STARAX
STARAX is a Turkish manufacturer of functional hardware accessories (sliding systems, soft-closing rails, corner mechanisms, storage inserts) for kitchen, wardrobe, and bathroom furniture OEMs, serving 90 countries via authorized sales points, a B2B portal, and the Lucido sub-brand.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersErgene, Tekirdağ, Türkiye
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What STARAX does
STARAX (legal name: STAR MUTFAK ve MOBİLYA AKSESUARLARI SAN. TİC. A.Ş.) is a Turkish manufacturer of functional hardware accessories for kitchen, wardrobe, and bathroom furniture, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Velimeşe, Tekirdağ. The company designs, produces, and distributes mechanical components such as sliding systems, movable kitchen mechanisms, soft-closing rail drawers, corner storage solutions, undermount rails, integrated waste bins, and wardrobe organization hardware, sold under the STARAX and Lucido (sliding systems, since 2009) brands. Proprietary technology includes SoftClosing rail systems, anti-slip surface treatments, and the Unique Box and Unique Wood premium product series.
The company operates from a 32,500 m² production facility at Velimeşe Organized Industrial Zone, supplemented by an on-site 3,429 kWp solar power plant generating 3,600,000 kWh per year and preventing 1,716 tons of CO2 emissions annually. STARAX holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 10002:2018, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications and is recognized as the Turkish sector company with the widest product range in kitchen, cabinet, and bathroom accessories (2016). In 2022 the company established STARAX U.S. as a wholly-owned regional entity to serve the American market.
STARAX's business model is B2B, monetizing through one-time sales of accessory components to kitchen, wardrobe, and bathroom furniture manufacturers, with secondary distribution to wholesalers, retailers, and furniture shops. Distribution runs through authorized sales points in 90 export countries, a dedicated B2B portal (b2b.starax.com.tr), and the STARAX Mobile App (iOS and Android). The company is privately held and family-controlled, with Leyla Çınar serving as Chairman of the Board and Atacan Çınar as Vice Chairman; no external private equity or venture capital backing is identified. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
STARAX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- STARAX
- Legal name
- STAR MUTFAK ve MOBİLYA AKSESUARLARI SAN. TİC. A.Ş.
- Website
- https://starax.com.tr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- STARAX is a Turkish manufacturer of functional hardware accessories (sliding systems, soft-closing rails, corner mechanisms, storage inserts) for kitchen, wardrobe, and bathroom furniture OEMs, serving 90 countries via authorized sales points, a B2B portal, and the Lucido sub-brand.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
STARAX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Furniture Hardware Accessories
- NAICS
- Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing (3379), Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (337)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Kitchen & Bath Accessories & Hardware (Pulls, Hinges, Organizers) Retail (CRAIAFAI)
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Where STARAX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ergene, Tekirdağ
- HQ country
- Türkiye
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
STARAX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- B2B Kitchen Accessories Sales: Direct sales of kitchen, wardrobe, and bathroom accessories to business customers through sales points and B2B portal
- B2B Wardrobe Accessories Sales: Sales of wardrobe organization systems including trouser racks, shoe holders, and storage mechanisms
- B2B Bathroom Accessories Sales: Sales of bathroom cabinet organization products including laundry baskets and towel holders
- Lucido Brand Sliding Systems: Sliding systems products sold under the Lucido brand for furniture applications
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
STARAX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
STARAX manufactures and sells functional kitchen, wardrobe, and bathroom furniture accessories — including movable mechanisms, sliding systems, larder pantries, corner solutions, undermount rail drawers, waste bins, trouser and shoe racks, and bathroom organizers — to furniture manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers worldwide. The company operates its own production facility with an in-house solar power plant and sells under the STARAX and Lucido brands across 90 countries via a global network of authorized sales points and a dedicated B2B portal.
Product overview
STARAX is a manufacturer of kitchen, wardrobe, and bathroom furniture accessories based in Turkey. The product portfolio consists of physical hardware mechanisms organized into three main categories: Kitchen Accessories (including larder systems, corner mechanisms, undermount rail drawers, and waste bins), Wardrobe Accessories (including trouser racks, shoe holders, and storage solutions), and Bathroom Accessories. The company also produces sliding systems under the Lucido sub-brand and offers a mobile application for product browsing. The offering is a multi-category hardware product portfolio rather than a unified software platform, with products ranging from pull-out pantry systems to sliding door mechanisms and organizational inserts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Lucido: Sliding systems products brand launched in 2009.
Products and services
- Kitchen Accessories Functional kitchen storage and organization products including larder systems, under-workbench mechanisms, corner solutions, and interior cupboard shelves designed to complete kitchen functionality for furniture manufacturers and B2B buyers.
