major Brazilian vertically integrated home textile manufacturer with operations across Latin America, producing towels and bedding under multiple brands including the legacy Springs licensing. Operates in similar Latin American retail and hospitality channels as Cannon.
• WestPoint Home LLC: Long-standing U.S. home textile manufacturer producing towels, sheets, and bedding under proprietary and licensed brands. Direct comparable in core product categories (towels and bedding) with U.S. retail and hospitality distribution reach.
• Fabricato S.A. Colombian textile manufacturer producing woven and knitted fabrics for apparel, home, and industrial applications. Comparable Colombian-headquartered textile peer with similar domestic manufacturing footprint and product breadth.
• Bahçıvan Ev Tekstil: Turkish towel and home textile manufacturer producing terry towels, bathrobes, and bedding for European and global hospitality and retail clients. Directly comparable terrycloth manufacturing competency competing in similar global B2B hospitality supply channels.
• 1888 Mills: U.S.-based textile manufacturer specializing in towels, bath mats, and home textiles with retail and hospitality distribution. Comparable mid-scale manufacturer with vertical integration and direct competition in the U.S. hospitality towel category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cannoncolombia
• Facebookfacebook.com/cannoncolombia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/industrias-cannon-de-colombia-s.a.

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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