Kartners

What Kartners does

Kartners is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of premium metal bathroom accessories, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Port Coquitlam, BC. The company's core product offering comprises 37 distinct collections named after European cities (e.g., Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Prague) plus three tiered builder collections (266, 353, 373) and a specialty accessories line. Across these collections the catalog spans more than 35 product categories including towel bars, robe hooks, toilet paper holders, glass shelves, grab bars, shower accessories, appliance pulls, cabinet hardware, and towel warmers, all available in 14+ premium finishes such as Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Matte Black, Polished Brass, Unlacquered Brass, and various bronze variants. Underlying the product is metal fabrication with high-end finishing, with a small in-house team (11-50 employees) and a differentiated industrial-design brand identity built on European city thematics.

The company's go-to-market is a dealer-first channel model with no direct-to-consumer sales. Products are distributed exclusively through hundreds of verified dealers across North America (US and Canadian provinces) and the UK, spanning plumbing supply distributors (e.g., AF Supply, Advance Plumbing), kitchen & bath showrooms (e.g., Allied Kitchen & Bath), builder's hardware dealers, and lighting showrooms. Primary customer segments are architects and interior designers specifying fixtures for high-end residential and commercial projects, followed by dealers serving the builder's hardware market and end homeowners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through quote-based dealer transactions.

Revenue is generated through one-time wholesale sales of bathroom hardware through the dealer network. The company also operates adjacent sub-brands Vernon Towel Warmers and Sydney Bath Accessories, signaling modest category extension. Marketing is channel-led via a dealer-locator tool, newsletter signup, an extensive online catalog organized by city-themed collections, and a dedicated project enquiry section for architects and developers. Operationally, Kartners appears stable and active, with no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no public ownership or valuation data.

Name

Kartners

Legal name

Kartners

Website

https://kartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kartners designs and manufactures premium metal bathroom accessories across 37 European city-themed collections and 14+ finishes, selling wholesale through hundreds of plumbing, kitchen & bath, builder's hardware, and lighting dealers across North America and the UK, serving architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bathroom Hardware & Accessories

akta.pro primary industry

Kitchen & Bath Accessories & Hardware (Pulls, Hinges, Organizers) Retail (CRAIAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA)

Keywords

• Bathroom accessories
• Kitchen bath hardware
• Decorative plumbing hardware
• Towel bars and hooks
• Builder hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

North Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bathroom Accessories Sales: Kartners generates revenue through the sale of premium bathroom accessories and hardware. Products are sold through a dealer network across North America and the UK. The product catalog includes over 35 collections and 35+ product categories targeting architects, designers, and builders.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kartners designs, manufactures, and distributes premium bathroom accessories and decorative hardware, offering 35+ European city-inspired collections spanning towel bars, robe hooks, grab bars, shower door handles, cabinet hardware, towel warmers, and shower accessories. Products are produced in metal with 14+ premium finishes and sold through a dealer network of plumbing supply distributors, kitchen & bath showrooms, builder's hardware dealers, and lighting showrooms across North America and the UK.

Product overview

Kartners is a manufacturer of premium bathroom accessories offering 37 distinct product collections named after European cities (Barcelona, Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Circo, Circo Knurled, Cologne, Copenhagen, Florence, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Hamburg, Lisbon, London, Lyon, Madrid, Milan, Monaco, Munich, Naples, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Pisa, Porto, Prague, Seville, Siena, Sofia, Turin, Verona, Vienna, Windsor) plus three Builders Collections (266, 353, 373) and Specialty Accessories. The product portfolio spans over 35 categories including towel bars, robe hooks, coat hooks, toilet paper holders, glass shelves, soap dishes, shower door handles, grab bars, towel warmers, appliance pulls, cabinet hardware, and shower accessories. Products are available in multiple finishes (matte black, brushed nickel, polished chrome, brass variants, bronze variants). The company operates from Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada and distributes through a dealer network across North America and the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barcelona Collection European Contemporary design bathroom accessories collection featuring sleek shapes offset by soft round anchors, for modern bathroom aesthetics. Targeted at architects, designers, builders, and homeowners seeking contemporary fixtures.
• Berlin Collection Bold, sleek, rectangular bathroom accessories collection inspired by Berlin's architectural marvels, featuring urban sophistication.
• Bonn Collection Bathroom accessories collection with strong rectangular shapes and softly curved corners, embodying a modern and timeless aesthetic.
• Brussels Collection European Contemporary bathroom accessories collection with bold lines and solid proportions for modern impact.
• Circo Collection Contemporary tubular-style bathroom accessories collection with graceful curves and clean lines.
• Circo Knurled Collection Award-winning bathroom grab bar collection with knurled surfaces providing secure grip with character and texture.
• Cologne Collection Bathroom accessories collection with bold rectangular geometry inspired by Cologne's twin-spired Cathedral architecture.
• Copenhagen Collection Nordic-style bathroom accessories collection with clean lines and gentle curves, offering modern and elegant design.
• Florence Collection Dome-shaped bathroom fixtures inspired by the Florence Cathedral, with towel bars and shower door handles reflecting the city's rich history.
• Paris Collection Paris-inspired bathroom accessories collection with graceful silhouette reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, blending strength and beauty. Launched as a new 2025 collection.
• Oslo Collection Best-selling bathroom accessories collection inspired by Oslo with rounded organic forms and minimalist aesthetic.
• 266 Builders Collection Entry-level builder bathroom accessories collection offering essential bathroom accessory pieces for value-driven projects.
• 353 Builders Collection Mid-range builder bathroom accessories collection providing quality bathroom accessory options.
• 373 Builders Collection Premium builder bathroom accessories collection offering higher-end bathroom accessory selections for upgraded builder projects.
• Specialty Accessories Specialized bathroom accessory items including hotel items and project-specific products for commercial applications.
• Grab Bars Bathroom safety grab bars including friction-hinged and fold-down series for accessibility applications, available across multiple design collections.
• Towel Warmers (Vernon Towel Warmers) Heated towel rails and warming accessories under the Vernon Towel Warmers brand, including the Seattle Series. Distributed alongside the Kartners product line.
• Cabinet Pulls and Knobs Decorative cabinet hardware including knobs and pulls in various styles, designed to coordinate with Kartners bathroom collections.
• Appliance Pulls Hardware pulls designed for appliances, available across multiple Kartners collections including Hamburg, Lisbon, London, and Seville.
• Shower Door Handles Single and double shower door handles available across all Kartners design collections.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered standard and minor.

• AF Supply CorpstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlumbing supply distributor with locations in Hicksville, NY. Carries Kartners bathroom accessories product line for resale to contractors and homeowners.
• Allied Kitchen & BathstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKitchen & bath specialty showroom with locations in Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park, FL. Features Kartners products in their showroom displays for customer specification.
• Advance Plumbing & Heating Supply CostandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlumbing supply distributor with locations in Detroit and Walled Lake, MI. Stocks and sells Kartners bathroom accessories to trade customers.
• Accent Lighting IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLighting showroom in Wichita, KS that carries complementary bathroom accessories including Kartners product line.
• Alexander MarchantstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-location dealer with showrooms in Austin, Olmos Park TX, and Oklahoma City OK. Carries Kartners products across their locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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