Frank Allart

What Frank Allart does

Frank Allart is a Birmingham, England-based manufacturer of brass and bronze architectural hardware, founded in 1914 by George Allart and operating today as a privately held family company (Frank Allart & Company Ltd, with a US subsidiary Frank Allart & Company Inc in California). The company serves residential, commercial, and hospitality projects by producing premium door, window, and cabinet hardware under three core brands: Allart Precision (fine-cut knurled patterns across Series 1, 2, and 3), Allart Select (Traditional, Art Deco, and Modern styles), and Allart Originals (heritage rim locks, cremone bolts, and traditional window hardware). The catalogue spans 1,837+ SKUs across 30+ metal finishes and patinas, supported by a Custom Made bespoke service.

Underlying manufacturing uses CNC machinery, electroplating, and CAD design facilities, with hand-finishing by experienced craftspeople; operations are run on MRP and CRM systems. Revenue is generated through sale of standard catalogue products and bespoke pieces, sold via a global network of registered distributors (with a match-making service connecting customers to suitable partners) and directly through the company's e-commerce website, which features a Visualiser configurator for previewing hardware combinations. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across architects and designers, contractors and developers, distributors and resellers, and individual homeowners. Memberships in DPHA, GAI, and Made in Britain support the company's positioning as a maker of fine English hardware with 110+ years of heritage.

Name

Frank Allart

Legal name

Frank Allart & Company Ltd

Website

https://frankallart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frank Allart is a Birmingham, England-based manufacturer (founded 1914) of fine brass and bronze architectural hardware for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, offering 1,837+ SKUs across three product lines and 30+ finishes via a global distributor network and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Hardware Manufacturing

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Architectural hardware manufacturing
• Brass door hardware
• Bespoke metal hardware
• Cabinet and window fittings
• Decorative ironmongery

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Frank Allart generates revenue through the sale of architectural hardware products including door knobs, levers, cabinet hardware, window furniture, and accessories. Products are sold in standard configurations and custom/bespoke designs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Frank Allart manufactures solid brass and bronze architectural hardware including door knobs, levers, cabinet hardware, window furniture, rim locks, cremone bolts, and accessories, organised into three product lines: Allart Precision (fine-cut knurled hardware), Allart Select (Traditional, Art Deco, Modern styles), and Allart Originals (heritage designs). The company offers over 1,837 SKUs in more than 30 metal finishes and patinas, and produces bespoke custom pieces to specification. Products are sold direct through the company e-commerce site, a global distributor network, and trade reseller accounts for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.

Product overview

Frank Allart is a manufacturer of fine English architectural hardware established in 1914, offering three core product lines: Allart Precision (fine-cut knurled hardware across Series 1, 2, and 3), Allart Select (traditional door hardware in Traditional, Art Deco, and Modern styles), and Allart Originals (heritage door and window hardware). The portfolio spans door knobs and levers, rosettes, backplates, cabinet knobs and pulls, garment rods, window hardware (tilt & turn handles, casement fasteners, espagnolette handles), sliding/pocket door hardware, cremone bolts, door bolts, and door accessories. Products are crafted from solid brass with over 30 finishes and patinas, and the company offers custom manufacturing services for bespoke pieces. A Visualiser tool is provided for configuration. Recent launches include Rim Locks, Flute Collection, Solid Brass Cabinet Cremones, Precision Series 3, and Precision Series 2.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Allart Precision: A stunning collection of fine cut and precision knurled door, window & cabinet hardware featuring engineered knurled patterns and precision cuts.
• Allart Select
• Allart Originals

