What Duten does

Duten (legal entity DUTEN FRANCE, headquartered at 9 rue des Colonnes, 75002 Paris) is a French family-owned designer and manufacturer of stainless steel taps, sanitary accessories, and washroom hardware for commercial building projects. The portfolio spans touch-free infrared sensor taps and mixers (R310, R311, R320H, R346, R380TR, R381TR, R390), wall and counter soap dispensers (S235, S285), behind-mirror integrated modules (T535, T590-SP, M470), toilet tissue and paper towel dispensers (H101, H106, H145, H150, H160, E010), recessed waste bins (T500, T520), shower and bath fixtures (D412, D423, A862, A864), accessibility products (B670 shower seat, grab bars), and door hardware (Q920, Q925, Q940, Q975). Products are primarily built in AISI 304 stainless steel (with select 316 variants) and offered across six coordinated finish collections — edstal brushed stainless, koveta matte black, ståljus chrome, iflusse brass PVD, siljex gun metal PVD, and Koppar copper PVD — enabling design coherence from mixer tap to door handle. The Mue Concept programme supports part-level replacement to extend product lifecycle, and products carry ACS/WRAS/Watermark certifications plus LEED/BREEAM compliance.

The business model is B2B enterprise project sales: products are specified into architectural drawings by architects, interior designers, and contractors for commercial washroom projects and sold ex-works at bespoke pricing (not publicly disclosed). Payment terms are 100% upfront on first orders and 50% deposits on custom orders, with balance on delivery. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with an international distributor network spanning France, the UK, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Morocco, Qatar, and other markets; the company operates a four-language commercial site (FR/EN/DE/RU). Reference customers include Hermès Offices, Chanel 19M, Google AI Hub Paris, BNP Paribas (multiple sites), Renault Champs Elysées, Vinci Headquarters, Sotheby's Paris, Paris La Défense Arena, Amazon Distribution Centre (Amiens), Co-op Live Manchester, Borj Attijari Tower (Casablanca), and No 1 Knightsbridge (London). Warranties range from 5 years (soap dispensers, hand dryers) to 25 years (toilet paper dispensers, hand towel dispensers, waste bins, grab bars, accessories).

Name

Duten

Legal name

DUTEN FRANCE

Website

https://duten.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duten is a French family-owned manufacturer of stainless steel taps, sanitary accessories, and washroom hardware for commercial building projects, selling through B2B enterprise project channels to architects, designers, and contractors across Europe, the UK, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Sanitary Ware

akta.pro primary industry

Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAHALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial washroom fixtures
• Stainless steel tapware
• Touch-free sensor taps
• Sanitary accessories
• Washroom dispensers

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stainless steel tapware and sanitary accessories sales: One-time product sales of taps, sensor faucets, soap dispensers, hand dryers, toilet tissue dispensers, waste bins, grab bars, and accessories for commercial washrooms. Products sold ex-works with prices firm and non-revisable during validity period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Duten designs, manufactures and sells stainless steel (AISI 304/316) taps, mixers, soap dispensers, toilet tissue dispensers, hand dryers, waste bins, shower fixtures, grab bars, behind-mirror modules and coordinated door hardware for commercial washrooms. Products are offered in six finishes and engineered for high-traffic environments with touch-free infrared sensor options, low-flow rates and LEED/BREEAM sustainability compliance. Sales are made directly to professional specifiers and through an international distributor network.

Product overview

Duten is a French family-owned business specializing in stainless steel taps and accessories for commercial washrooms. The product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of touch-free sensor taps (R310, R311, R320H, R346, R380TR, R381TR, R390), soap dispensers (S235, S285, T535, T590-SP), toilet roll holders and dispensers (H101, H105, H106, H112, H145, H150, H160), waste bins (T500, T520, P-series), shower and bath fixtures (D412, D423, A862, A864), grab bars and accessibility products (B610, B670), behind-mirror modules (T535, M470, A880), and door hardware (Q920, Q925, Q940, Q975). Products are manufactured in AISI 304 and 316 stainless steel and offered in multiple finish lines (edstal brushed stainless steel, koveta matte black, ståljus chrome, iflusse brass PVD, siljex gun metal PVD, Koppar copper PVD). The Mue Concept programme complements the hardware portfolio by enabling part replacement and product lifecycle extension. All products are designed for demanding commercial environments and carry warranties ranging from 5 years (soap dispensers) to 25 years (accessories).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mue Concept: A sustainability programme allowing replacement of product parts to extend product lifespan.

