Kapex
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersZvolen
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
Kapex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kapex
- Legal name
- KAPEX s.r.o.
- Website
- https://kapex.sk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kapex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sewing Machine Retail
- NAICS
- Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (45913)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sewing Machine & Serger Retail (CRALADAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Craft Cutting & Sewing Technology Retail (Cutting Machines, Software, Tools) (CRALADAM), Weaving & Loom Supplies Retail (CRALADAL)
Keywords
Where Kapex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zvolen
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kapex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales - Industrial Sewing Machines: Sales of industrial sewing machines including JUKI, JACK, SIRUBA, GLOBAL, KRAFFT brands with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of euros per unit.
- Product Sales - Home Sewing Machines: Sales of home sewing machines, overlockers, and coverlocks from JANOME, MINERVA/JUKI brands.
- Product Sales - Embroidery Machines: Sales of industrial and home embroidery machines including RICOMA brand.
- Product Sales - Accessories and Parts: Sales of needles (Schmetz, Groz Beckert), threads (Madeira, Isacord, Belfil, Sabatex), bobbins, presser feet, scissors, cutting machines, and spare parts.
- Product Sales - Meter Fabrics: Sales of meter fabrics including cotton, satin, linen, fleece, softshell, and other textiles from their physical store.
- Service and Repair: Repair and service services for sewing machines.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial Sewing Machines |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Embroidery Machines |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Home Sewing Machines |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories and Spare Parts |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ironing Equipment |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Kapex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kapex is a specialty retailer selling industrial and domestic sewing machines, embroidery machines, CNC sewing machines, and a comprehensive range of textile accessories, spare parts, threads, needles, cutting and ironing equipment, and meter fabrics from leading global brands. It operates through an e-commerce website and a physical showroom in Zvolen, Slovakia, and additionally provides repair and maintenance services for sewing machines.
Product overview
KAPEX is an e-commerce retailer and physical store offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and domestic sewing machines, embroidery equipment, and textile industry accessories. The core product lines include industrial sewing machines (JUKI, JACK, SIRUBA, GLOBAL, KRAFFT, JUKI-MITSUBISHI CNC), home sewing machines (MINERVA, JUKI, JANOME), and embroidery machines (RICOMA, industrial). The business model combines these machines with a vast ecosystem of accessories including needles (GROZ BECKERT, SCHMETZ), threads (MADEIRA, ISACORD), presser feet, bobbin cases, motors, cutting equipment, ironing technology, fabrics, and metal hardware. Services include repairs, maintenance, and parts supply. KAPEX operates both as an online store and a brick-and-mortar shop in Zvolen, Slovakia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Industrial Sewing Machines Industrial-grade sewing machines for textile and garment manufacturers, upholstery workshops and professional tailors, including single-needle, double-needle, cik-cak stitch, overlock, coverlock, special machines, and heavy-material machines from JUKI, JACK, SIRUBA, GLOBAL, and KRAFFT.
- JUKI-Mitsubishi CNC Sewing Machines CNC-controlled industrial sewing machines combining JUKI and Mitsubishi technology for automated pattern sewing with precision control, targeting industrial manufacturers needing automated production.
- Home Sewing Machines Domestic sewing machines, overlockers and coverlock machines for home users, hobbyists and home sewing enthusiasts, including JANOME, MINERVA, JUKI and Brother models.
- Embroidery Machines Commercial and industrial embroidery machines for large-scale embroidery production, including RICOMA home embroidery machines and industrial embroidery machines.
- Bag Closing Machines Industrial bag closing/sewing machines for closing bags and sacks, targeted at industrial users.
- Gluing and Welding Machines Gluing and welding machines for textile processing operations, used in garment and textile manufacturing workflows.
- Cutting Machines and Knives Vertical saws, circular saws, band knives, thermal cutters, and textile cutting equipment for industrial cutting operations.
- Ironing Technology Steam generators, ironing boards, presses, thermostats, and accessories for textile finishing in industrial and home use.
- Meter Fabrics Wide range of fabrics including cotton, satin, linen, fleece, softshell, technical fabrics, and decorative textiles sold by the meter, available through the physical store and online.
- Sewing Machine Needles Industrial and domestic machine needles from GROZ-BECKERT, SCHMETZ, and MUVA in various sizes and configurations, sold as standalone consumables.
- Sewing and Embroidery Threads Sewing and embroidery threads including MADEIRA CLASSIC, POLYNEON, FROSTED MATT, ISACORD, BELFIL, SABATEX and other brands, sold by the spool.
- Sewing Machine Motors Clutch motors, servomotors, and motors for domestic and industrial sewing machines, sold as standalone components.
- Sewing Machine Repair and Service Professional repair and maintenance services for industrial and domestic sewing machines, available to customers of Kapex.
