Contiashop

What Contiashop does

Contiashop is a Czech Republic-based online retailer operated by Contia Trading s.r.o., a private limited liability company headquartered in České Budějovice. The company sells a focused assortment of plastic storage solutions, aluminum access equipment, and garden/outdoor products directly to Czech consumers and small professional buyers through a single online storefront at contiashop.cz. The catalog spans plastic cabinets and furniture (from Artplast and Keter), plastic organizers and stackable storage boxes, aluminum ladders and scaffolding (Hailo, G21, Alpos, Fintes), garden sheds and bioclimatic pergolas, wood shelters, grills, polycarbonate entry canopies, and material handling equipment such as hand trucks and ramps.

The technical foundation is a standard e-commerce storefront built on the Shop5.cz platform, which provides catalog management, shopping cart, and store operations. There is no documented API, no proprietary software, and no AI/ML capabilities; the business runs on commodity e-commerce infrastructure with product content sourced from European brand manufacturers. Pricing is listed in Czech Koruna including 21% VAT, with a 150 Kč flat shipping fee, unit pricing, and limited volume discounts on select SKUs such as plastic storage boxes.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with a horizontal segmentation approach targeting both individual DIY consumers (homeowners, hobbyists) and professional tradespeople and contractors. Marketing is primarily organic/SEO-driven via the website catalog, with no disclosed paid acquisition, social media presence, or third-party marketplace listings. No information on headcount, revenue, funding, or external investors is disclosed.

Name

Contiashop

Legal name

Contia Trading s.r.o.

Website

https://contiashop.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Contiashop is a Czech Republic-based e-commerce retailer operating contiashop.cz, selling plastic storage cabinets, workshop organizers, aluminum ladders, garden sheds, grills, and pergolas from European brands (Hailo, G21, Keter, Artplast) directly to Czech consumers and tradespeople.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Household & Garden E-commerce Retail

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Plastic storage products
• Aluminum ladders
• Garden equipment
• Workshop organization
• E-commerce retailer

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceske Budejovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of plastic cabinets, workshop tools, aluminum ladders, and garden equipment to consumers and businesses in Czech Republic. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with prices listed including 21% VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Contiashop operates an online retail store (contiashop.cz) selling plastic storage cabinets, workshop organizers, aluminum ladders and scaffolding, garden sheds, bioclimatic pergolas, grills, kitchen cookware, and material handling equipment. The catalog is sourced from European manufacturers including Artplast, Keter, Hailo, G21, Fintes, Alpos, and TENAX, and is sold direct to Czech consumers and professional tradespeople with prices quoted in Czech Koruna including 21% VAT.