Products and services

• R310-S Touch-free deck mounted sensor tap Deck-mounted infrared sensor tap with motion detection, preset flow rate of 1.89 L/min, adjustable anti-splash aerator, ACS/WRAS/Watermark certified, LEED and BREEAM compliant. Sold for commercial washrooms.
• R311-S Deck mounted sensor mixer with temperature adjustment lever Deck-mounted sensor mixer with temperature adjustment lever, infrared motion detection and adjustable flow rate. For commercial washrooms.
• R380TR-N Touch-free wall mounted sensor tap Touch-free wall-mounted sensor tap with 220mm spout length for through-wall or recessed installation with wall plate. Sold for commercial washrooms.
• R381TR-B Touch-free sensor mixer with temperature adjustment lever Touch-free wall-mounted sensor mixer with temperature adjustment lever, rear wall reinforcement plate, two installation options (recessed or through-wall), LEED and BREEAM compliant. Specified for projects including Hermès Offices.
• R390-B Electronic tap for behind mirror installation Electronic sensor tap designed for behind-mirror installation with preset flow rate of 1.89 L/min (0.5 GMP). Sold for commercial washrooms.
• R320H-S Touch-free deck mounted sensor tap, high version High-version touch-free deck mounted sensor tap made of 316 stainless steel, contributing to LEED credit. For commercial washrooms.
• S235-N Wall mounted touch-free sensor soap dispenser Touch-free wall-mounted sensor soap dispenser powered by batteries or mains adapter, accepts all liquid soap types, with anti-drip valve and multi-feed system, 5-year guarantee.
• S285-S Counter mounted liquid soap dispenser Counter-mounted stainless steel liquid soap dispenser with discreet design, 1200ml tank capacity, refillable from the countertop. For commercial washrooms.
• H145-S Stainless steel Jumbo toilet tissue dispenser Jumbo toilet tissue dispenser for 250mm (350m) rolls, AISI 304 stainless steel, with viewing window for quick level check, 25-year warranty. For high-traffic commercial washrooms.
• H150-S Stainless steel twin jumbo toilet tissue dispenser Twin jumbo toilet tissue dispenser for two 270mm rolls, with viewing window for quick level check, designed for high-traffic areas. Used at Paris La Défense Arena.
• H160-S Recessed stainless steel toilet tissue dispenser Recessed stainless steel toilet tissue dispenser for jumbo rolls up to 250mm diameter, AISI 304 stainless steel, suitable for high vandalism-risk washrooms.
• H101-S Stainless steel toilet roll holder Stainless steel toilet roll holder for classic domestic size rolls, AISI 304 stainless steel, modern refined design, 25-year warranty.
• E010-S Interfold paper towel dispenser Ultra-slim interfold paper towel dispenser with 600-sheet capacity, accepts M-fold towels, AISI 304 stainless steel, 25-year guarantee. For commercial washrooms.
• T500-S Recessed unit with paper hand towel dispenser and 20L bin Recessed combination unit with 700-sheet paper hand-towel dispenser and 20-litre waste bin, AISI 304 stainless steel. For commercial washrooms.
• T520-N Recessed combination unit (hand towel dispenser and 20L bin, entirely concealed in wall) Space-saving recessed combination unit with hand towel dispenser and 20L waste bin, entirely concealed in wall. Used in the Renault Champs Elysées flagship project.
• D423-N Stainless steel thermostatic 2-way recessed shower Thermostatic 2-way recessed shower with tilting shower head and overhead shower, in-wall installation, Vernet thermostatic cartridge and Neoperl aerator, 10-year guarantee. For commercial washrooms.
• D412-S Floorstanding bath & shower mixer tap Floorstanding bath and shower mixer tap with solid AISI 304 stainless steel body, Citec ceramic cartridge and Neoperl Swiss aerator. For luxury hospitality and commercial washrooms.
• B670 Wall-mounted shower seat Folding wall-mounted shower seat with backrest, seat can be fully raised to save space, non-slip comfortable surface, maximum load 150kg. For accessible commercial washrooms.
• T535-C Recessed behind-mirror module with S235 soap dispenser and R335 tap Recessed behind-mirror module combining touchless sensor soap dispenser (S235) and sensor tap (R335) with 2-liter soap reservoir and thermostatic mixing valve, 5-year warranty. For premium commercial washrooms.
• T590-SP Touch-free Soap-Water-Air module without thermostatic mixer Behind-mirror soap-air-water module with 5L electronic soap dispenser container and 1000W high-speed hand dryer. For commercial washrooms.
• M470-S Stainless steel high-speed hand-dryer for behind-mirror installation Automatic 1000W high-speed hand dryer designed for behind-mirror installation, ultra-fast drying in 10-12 seconds. For commercial washrooms.
• R306-S In-wall WC cistern and frame with sensor flush plate In-wall WC cistern with frame and IR sensor flush plate, AISI 304 stainless steel 2mm thick, ACS/WRAS/Watermark certified, LEED and BREEAM compliant. For commercial washrooms.
• A864-N Reversible square shower drain 150x150mm square floor drain for flush mounting with reversible grate, 30 litres per minute flow rate, 10-year warranty. For commercial washrooms.
• A850-N Wall-mounted toilet brush and brush holder Wall-mounted toilet brush and holder set, body clear of wall for easy cleaning, made of AISI 304 stainless steel, 25-year guarantee. For commercial washrooms.
• Q925-S Solid stainless steel door handle, 90° lever on rose Solid stainless steel door handle pair on round rosette 52mm diameter, suitable for intensive use in community or hospital environments. Part of the coordinated Duten range.
• Q940-S Stainless steel round thumbturn set Stainless steel round thumbturn set with occupancy indicator, pair of round rosettes. For commercial washrooms.
• Q975-S Stainless steel finger plate Stainless steel finger plate with dimensions H408 x L102 x P1.5mm. For commercial washrooms.
• A890-S Stainless steel wall-mounted nappy changing unit Wall-mounted nappy changing unit with polypropylene interior and stainless steel frame, gas springs controlling opening and closing, depth 570mm open and 100mm closed. For public commercial washrooms.
• A859-C Stainless steel free flow washbasin waste with overflow Free flow fixed washbasin waste with overflow, 1¼-inch connection, solid AISI 304 stainless steel. For commercial washrooms.
• T544-S Stainless steel wall niche storage shelf 90x30cm Wall-mounted recessed storage niche for partition installation, external dimensions 330 x 930 x 100mm, internal dimensions 300 x 900 x 100mm. For commercial washrooms.
• A860-S Stainless steel round bottle trap & extension tube Round bottle trap and extension tube for 1¼-inch waste with drain trap, designed for washbasins and sinks, robust construction suitable for high-traffic washrooms.
• Mue Concept Sustainable product programme allowing replacement of individual parts to extend product life, supporting circular economy and reducing waste in commercial washrooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water flow rate as low as 1.89L/min for sensor taps
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kohler: US-based global bathroom and kitchen fixtures conglomerate. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering commercial taps, sensor fixtures, and coordinated accessory lines, though at much greater scale and brand recognition than Duten.
• Grohe (LIXIL): LIXIL-owned German premium bathroom fittings brand with global distribution. Overlaps with Duten on commercial sensor taps and design-led finishes but operates at far larger scale and broader portfolio across consumer and commercial.
• Toto: Japanese manufacturer known for high-tech bathroom fixtures including sensor-activated taps, washlets, and commercial sanitaryware. Comparable to Duten on touchless commercial fixture technology though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Franke (Water Systems): Swiss manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom systems including commercial taps and washroom solutions. Overlaps with Duten on stainless steel commercial fixtures and specification sales, though Franke operates across much broader product categories and geographies.

