What Redman Distributing does

Redman Distributing Inc. is a second-generation, family-owned and operated national Canadian wholesale distributor of luxury residential appliances and outdoor kitchens, headquartered in Ayr, Ontario. The company was founded in 1991 and has operated continuously for over 30 years, building an exclusive dealer network that spans coast to coast in Canada. Its business model is wholesale distribution: Redman purchases from select premium manufacturers and resells to its dealer network, with revenue generated through product sales margins under MSRP-based unit pricing supplemented by promotional mail-in rebates.

The company distributes a portfolio of 11 premium brands organized into four core product categories: (1) residential range hood ventilation led by Vent-A-Hood, which offers over 200 custom kitchen canopy configurations including wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, under-cabinet, island, remote, ducted, and duct-free systems; (2) wine and beverage cooling via Perlick, Sapphire, and Avanti Products, featuring undercounter and panel-ready refrigeration; (3) indoor cooking appliances from ILVE, Capital Cooking, PITT Cooking, and Premier Ranges, spanning gas, electric, and induction technologies; and (4) outdoor cooking equipment from Alfresco Open Air Culinary Systems, Artisan Professional Grills, and Memphis Wood Fire Grills. In addition to distribution, Redman operates an online parts store at redmandistributingstore.com and provides custom design assistance services for ventilation hood installations, with in-house sales, service, and install support across the full brand portfolio.

Redman's customer base is reached through its exclusive Canadian dealer network serving custom builders, kitchen designers, and residential homeowners, with no publicly disclosed revenue figures. The company self-identifies as the #1 provider of mid to high end range hoods in Canada and has received industry award recognition in 2025 and 2026. The firm is privately held with 8 employees, no external institutional investment, and operates as the legal entity Redman Distributing Inc. incorporated in Ontario, Canada.

Name

Redman Distributing

Legal name

Redman Distributing Inc.

Website

https://redmandistributing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Redman Distributing is a family-owned Canadian wholesale distributor of luxury residential appliances and outdoor kitchens, operating an exclusive coast-to-coast dealer network across Canada and representing 11 premium brands including Vent-A-Hood, Perlick, Alfresco, ILVE, and Capital Cooking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ayr

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Appliance Distribution: Redman Distributing operates as a National Canadian Wholesale Distributor, purchasing products from select manufacturers and distributing to their exclusive dealer network coast to coast in Canada. Revenue is generated through product sales margins from retailers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Redman Distributing Inc. is a second-generation, family-owned National Canadian wholesale distributor of luxury appliances and outdoor kitchens. The company purchases products from select "Best In Class" manufacturers and distributes them through an exclusive dealer network coast to coast in Canada, providing distribution, marketing, sales, and service support across residential range hood ventilation, built-in wine/beverage coolers, indoor cooking equipment, outdoor grills and kitchens, and compact appliances.

