What Randi does

Randi A/S is a Randers, Denmark-based manufacturer and supplier of architectural hardware founded in 1878, specializing in door handles, building fittings, and sanitary equipment produced in stainless steel and brass with PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating finishes. The company operates a portfolio of owned product lines (Randi-Line, Randi-Line Design, Classic-Line, Line 18, Novo-Line, Cone Collection) developed in collaboration with nine or more Nordic architectural firms, alongside distribution partnerships for premium European brands including ECO Schulte (Germany), Briton (UK), Normbau, CISA, and AUMÜLLER. Since April 2014, Randi has operated as a member of the ECO Schulte Group following its acquisition by the German family-owned manufacturer.

The business model combines direct enterprise project sales with a 395+ authorized dealer network spanning Denmark, Scandinavia, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, USA, and Asia. Randi serves architects, construction firms, and end customers in private construction, public infrastructure (hospitals, government buildings), and hospitality sectors through quote-based project pricing. Documented reference projects include Aarhus Universitetshospital Skejby, Hotel d'Angleterre, Alchemist, Britannia Hotel Trondheim, Vestfold Hospital, and Barne og Ungdomssygehus Bergen. The company employs 20-50 staff across management, sales, product, IT, warehouse, and administrative functions at its Randers headquarters. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company carries no external funding, operating as a self-funded subsidiary within the ECO Schulte group.

Name

Randi

Legal name

Randi A/S

Website

https://www.randi.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Randi A/S is a 1878-founded Danish manufacturer of premium architectural hardware, including door handles, building fittings, and sanitary equipment in stainless steel and brass. It serves architects, construction firms, and public projects across Scandinavia, Europe, USA, and Asia via direct sales and a 395+ dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Hardware

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Architectural hardware manufacturing
• Door handles fittings
• Stainless steel hardware
• Sanitary equipment supply
• Building hardware distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Randers

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling door handles, building fittings, and sanitary equipment in stainless steel and brass to professional construction projects.
2. Project-Based Custom Solutions: Custom project solutions where Randi provides flexibility in function, design and materials for specific construction projects, including product development capabilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Randi manufactures and supplies architectural hardware including door handles, building fittings, and sanitary equipment in stainless steel and brass, produced at its Randers, Denmark facility. Its portfolio spans branded product series (Randi-Line®, Classic-Line®, Novo-Line®, Line 18®, Cone Collection) co-developed with Nordic architects, alongside distributed brands covering panic hardware, door closers, fittings, and fire ventilation systems. The company sells through a 395+ dealer network and direct project sales to construction, hospitality, healthcare, and public-sector clients.

Product overview

Randi is a manufacturer and supplier of architectural hardware including door handles, building fittings, and sanitary equipment. The product portfolio consists of multiple branded series and product types: Core product lines include Randi-Line® (timeless door handles and fittings designed with Danish architects), Randi-Line® Design (architect-designed variants), Classic-Line® (classic brass door hardware), Line 18® (functional fittings), and Novo-Line® (sanitary products). Acquired/distributed brands include Briton (emergency exit hardware from UK), Normbau (European fittings and sanitary products), ECO Schulte (German door closers and hinges), CISA (Italian security hardware), and AUMÜLLER (German fire ventilation systems). Product types span door handles, escutcheons, accessories, sanitary products, spare parts, backplates, pull handles, window handles, waste bins, and dispensers. Materials include stainless steel, brass, and various PVD coated finishes. Products are designed in collaboration with Nordic architects including C.F. Møller Architects, AART Designers, Friis & Moltke, Benedicte & Poul Erik Find, Jørn Schütze, Lars Vejen, CEBRA Architecture, Christoffer Harlang, and Studio Hammer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Randi-Line®: Complete series of quality door handles and hardware in simple timeless design for professional construction.
• Randi-Line® Design
• Classic-Line®
• Novo-Line®
• Line 18®
• Cone Collection
• ECO Schulte
• Briton
• Normbau
• CISA
• AUMÜLLER

