Eklund's
Eklund's is a Texas-based, family-owned custom elevator cab and interior manufacturer founded in 1983, serving commercial, hospitality, and residential building owners, architects, and OEMs with custom and pre-engineered cabs, cladding, and anti-microbial upgrades from two US manufacturing facilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersGrapevine, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Eklund's does
Eklund's, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of custom elevator cabs and interiors founded in 1983 in Grapevine, Texas. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and (through partner BCE Specialties) installs elevator cabs for new construction and renovation projects across commercial, hospitality, healthcare, civic, retail, airport, and multi-unit residential properties. Its product portfolio spans fully custom cabs and interiors (passenger, freight/service, and glass observation), a pre-engineered StreamLine standard line starting at $12K per cab with 110+ panel finishes, architectural cladding for doors and entrances, and the proprietary CabShield anti-microbial upgrade introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The business operates two ISO-certified manufacturing facilities (Dallas/Fort Worth and Baltimore/Washington, ~20,000 sq. ft. added in 2011) and sells through a regional sales representative network covering six US regions plus showroom offices in Houston, Chicago, Kansas City, and Las Vegas. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to property managers, architects, and general contractors with OEM channel relationships — Otis, KONE, ThyssenKrupp, and Schindler co-specify or refer Eklund's products on their elevator projects. The StreamLine Cab Design Studio provides a self-service virtual configuration tool aimed at shortening specification cycles. Pricing is quote-based for custom projects and unit-based for StreamLine, with installation typically priced separately and delivered by BCE Specialties' IUEC-licensed crews.
Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (cab shells, panels, ceilings, handrails, cladding) and project-based professional services revenue (installation). The customer base is enterprise, with notable references including The Statler Hotel & Residences, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Fashion Square, 712 Main Street Houston, and Otis, Hines, CBRE, and Cushman & Wakefield as repeat clients. The company is WBE-certified through BCE Specialties, supporting supplier diversity procurement, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Eklund's firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Eklund's
- Legal name
- Eklund's, Inc.
- Website
- https://eklunds.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Eklund's is a Texas-based, family-owned custom elevator cab and interior manufacturer founded in 1983, serving commercial, hospitality, and residential building owners, architects, and OEMs with custom and pre-engineered cabs, cladding, and anti-microbial upgrades from two US manufacturing facilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Eklund's industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Elevator Cabs and Interiors Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems) (BPABAIAE)
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Where Eklund's is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Grapevine
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices9 records
Markets served
Eklund's business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Elevator Cab Sales: Design, manufacturing, and installation of custom-crafted elevator cabs and interiors including passenger, freight/service, and glass observation cabs. Projects range from luxury custom work to standard renovations. One-time product sales with installation included or FOB options.
- StreamLine Standard Cab Interiors: Pre-engineered standard cab interiors sold at standard cab prices. Base cost starting at $12K per cab (panels, ceiling, handrails, crating & freight). Custom cab look at standard lead times. Target customers seeking faster turnaround with design customization.
- CabShield Anti-Microbial Upgrade: Premium upgrade option added to custom or StreamLine cab interior projects. Three-tier defense system (LightDefense, AirDefense, SurfaceDefense) available as full package or à la carte. Integrated during engineering, not sold separately.
- Installation Services (via BCE Specialties): Installation services provided through partnership with BCE Specialties. Licensed IUEC crews offer professional installation nationwide. Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) certified for supplier diversity goals.
- Cladding Products: Cladding for doors, entrances, front returns, transom/header, and escalator applications. Available in standard and custom finishes including custom metal etching.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | StreamLine Standard Cab Interiors starting at $12K per cab |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom cab projects - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Eklund's product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Eklund's designs, manufactures, and delivers custom elevator cabs and interior systems for new construction and renovation projects across the U.S. Its portfolio spans fully custom cabs (passenger, freight/service, and glass observation), the StreamLine pre-engineered standard line, CabShield anti-microbial upgrades, and architectural cladding for elevator entrances and escalators. Services include design engineering, project management, and installation delivered through a national IUEC-licensed installation partner.
