AKS

What AKS does

AKS Architectural Hardware is an India-based, privately held manufacturer of stainless steel architectural fittings founded in 1998 and headquartered in Delhi. The company designs, produces, and sells hardware components across four primary product categories: Door and Window Fittings (hinges, tower bolts, door stoppers, pull handles, cabinet handles, door closers), Locking Solutions (lever handles, euro profile cylinders, lock bodies, multipurpose locks, rim locks), Kitchen Solutions (designer baskets, wire baskets, storage systems, drawer systems, appliances), and Glass Hardware (floor springs, patch fittings, glass handles, shower hinges, door locks, shower accessories, door sliding systems, glass connectors). The portfolio includes 79+ SKUs in the glass hardware category alone and is unified by a core technology platform of AISI 304 grade stainless steel construction, supporting differentiated features such as fire resistance (Warrington Certifire certification), 100,000-200,000 cycle durability testing, hydraulic floor spring mechanisms with adjustable closing speeds, and auto-lock glass door systems, all backed by 3-5 year warranties.

The company operates a dual go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce through its own website (akssteel.com) where individual buyers and small contractors can browse and purchase unit-priced products, alongside a project-based enterprise motion served through a 'Request a quote' form and a network of zonal offices across India backed by a national service team. Distribution is single-country (India), with no disclosed export markets. Pricing is predominantly quote-based for larger orders and per-unit for retail, with examples such as a U Connector listed at ₹500 INR. Revenue derives entirely from hardware sales with no subscription, software, or service-recurring components.

AKS has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. It is led by an undisclosed management team, holds no patents or trademarks on record, and discloses no AI/ML, software, or data capabilities — its competitive position rests on materials, certifications, manufacturing scale, and a multi-category product breadth rather than technology differentiation. Customer segments served include commercial buildings (offices, malls, hospitals), residential homes and apartments, and fire-safety applications requiring certified hardware.

Name

AKS

Legal name

AKS Architectural Hardware

Website

https://akssteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AKS Architectural Hardware is a Delhi-based, privately held Indian manufacturer founded in 1998 that designs and sells AISI 304 stainless steel architectural fittings — including door/window hardware, locking solutions, kitchen fittings, and glass hardware — to residential, commercial, and fire-safety customers across India via DTC e-commerce and a zonal-office sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Hardware

NAICS

Hardware Manufacturing (332510), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Stainless steel hardware
• Architectural fittings
• Door window hardware
• Kitchen hardware solutions
• Glass hardware fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stainless Steel Architectural Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling stainless steel architectural fittings and hardware products including door/window fittings, locking solutions, kitchen solutions, and glass hardware. Products sold as one-time purchases with various warranty periods (3-year and 5-year).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AKS manufactures, supplies, and exports stainless steel architectural hardware primarily made from AISI 304 grade stainless steel. Its product portfolio spans four main categories: Door & Window Fittings, Locking Solutions, Kitchen Solutions, and Glass Hardware, with subcategories including hinges, tower bolts, door stoppers, lever handles, euro profile cylinders, kitchen baskets and storage systems, hydraulic floor springs, patch fittings, shower hinges, glass door locks, and glass connectors.