Product overview

Redman Distributing Inc. is a second-generation family-owned Canadian wholesale distributor of luxury appliances and outdoor kitchens. The company operates as a multi-brand distribution platform offering four core product categories: (1) residential range hood ventilation under Vent-A-Hood, (2) wine and beverage cooling with Perlick, Sapphire, and Avanti Products, (3) outdoor cooking equipment including Alfresco Open Air Culinary Systems, Artisan Professional Grills, and Memphis Wood Fire Grills, and (4) indoor cooking appliances featuring ILVE, Capital Cooking, PITT Cooking, and Premier Ranges. The portfolio spans over 11 distinct brands from North American and European manufacturers. In addition to product distribution, the company offers design assistance services for custom range hood configurations and operates an online parts store for aftermarket support. The company serves an exclusive dealer network coast to coast in Canada and is recognized as the #1 provider of Mid to High End Range Hoods in Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vent-A-Hood Range Hoods Residential range hood ventilation systems offering over 200 custom kitchen ventilation range hood canopies in wall-mounted, ceiling mounted, under cabinet, island, remote, ducted, and duct free configurations. Distributed through Redman's exclusive Canadian dealer network.
• Avanti Products Full line of compact, countertop and specialty appliances including wine chillers, beverage coolers, ranges, compact kitchens, microwaves, fridges, freezers, laundry, and dishwashers, serving hotel, dormitory, and residential markets.
• Alfresco Open Air Culinary Systems Commercial-grade outdoor grills and outdoor kitchen appliances with restaurant-quality features for residential outdoor cooking, including professional-grade innovation.
• Artisan Professional Grills American-made outdoor grills offering premium quality at affordable luxury price points, manufactured by Alfresco, setting the standard for American-made quality.
• Memphis Wood Fire and Pellet Grills Wood fire and pellet grills including the Memphis Elevate freestanding pellet grill featuring Direct Flame Technology for traditional pellet grill style cooking.
• ILVE Appliances Italian-made indoor cooking appliances including ranges available in 30 to 60 inch widths, featuring classic to modern design styles with efficient, versatile, and reliable performance; specialist in cooking systems since 1969.
• Capital Cooking Ranges USA-manufactured ranges from 30 to 60 inches wide in various range top configurations and colors, designed for home chefs with professional-grade performance.
• PITT Cooking Bespoke culinary system featuring gas burners and induction cooktops elegantly integrated into countertops, offering countertop burner configurations for kitchen design.
• Premier Ranges Gas and electric ranges manufactured since 1912 by Peerless-Premier Appliance Company, emphasizing quality manufacturing and customer service.
• Sapphire Wine & Beverage Luxury indoor and outdoor under-counter wine and beverage refrigeration products designed to integrate seamlessly into 24 inch cabinet settings.
• Perlick Undercounter Refrigeration Residential undercounter refrigeration solutions for home bars, entertainment rooms, indoor and outdoor kitchens, with panel ready, glass front, and stainless steel options and ADA height compliant models backed by a six year warranty.
• Redman Distributing Parts Store Online e-commerce parts store for purchasing replacement parts for distributed brands including Vent-A-Hood, supporting aftermarket needs of dealers and consumers.
• Design Assistance Services Custom design assistance for range hood installations including mounting type selection, dimensions, finishes, and custom configurations for homeowners and dealers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best in class products with longest standard warranties in the industry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vent-A-Hood Range Hood CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVent-A-Hood is a key brand distributed by Redman. They manufacture the quietest, most efficient, and easiest to clean range hoods in the world, providing over 200 different custom kitchen ventilation range hood canopies.
• Avanti ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvanti Products is an innovative leader in full line compact, countertop and specialty appliances, serving hotel/dormitory and residential markets.
• Alfresco Open Air Culinary SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlfresco designs and manufactures commercial-quality outdoor kitchen equipment, bringing professional-grade innovation to residential outdoor cooking.
• Artisan Professional GrillscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtisan Professional Grills by Alfresco sets the new standard for affordable luxury with American-made quality at import-friendly prices.
• PITT CookingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPITT Cooking redefines kitchen design with gas burners integrated into countertops, offering a bespoke culinary system combining aesthetic appeal with functionality.
• ILVE AppliancescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorILVE has been a genuine specialist in cooking systems since 1969, based in Padua, Italy, with worldwide recognition for quality cooking appliances.
• Premier RangescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Ranges by Peerless-Premier Appliance Company has manufactured gas and electric ranges since 1912, exceeding customer expectations in quality, delivery, and customer service.
• Capital CookingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCapital Cooking manufactures ranges imagined, designed, and crafted in the USA, available in sizes from 30 to 60 inches wide with professional-grade performance.
• Sapphire Wine & BeveragecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSapphire provides luxury indoor and outdoor under-counter products precisely engineered with the ability to integrate into any 24 inch cabinet setting.
• PerlickcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerlick makes innovative residential refrigeration products for home bars, entertainment rooms, indoor/outdoor kitchens, with the industry's best six year warranty.
• Memphis Wood Fire GrillsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMemphis offers wood fire and pellet grills including the innovative Memphis Elevate with Direct Flame Technology for traditional pellet grill style cooking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot Pro: Pro/contractor division of The Home Depot selling appliances, grills, and outdoor kitchen equipment to builders and remodelers. Comparable to Redman as a competing channel for premium appliance and outdoor kitchen distribution to the same builder/designer end customer.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest North American wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and appliances with a major builder/designer channel. Comparable because it operates a similar wholesale-to-trade distribution model across residential appliance and kitchen categories, but at far broader scale.
• Webstaurant Store: Largest U.S. online distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies. Comparable to Redman as a multi-brand specialty kitchen/appliance distributor with parts, service, and exclusive-brand support, though serving commercial rather than residential builders.
• Sub-Zero Group (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove): Premium kitchen appliance manufacturer with its own regional distributor/dealer network across North America. Comparable because it competes for the same builder/designer relationships Redman's dealers serve, and offers overlapping premium refrigeration and cooking lines.
• Best Buy Pacific Sales: Big-box retailer's premium appliance division that sells many of the same high-end kitchen brands Redman distributes to builders and designers. Comparable as a competing channel for luxury appliance sales, though it is a retailer rather than a wholesale distributor.

Direct peers

• The Chef's Warehouse: Specialty distributor of professional kitchen equipment, cookware, and specialty foods to chefs and the foodservice/hospitality trade. Comparable to Redman in its multi-brand specialty distribution model and exclusive brand partnerships, though skewing commercial rather than residential.
• AJ Madison: U.S.-based luxury and premium appliance retailer/distributor carrying many of the same brands Redman distributes (ILVE, Perlick, Capital, Vent-A-Hood). Comparable because it sells the same high-end kitchen appliance categories to designers, builders, and consumers, competing for the same premium project pipeline.
• BBQ Galore / Barbecues Galore: Specialty retailer/distributor of premium outdoor grills, outdoor kitchens, and related appliances. Directly comparable to Redman's outdoor cooking category (Alfresco, Artisan, Memphis) in terms of product mix and premium positioning.
• Yale Appliance & Lighting: Large independent U.S. luxury appliance distributor with deep relationships with builders, kitchen designers, and homeowners. Directly comparable to Redman's exclusive-dealer, premium-brand, builder/designer go-to-market model.
• Marcone / Reliable Parts: Leading North American wholesale distributor of appliance parts and accessories to the service trade. Comparable to Redman's parts-store and service support layer, with overlapping aftermarket and dealer service economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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