Karis

What Karis does

Karis S.r.l. is a privately held Italian manufacturer of bespoke glass doors, architectural glass solutions, and decorative glass panels, founded in 1988 by Antonio Da Ros and headquartered in Vittorio Veneto (Treviso province). The company produces entirely in-house at a single facility, with product categories spanning sliding, swing, and framed glass doors; shower enclosures, partition walls, balustrades, canopies, and outdoor glazing systems; and four proprietary decoration techniques — sandblasting (sabbiatura), Fenician-style oxide-based vetrofusione, Murano-based glass fusion, and cold applications of hand-cut fused glass pieces. All products are custom-made-to-measure and tempered/stratified to EN12150 European safety standards. Underlying technology is fundamentally artisanal rather than algorithmic: rare glass-fusion know-how, hand-designed decorative patterns, and short-supply-chain Italian craftsmanship.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining seven regional sales representatives covering Italian territories (Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli, Puglia/Basilicata), a flagship showroom at London's Business Design Centre in the Islington Design District opened in October 2018, and direct website engagement with quote-based custom pricing. Revenue is generated through one-off project sales of made-to-measure glass doors and architectural glass elements, plus accessories (hinges, locks, handles, knobs, gaskets). Customer segments include residential homeowners, architects and interior designers (supported by RIBA-accredited training), and enterprise projects in hospitality (e.g., Maafushivaru and Kuramathi resorts in the Maldives), aviation (Venice Marco Polo and Barcelona El Prat airports), retail (Replay Hong Kong), marine/yacht, and corporate HQs in Serbia and the Czech Republic. An online shop is in development but not yet operational.

The company is registered as an Italian S.r.l. with €110,000 share capital, founder-controlled, with no disclosed external investors, subsidiaries, or funding rounds. Geographic reach is pan-European (Italy, UK, Switzerland, Spain, Serbia, Czech Republic) plus select international project work in the Maldives, Hong Kong, and worldwide yacht builds. Distribution is exclusively direct; the company has no disclosed channel partners, M&A activity, or institutional backing.

Name

Karis

Legal name

Karis S.r.l.

Website

https://karis-srl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karis S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1988 that produces custom-made glass doors, architectural glass solutions, and decorative glass panels entirely in-house in Vittorio Veneto, serving residential clients, architects, and enterprise projects in hospitality, aviation, marine, and retail across Europe and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glass Products

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG)

Keywords

• Custom glass doors
• Architectural glass solutions
• Glass balustrades canopies
• Made-to-measure shower enclosures
• Decorative glass fusion

Headquarters

HQ city

Vittorio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom glass doors and architectural solutions: Karis generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom glass doors (sliding, swing, folding), architectural glass elements (shower cabins, glass walls, balustrades, canopies), and decorative glass panels. All products are made-to-measure (su misura) and priced as custom projects.
2. Glass door accessories: Sale of complementary accessories for glass doors including hinges, locks, handles, knobs, gaskets, and other hardware components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Karis manufactures and sells custom-made glass doors and architectural glass solutions, including sliding, swing, and framed glass doors, shower enclosures, glass partition walls, balustrades, canopies, and outdoor glazing systems. All products are made-to-measure (su misura) at the company's Vittorio Veneto facility in Italy, with optional decorative finishes such as sandblasting, oxide-based glass fusion, Murano glass fusion, and cold glass applications. The company serves both residential consumers and commercial B2B clients (hospitality, retail, marine/yacht, aviation, corporate) through regional sales representatives, a London showroom, and direct project sales.