Product overview

AKS Architectural Hardware is a manufacturer of stainless steel architectural fittings operating as a unified product portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company produces four main product categories: Door & Window Fittings (hinges, tower bolts, door stoppers, pull handles, cabinet handles, door closers, screws), Locking Solutions (lever handles, euro profile cylinders, lock bodies, multipurpose locks, rim locks), Kitchen Solutions (designer baskets, wire baskets, storage systems, drawer systems, appliances, kitchen hardware), and Glass Hardware (floor springs, patch fittings, glass handles, shower hinges, door locks, shower accessories, door sliding systems, glass connectors). The products are primarily manufactured from AISI 304 stainless steel and include both standard hardware components and specialized glass installation hardware with fire-rated and corrosion-resistant properties. The company offers warranties ranging from 3 to 5 years across various product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Door & Window Fittings Comprehensive range of architectural hardware for doors and windows including hinges, tower bolts, door stoppers, pull handles, cabinet handles, door closers, and associated fittings for residential and commercial applications.
• Locking Solutions Security hardware products including lever handles, euro profile cylinders, lock bodies, multipurpose locks, and rim locks for various door applications.
• Kitchen Solutions Kitchen organization and hardware products including designer baskets, wire baskets, storage systems, drawer systems, and kitchen hardware accessories for modular kitchen installations.
• Glass Hardware Specialized hardware for glass installations including floor springs, patch fittings, glass handles, shower hinges, door locks, shower accessories, door sliding systems, and glass connectors for commercial and residential glass door systems.
• Panic Bar Emergency exit panic bar hardware for doors with premium stainless steel construction for commercial and safety-critical applications.
• Double Spring Floor Hinges Hydraulic double spring floor hinge for glass doors with 25nm closing force, 100-130kg capacity, and two-stage adjustable speed settings.
• Single Spring Floor Hinges Single spring floor hinge with 19nm maximum closing force, 80kg bearing capacity, and two-stage adjustable closing speed for glass doors.
• Single Floor Hinges (Hydraulic) Hydraulic floor hinge with drill-free installation, compatible with doors up to 1000mm wide, 8-12mm thickness, and 90kg bearing capacity.
• Double Door Lock (Key & Knob) AISI 304 stainless steel double door lock with key and knob operation, auto-lock functionality, designed for 10-12mm glass doors.
• Double Door Lock (Only Key) Stainless steel double door lock with key-operated mechanism for 10-12mm thick glass double doors.
• Glass Connectors Stainless steel connectors for glass panel installations including U connectors, glass-to-glass connectors (90°, 135°, 180°), L connectors, and T connectors.
• Wall To Glass 90° Offset Hinge AISI 304 stainless steel offset hinge for wall-to-glass installations, 45kg max door weight, suitable for 6-10mm glass thickness.
• Glass To Glass 135° Hinge Stainless steel shower hinge for glass-to-glass 135° installations with fire resistance and 5-year warranty.
• Wall To Glass 90° Hinge Wall-to-glass 90° hinge in stainless steel with corrosion resistance, suitable for shower and glass doors.
• Glass To Glass 90° Hinge Stainless steel hinge for glass-to-glass 90° applications with corrosion and fire resistance for shower doors.
• Glass To Glass 180° Hinge 180° glass-to-glass hinge for shower doors made from AISI 304 stainless steel with fire resistance.
• Glass Door Pull Handles AISI-304 stainless steel glass door pull handles (including Alfa, Lexus, Zudo, Hexa designs) with corrosion and fire-resistant properties, available in multiple sizes and finishes.
• Door Sliding System Sliding door hardware components including connecting tracks, floor guides, roller brass, sliding handles, stoppers, track-to-glass holders, and wall-to-track connectors for glass sliding door systems.
• Patch Fittings (Top & Bottom) Premium stainless steel top and bottom patch fittings for glass doors with AISI 304 construction, corrosion resistance, and fire-resistant properties.
• Shower Accessories Bathroom shower hardware including reinforcing rods, rod-to-glass connectors, rod-to-rod connectors, and wall-to-rod mounts for shower enclosure installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products tested for up to 200,000 cycles for durability
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hettich India: Hettich is a German furniture and architectural hardware leader with deep Indian operations covering hinges, drawer systems, kitchen fittings, and locking solutions — directly comparable to AKS's Door & Window and Kitchen Solutions categories.
• Dormakaba India: Dormakaba (formerly Dorma+Kaba) is a global leader in door closers, panic bars, and access solutions — directly competing with AKS's Glass Hardware line (floor springs, patch fittings) and panic bar offerings in commercial projects.
• GEZE India: GEZE specializes in door, window, and safety technology globally, with direct overlap to AKS in glass hardware (floor springs, patch fittings), door closers, and panic exit hardware used in commercial projects.
• Hafele India: Hafele is a German-founded premium architectural hardware brand with strong Indian operations covering hinges, sliding systems, locks, and kitchen fittings — directly overlapping AKS's four product categories with established brand premium and architect pull-through.
• Dorset India: Dorset is a major Indian lock and architectural hardware manufacturer covering padlocks, mortise locks, and door hardware — directly comparable to AKS's Locking Solutions category in the Indian market.
• Ozone Overseas: Ozone Overseas is an Indian architectural hardware manufacturer offering door hardware, glass hardware, and locking solutions — an India-based peer of comparable scale to AKS operating in the same product categories.
• Hardwyn: Hardwyn is an Indian premium architectural hardware brand offering hinges, locks, and bathroom accessories with direct overlap to AKS's Door & Window Fittings and Glass Hardware lines in the Indian market.

Broad incumbents

• Godrej Locks: Godrej's locks and architectural hardware division is a broad Indian incumbent with much stronger brand recognition and broader distribution; comparable to AKS's Locking Solutions but spanning a much larger portfolio across categories.
• Yale (ASSA ABLOY India): Yale/ASSA ABLOY is a global locks and access solutions giant with Indian operations, offering premium locks and architectural hardware — comparable to AKS's Locking Solutions but with substantially broader international footprint and brand equity.

Regional players

• Ebco: Ebco is an Indian manufacturer of architectural hardware, furniture fittings, and kitchen accessories; an India-focused peer with similar product breadth in door and kitchen hardware, though with a smaller glass-hardware presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AksSteel
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aks-steel

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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