Companies that use Kapex
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Kapex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Kapex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- JUKIcoreAuthorized dealer for JUKI industrial sewing machines, overlockers, embroidery machines, and original spare parts. Products include single-needle, double-needle, cik-cak machines, overlocky, coverlocky, and special machines.
- BrothercoreAuthorized dealer for Brother home sewing machines, embroidery machines, and spare parts.
- JANOMEcoreAuthorized dealer for JANOME home sewing machines, overlockers, coverlocky, and embroidery machines.
- SIRUBAcoreAuthorized dealer for SIRUBA industrial sewing machines including single-needle and double-needle machines, overlocky.
- GROZ-BECKERTcoreAuthorized dealer for GROZ-BECKERT industrial needles including various types such as 134, 135x5, DPx5, 797, and many variants.
- MADEIRAcoreAuthorized dealer for MADEIRA embroidery threads including CLASSIC, POLYNEON, FROSTED MATT, FS, and SUPERTWIST varieties.
- ISACORDminorAuthorized dealer for ISACORD embroidery threads.
- JACKcoreAuthorized dealer for JACK industrial sewing machines including single-needle, double-needle, cik-cak, overlocky, coverlocky, special machines, and machines for heavy materials.
- GLOBALminorAuthorized dealer for GLOBAL industrial sewing machines.
- KRAFFTminorAuthorized dealer for KRAFFT industrial equipment.
- RICOMAcoreAuthorized dealer for RICOMA home embroidery machines.
- Mitsubishi (JUKI-Mitsubishi)minorDealer for JUKI-Mitsubishi CNC machines, heavy-duty sewing machines, and accessories.
- AMANN GroupminorBrand logos displayed indicating product line including BELFIL and other threads.
- MAIERminorDealer for MAIER band knives for textile cutting machines.
- SchmetzcoreAuthorized dealer for Schmetz machine needles for home and industrial machines.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights4 records
Kapex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Brildor: Brildor is an online and offline specialty retailer of sewing, embroidery, and textile equipment with European operations. Closely comparable business model to Kapex: multi-brand industrial and home sewing machines plus accessories and consumables, sold B2B and B2C.
- Sailrite: Sailrite is an online and mail-order retailer of sewing machines, fabrics, and sewing accessories with a strong industrial and DIY focus. Its mix of machines, fabric by the yard, and consumables mirrors Kapex's bundled offering model.
- GoldStar Tool: GoldStar Tool specialises in industrial sewing parts, needles, and accessories for industrial sewing shops. Comparable to Kapex on the industrial-equipment and sewing-notions side of the catalogue, with overlapping brand partnerships.
- WAWAK: WAWAK is a large US-based online retailer of sewing supplies and industrial sewing equipment, selling threads, needles, machines, and parts to both hobbyists and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Kapex as a multi-category online sewing retailer.
Broad incumbents
- Brother: Brother manufactures sewing, embroidery, and industrial sewing machines and operates direct retail worldwide. Comparable to Kapex's core product range on the home-sewing and embroidery side, and is simultaneously a key supplier and a potential competitor.
- JUKI: JUKI is the dominant manufacturer of industrial sewing machinery globally, with its own direct sales and distribution channels in Europe. Relevant to Kapex both as a key supply partner and as an incumbent whose direct sales could bypass resellers.
- Singer: Singer is the iconic household sewing-machine brand with global distribution and direct online retail. Comparable to Kapex on home-sewing machines and accessories, and a broader incumbent in the same category.
- Janome: Janome is a major manufacturer of home sewing and embroidery machines with its own global distribution and retail channels. A key supplier for Kapex's home category, and competes directly with any retailer selling Janome machines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Kapex M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kapex
What does Kapex do?
Kapex is a specialty retailer selling industrial and domestic sewing machines, embroidery machines, CNC sewing machines, and a comprehensive range of textile accessories, spare parts, threads, needles, cutting and ironing equipment, and meter fabrics from leading global brands. It operates through an e-commerce website and a physical showroom in Zvolen, Slovakia, and additionally provides repair and maintenance services for sewing machines.
Is Kapex a public or private company?
Kapex is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Kapex founded?
Kapex was founded in 1992. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Kapex based?
Kapex is headquartered in Zvolen.
How does Kapex make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Product Sales - Industrial Sewing Machines are the primary driver. The others are product Sales - Home Sewing Machines, product Sales - Embroidery Machines, product Sales - Accessories and Parts, product Sales - Meter Fabrics and service and Repair.
Who are Kapex's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Brildor, Sailrite, GoldStar Tool and WAWAK. Broad incumbents are Brother, JUKI, Singer and Janome.
Does Kapex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kapex.
What industry is Kapex in?
Kapex's product category is Sewing Machine Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRALADAD, Sewing Machine & Serger Retail, with a secondary code of CRALADAM, Craft Cutting & Sewing Technology Retail (Cutting Machines, Software, Tools). Its NAICS code is 45913 and its SIC code is 5130.