Collection
Naber GmbH is a family-owned German kitchen accessories specialist supplying sinks, faucets, ventilation, lighting, and cabinet hardware to kitchen furniture manufacturers, specialist dealers, and consumers across Europe via a B2B dealer network and Shopware-powered webshop.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersNordhorn, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Collection does
Naber GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German kitchen accessories specialist headquartered in Nordhorn (Enschedestr. 24, 48529), operating under the legal form GmbH and registered with the Amtsgericht Osnabrück (HRB 130146). The company self-describes as one of Europe's leading kitchen accessory specialists and serves kitchen furniture manufacturers, specialist kitchen retailers, trade/craftsmen, and end consumers through a hybrid B2B/B2C model.
The product offering spans more than a dozen branded categories, including sinks (NABER-CONTURA, SILQUA developed with Hans Winkler Design), faucets (ARMATE, SERVIZIO plus reseller lines from Ideal Standard, KLUDI, KWC, Wasserwerk), waste collectors (SELECTAkit), lighting (LUMICA, including Smart Lighting), sockets (CON-AKTIV), supporting elements (TRADUR), cabinet and niche equipment (STOREX, ACCOMODA), multi-containers (WESCO), the proprietary COMPAIR ventilation technology family (PRIME flow, STEEL flow, GREENflow, top, norm) with the patented N-click airtight duct system, installation material (MONTEC), and interiors (TABLON). Technical differentiation is concentrated in ventilation engineering (aerodynamically optimized round or flat ducts, omega-shaped hydrophobic activated-carbon filters) and ergonomic sink design.
Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time physical product sales via an authorized dealer network spanning Germany and international markets, a B2B dealer portal with standardized payment terms (2% discount within 10 days, otherwise net 30; EUR 5 surcharge on orders below EUR 50 net), and a consumer-facing Shopware-powered webshop with online catalogue. Marketing combines digital catalogues (2025, 2026 editions), social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn), email via CleverReach, trade fair participation, video/educational content, and PoS support for dealers. Managing directors include members of the Naber family (Lasse Naber) alongside Ralf Brümmer and Ulrich von Wuthenau; the company is operating, has no disclosed external funding, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or AI/ML capability disclosures.
Collection firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Collection
- Legal name
- Naber GmbH
- Website
- https://naber.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Naber GmbH is a family-owned German kitchen accessories specialist supplying sinks, faucets, ventilation, lighting, and cabinet hardware to kitchen furniture manufacturers, specialist dealers, and consumers across Europe via a B2B dealer network and Shopware-powered webshop.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Collection industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Kitchen Accessories
- NAICS
- Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers (449), Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers (42362), Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700), Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Kitchen & Bath Accessories & Hardware (Pulls, Hinges, Organizers) Retail (CRAIAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Drawer, Cabinet & Pantry Organization Retail (Dividers, Inserts, Lazy Susans) (CRAIAJAD), Small Appliance, Countertop & Coffee/Tea Station Organization (HSAFACAH), Appliance Parts, Accessories & Installation Kits Retail (CRACACAJ), Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Organization (Dishes, Cookware, Utensils) (HSAFACAD)
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Where Collection is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nordhorn
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Collection business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales - Kitchen Accessories: Naber generates revenue through the sale of kitchen accessories including sinks (NABER-CONTURA, SILQUA), faucets (ARMATE/SERVIZIO), waste collectors (SELECTAkit), lighting technology (LUMICA), sockets (CON-AKTIV), cabinet equipment (STOREX), ventilation technology (COMPAIR), and interior products (TABLON). Sales occur through B2B dealer network, dealer portal, and consumer-facing webshop.