Products and services

• Randi-Line® Complete series of quality door handles and fittings in simple timeless design, developed in cooperation with renowned Danish architects. Offers flexibility, function, and material options for professional construction.
• Randi-Line® Design Architect-designed door handles and fittings featuring collaborations with Nordic architects including AART Designers, C.F. Møller Architects, Friis & Moltke, Jørn Schütze, and Lars Vejen.
• Classic-Line® Classic door handles and fittings developed with architects Benedicte and Poul Erik Find. Over 30 products in solid brass recognized as a durable classic for restoration and period-sensitive construction.
• Cone Collection Decorative and functional series of hooks, knobs, and accessories primarily for bathrooms, designed by C.F. Møller Architects. Includes sanitary products in simple design with multiple variation and application options.
• Line 18® Functional fittings for modern construction in stainless steel and PVD coated finishes designed for contemporary building requirements.
• Line 18® Sanitet Sanitary products for the Line 18 series in stainless steel, with functional design for modern bathroom environments.
• Novo-Line® Sanitary products in simple design, primarily in stainless steel and black finishes, designed by Friis & Moltke.
• Briton England's leading brand for door control and building fittings, including panic and emergency exit hardware meeting European CPD requirements, designed for daily use durability.
• Normbau One of Europe's leading suppliers of fittings and sanitary products in stainless steel and nylon. Extensive product program offering building hardware, sanitary equipment, and partition fittings in Stainless Line and Nylon Line series.
• ECO Schulte One of Germany's leading manufacturers of door closers, panic hardware, and hinges. Products have won the IF Product Design Award and Reddot Design Award, offering complete door systems combining hinges, locks, fittings and door closers.
• CISA Security fittings for professional construction since 1926, including panic and emergency exit hardware, door closers, and padlocks meeting EU standards (EN 179 and EN 1125, CE marked).
• AUMÜLLER German manufacturer of products for automatic fire ventilation (ABV) and replacement air. Randi is authorized dealer in Scandinavia, distributing EMB 7300 compact control units (2.5A–20A), EMB 8000+ modular control units (5A–96A), and motor types including chain, spindle, rack, tandem, folding arm, and louver window motors.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AUMÜLLERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRandi A/S is an authorized dealer of AUMÜLLER products in Scandinavia. AUMÜLLER is a German manufacturer of quality products for automatic fire ventilation (ABV) and replacement air. Randi distributes the full AUMÜLLER range including EMB 7300 compact control units (2.5A to 20A) and EMB 8000+ modular control units (5A to 96A), as well as various types of motors such as chain motors, spindle motors, rack motors, tandem motors, folding arm motors and louver window motors.
• BritoncoreTechnology or IntegrationBriton is England's leading brand for door control and building hardware, known for high quality, reliability and dependability designed for daily use. Product range includes panic and emergency exit hardware compliant with European CPD requirements.
• NORMBAUcoreTechnology or IntegrationNORMBAU is one of Europe's leading suppliers of hardware and sanitary products in stainless steel and nylon, representing the best in design, technology and function meeting modern construction requirements.
• CISAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCISA has been synonymous with security since its founding in 1926, offering a wide range of the most advanced security products. Products guarantee maximum security and strength meeting all relevant EU standards (EN 179 and EN 1125, CE marked) including panic and emergency exit hardware, door closers and padlocks.
• C.F. Møller ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing design collaboration dating back to mid-1980s. Created door handle series 1060 for Skejby Hospital which became a classic in Randi-Line series. Also developed Randi-Line Komé and Cone Collection for bathrooms.
• Benedicte & Poul Erik FindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped Classic-Line series with over 30 products on the market. The series has become an acknowledged and durable classic, valued for its solid execution in solid brass. Hardware series is especially designed for restoration use with H-form and C-form designs for different architectural historical periods.
• AART DesignerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAART Designers is a dedicated design lab in close synergy with AART Architects. Collaboration created Randi-Line Wing door handle with vision of symbiosis between stringent and organic design. Also developed new 1071 handle balancing form and function in natural and intuitive way.
• C.F. Møller ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC.F. Møller Architects has its own team of industrial designers collaborating with Danish and international companies on design and development of innovative products for buildings. Partnership created door handle series 1060 and Komé line.
• Lars VejencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLars Vejen is an architect and designer working internationally with companies in various production types. Created Randi-Line Nordic, a composition of simple geometric forms and natural materials with birch bark inserts containing natural antibacterial properties.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FSB (Franz Schneider Brakel): FSB is a German premium manufacturer of door handles, hardware, and sanitary products. Directly comparable to Randi given both companies' focus on architectural-grade stainless steel and brass fittings designed in collaboration with architects for high-end construction projects, with similar premium positioning and product categories.
• HEWI: HEWI is a German manufacturer of architectural hardware including door handles, sanitary products, and accessibility solutions in stainless steel and nylon. Highly comparable to Randi's premium architectural hardware portfolio serving public, healthcare, and hospitality construction markets across Europe.
• Olivari: Olivari is an Italian premium door handle manufacturer renowned for designer collaborations and high-end architectural fittings. Directly comparable to Randi's premium positioning and architect-driven product development approach, serving the same luxury residential and commercial construction segment.
• Colombo Design: Colombo Design is an Italian manufacturer of designer door handles and architectural hardware. Comparable to Randi in product category and premium positioning, serving the same high-end construction market with design-led products and contemporary aesthetics.
• Tupai: Tupai is a Portuguese manufacturer of architectural hardware including door handles and accessories. Comparable to Randi in product focus on architectural hardware, with design partnerships and premium finishes similar to Randi's Nordic architect collaborations.
• PBA: PBA is an Italian manufacturer of architectural hardware for public and commercial buildings. Comparable to Randi's public infrastructure focus with product offerings for hospitals, public buildings, and commercial construction in stainless steel and similar premium materials.
• Mandelli: Mandelli is an Italian premium door handle manufacturer with a design-led approach. Comparable to Randi's brand positioning around premium architectural hardware with designer collaborations and similar target customer base in luxury residential and commercial construction.
• D-Line: D-Line is a Danish architectural hardware company specializing in stainless steel door handles and fittings. Directly comparable to Randi given Danish heritage, focus on Scandinavian design, and similar product portfolio targeting premium construction projects and architectural specifications.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the Swedish global leader in access solutions with a broad hardware portfolio including door handles, locks, and security products. Comparable to Randi in product categories and Scandinavian heritage, but operates at vastly larger scale across commercial, residential, and institutional segments worldwide.
• Dormakaba: Dormakaba is a Swiss-German access solutions provider offering door hardware, automatic doors, and security systems. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Randi's architectural hardware offerings but operates globally with a much wider scope including electronic access and entrance systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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