- Wardrobe Accessories Elegant wardrobe organization products including trouser racks, shoe holders, belt/tie racks, undermount rail drawers, ironing boards, and storage solutions for dressing rooms and wardrobes, targeted at wardrobe furniture manufacturers and B2B buyers.
- Bathroom Accessories Space-saving bathroom cabinet organization products designed to provide maximum usage area, including laundry baskets and towel holders, for bathroom cabinet and furniture manufacturers.
- Lucido Sliding Systems Sliding system products for furniture and cabinet applications, produced under the Lucido brand since 2009 and sold alongside STARAX branded products through the same distribution channels in 90 countries.
- Starax Mobile App Mobile application enabling users to quickly browse products, access assembly diagrams, and discover new products, available on iOS and Android platforms for end consumers, retailers, and furniture manufacturers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Prevented 1,716 tons of CO2 emissions annually through solar energy
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use STARAX
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
STARAX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
STARAX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- LucidocoreLucido is a proprietary brand of STARAX focused on sliding systems products. Production of sliding systems began under the Lucido brand in 2009. The brand operates as part of STARAX's product portfolio and is sold alongside STARAX branded products through the same distribution channels, reaching the same 90 export countries.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves15 records
Expansion highlights5 records
STARAX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Blum: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of furniture fittings — hinges, drawer runners, lift systems, and kitchen organization mechanisms. Direct competitor to STARAX in kitchen and wardrobe accessory hardware, serving the same B2B furniture OEM customers globally.
- Titus: UK-headquartered manufacturer of furniture fittings including hinges, drawer slides, and quick-fit mechanisms. Competes with STARAX in kitchen and wardrobe accessory hardware for global OEM customers.
- Salice: Italian manufacturer of hinges, drawer runners, sliding systems, and lift mechanisms for furniture. Direct competitor to STARAX in furniture fittings, particularly strong in wardrobe sliding systems competing against Lucido.
- Grass: Austrian/German specialist in drawer slides, movement systems, and hinge technology for furniture. Direct competitor to STARAX's undermount rail and drawer mechanism lines, particularly for kitchen and wardrobe applications.
- Häfele: German family-owned hardware and fittings company offering furniture fittings, sliding door systems, and kitchen/wardrobe/bathroom accessories. Competes with STARAX's full product portfolio across both STARAX and Lucido brand categories.
- Hettich: German manufacturer of furniture fittings, drawer systems, sliding door hardware, and kitchen organization products. Competes directly with STARAX across kitchen, wardrobe, and bathroom accessory categories, especially in European OEM channels.
- Sugatsune: Japanese manufacturer of premium architectural and furniture hardware including sliding systems, hinges, and latches. Comparable product breadth to STARAX with overlapping focus on smooth-operation and soft-closing mechanisms.
- Kesseböhmer: German manufacturer of kitchen organization systems including larder units, corner mechanisms, and waste bin solutions — directly overlapping STARAX's kitchen accessories category and product sub-types such as Twin Pantry and corner mechanisms.
- Vauth-Sagel: German specialist in kitchen storage and organization systems including pull-out larders, corner units, and waste bin systems — directly competing with STARAX's larder, secret corner, and waste bin sub-product lines.
Regional players
- GTV: Polish furniture fittings and accessories manufacturer serving European kitchen and wardrobe OEM markets. Comparable product mix to STARAX but primarily a regional competitor rather than a global exporter of comparable breadth.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
STARAX social profiles
Digital presenceSTARAX compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
STARAX financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
STARAX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
STARAX subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
STARAX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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STARAX M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about STARAX
What does STARAX do?
STARAX manufactures and sells functional kitchen, wardrobe, and bathroom furniture accessories — including movable mechanisms, sliding systems, larder pantries, corner solutions, undermount rail drawers, waste bins, trouser and shoe racks, and bathroom organizers — to furniture manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers worldwide. The company operates its own production facility with an in-house solar power plant and sells under the STARAX and Lucido brands across 90 countries via a global network of authorized sales points and a dedicated B2B portal.
Is STARAX a public or private company?
STARAX is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was STARAX founded?
STARAX was founded in 1996. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is STARAX based?
STARAX is headquartered in Ergene, Tekirdağ, Türkiye, in the Europe region.
How does STARAX make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. B2B Kitchen Accessories Sales are the primary driver. The others are B2B Wardrobe Accessories Sales, B2B Bathroom Accessories Sales and lucido Brand Sliding Systems.
Who are STARAX's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Blum, Titus, Salice, Grass, Häfele, Hettich, Sugatsune, Kesseböhmer and Vauth-Sagel. GTV is listed as a regional player.
Does STARAX have an API?
No public API is recorded for STARAX.
What industry is STARAX in?
STARAX's product category is Furniture Hardware Accessories. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAFAI, Kitchen & Bath Accessories & Hardware (Pulls, Hinges, Organizers) Retail. Its NAICS code is 3379 and its SIC code is 2590.