Retent AS

Name

Retent AS

Legal name

AS Retent

Website

https://retent.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Furniture and Equipment

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Laboratory Interior Fit-Out (IMAFANAC)

Keywords

• Custom laboratory furniture
• Dental clinic interiors
• Medical equipment distribution
• Specialized workspace interiors
• Dental equipment maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Nõo

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom furniture manufacturing and sales: Production and supply of specialized furniture for laboratories, schools, medical institutions, and custom orders. Revenue generated from bespoke manufacturing projects and standard product catalog sales.
2. Medical and scientific equipment sales: Sales and maintenance of laboratory equipment and dental/medical technology. Includes branded equipment from partners like A-dec, Stern Weber, Smeg, and others.
3. Interior design project management: Complete project management from space planning and furniture design to installation and equipment setup for specialized workspaces.
4. Equipment maintenance and repair services: Technical support, spare parts delivery, and maintenance services for installed equipment. Annual inspections and certification services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Retent AS designs, manufactures, and installs custom-made furniture tailored for dental clinics, medical institutions, laboratories, veterinary clinics, and educational establishments, produced at its Nõo production facility. The company also distributes and services branded laboratory and dental equipment (acting as Estonia's official A-dec representative), and delivers end-to-end interior design project management — from space planning and CAD design to equipment setup and ongoing maintenance across Estonia and Scandinavia.

