Stein Corp

What Stein Corp does

Stein Corp is a family-owned multi-trade contractor and specialty retailer based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Founded in 1980 as an electrical contracting firm, the company has operated continuously for over 40 years and expanded into plumbing & heating, mechanical services, and window coverings, while adding a curated audio, lighting, and home-fixtures retail operation. The business is headquartered at 3403 Millar Avenue, Saskatoon, with a physical showroom and a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront listing 106+ products.

The company's service portfolio covers residential and commercial electrical installation and repair, plumbing and HVAC work, and professional window-covering consultation and installation. Its retail division is anchored by authorized-dealer relationships with Hunter Douglas (window coverings), Bowers & Wilkins and AudioQuest (premium audio), Kohler (plumbing fixtures), and Modern Forms and Lutron (smart home products), with pricing ranging from approximately $22 for accessories to $54,000 for flagship Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 speakers. Operations rely on trade-licensed workmanship rather than proprietary technology.

Stein generates revenue through two primary streams: professional installation and service contracts for residential and commercial projects, and one-time product sales through its showroom and e-commerce channel. Its go-to-market blends direct-to-consumer showroom visits, free in-home consultations, phone/email quoting ([email protected]), word-of-mouth referrals, and basic digital marketing via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. The company operates under sub-brands "Stein Plumbing & Heating" and "Stein Window Coverings," is privately held with no parent company, no disclosed funding, and no institutional investors, and is described as family-owned and operated throughout its 40+ year history.

Name

Stein Corp

Legal name

Stein Corp

Website

https://steincorp.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stein Corp is a family-owned Saskatoon-based multi-trade contractor and specialty retailer founded in 1980, offering residential and commercial electrical, plumbing, heating, and window-covering services alongside a curated retail lineup of premium audio, plumbing fixtures, and smart-home products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Stein Corp generates revenue through retail sales of audio equipment (speakers, DACs, cables), window coverings (Hunter Douglas, Maxxmar, Alta brands), plumbing fixtures (faucets, sinks, bathroom fixtures), and lighting products through their Shopify e-commerce platform and physical showroom.
2. Installation Services: Revenue from electrical, plumbing, heating, and mechanical installation services for residential and commercial buildings. Services include wiring new buildings, furnace replacement, plumbing system installation, and mechanical equipment servicing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stein Corp is a family-owned Saskatoon-based company founded in 1980 that delivers residential and commercial electrical, plumbing & heating, and window covering installation services. In addition, it operates a retail showroom and Shopify e-commerce storefront selling premium audio equipment (Bowers & Wilkins, AudioQuest, Marantz, NAD, Denon, Rotel), plumbing fixtures (Kohler), smart fans (Modern Forms, Hunter), and decorative lighting (Progress Lighting, WAC Lighting).

