Karthik Engineering

What Karthik Engineering does

Karthik Engineering is a Bangalore-based, privately held company established in 1979 that began as a pumpset marketer in Karnataka and pivoted to insect screen distribution and custom manufacturing. The company operates as the authorized distributor for PHIFER Inc. (USA) — the world's largest manufacturer of insect screens — across South India, Gujarat, and Goa, and as the authorized institutional distributor for all of India, and also holds authorized distribution rights for BRIGHT S.A. (Greece) for retractable insect screen systems. Its core product portfolio comprises five lines: PHIFER-branded mosquito screens (fiberglass, aluminium, stainless steel, bronze, and specialty variants such as PetScreen, Super Solar, and BetterVue) sold in rolls to dealers; custom-made aluminium frame mosquito mesh in multiple powder-coated finishes; pleated insect screen systems for large openings up to 32 feet wide; retractable doors and windows sourced from BRIGHT; and an adjacent line of roller interior blinds.

The company serves a primarily residential homeowner base in Karnataka and southern India, with secondary segments in construction/builder projects and a dealer network that purchases bulk mesh rolls for resale. Pricing is quote-based and non-disclosed, with all custom frame products manufactured to individual customer specifications at the Bangalore facility. Revenue mechanics are essentially one-time purchase transactions rather than recurring contracts. The go-to-market is a hybrid of direct sales from the Bangalore headquarters and a channel partner / dealer network across South India, Gujarat, and Goa, supported by a content-driven website and direct inquiry contact forms. No AI capabilities, software products, or digital platforms are part of the offering. The company does not disclose revenue, has no external funding, and operates as a small (11–50 employee) family-style distribution and light-manufacturing business with 45 years of brand tenure.

Name

Karthik Engineering

Legal name

Karthik Engineering

Website

https://karthikengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karthik Engineering is a 45-year-old Bangalore-based authorized distributor of PHIFER (USA) and BRIGHT (Greece) insect screen products, supplying custom-made mosquito screens, aluminium frames, pleated screens, and retractable doors/windows to residential homeowners and dealers across South India, Gujarat, and Goa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insect Screens and Mosquito Mesh

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

akta.pro primary industry

Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems (IMADAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Physical/Mechanical Controls (Sealing, Screens, Traps, Barriers) (HSAMALAI)

Keywords

• Insect screens
• Mosquito mesh
• Retractable doors windows
• Pleated insect screens
• Aluminium window frames

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mosquito Screen Products: Sale of mosquito screens and insect mesh products including fiberglass, aluminium, stainless steel, bronze, and specialty screens. Products sold in 100ft rolls of varying widths or as custom-made frames.
2. Aluminium Frame Mosquito Mesh: Custom-made sleek powder coated aluminium frames fitted with imported mosquito mesh. Frames are custom manufactured for specific windows and doors of customers.
3. Pleated Insect Screens: Custom pleated insect screen systems for doors and windows, designed for large openings with high frequency of use.
4. Retractable Doors and Windows: Sourcing and supplying retractable doors and windows from BRIGHT (Europe's leading manufacturer) using high grade aluminium extrusions and PHIFER brand mesh.
5. Roller Interior Blinds: Various types of roller blinds including pleated, zebra, translucent, faux wood, wooden, blackout, honeycomb, and aluminium venetian blinds.
6. Dealer/Distribution Network: Supplying mosquito mesh in bulk rolls to a close-knit dealer network throughout South India, Goa, and Gujarat.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Karthik Engineering is the authorized distributor for PHIFER insect screens in South India, Gujarat and Goa, and the authorized institutional distributor for PHIFER in India. The company manufactures custom-made aluminium frame mosquito mesh and pleated insect screens for individual customer specifications, and supplies retractable doors and windows sourced from Europe's BRIGHT manufacturer alongside a range of roller interior blinds.

