CDA Domestic Appliances

What CDA Domestic Appliances does

CDA Domestic Appliances is a privately held UK kitchen appliance manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Langar, Nottinghamshire, employing 101-250 staff. The company designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of built-in and freestanding kitchen appliances spanning cookers (ceramic and dual fuel), compact appliances (coffee machines, compact ovens, microwaves, warming drawers), single and double ovens, ceramic/electric/gas/induction/domino hobs, ceiling/chimney/downdraft/integrated/island extractors, refrigeration, wine coolers, dishwashers, laundry (integrated washing machines and washer dryers), sinks, and taps. Core engineering capabilities include induction cooking technology, pyrolytic self-cleaning ovens, gesture-controlled extractor fans, and HoodConnect automatic hob-to-hood integration.

The business operates a sales-led, multi-channel go-to-market targeting British and Irish residential consumers. Hardware is sold through a nationwide 'Where to buy' retailer and showroom network; professional buyers, installers, and kitchen trade specialists are served through a dedicated Trade Sales division; and consumables such as spare parts, filters, and accessories are sold direct-to-consumer via the shop.cda.co.uk e-commerce storefront. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set at the retailer level, with CDA capturing one-time hardware sale revenue plus aftermarket parts. Post-July 2025 product registrations carry a lifetime parts warranty (capped at 15 years), on top of a 2-year labour warranty, supported by an in-house customer care team and specialist CDA engineers.

The company holds the distinction of being the first kitchen appliance brand to achieve Ethical Accreditation from the Good Shopping Guide (2025), which underpins its ESG positioning. CDA does not disclose revenue, has no parent company or external institutional investors identified, and shows no history of M&A or external funding rounds. Geographic focus remains primarily UK and Ireland with a broader European operating reference but no disclosed continental distribution infrastructure.

Name

CDA Domestic Appliances

Legal name

CDA Appliances

Website

https://cda.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CDA Domestic Appliances is a privately held UK kitchen appliance manufacturer founded in 1991 (Langar, Nottinghamshire) that designs and sells cookers, ovens, hobs, extractors, refrigeration, wine coolers, dishwashers, laundry, sinks, and taps to British and Irish residential consumers via retailers, trade channels, and a direct parts e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Langar

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Appliance Sales: One-time hardware sales of kitchen appliances including cookers, hobs, ovens, extractors, refrigeration, dishwashers, laundry, sinks, and taps to residential consumers and trade customers in the UK and Ireland

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CDA designs, manufactures, and distributes a full range of built-in and freestanding kitchen appliances — including cookers, compact appliances, ovens, hobs, extractors, refrigeration, wine coolers, dishwashers, laundry machines, sinks, and taps — specifically for British and Irish residential kitchens. The company sells primarily through a national retailer network and Trade Sales division, with a direct online shop for spare parts and accessories.

Product overview

CDA Domestic Appliances is a UK-based kitchen appliance manufacturer established in 1991, offering a comprehensive portfolio of built-in and freestanding kitchen appliances. The product range includes cookers (ceramic and dual fuel), compact appliances (coffee machines, compact ovens, microwaves, warming drawers), ovens (single and double), hobs (ceramic, domino, electric, gas, and induction), extractors (ceiling, chimney, downdraft, integrated, and island styles), refrigeration (freezers, fridge freezers, fridges), wine coolers, dishwashers, laundry (washing machines and washer dryers), sinks (ceramic, composite, stainless steel, undermount), and taps. The company emphasizes affordable, award-winning appliances designed specifically for British and Irish homes, with products featuring innovative technology such as induction cooking, pyrolytic oven cleaning, gesture-controlled extractors, and energy-efficient designs. CDA provides a lifetime parts warranty and 2-year labour warranty, positioning itself as a mid-market alternative to premium brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cookers A range of cookers including ceramic cookers and dual fuel cookers designed for British and Irish kitchens.
• Compact Appliances Compact kitchen appliances including coffee machines, compact ovens, microwaves, and warming drawers for space-efficient installations.
• Ovens Single and double ovens with various functions including pyrolytic cleaning, fan cooking, and conventional cooking modes.
• Hobs Cooking surface appliances available in ceramic, domino, electric, gas, and induction types with various burner configurations.
• Extractors Kitchen extractor fans and cooker hoods including ceiling, chimney, downdraft, integrated, and island styles for air extraction and ventilation.
• Refrigeration Freestanding and integrated refrigeration products including freezers, fridge freezers, and fridges in various sizes.
• Wine Coolers Freestanding and integrated wine coolers designed for storing wine at optimal temperatures, awarded recognition in product awards.
• Dishwashers Dishwashing appliances for kitchen cleaning convenience.
• Laundry Integrated washing machines and washer dryers designed for seamless kitchen integration.
• Sinks Kitchen sinks available in ceramic, composite, stainless steel, and undermount configurations.
• Taps Kitchen taps complementing the sink range for complete kitchen solutions.
• Spare Parts and Accessories Shop Direct online sales of genuine spare parts, accessories, and filters for CDA ovens, fridge freezers, dishwashers, and other appliances, operated via shop.cda.co.uk.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Belling: UK-domestic kitchen appliance manufacturer producing cookers, ovens, hobs, hoods, refrigeration, and laundry for British homes. Closest direct peer to CDA in scale, channel (kitchen retailers), and British/Irish market focus.
• Stoves: British kitchen appliance brand with cookers, built-in ovens, hobs, and range cookers targeting the same UK kitchen retailer channel as CDA. Overlapping product categories and customer base make it a direct competitor.
• Rangemaster: Iconic UK range cooker and kitchen appliance brand selling cookers, ovens, hobs, hoods, refrigeration, and dishwashers through independent kitchen retailers. Closely matches CDA's positioning in British kitchens.
• New World: UK-built range cooker and built-in appliance brand (part of Glen Dimplex) selling cookers, ovens, hobs, and hoods to the British market. Direct peer in mid-market kitchen appliances.
• Leisure Cookers: British kitchen appliance brand offering range cookers, built-in ovens, hobs, hoods, and sinks, distributed through UK kitchen retailers. Overlaps directly with CDA's core product range and trade channel.

Broad incumbents

• Hotpoint: Major UK household appliance brand (Whirlpool) covering cooking, laundry, refrigeration, and dishwashing. Larger incumbent competing across every CDA category with substantially bigger marketing and R&D resources.
• Beko UK: UK arm of Arcelik, offering cookers, ovens, hobs, refrigeration, laundry, and dishwashers at value price points. Larger incumbent competing with CDA in the mid-market segment across the same retailer channel.
• Bosch Home Appliances UK: Global premium appliance brand with strong UK presence across cooking, cooling, dishwashing, and laundry. Competes with CDA across the same product categories at a higher price tier.
• Smeg UK: Italian design-led appliance brand with UK distribution across cookers, ovens, hobs, refrigeration, and compact appliances. Competes with CDA where styling and design-led positioning matters in kitchen showrooms.
• Zanussi UK: Electrolux-owned UK appliance brand offering cookers, ovens, hobs, refrigeration, dishwashers, and laundry at mid-market price points. Direct channel and pricing overlap with CDA through UK kitchen retailers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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