- B2B Commerce: B2B sales to kitchen furniture manufacturers, specialist retailers, and trade customers with dedicated terms including payment terms (10 days less 2% discount, otherwise net 30 days), minimum order surcharges for orders under €50 net.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard B2B pricing with payment terms |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Collection product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of kitchen accessories including sinks (NABER-CONTURA, SILQUA), faucets (ARMATE), ventilation systems (COMPAIR), lighting (LUMICA), waste collectors (SELECTAkit), sockets (CON-AKTIV), supporting elements (TRADUR), cabinet equipment (STOREX), niche equipment (ACCOMODA), multi containers (WESCO), installation material (MONTEC), and interiors (TABLON). The portfolio is sold primarily to kitchen furniture manufacturers, specialist retailers, dealers, and trade customers through B2B channels, with a supplementary consumer webshop.
Product overview
Naber is a leading European kitchen accessory specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical products organized under branded sub-lines. The core offering centers on NABER-CONTURA® sinks (including the SILQUA premium line developed with Hans Winkler Design) paired with ARMATE®/SERVIZIO faucets, complemented by kitchen organization systems (STOREX® cabinet equipment, SELECTAKIT® waste collectors, WESCO® multi-containers, TRADUR® supporting elements, ACCOMODA® niche equipment), infrastructure components (CON-AKTIV® sockets, LUMICA® lighting, MONTEC® installation materials), and the proprietary COMPAIR® ventilation technology (including PRIME flow®, STEEL flow®, and GREENflow systems with N-click duct installation). The TABLON® interiors line extends the offering to kitchen furniture. All products are distributed through the Shopware-powered webshop and dealer network, with digital catalogues available for BASICS, TECH, and INTERIOR ranges.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NABER-CONTURA®: Sinks product line
- ARMATE®
- SERVIZIO
- LINEA
- SELECTAkit®
- LUMICA®
- CON-AKTIV®
- TRADUR®
- STOREX®
- ACCOMODA®
- WESCO®
- COMPAIR®
- MONTEC®
- TABLON®
- SILQUA
- NABER-CONTURA® Sinks
Products and services
- NABER-CONTURA Sink product line offered as part of the company's kitchen accessories portfolio for kitchen furniture manufacturers, specialist retailers, dealers, and trade customers.
- ARMATE Faucet product line sold alongside other kitchen accessories to kitchen furniture manufacturers, specialist retailers, dealers, and trade customers.
- SELECTAkit Waste collector product line representing one of the company's top-selling categories, used in kitchen planning for kitchen furniture manufacturers, retailers, and dealers.
- LUMICA Lighting technology product line for kitchen applications, distributed through B2B dealer channels and the consumer webshop.
- CON-AKTIV Socket product line offered as part of the kitchen accessories portfolio for kitchen furniture manufacturers and dealers.
- TRADUR Supporting elements product line for kitchen installations, sold to kitchen furniture manufacturers, specialist retailers, and trade customers.
- STOREX Cabinet equipment product line distributed through B2B dealer channels to support kitchen planning and installation.
- ACCOMODA Niche equipment product line offered as part of the kitchen accessories portfolio for kitchen furniture manufacturers and dealers.
- WESCO Multi containers product line sold through B2B and B2C channels as part of the kitchen accessories portfolio.
- COMPAIR
Companies that use Collection
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Collection technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Collection partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hans Winkler Design, GrafenaucoreDesign collaboration partnership for SILQUA sink collection. Hans Winkler Design contributed to the water-flow inspired design language featuring soft curves, integrated tap bench, and overall aesthetic. The partnership resulted in SILQUA's distinctive design language described as 'Flow' with emphasis on precision and functionality.
- Shopware AGcoreE-commerce platform provider powering Naber webshop. Enables online catalogue, shopping basket, customer accounts, and order management. Data processing agreement in place.
- Hmmh multimediahaus AGminorDigital agency providing ongoing support and development for the Shopware e-commerce platform.
- Ideal StandardminorFaucet brand distributed through Naber webshop as part of product assortment. Naber serves as reseller of Ideal Standard faucet products.
- KLUDIminorFaucet brand distributed through Naber webshop as part of product assortment.
