Tiger Company

What Tiger Company does

Tiger Company Ltd. is a Korean-headquartered, privately held manufacturer of professional buffetware and multi-purpose trolleys serving the global HORECA market (hotels, restaurants, catering, banquet venues, and airline food service). Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, the company operates eight core product categories: modular buffet systems, carving stations and heating lamps, induction chafing dishes, roll-top chafing dishes, urns and dispensers, buffet presentation pieces, hollow ware, and foodservice trolleys. Differentiated engineering includes four registered patents covering self-closing lid hinges, free stop-motion hinges, a proprietary high-density cladded magnetic bottom for induction chafers (>99% energy-to-heat conversion), and a water-recycling condensation system; Italian designer Giuliano Malimpensa contributes to the hollow ware line, anchoring Tiger's design positioning.

Manufacturing is concentrated in a 20,000 sqm facility in Tianjin, China, operated through wholly-owned subsidiary Myungjin Tableware Co Ltd, using 18-10 stainless steel, aluminum casting, and polycarbonate to European and American food-safety standards. Tiger runs wholly-owned regional sales entities - FOH Worldwide (Miami, Americas) and YEGAM SRL (Pralboino, Italy, Europe) - and reaches 100+ countries through trade-show channels (FHA Singapore, HOST Milano, Food Week Korea) and a distributor network. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales plus a recurring aftermarket parts and repair stream supported by 10-15 year parts availability guarantees. Named reference customers include Marriott, Hilton, Four Seasons, IHG, Accor, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, Radisson, Shangri-La, MGM Resorts, and Marina Bay Sands. The company has launched the Movendis sub-brand (2024) for premium banquet furniture and the Artisan Gray Collection (2026), signaling ongoing category expansion within hospitality FFE.

Name

Tiger Company

Legal name

Tiger Company Ltd.

Website

https://tigerhotel.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tiger Company Ltd. is a Korean manufacturer of professional buffetware and multi-purpose trolleys for the global HORECA market, selling stainless steel and aluminum buffet equipment to hotels, restaurants, catering firms, banquet venues, and airlines across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

• Buffet equipment
• Chafing dishes
• Foodservice trolleys
• Hollow ware
• Hotel buffet systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Gwangju

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Buffet Equipment Hardware Sales: Tiger Company generates revenue through the sale of physical buffet ware and food service equipment. Products include modular buffet systems, chafing dishes, carving stations, urns and dispensers, hollow ware, and trolleys. Sales are primarily B2B to hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses through direct sales and distributor networks.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: The company offers replacement parts for its products and provides repair services. Parts and components are guaranteed available for 10-15 years, supporting long-term customer relationships and recurring revenue from existing product installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tiger Company manufactures and sells professional buffet ware and multi-purpose trolleys for the hospitality industry, including modular buffet systems, induction and roll-top chafing dishes, carving stations, urns and dispensers, hollow ware, and foodservice trolleys. The company produces these items at a 20,000 sqm factory in Tianjin, China, using 18-10 stainless steel, aluminum casting, and polycarbonate materials. Products are sold B2B to hotels, restaurants, catering companies, banquet venues, and airline caterers globally through direct sales and a network of regional distributors.

Product overview

Tiger Company is a manufacturer of professional buffet ware and multi-purpose trolleys for the hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants, catering). The product portfolio centers on eight core product categories: Modular Buffet Systems (Domino), Carving Stations & Heating Lamps, Induction Chafing Dishes, Roll Top Chafing Dishes, Urns and Dispensers, Buffet Presentation equipment, Hollow Ware serving pieces, and Foodservice Trolleys. These products are complemented by specialized collections including the Artisan Gray Collection, Movendis banquet furniture brand, Natural Series, Polar Heat System, and Eco Trolley. The company combines Italian design expertise with Korean manufacturing quality, producing products at a 20,000 sqm factory in Tianjin, China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Movendis: Brand dedicated to premium banquet furniture and F&B trolleys launched at FHA Horeca Singapore 2024.
• Tiger Hotel