Product overview
Eklund's offers a portfolio of elevator cab and interior solutions centered around four main products: Custom Elevator Cabs & Interiors (tailored solutions for unique project requirements), StreamLine Cab Interiors (pre-engineered standard options with faster delivery), CabShield (anti-microbial upgrade for pathogen protection), and Cladding (architectural finishes for elevator components). The company provides total elevator cab solutions including design, manufacturing, and installation services, with a virtual StreamLine Cab Design Studio tool enabling customers to configure and visualize products before purchase.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- StreamLine Cab Design Studio: A virtual design tool that lets customers experiment with cab configurations and finishes and see them rendered immediately. Pre-engineered passenger, observation, and freight/service cabs with 110+ panel finishes.
- CabShield
Products and services
- Custom Elevator Cabs & Interiors Complete custom-crafted elevator cabs and interiors for new construction and renovation projects, including passenger, freight/service, and glass observation cabs with interior components such as panels, ceilings, handrails, and front returns.
- StreamLine Cab Interiors Pre-engineered standard cab interiors with 110-plus panel finishes, multiple handrail designs, and ceiling layouts, offering a custom aesthetic at standard cab prices starting at $12K per cab and a clip-in installation system.
- CabShield Anti-Microbial Elevator Interiors Premium anti-microbial upgrade for elevator cab interiors combining three defense systems: LightDefense (Far-UVC lighting to kill pathogens on surfaces), AirDefense (HEPA/charcoal filtration with UVA/UVC chamber for air purification), and SurfaceDefense (anti-microbial finishes on interior surfaces); integrated during engineering and not sold separately.
- Cladding Architectural cladding for elevator doors, entrances, front returns, transom/header, and escalator applications, available in standard and custom finishes including custom metal etching.
- StreamLine Cab Design Studio Virtual self-service design tool that allows architects, designers, and property managers to experiment with StreamLine cab configurations and finishes, view real-time renders, and specify pre-engineered cabs directly.
- Installation Services (via BCE Specialties) Professional installation service delivered through partnership with BCE Specialties, providing nationwide IUEC-licensed crews for Eklund's cab and interior projects and WBE certification to support customer supplier diversity goals.
Quantifiable outcome
- StreamLine pre-engineered designs significantly shorten design cycle, reduce production time, and save customers money compared to custom fabrication
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Eklund's
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments15 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Eklund's technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Eklund's partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.
- KONE Inc.majorPartnered on multiple high-profile projects including Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (8 custom cabs including 3 glass observation cars) and Scottsdale Fashion Square (custom glass observation elevator). KONE specifies Eklund's products on their elevator projects.
- ThyssenKrupp ElevatormajorPartnership on Midland Tower elevator interior renovation project for two historic cabs featuring stunning woodwork. ThyssenKrupp specifies Eklund's products on their elevator projects.
- Schindler Elevator CorporationmajorPartnership on 712 Main Street Houston modernization project involving nine elevators (eight passenger, one freight) for historic 36-story Art Deco skyscraper. Schindler specifies Eklund's products on their elevator projects.
- Otis Elevator CompanymajorLong-standing partnership on various projects including AT&T downtown Dallas and Thanksgiving Tower. Otis specifies Eklund's products for their customer projects requiring custom elevator cab interiors. Multiple customers have expressed satisfaction with the partnership.
- National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)minorEklund's is a proud member of NAEC, an industry trade organization. Membership provides networking, industry updates, and association with other elevator industry professionals.
- BOMA DallasminorBuilding Owners and Managers Association membership for property manager/owner networking and professional development.
- BOMA HoustonminorBuilding Owners and Managers Association membership for property manager/owner networking in Houston market.
- Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Greater Metropolitan Washington DC ChapterminorProfessional organization membership supporting property management professionals in Washington DC area.
- Washington Building CongressminorIndustry association membership in Washington DC area for building industry professionals.