Product overview

Retent AS is a specialized furniture and equipment company offering custom-made furniture for laboratories, medical institutions, dental clinics, veterinary clinics, and educational establishments. The company operates as both a manufacturer of bespoke furniture and a distributor/reseller of branded laboratory equipment. Their product portfolio centers on the 'Eritellimusmööbel' (Custom-Made Furniture) as the core offering, complemented by branded laboratory equipment from manufacturers including Smeg (washing machines), Plastifer (sinks, wash basins, laboratory furniture), Broen (faucets, emergency showers), Bimos (chairs), and Asecos (storage cabinets). The company also provides dental equipment sales and maintenance services, acting as the official Estonian representative for A-dec and Stern Weber dental units. Services include interior design project management, installation, and ongoing maintenance for specialized workspaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom-Made Furniture (Eritellimusmööbel) Specially designed and manufactured furniture tailored to client specifications for laboratories, medical institutions, dental clinics, veterinary clinics, and educational establishments, including work surfaces, cabinet systems, and storage solutions meeting medical and scientific requirements.
• Dental Furniture (Hambaravimööbel) Custom furniture designed for dental cabinets including dental chair integration, instrument and accessory storage, and work surfaces meeting hygiene and safety requirements for dental procedures.
• Laboratory Furniture (Laborimööbel) Custom-made furniture specifically designed for laboratory environments ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and efficiency, including fume hoods, workstations, and modular casework.
• Medical Institution Furniture (Meditsiiniasutuste sisustus) Furniture solutions for pharmacies and medical institutions including specialized shelving units, cabinet systems, and drawers for optimal organization and storage in clinical environments.
• Educational Institution Furniture (Õppeasutuste sisustus) Custom school furniture for chemistry or science classrooms including specialized fume hoods, functional tables, teacher desks with integrated fume hoods, and storage cabinets.
• Reception Counters (Registratuuriletid) Custom-designed reception counters serving as the clinic's business card, with eye-catching and durable designs tailored to client preferences for clinics and offices.
• Veterinary Furniture Comprehensive furnishing solutions for veterinary clinics from project management to complete clinic setup with specialized furniture prioritizing practicality, ease of cleaning, and durability.
• Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Distribution Distribution of branded laboratory equipment and accessories from partner manufacturers including Smeg (washing machines), Plastifer (sinks, work surfaces), Broen (faucets, emergency showers), Bimos (seating), Asecos (safety cabinets), Fiocchetti (refrigerators), Plastpur (stools), Flame/Fuego (gas burners), KartellLABWARE, and Ergotec.
• Dental Equipment Sales and Authorized Distribution Sales of dental equipment in Estonia under authorized representation of A-dec (dental chairs, units), Stern Weber (treatment centers with surgical handpiece integration), and other dental equipment brands.
• Dental Equipment Maintenance and Handpiece Repair Services Annual maintenance services for installed dental equipment compliant with Health Board guidelines, including factory-trained W&H and NSK handpiece repair (diagnostic, cleaning, rotor replacement, LED light restoration, and testing).
• Interior Design Project Management for Specialized Workspaces Complete project management from space planning and furniture design to equipment installation and maintenance for specialized workspaces, including dental clinic fit-outs, laboratory installations, school furniture projects, and hospital interiors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment maintained to Health Board standards with annual inspection protocols and certification documentation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MacoMedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Dental equipment sales company merged with Retent in 2024. MacoMed specializes in dental equipment distribution. The merger combined two dental equipment specialists into one entity, expanding Retent's dental equipment sales and service capabilities.
• A-deccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1993Official A-dec representative in Estonia. A-dec is a US-based dental equipment manufacturer. The partnership includes exclusive distribution rights, factory training for service technicians, and access to the full product line including A-dec 300, 400, and 500 dental chairs. A-dec has been voted Dentaltown's best dental equipment for 20 consecutive years.
• Stern WebercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1993Swiss-origin dental equipment brand (now produced in Italy) distributed by Retent in Estonia. Product range includes 280TRC and 380TRC models with touch-screen control panels and integration capabilities for surgical handpieces, X-ray equipment, and intraoral cameras.
• W&HcoreTechnology or IntegrationAustrian manufacturer of dental handpieces. Retent provides factory-trained repair services for W&H turbines and angle pieces including diagnostics, cleaning, LED light restoration, rotor replacement, and testing. Standard turnaround of 3 business days.
• SmegminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian appliance manufacturer. Retent distributes Smeg laboratory washing machines (GW2145 and GW4060 models) which feature stainless steel construction, demineralized water boilers, and computer connectivity.
• PlastiferminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of laboratory sinks, work surfaces, and fixtures made from corrosion-resistant polypropylene. Products include WKT, SNK, and TOP series sinks and workstations.
• PlastpurminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish manufacturer of polyurethane laboratory stools and chairs. Products feature 2-year warranty, non-slip and wear-resistant surfaces, easy cleaning properties.
• BroenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish manufacturer of laboratory faucets, mixers, eye wash stations, and safety showers. Products combine innovative design with practical functionality.
• AsecosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of laboratory safety equipment including safety cabinets and storage solutions.
• BimosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of laboratory and industrial seating solutions.
• FiocchettiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of laboratory refrigerators and cold storage equipment.
• FlameminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory gas burner manufacturer.
• Fuego SCSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory gas burner manufacturer with safety control systems.
• KartellLABWAREminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of laboratory plasticware and consumables.
• KLS-AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory equipment manufacturer.
• ErgotecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory ergonomic equipment manufacturer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ritter Concept: German specialist in custom medical and dental practice furniture and interior fit-out. Closely comparable to Retent's medical/dental interior projects and bespoke furniture line.
• Köttermann: German manufacturer of laboratory furniture and integrated lab infrastructure. Comparable to Retent's custom laboratory furniture offering and project-management-led go-to-market.
• Schmitz u. Söhne: German manufacturer of medical and healthcare furniture for hospitals and clinics. Comparable to Retent's healthcare furniture offering for hospitals and medical institutions.
• Waldner Laboreinrichtungen: German manufacturer of laboratory furniture and complete lab fit-out solutions. Closely comparable to Retent in producing custom benches, fume hoods, sinks, and storage systems for laboratory environments.
• Hauschild & Co Laborbedarf: European supplier of laboratory furnishings and equipment, similar in profile to Retent's laboratory equipment distribution and interior fit-out business.

Regional players

• Planmeca: Finnish manufacturer of dental equipment, CAD/CAM, and clinic solutions. Comparable as a Nordic dental equipment player; competes for the same Finnish and Scandinavian dental clinic customers Retent serves.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Global distributor of dental, medical, and laboratory products and services. Represents the multinational distribution model against which Retent's regional specialist approach competes.
• Dentsply Sirona: World's largest dental equipment and technology manufacturer. Comparable through Stern Weber (now part of Dentsply Sirona) which Retent distributes; a broader incumbent in the same product categories.
• Dürr Dental: Established global dental equipment manufacturer and supplier. Overlaps with Retent's dental equipment distribution and maintenance offering, though operates at a much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Bel Dental Equipment: European supplier of dental and medical practice equipment and furniture. Comparable as a smaller specialist competitor in the European dental/laboratory fit-out niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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