Products and services

• Modular Buffet Systems (Domino) Modular buffet system where all Domino components can interlock or stand alone, allowing customizable buffet setups that can be reconfigured for different events. Designed for hotels, restaurants, and catering operations needing flexible buffet presentations.
• Carving Stations & Heating Lamps Heated carving stations and heat lamps designed to keep freshly carved meats warm at optimal serving temperature while enhancing food presentation with focused heat and illumination. Targeted at hotel and restaurant buffet operations.
• Induction Chafing Dishes Chafing dishes utilizing induction technology for precise temperature control, energy efficiency, and sleek design. Features cladded magnetic bottom that converts over 99% of energy into heat, with parts guaranteed available for 10-15 years. Designed for hotels, restaurants, and catering operations.
• Roll Top Chafing Dishes Chafing dishes with hinged roll-top lids that open to 90° and 180° angles for serving versatility, featuring an auto-braking system to prevent slamming. Made from solid 18-10 stainless steel with hydraulic hinge for soft automatic closing.
• Urns and Dispensers Range including cereal dispensers (single, double, triple), juice dispensers (polycarbonate and glass), and coffee urns designed for efficient beverage and dry goods service in hospitality settings such as breakfast buffets and brunches.
• Buffet Presentation Collection of buffet risers, fruit stands, pastry stands, petit fours stands, muffin stands, and accessories including T-Collection risers in various sizes, wooden display boxes, and dome covers for buffet display enhancement.
• Hollow Ware Premium silver hollow ware collection crafted from 18/10 stainless steel including trays, coffee pots, tea sets, wine buckets, flower vases, and serving bowls designed by Italian master Giuliano Malimpensa, combining Italian design with Tiger's manufacturing expertise.
• Foodservice Trolleys Durable trolleys and carts designed for food service transportation, crafted to withstand daily use in the foodservice industry while maintaining elegant presentation. Suitable for catering events, hotels, and restaurants.
• Movendis Banquet Furniture Brand Sub-brand dedicated to premium banquet furniture and F&B trolleys, redefining excellence in banquet and catering space. Garnered glowing reviews at FHA Horeca Singapore 2024 for elegant design and exceptional functionality.
• Artisan Gray Collection Collection featuring refined gray-toned finish with sophisticated modern design, creating understated luxury atmosphere for hospitality spaces. Suitable for luxury hotels, resorts, banquet halls, and premium dining environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy efficiency: high-density magnetic bottom converts over 99% of energy into heat
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Myungjin Tableware Co LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMyungjin Tableware Co Ltd operates Tiger's 20,000 sqm manufacturing facility and sales office in Tianjin, China. The partnership handles local manufacturing, quality control, and sales distribution within China and potentially broader Asian markets.
• FOH WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFOH Worldwide operates as Tiger America, handling sales and distribution throughout the Americas from their Miami, Florida office. The company serves as the exclusive regional representative for Tiger products in the American market.
• YEGAM SRLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYEGAM SRL operates as Tiger Europe, handling sales and distribution in European markets from their Pralboino, Italy office. The company manages regional marketing, customer relationships, and product distribution for Tiger products in Europe.
• Giuliano MalimpensakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian design master Giuliano Malimpensa collaborated with Tiger on hollow ware and small ware design. His design experience combined with Tiger's manufacturing expertise created practical professional products with a touch of elegance and class.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hatco Corporation: Hatco specializes in commercial foodservice heating, holding, and warming equipment, including commercial warming/display equipment for buffet lines. It overlaps with Tiger's carving stations, heat lamps, and warming products serving the same hotel and catering channels.
• American Metalcraft: American Metalcraft is a US tabletop and buffet equipment manufacturer producing chafing dishes, food displays, and presentation pieces. It directly competes with Tiger on buffet and chafing dish products, particularly in the mid-market and upscale hotel/restaurant segment in North America.
• Cal-Mil Products: Cal-Mil specializes in buffet presentation and food display products, including chafing dishes, dispensers, and risers. It is a direct product-category competitor to Tiger, particularly strong in North American hotels and catering operations, with overlap on urns, dispensers, and presentation items.
• Browne Foodservice: Browne Foodservice (formerly Browne & Co / Halco) is a US-based foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturer producing chafing dishes, buffetware, and smallwares. It directly competes with Tiger across the chafing dish and buffet category for hotel, restaurant, and catering customers.
• Update International: Update International is a US-based foodservice equipment manufacturer focused on chafing dishes, buffetware, and smallwares. It directly competes with Tiger across the chafing dish and buffet presentation categories, primarily serving US hotel and restaurant operators.
• Vollrath Company: Vollrath is a major US-based manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment including chafing dishes, buffet presentation items, and smallwares. It is the most direct competitor to Tiger in the premium stainless steel chafing dish category, serving the same hotel and catering channels across North America and globally.
• TableCraft Products Company: TableCraft is a broad foodservice smallwares and buffet equipment manufacturer offering chafing dishes, dispensers, and presentation items. It competes with Tiger on buffet and chafing dish products across the HORECA channel in North America.

Broad incumbents

• Carlisle Foodservice Products: Carlisle is a large broad-line foodservice supplies manufacturer (part of The Carlyle Group's portfolio) covering buffeting, tabletop, and storage products. While its portfolio is much broader than Tiger's, it competes in the same buffet equipment category and serves overlapping HORECA customers, making it a meaningful adjacent competitor.

Regional players

• SICO Bonchef: Bonchef is a European-based foodservice equipment manufacturer producing chafing dishes, buffet systems, and presentation products. It is a comparable competitor to Tiger focused primarily on European hospitality markets, with similar stainless steel construction and design-led positioning.

Emerging players

• Rosseto International: Rosseto is a US-based designer and manufacturer of premium buffet presentation and food display products. It competes with Tiger in the buffet presentation and riser category and tends to focus on design-forward pieces for upscale hotels and events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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