Skeid

What Skeid does

Skeid (legal entity Shenzhen Skeid Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese B2B manufacturer of architectural door hardware established in 2007, headquartered in Shenzhen with production based in Qiaotou Town, Guangdong Province across a 17,000+ square meter facility. The company designs and produces concealed hinges (3D-adjustable VT and VS series, 2D-adjustable BS series, and hydraulic buffer MH-E06 hinges), a broad CE-certified lock body portfolio (deadbolt, hook, roller, escape, narrow, security, sliding, night, and classroom locks), plus handles and cylinders, with materials spanning zinc alloy, stainless steel, and aluminum alloy.

The business operates an OEM/ODM-led model, offering custom colors, finishes, logo marking, and bespoke specifications alongside its standard catalog, and monetizes through quote-based B2B sales to architects, developers, contractors, procurement specialists, and brand customers. Skeid serves four primary verticals — luxury hospitality, high-end residential, commercial offices and smart buildings, and custom architecture — and reaches 5,000+ clients across 25+ countries through a network of 130+ regional partners, direct enterprise sales, and participation in trade exhibitions such as Big 5 Dubai. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, CE, GreenGuard Gold, and Cradle-to-Cradle Silver, supporting access to European and premium global project specifications.

Name

Skeid

Legal name

Shenzhen Skeid Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://skdwerk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Skeid is a Shenzhen-headquartered, China-based manufacturer of architectural door hardware founded in 2007, producing concealed hinges, lock bodies, handles, and cylinders through OEM/ODM services for global hospitality, residential, commercial, and custom architecture projects across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Door Hardware Manufacturing

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Concealed door hinges
• Architectural door hardware
• Lock bodies manufacturer
• Flush door hardware
• OEM ODM hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Direct manufacturing and sales of architectural hardware including 3D concealed hinges, 2D concealed hinges, hydraulic buffer hinges, butt hinges, lock bodies (deadbolt, hook, roller, escape locks), handles, and cylinders. Products sold with customization options for color and branding.
2. OEM/ODM Services: Custom design and manufacturing services for brand customers, offering color customization, logo laser/stamp marking, and specification guidance. Strong technical R&D team enables product customization from concept to production.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skeid manufactures concealed hinges (3D, 2D, hydraulic buffer, butt) and lock bodies (deadbolt, hook, roller, escape, security, narrow, sliding, classroom locks) used in wooden, flush, and sliding doors. The company sells standard catalog products and offers OEM/ODM customization services including color finishes, logo stamping, and bespoke hardware specifications for architects, developers, contractors, and procurement specialists.

Product overview

Skeid (Shenzhen Skeid Technology Co., Ltd.) is a manufacturer of architectural door hardware specializing in two interconnected product lines: concealed hinges and lock bodies. The hinge portfolio includes three series of 3D adjustable concealed hinges (VT Series with zinc alloy construction ranging 30-100kg capacity; VS Series for industrial applications up to 160kg); 2D adjustable concealed hinges (BS Series in stainless steel and galvanized steel); and Hydraulic Buffer Hinges (MH-E06) with soft-close functionality. The lock body portfolio encompasses CE certified deadbolt locks (A55ZD, A45ZDF, A35ZD), hook locks (A55HJ, A50/60HJ, A40ZDJ, A72HLHJ), narrow locks (A92K), anti-theft security locks (A6585AT, A4585ZT), roller locks (A35ZP, A55ZP), sliding door locks (A55HLH), escape function locks (A72HE1-A2), night/standard locks (5572Z series), and classroom locks (A72ZCR). The company also offers OEM and ODM customization services for color, finishes, and branding. Products serve luxury hotels, commercial buildings, residential developments, and ecological gate applications globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Concealed Hinges (VT Series)

Quantifiable outcome

• Products validated for 200,000-500,000+ opening/closing cycles with less than 5% torque degradation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Swedish-listed global leader in locks, doors, and access solutions. Competes with Skeid in lock bodies and door hardware at the high end of commercial and institutional projects, though Skeid operates in a different segment focused on concealed hinges and OEM lock bodies.
• Allegion: US-listed global commercial and residential security products company owning brands including Schlage, Von Duprin, and Ives. Directly comparable to Skeid in lock body manufacturing for commercial and institutional markets, particularly in North America.
• dormakaba: Swiss-listed global provider of access, door hardware, and architectural solutions. Overlaps with Skeid in commercial door hardware, particularly in European commercial real estate specification channels.
• Hafele: German-founded global architectural hardware and furniture fittings giant serving the same architect, contractor, and OEM channels as Skeid, but with a vastly broader portfolio including furniture fittings, electronic access, and lighting.
• Hettich: German family-owned manufacturer of furniture and architectural hardware with strong concealed hinge and door hardware offerings. Comparable in vertical integration and OEM channel model, though with broader furniture fittings exposure.

Direct peers

• CEAM: Italian specialized manufacturer of concealed (invisible) hinges for flush wooden doors. Directly comparable niche competitor to Skeid in 3D-adjustable concealed hinge systems, focused on European premium door manufacturers.
• Argenta: Belgian manufacturer of concealed hinges and architectural hardware under brands including Argenta and Eclipse. Closely comparable to Skeid in concealed hinge engineering, with established European distribution channels.
• AGB (Alban Giacomo): Italian manufacturer of mortise lock bodies, hinges, and architectural hardware for wooden and metal doors. Directly comparable to Skeid's lock body and concealed hinge portfolio, particularly across European OEM/specification markets.
• Simonswerk: German premium manufacturer of concealed hinge systems (Tectus, Variotec) for flush doors. Closest direct competitor to Skeid in the 3D-adjustable concealed hinge category, serving the same European commercial and residential specification channels.
• Sugatsune: Japanese premium manufacturer of architectural and furniture hardware including concealed hinges and sliding door systems. Comparable premium positioning, engineering rigor, and global B2B distribution approach to Skeid's higher-end lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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