Product overview

Karis is an Italian glass door and architectural glass solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main categories: glass doors (porte in vetro) including sliding, swing, and framed systems; glass solutions (soluzioni in vetro) encompassing shower enclosures, partitions, balustrades, canopies, and outdoor glazing; artistic glass decorations (vetri e decori) featuring sandblasting, oxide-based glass fusion, Murano glass fusion, and cold applications; and hardware accessories for both sliding and swing door systems. All products are made to measure and fully customizable, produced entirely in Italy at the Vittorio Veneto facility with 100% Italian craftsmanship. The company serves residential, commercial, and public spaces with products ranging from interior doors to exterior facades, bathroom fixtures, and architectural elements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Porte scorrevoli in vetro (Sliding glass doors) Sliding glass doors available in internal wall (concealed), internal wall without frame, and external wall configurations. Space-saving solutions that slide to eliminate clearance requirements while maintaining natural light flow. For residential and commercial interiors.
• Porte a battente in vetro (Swing glass doors) Swing glass doors offered in three variants: with frame for traditional installations, flush-to-wall for contemporary styling, and folding/book design for space-constrained areas. For residential and commercial interiors.
• Ante con telaio (Framed glass panels) Aluminum-framed glass panels for both sliding and swing applications. The frame provides elegant finishing while accommodating satinato, transparent, or decorated glass inserts. For residential and commercial interiors.
• Box doccia su misura (Custom shower enclosures) Custom shower enclosures in tempered glass, fully made in Italy. Available with sliding, swing, fixed glass, corner, and wall-mounted configurations. Compatible with all Karis decoration options. For residential bathrooms and hotel/resort guest rooms.
• Pareti divisorie in vetro (Glass partition walls) Glass partition walls that add elegance and lightness to interiors while providing visual continuity between spaces. Customizable in dimensions, modules, designs, and decoration techniques. Tempered and/or stratified for safety. For residential, commercial, and corporate interiors.
• Parapetti in vetro (Glass balustrades) Glass balustrades and railings for interiors and exteriors. All solutions are tempered and stratified, subjected to rigorous push tests. Includes profiles and mounting attachments; suitable for residential, public spaces, and demanding applications like stadiums. For residential, commercial, and public/aviation applications.
• Pensiline in vetro (Glass canopies) Glass canopies with or without support rods, custom-made to specifications. Made from tempered and stratified glass with elegant steel profiles for structural support and aesthetic design. For residential and commercial exterior applications.
• Outdoor vetrate scorrevoli tuttovetro (All-glass outdoor sliding glazing) All-glass sliding glazing systems for closing verandas, terraces, and bioclimatic pergolas. Maximizes transparency and outdoor views while allowing year-round use of exterior spaces. For residential and hospitality outdoor spaces.
• Vetri sabbiati (Sandblasted glass decorations) Sandblasted glass decorations for interior and exterior doors. All designs are originally hand-created by Karis and reproduced using sandblasting technique for a luminescent effect. Available on satinato or transparent glass. For residential and commercial decorative applications.
• Vetro fusione a base ossido (Oxide-based glass fusion) Ancient glass fusion technique using drawn and metal-oxide-colored glass sheets. The fusion process creates trapped oxygen bubbles producing a distinctive sparkling effect. Features patterns like Luna, Sole, Girasoli, Calle, Glicine, Primavera, Sentiero, Niagara, and Sterlizia. For decorative glass doors and panels.
• Vetro fusione a base Murano (Murano-based glass fusion) Glass fusion technique using colored glass pieces produced by Murano glassmakers. The mosaic design is carefully studied and uses technically compatible glasses and colorations. Available collections include Acquario, Rampicanti, and Arlecchino. For decorative glass doors and panels.
• Applicazioni a freddo (Cold applications) Cold application technique using vetrofusione tozzetti (small glass pieces) cut by hand and fused. Allows composition of customized decorations on transparent or satinato glass doors. Standard size is 50x50mm or 50mm diameter. For custom decorative glass applications.
• Accessori per porte scorrevoli (Sliding door hardware accessories) Sliding door hardware including niches (K-200 through K-204), locks (K-300 through K-326), handles, glass knobs, and gaskets (K-900, K-906). Completes internal wall, internal wall without frame, and external wall sliding systems. For glass door installations.
• Accessori per porte a battente (Swing door hardware accessories) Swing door accessories including hinges (K-600 through K-609), locks (K-304, K-320, K-323), handles and handrails (K-100 through K-103), glass knobs (K-001 through K-014), latches (K-917, K-918), and clamps (K-901 through K-903). For glass door installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Glass products are 100% recyclable, with production waste sent to qualified glass recycling consortia

Named customers9 records

Segments6 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 indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Faraone S.r.l. Italian architectural glass specialist offering balustrades, glass railings, partitions and canopies. Closely comparable to Karis on product overlap (balustrades, canopies, sliding systems) and Italian boutique manufacturing scale.
• Solarlux GmbH: German specialist in glass sliding, folding and bi-fold facade systems for premium residential and commercial projects. Comparable to Karis on high-end sliding glass-door systems and custom-engineered glazing solutions.
• Eclisse S.r.l. Italian inventor of pocket sliding door systems including glass-door variants. Comparable to Karis on concealed sliding-door systems — a core product line — and similar Italian SME scale.
• Vitrealspecchi S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of decorative, patterned and artistic glass including fused and printed glass. Direct comparable in the artistic decorative glass niche that Karis occupies with its vetrofusione and sabbiatura techniques.
• Q-railing (by Louis Botha / Q-railing Group): European manufacturer of glass balustrade and railing systems with accessories and mounting hardware. Closely comparable to Karis's parapetti/balustrades line and shared architectural-specification channel.
• Vitrocisa: Spanish custom architectural glass manufacturer producing curved, decorative and structural glass for commercial and residential projects. Comparable on custom-to-measure glass fabrication and decorative capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• CR Laurence (CRL): North American supplier of architectural glass hardware, railing systems, shower enclosures and storefront glazing. Comparable to Karis on architectural glass hardware and balustrade accessories, with a much broader catalog and stronger digital commerce presence.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminium and glass facade, sliding-door and curtain-wall systems for high-end residential and commercial construction. Operates in the same architectural glazing category as Karis but at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• NSG Group (Pilkington): Anglo-Japanese global flat and processed glass manufacturer with a strong architectural glass line including high-performance safety glass. Comparable on tempered/stratified architectural glass but with mass-market focus versus Karis's bespoke positioning.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Global glass giant offering flat glass, processed glass, and architectural glazing solutions. Overlaps with Karis on architectural glass products but at vastly larger scale, with primarily industrial/mass-market positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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