- National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Northern Virginia ChapterminorProfessional association membership supporting women in construction. Aligns with Eklund's women-owned business status.
- Eggers IndustriesminorVendor partnership testimonial describing Eklund's as a top-notch company that forms true partnerships with vendors. Described as high level of responsiveness, communication, and mutual loyalty. Scott Penovich testimonial.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Eklund's competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- KONE: KONE is a global elevator OEM and a strategic channel partner that specifies Eklund's cabs on marquee projects like Kauffman Center. Operates broadly in elevators/escalators with overlapping interior capabilities.
- Schindler Elevator Corporation: Schindler is a global elevator OEM and channel partner on projects like 712 Main Street Houston. Schindler offers in-house cab interior capabilities but frequently partners with specialty fabricators like Eklund's.
- ThyssenKrupp Elevator: ThyssenKrupp is a global elevator OEM and channel partner on projects such as Midland Tower. Offers broader elevator portfolios with internal cab and interior capabilities.
- Otis Elevator Company: Otis is the world's largest elevator OEM and a key channel partner of Eklund's. Otis also manufactures its own cab interiors and could in-source or compete on certain projects.
Direct peers
- Forms + Surfaces: Forms + Surfaces designs and manufactures architectural products including elevator cab interiors, cladding, and custom metalwork for commercial buildings. Closely comparable product mix and architectural specification channel.
- Monitor Elevator Products: Monitor Elevator Products manufactures elevator cabs and related interior components, working with elevator contractors and OEMs on new and modernization projects. Comparable product offering and customer base.
- C.J. Anderson & Company: C.J. Anderson is a specialty fabricator of custom elevator cab interiors and architectural metal panels serving commercial and high-end residential buildings. Directly competes in the same custom cab niche.
- Tyler Elevator Interiors: Tyler Elevator Interiors is a custom elevator cab and interior manufacturer serving similar architect, property manager, and OEM channels. Direct competitor to Eklund's in the U.S. custom cab interiors market.
- Columbia Elevator Products: Columbia Elevator Products manufactures elevator entrances, doors, and cab components used in both new construction and modernization. Competes with Eklund's on cab shells and entrance cladding.
Others
- Architectural Iron Designs: Architectural Iron Designs fabricates custom metalwork and architectural elements for buildings including elevator cabs and lobbies. An adjacent specialty fabricator serving the same architect/designer ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Eklund's social profiles
Digital presenceEklund's compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Eklund's financial estimates
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Eklund's leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Eklund's subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Eklund's funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Eklund's M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Eklund's
What does Eklund's do?
Eklund's designs, manufactures, and delivers custom elevator cabs and interior systems for new construction and renovation projects across the U.S. Its portfolio spans fully custom cabs (passenger, freight/service, and glass observation), the StreamLine pre-engineered standard line, CabShield anti-microbial upgrades, and architectural cladding for elevator entrances and escalators. Services include design engineering, project management, and installation delivered through a national IUEC-licensed installation partner.
Is Eklund's a public or private company?
Eklund's is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Eklund's founded?
Eklund's was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Eklund's based?
Eklund's is headquartered in Grapevine, United States, in the North America region.
How does Eklund's make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Custom Elevator Cab Sales are the primary driver. The others are streamLine Standard Cab Interiors, cabShield Anti-Microbial Upgrade, installation Services (via BCE Specialties) and cladding Products.
Who are Eklund's's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are KONE, Schindler Elevator Corporation, ThyssenKrupp Elevator and Otis Elevator Company. Direct peers are Forms + Surfaces, Monitor Elevator Products, C.J. Anderson & Company, Tyler Elevator Interiors and Columbia Elevator Products. Architectural Iron Designs is listed as an others.
Does Eklund's have an API?
No public API is recorded for Eklund's.
What industry is Eklund's in?
Eklund's's product category is Custom Elevator Cabs and Interiors Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAIAE, Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems). Its NAICS code is 333921.