Product overview

Stein Corp is a family-owned Saskatoon-based company established in 1980, originally an electrical contracting business that has expanded into a multi-service provider. Their offering consists of three core service lines (Electrical, Plumbing & Heating, and Window Coverings) alongside a retail audio/video and home products division. The retail segment features premium audio equipment from Bowers & Wilkins, AudioQuest, Marantz, Rotel, NAD, and Denon; smart home products including Modern Forms fans and Hunter Douglas window coverings; plumbing fixtures from Kohler; and decorative lighting from Progress Lighting and WAC Lighting. Services include residential and commercial electrical work, complete plumbing and HVAC installation, and professional window covering consultation and installation. The company operates as a Shopify-powered e-commerce platform selling 106+ products across 30+ categories.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Services Electrical installation, wiring, panel installation, and repair services for residential and commercial buildings in Saskatoon and the surrounding area. Free estimates provided via email and phone.
• Plumbing & Heating Services Complete plumbing, heating, and HVAC services for residential and commercial buildings, including plumbing system installation, furnace replacement, HVAC installation, and mechanical equipment servicing. Operates as Stein Plumbing & Heating.
• Window Coverings Powered, manual, and corded window shades from Hunter Douglas, Maxxmar, and Alta Window Fashions, with free in-home consultation, measurement, and professional installation. Operates as Stein Window Coverings.
• Audio Equipment Retail Retail sales of speakers, DACs, amplifiers, receivers, cables, and audio accessories from premium brands including Bowers & Wilkins, AudioQuest, Marantz, NAD, Denon, and Rotel. Sold through the Saskatoon showroom and Shopify online store.
• Plumbing Fixtures Retail Retail sales of bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures, including faucets, sinks, and showers from Kohler.
• Smart Fans & Decorative Lighting Retail Retail sales of smart ceiling fans from Modern Forms and Hunter Douglas, plus decorative lighting fixtures from Progress Lighting, WAC Lighting, Hunter Douglas, and Modern Forms.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hunter DouglascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp is an authorized dealer of Hunter Douglas window coverings, offering the full range of their shades and window fashions with professional consultation and installation services.
• Maxxmar Window FashionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProudly Canadian owned and operated, Maxxmar manufactures window coverings in Canada. Stein carries their products as part of their window covering offerings.
• Alta Window FashionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlta Window Fashions provides window covering solutions with innovative technology and quality. Stein offers their products alongside Hunter Douglas and Maxxmar.
• Bowers & WilkinscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries the full range of Bowers & Wilkins speakers including the 600 Series S3, 700 Series S3, and 800 Series Diamond speakers, along with subwoofers and outdoor speakers.
• AudioQuestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp offers a comprehensive selection of AudioQuest products including DragonFly DACs, cables (USB, RCA, speaker cables), power products (Niagara, NRG series), and accessories.
• Modern FormsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries Modern Forms smart fans and lighting products as part of their product offerings.
• NAD ElectronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries NAD amplifiers, receivers, and audio equipment in their audio product lineup.
• DenonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries Denon audio receivers and home theater equipment.
• MarantzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries Marantz amplifiers and audio equipment.
• RotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries Rotel audio equipment including amplifiers and DACs.
• KohlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries Kohler plumbing fixtures including faucets and bathroom products as part of their plumbing and heating offerings.
• NapoleonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries Napoleon fireplace and heating products.
• MontigominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries Montigo fireplace and electric fireplace products.
• LutronminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries Lutron smart lighting and window covering control products.
• Hunter (Fans)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStein Corp carries Hunter ceiling fans as part of their product offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Best Buy Canada: Major Canadian consumer electronics retailer carrying home audio, receivers, and select premium audio brands. Competes with Stein's retail AV division on brand overlap (Denon, Marantz) but does not replicate Stein's specialty hi-fi curation, in-home install services, or trades-services bundle.
• Rona: Canadian home improvement retailer (owned by Lowe's) carrying lighting, plumbing fixtures, ceiling fans, and window coverings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Stein's retail categories, but operates at national retail scale and does not compete in Stein's in-home service or premium-AV niches.
• Budget Blinds: North American window coverings franchise offering Hunter Douglas and other brands with in-home consultation. Comparable to Stein's window coverings division in business model, but operates through a national franchise system rather than Stein's local independent dealer model.
• Home Depot Canada: Mass-market Canadian home improvement retailer with broad assortments across electrical, plumbing, lighting, ceiling fans, and window coverings. Represents the broad incumbent Stein competes against for product purchases, though Home Depot does not offer Stein's white-glove in-home consultation or premium hi-fi curation.

Direct peers

• Mr. Electric: North American electrical services franchise with Canadian locations. Directly overlaps Stein's original electrical contracting core service line and represents the branded-franchise alternative customers in Saskatoon could choose over Stein's independent operation.
• Blinds To Go: Canadian specialty retailer of window coverings including Hunter Douglas and equivalent brands, with in-home consultation and installation. Directly competes with Stein's window coverings division, offering similar product mix and consultation model but at national scale across Canada.
• Visions Electronics: Canadian specialty audio/video and home electronics retailer carrying premium brands including Bowers & Wilkins and AudioQuest. Most directly comparable to Stein's retail AV arm, with similar premium-AV positioning across multiple Canadian locations.
• Reliance Home Comfort: Canadian home services provider offering HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water heating across multiple provinces. Comparable to Stein as a multi-trade residential services operator, though at dramatically larger scale and with franchise-style geographic coverage Stein lacks.
• Enercare: Major Canadian home services company providing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water heater services to residential customers. Operates the same multi-trade residential services model as Stein, but with national scale, subscription/maintenance programs, and institutional ownership Stein does not have.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: North American plumbing services franchise with locations across Canada. Directly overlaps Stein's plumbing service line and represents the franchise-scale competitor Stein could face if customers prioritize brand breadth or 24/7 dispatch over local incumbency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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