Direct peers

• Hansgrohe: German premium bathroom and shower brand with strong presence in design-led specification projects. Comparable to Duten on premium positioning, finish coordination, and architect-driven specification sales.
• Sloan Valve Company: US-headquartered manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures, sensor faucets, flushometers, and washroom accessories. Direct overlap with Duten's sensor tap and soap dispenser lines and shared focus on commercial specification projects.
• Ideal Standard: UK and European commercial bathroom solutions provider offering taps, mixers, and washroom accessories for hospitality and commercial projects. Comparable to Duten on product range and specification-led B2B sales across European geographies.
• Presto (Group Presto): French specialist in commercial and public washroom equipment including sensor taps, flush valves, and accessibility hardware. Closest head-to-head competitor to Duten with overlapping customer types (public buildings, commercial projects) and similar B2B specification go-to-market.
• Delabie: French family-owned manufacturer of commercial sanitaryware, taps, and accessibility fixtures for public and commercial washrooms. Directly comparable to Duten on product range (sensor taps, soap dispensers, grab bars), French heritage, and B2B specification sales model.

Emerging players

• Dyson (Airblade and Washroom): Premium manufacturer of high-speed hand dryers (Airblade) competing directly with Duten's hand dryer product line in commercial specification projects. Comparable on touchless hygiene technology and premium B2B specification sales, though Dyson does not offer taps or full accessory ranges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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