Products and services

• Allart Precision A collection of fine-cut hardware featuring engineered knurled patterns and precision cuts including Smooth, Diamond Knurl, Diamond Mesh, Linear, Spiral & Starburst, Rotor, Groove, and Square Mesh. Spans door levers, knobs, T-Knobs, rosettes, backplates, cabinet hardware, and window handles across Series 1, 2, and 3.
• Allart Select Traditional door hardware collection organised by style: Traditional (83, 84, 88, 60, 87 Series), Art Deco (41, 32, 66, 67, 68, 93 Series), and Modern (34, 48, 51, 58, 86, 93, 47, 49, 59, Flute). Includes door levers, knobs, rosettes, backplates, thumb turns, coin releases, escutcheons, door stops, pull handles, and window hardware.
• Allart Originals Heritage hardware collection featuring door knobs, levers, turns and releases, escutcheons, door stops and holders, pull handles and door plates, sliding/pocket door hardware, entrance door accessories, cabinet knobs and pulls, window hardware including fasteners, stays, sliding sash components, and cremone bolts.
• Rim Locks Collection Solid-machined brass rim locks available in two sizes (6" and 8"), six designs in popular configurations with a choice of door knobs. Features a removable lock cassette that can be replaced without replacing the entire lock.
• Flute Collection Solid brass door and cabinet hardware collection. Flute Door Lever and Door Knobs (fluted or with concave top) can be paired with rosettes, with matching thumb turns and coin releases for privacy situations, or Starburst Backplates (Series 48 and 51). Cabinet knobs in three sizes, with or without rosette.
• Solid Brass Cabinet Cremones Solid brass cremone bolts for kitchen, living room, and bathroom cabinetry. Three slimline options for narrow carpentry. Available non-operating (dummy) or fully operating with precision-engineered rack-and-pinion gearbox mechanism. All rods custom machined to specific requirements.
• Precision Series 3 Gropius-inspired collection shaped by clean geometry, softened curves, and carefully balanced proportions. Spans door, window, and cabinet hardware. Nine knurled pattern options. Available in many different sizes and operating functions, over 30 finishes and patinas.
• Precision Series 2 Collection Evolution of Allart Precision collection featuring gracefully curved neck designs, smooth rounded edges, and refined ring accents. Solid brass hardware with nine expertly cut precision-engineered knurled patterns. Over 30 finishes and patinas. Extends across door, window, and cabinet hardware.
• Custom Made Service Bespoke custom hardware creation service allowing customers to create exclusive and individual pieces tailored to their specifications.
• Metal Finishes & Patinas Over 30 metal finishes and patinas including Polished Brass, Satin Brass, Antique Brass, Chrome, Nickel variants, Rose Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper options. Some finishes are lacquered for preservation.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered moderate.

• DPHA (Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association)moderateOthersDPHA is a community of decorative plumbing and hardware professionals whose mission is to connect, educate, and elevate the DPH industry.
• GAI (Guild of Architectural Ironmongers)moderateOthersThe GAI supports, represents and assures the architectural ironmongery industry. They promote the highest standards of education, technical excellence and professionalism around the world.
• Made in BritainmoderateOthersMade in Britain is a not-for-profit organisation that supports British manufacturers with a registered collective mark system, to help identify and verify the geographic provenance of the goods they make in the UK.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baldwin Hardware: Baldwin manufactures premium solid brass door hardware including knobs, levers, and accessories for residential and commercial projects — a directly comparable premium brass architectural hardware brand serving the same specifier channel (architects, designers, developers).
• Rocky Mountain Hardware: Rocky Mountain Hardware produces hand-cast bronze architectural hardware (door hardware, cabinet pulls, plumbing trims) targeting luxury residential and hospitality designers — same solid-metal premium materials, same specification-led go-to-market, and overlapping product categories.
• Emtek Products: Emtek is a well-known US manufacturer of decorative door hardware, cabinet hardware, and locksets offered in multiple finishes with strong customization — directly competitive in residential/luxury door and cabinet hardware specification.
• Ashley Norton: Ashley Norton manufactures solid bronze and brass architectural hardware including door knobs, levers, cabinet hardware, and window furniture — comparable premium materials, comparable product breadth across door/cabinet/window categories, and same distribution model through dealers.
• Sun Valley Bronze: Sun Valley Bronze hand-crafts solid bronze architectural door and window hardware for high-end residential and commercial projects — directly comparable handcrafted premium metal hardware with similar customization options.
• Omnia Industries: Omnia manufactures solid brass and stainless-steel door hardware (knobs, levers, hinges, accessories) for residential and commercial specification — overlapping product range and similar distribution through specialty dealers.
• Nostalgic Warehouse: Nostalgic Warehouse specializes in vintage-inspired and traditional-style door hardware, knobs, and accessories for period and high-end residential projects — directly competitive with Frank Allart's Allart Originals and Select traditional/Art Deco ranges.
• Top Knobs: Top Knobs is a major US cabinet hardware specialist offering a deep catalog of knobs, pulls, and accessories across multiple finishes — directly competitive in the cabinet hardware category that Frank Allart serves with its cabinet knobs and pulls.
• Samuel Heath: Samuel Heath is a UK-based manufacturer of brass architectural hardware, bathroom accessories, and bathroom fittings for residential and commercial projects — directly comparable Birmingham-tradition English brass hardware maker with similar premium positioning and specification channels.

Emerging players

• P.E. Guerin: P.E. Guerin is a boutique maker of hand-finished brass and bronze decorative metalwork (hardware, grilles, accessories) for luxury residential and architectural projects — smaller and more boutique than Frank Allart, with stronger overlap to the bespoke/Custom Made side of the business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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