Product overview

Contiashop is an e-commerce retailer offering a diverse portfolio of plastic storage solutions, aluminum access equipment, and garden/outdoor products. The core offering centers on plastic cabinets and furniture (Artplast, Keter brands) for homes, workshops, and gardens, complemented by workshop organization products including plastic organizers, stacking boxes (Artplast, PATROL), and the BlackHook hanging system. A significant product line comprises aluminum ladders and scaffolding (Hailo, G21, Alpos, Fintes brands) spanning single-section, two-section, three-section, articulated, and telescopic models. The garden category includes storage sheds, bioclimate pergolas (G21 Austin, Trenton), wood shelters, grills (G21 Montana, Florida, California series), entry canopies, and WPC floor tiles. Additional offerings include kitchen equipment (enameled cookware sets), tool cases, and material handling equipment (ramps, hand trucks, carts). The company operates exclusively as an online storefront without API access or documented AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plastic Cabinets and Furniture (Plastové skříně a nábytek) Plastic storage cabinets and furniture made from recycled polypropylene, resistant to weather, solvents, and oils, sold to Czech consumers for use in balconies, workshops, garages, gardens, and children's rooms.
• Plastic Organizers (Plastové organizéry) Plastic sealable boxes with fixed or adjustable dividers for storing fasteners and small parts; larger organizers include carrying handles for easy transport.
• Stackable Plastic Screw Boxes (Stohovací plastové boxy na šroubky) Stackable polypropylene storage boxes that are flexible and impact-resistant, designed for home workshops and also usable in professional settings, particularly for organizing fasteners and hardware.
• Plastic Floor Tiles and Mats (Plastová dlažba a plastové rohože) Floor tiles including load-bearing tiles for industrial facilities and garden tiles suitable for terraces, pools, and greenhouses, sold under TENAX, WPC G21, and ARTPLAST Marte brands.
• Aluminum Ladders and Steps (Hliníkové žebříky a schůdky) Aluminum ladders including single-section, two-section, three-section, articulated, and telescopic models, plus aluminum and steel step stools from Hailo, G21, Alpos, and Fintes brands, ranging from 1,500 Kč to 18,000 Kč.
• Garden Sheds (Zahradní domky) Garden storage sheds in plastic materials, including the Artplast SHEDLA model (208x151 cm, 3.15 m²) and G21 GAH and GRAH series sheds in various sizes and colors.
• Plastic Shelving Units (Plastové regály) Polypropylene shelving units that are mechanically resistant and maintenance-free, health-safe for children's rooms, pantries, workshops, or basements; moisture-resistant but requiring protection from frost.
• Polycarbonate Entry Canopies (Vchodové stříšky z polykarbonátu) Entry canopies made from polycarbonate material for protecting entrances from weather, including the HARD TOP line in multiple dimensions.
• Mobile Aluminum Scaffolding (Hliníkové pojízdné lešení) Mobile aluminum scaffolding systems for various working heights, including ALTO series configurations (1, 1+2, 1+2+3) and Hailo HobbyStep models.
• Wood Shelters (Přístřešky na dřevo) Garden wood storage shelters in various sizes, including the G21 WOH series in brown, gray, green, and anthracite finishes.
• Garden Grills and Accessories (Zahradní grily a příslušenství) Garden grills including G21 Montana, Oregon, Florida BBQ, Mexico BBQ, Oklahoma BBQ, California BBQ, Arizona BBQ, and Kansas BBQ models, with charcoal, gas, and premium line options plus grilling accessories, grill covers, and pizza ovens.
• Bioclimatic Pergolas (Bioklimatické pergoly) Bioclimatic aluminum pergolas for outdoor living, including G21 Austin and G21 Trenton (including Premium) series in anthracite finish, available in various dimensions (3x3m, 4x3m, 4x4m) and priced up to 47,490 Kč.
• Ramps, Hand Trucks, and Carts (Nájezdy, rudly, vozíky) Material handling equipment including aluminum ramps, hand trucks, and carts, encompassing Fetra brand four-wheel carts, Expresso hand truck replacement parts, and aluminum transport boxes.
• Kitchen Equipment (Vybavení kuchyně) Kitchen utensils and cookware including enameled cookware sets such as the 'Červený puntík' (Red Dot) 6-piece set.
• Tool Cases (Kufr na nářadí) Tool carrying cases such as the Formula RS 600 Carbo Flex, designed for transporting and organizing tools for DIY and professional users.
• Workshop Equipment (Dílenská výbava) Workshop equipment and supplies including the BlackHook hanging system for tool organization, plus tool cases and other workshop accessories.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Art Plast S.p.A.coreOthersItalian manufacturer of plastic storage boxes, organizers, and plastic furniture. Supplies stacking plastic boxes for screws and hardware, plastic organizers, and related products. Address: Viale Papiniano, 44 - 20123 Milano (MI), Italy.
• Hailo-Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH & Co. KGcoreOthersGerman manufacturer of professional-grade aluminum ladders, steps, and workshop equipment. Supplies telescopic ladders, combination ladders, platform steps, and workshop stools. Address: Daimlerstraße 8, 35708 Haiger, Germany.
• PENTA CZ s.r.o. (G21 Brand)coreOthersCzech manufacturer of garden equipment, grills, and ladders under G21 brand. Supplies garden sheds, pergolas, firewood shelters, grills, and aluminum ladders. Address: Kosmetická 450, 387 11 Katovice, Czech Republic.
• Fintes s.r.o.minorOthersCzech manufacturer of professional telescopic ladders. Produces telescopic and articulated ladders for demanding professional applications. Address: Příbraz 152, 378 02 Příbraz, Czech Republic.
• KetercoreOthersGlobal manufacturer of plastic resin household and garden products. Supplies plastic sheds, cabinets, and storage solutions under various product lines.
• Shop5.czcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering the Contiashop online store. Provides storefront infrastructure, product catalog management, shopping cart functionality, and e-commerce operations system.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Bauhaus (Czech Republic): European home improvement and DIY chain with a Czech presence. Overlaps with Contiashop in ladders, workshop organization, storage, and garden equipment sold to both DIY consumers and tradespeople.
• Alza.cz: Largest Czech e-commerce platform selling a broad assortment including home, garden, workshop, and DIY products. Directly comparable as a domestic online retailer competing for the same Czech consumer wallet across overlapping categories like ladders, storage, and garden equipment.
• Mountfield: Leading Czech retailer specializing in garden equipment, grills, pools, and outdoor products. Comparable in the garden/pergola/BBQ portion of Contiashop's assortment and competes for the same Czech garden consumer.
• Mall.cz: Major Czech e-commerce marketplace covering home, garden, hobby, and DIY products. Comparable as a domestic online retail competitor with overlapping assortment in storage, ladders, and workshop tools.
• OBI (Czech Republic): German-headquartered home improvement chain with Czech operations. Directly comparable in ladders, workshop, storage, and garden categories serving DIY and trade customers.
• Hornbach (Czech Republic): Big-box home improvement retailer operating in the Czech Republic with categories spanning tools, ladders, storage, garden, and workshop equipment. Comparable as a competitor for the same DIY/trade customer purchasing Contiashop's assortment.
• Hecht (HECHT CZ): Czech retailer of garden machinery, tools, and outdoor equipment with its own e-commerce storefront. Comparable as a Czech online specialist in garden/workshop equipment serving residential and semi-professional buyers.

Others

• Hailo: German manufacturer of professional aluminum ladders, steps, and workshop equipment that is a core supplier to Contiashop. Comparable as an upstream supplier whose direct-to-consumer and B2B distribution could compete with Contiashop's ladder/access category.

Broad incumbents

• Keter: Global manufacturer of plastic resin storage, sheds, and garden products that supplies Contiashop. Comparable as it also sells through its own brand channels and major retailers, making it both a supplier and a broader competitive threat.

Regional players

• G21 (PENTA CZ): Czech manufacturer and brand of garden equipment, pergolas, grills, and ladders that supplies Contiashop. Comparable as a Czech market brand in the same categories (garden, ladders, outdoor living) where Contiashop also operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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