Product overview

Karthik Engineering offers a portfolio of insect and mosquito screen solutions for residential and commercial applications. The core product lineup includes Mosquito Screens (Phifer-branded insect screens in fiberglass, aluminium, stainless steel, bronze, and specialty mesh variants sold in roll form), Aluminium Frame Mosquito Mesh (custom-fitted frames with imported Phifer mosquito nets in various colors and mesh types), Pleated Insect Screen (pleated polyester screens with tension wire systems for large openings up to 32 feet wide), Roller Interior Blinds (window treatments in multiple styles including roller, zebra, honeycomb, and wood blinds), and Retractable Doors & Windows (European-manufactured retractable screens with aluminium frames and Phifer mesh). The company operates as an authorized distributor for Phifer Inc. USA products across South India, Gujarat, Goa, and nationally as institutional distributor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mosquito Screens Phifer insect screens made from fiberglass, aluminium, stainless steel, bronze and polyester materials, available in multiple mesh types including PetScreen, TuffScreen, SeeVue, BetterVue, Super Solar and Pool & Patio variants. Sold in 100ft rolls of varying widths for dealer distribution throughout South India and custom supply to end customers.
• Aluminium Frame Mosquito Mesh Sleek powder-coated American-designed aluminium frames fitted with Phifer mosquito mesh, custom-made for individual windows and doors. Available in multiple frame colours (brown, ivory, white, black, honey gold, cherry) and mesh types including charcoal, silver grey, black and BetterVue.
• Pleated Insect Screen Pleated insect screen system with a unique tensioned wire system for large openings including double doors, single doors and sliding configurations. Features smooth operation, magnet locking, and availability in 22mm and 29mm series with maximum height of 10ft and width up to 32 feet.
• Roller Interior Blinds Interior window blinds available in multiple styles including pleated roller blinds, zebra blinds, translucent roller blinds, faux wood blinds, wooden blinds, foam blackout blinds, eco blackout blinds, honeycomb blinds and aluminium venetian blinds.
• Retractable Doors and Windows Retractable screen doors and windows sourced from BRIGHT, Europe's leading manufacturer of retractable systems. Feature high-grade aluminium extrusions, Phifer brand fiberglass elite silver-grey mesh and PVC welding, weather-proofed and simple to operate.

Quantifiable outcome

• Super Solar screening blocks up to 90% of sun's heat
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• PHIFER Inc. (USA)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPHIFER Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of fiberglass and aluminium insect screens. Karthik Engineering is the authorized distributor for PHIFER products in South India, Gujarat & Goa, and also the authorized institutional distributors for India. They distribute PHIFER's full range including Fiberglass, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Super Solar, PetScreen, TuffScreen, Pool & Patio, and BetterVue mesh products.
• BRIGHT S.A. (Athens, Greece)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBRIGHT S.A. is a European manufacturer of retractable insect screen systems. Karthik Engineering is the authorized distributor for Bright's retractable insect screens (roller type) in their operational region. Products feature high grade aluminium extrusions, PHIFER brand fiberglass elite sliver-grey mesh and PVC welding.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Somfy: Global leader in motorized window coverings and automated screens/shades. Comparable as an enabling technology provider to the window-screen and blind ecosystem, including potential partners for premium automated retractable screen solutions.

Direct peers

• Phantom Screens: North American leader in retractable insect screens for doors, windows, and large openings. Directly comparable to Karthik's BRIGHT retractable product line in terms of retractable mechanism technology and pleated/large-opening screen systems.
• Fenesta: India's largest uPVC and aluminium window/door systems brand by DCM Shriram, offering integrated window solutions including screens and related accessories to residential and institutional buyers. Directly comparable as a premium window-solution provider serving builders and homeowners in India.
• Mirage Retractable Screens: Manufacturer of retractable insect screen systems for doors, windows, and patios with global distribution. Comparable to Karthik's retractable doors/windows business with similar pleated and roller-retractable form factors for residential customers.

Regional players

• Alspec India: Aluminium building products manufacturer with screen and insect protection offerings across Asia-Pacific. Comparable as an aluminium-frame-and-screen supplier, though primarily operating outside India; useful as a regional analogue for premium aluminium mosquito mesh products.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain India: Multinational building materials leader with a significant India presence across glass, gypsum, and habitat solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering integrated building envelope products including insect screening and window solutions to Indian residential and commercial customers.
• Duraflex Window Systems: Specialist manufacturer of aluminium and uPVC window systems with integrated screen options. Comparable to Karthik's custom aluminium frame mosquito mesh business for builders and developers seeking integrated window-with-screen solutions.
• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window coverings (blinds, shades, shutters) with India operations. Comparable to Karthik's roller interior blinds product line as a premium window-treatment brand serving residential and commercial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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