- KWCminorFaucet brand distributed through Naber webshop as part of product assortment.
- WasserwerkminorFaucet brand distributed through Naber webshop as part of product assortment.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Collection competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hansgrohe: Major German kitchen and bathroom faucet manufacturer. Competes with Naber in the faucet category and increasingly offers coordinated kitchen ecosystem products, making it a broad incumbent in shared categories.
- Grohe: Leading European kitchen and bathroom faucet brand owned by LIXIL. Broad incumbent competing primarily in faucets but with adjacent kitchen offerings that overlap with Naber's ARMATE/SERVIZIO line.
- Villeroy & Boch: Large German kitchen and bathroom brand with strong European retail presence. Overlaps with Naber in kitchen sinks and accessories but operates as a broader incumbent with bathroom and tableware portfolios.
Direct peers
- Franke Group: Swiss-headquartered kitchen systems provider offering sinks, faucets, ventilation hoods, and kitchen accessories. Franke competes directly with Naber across multiple product categories and serves kitchen dealers and OEMs in Europe.
- Dornbracht: German premium kitchen and bathroom fittings manufacturer. Competes with Naber in the premium faucet and design-led kitchen accessory segment, particularly relevant for the SILQUA design partnership positioning.
- Blanco: German kitchen sink and accessories specialist with a comparable product portfolio spanning sinks, faucets, and complementary kitchen accessories. Blanco is one of the most direct competitors to Naber in the European kitchen accessory specialist category.
- Schock: German manufacturer of composite and stainless steel kitchen sinks, headquartered in Regen. Schock is a direct competitor in the German sink market and has overlapping dealer relationships with Naber.
- Kesseböhmer: German kitchen organization specialist offering pull-out systems, cabinet interior fittings, and niche equipment. Directly comparable to Naber's STOREX, ACCOMODA, and SELECTAkit product lines.
- Systemceram: German ceramic kitchen sink specialist comparable to Naber's NABER-CONTURA ceramic sink line. Directly competes in the German premium sink segment with overlapping dealer channels.
Emerging players
- Rev-A-Shelf: US-based kitchen and closet organization specialist. Comparable to Naber's STOREX cabinet equipment and ACCOMODA niche equipment lines, but primarily serves the North American market, providing a thematic peer for international expansion benchmarking.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Collection social profiles
Digital presenceCollection financial estimates
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Collection leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Collection funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Collection M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Collection
What does Collection do?
Manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of kitchen accessories including sinks (NABER-CONTURA, SILQUA), faucets (ARMATE), ventilation systems (COMPAIR), lighting (LUMICA), waste collectors (SELECTAkit), sockets (CON-AKTIV), supporting elements (TRADUR), cabinet equipment (STOREX), niche equipment (ACCOMODA), multi containers (WESCO), installation material (MONTEC), and interiors (TABLON). The portfolio is sold primarily to kitchen furniture manufacturers, specialist retailers, dealers, and trade customers through B2B channels, with a supplementary consumer webshop.
Is Collection a public or private company?
Collection is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Collection founded?
Collection was founded in 1948. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Collection based?
Collection is headquartered in Nordhorn, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Collection make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales - Kitchen Accessories are the primary driver. The others are B2B Commerce.
Who are Collection's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hansgrohe, Grohe and Villeroy & Boch. Direct peers are Franke Group, Dornbracht, Blanco, Schock, Kesseböhmer and Systemceram. Rev-A-Shelf is listed as an emerging player.
Does Collection have an API?
No public API is recorded for Collection.
What industry is Collection in?
Collection's product category is Kitchen Accessories. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAFAI, Kitchen & Bath Accessories & Hardware (Pulls, Hinges, Organizers) Retail, with a secondary code of CRAIAJAD, Drawer, Cabinet & Pantry Organization Retail (Dividers, Inserts, Lazy Susans). Its NAICS code is 449 and its SIC code is 5040.