Klein International Ltd

What Klein International Ltd does

Klein International Ltd is a Canadian specialty distributor of luxury decorative plumbing fixtures and complementary kitchen, bath, shower, wellness, and commercial products, incorporated and headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Founded in 1989 by Roy Rezai and Shamsi Mahjour, the company remains family-owned and operated, with both founders active in day-to-day management. Its distribution portfolio is anchored by long-standing authorizations from premium international manufacturers including TOTO (since 1995, with premier showroom designation), Duravit, GROHE, GRAFF, FRANKE, Geberit, MAAX, BLANCO, FLEURCO, Mr. Steam, and Saunacore, among others.

The business operates a trade-only go-to-market model, serving custom home builders, interior designers, architects, and project specifiers across Ontario through a 6,000 sq ft award-winning designer showroom, a 21,000 sq ft stocking warehouse, an in-house customer service team providing technical specification and parts support, and a proprietary delivery fleet supplemented by a courier network. Products are sold via quote-based pricing under trade account terms; no public list pricing is disclosed. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of residential, commercial, and industrial decorative plumbing fixtures, with active portfolio expansion evident in 2025 across smart toilets, shower systems, wellness products (hydrotherapy, steam, sauna), and commercial fixtures.

Name

Klein International Ltd

Legal name

Klein International Ltd

Website

https://kleininternational.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Klein International Ltd is a family-owned Canadian specialty distributor of luxury decorative plumbing fixtures and kitchen/bath products, serving trade professionals (builders, designers, architects, specifiers) across Ontario via a premier TOTO showroom, a 21,000 sq ft warehouse, and own delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Plumbing Distribution

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA)

Keywords

• Luxury plumbing distribution
• Decorative plumbing fixtures
• Kitchen bath products
• Trade plumbing supply
• Bathroom fixtures wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond Hill

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Decorative Plumbing Distribution: Distribution of luxury kitchen and bath products from premium manufacturers to trade professionals. Products include toilets, bathtubs, faucets, sinks, showers, wellness products (hydrotherapy baths, steam spas, saunas), kitchen products, and commercial plumbing fixtures. Revenue generated through product sales with trade account terms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Klein International is a trade-only distributor of luxury decorative plumbing fixtures and complementary kitchen and bath accessories from premium international manufacturers including TOTO, Duravit, GROHE, GRAFF, FRANKE, BLANCO, Geberit, MAAX, Mr Steam, Fleurco, Saunacore, and Aquadesign. The company distributes products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications across Ontario, Canada, operating from a 21,000 sq ft warehouse and an award-winning 6,000 sq ft designer showroom in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Product overview

Klein International Ltd is a luxury kitchen and bath product distributor offering decorative plumbing fixtures and complementary accessories from premium international manufacturers. Their product portfolio spans five main categories: Bathroom products (toilets including TOTO Neorest smart toilets and Washlets, bathtubs in free-standing/alcove/drop-in configurations, bathroom faucets, lavatory sinks in undermount/vessel/drop-in/pedestal/wall-hung styles, bathroom furniture including vanities and linen towers, mirrors and medicine cabinets, and bathroom accessories), Shower products (shower bases, doors, drains, fixtures, wall-panels, and steam units from multiple brands), Wellness products (hydrotherapy baths, steam spa packages, and saunas), Kitchen products (kitchen sinks in metal/composite/fireclay/concrete materials, kitchen faucets in mixed water/pot filler/filtration/instant hot/sensor types, kitchen accessories, and waste management systems), and Commercial products (commercial toilets, urinals, valves, faucets, and accessories). The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial applications and is the leading Canadian supplier of TOTO since 1995, holding one of the largest TOTO inventory supplies in the country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bathroom Fixtures and Furniture

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TOTOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1995Klein International is the leading and longest Canadian supplier of TOTO since 1995. They hold one of the largest TOTO inventory supplies in the country and are a designated premier showroom by TOTO. TOTO products include toilets, Washlets, smart toilets, commercial fixtures, and bathroom accessories.
• DURAVITcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DURAVIT luxury bathroom fixtures including toilets, bathtubs, sinks, shower bases, mirrors, and accessories.
• GROHEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for GROHE premium faucets and bathroom fixtures including the GROHE Essence collection and other product lines.
• GRAFFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for GRAFF design-forward bathroom fixtures including the Cameo collection and decorative bathroom accessories.
• FRANKEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for FRANKE kitchen sinks, kitchen faucets, and accessories including fireclay and composite sink options.
• GEBERITcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for GEBERIT in-wall carriers, actuator plates, and flush controls for wall-hung toilet systems.
• MR. STEAMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for MR. STEAM steam units and sauna products for wellness applications.
• MAAXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for MAAX shower doors, shower bases, and bathtubs including free-standing and alcove configurations.
• BLANCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for BLANCO kitchen sinks in metal (stainless steel), composite (SILGRANIT), fireclay, and concrete materials.
• FLEURCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for FLEURCO shower doors, shower bases, shower wall panels, bathtubs, medicine cabinets, and mirrors.
• SAUNACOREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for SAUNACORE sauna products and steam spa packages.
• AQUADESIGNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for AQUADESIGN Disegno steam products, shower fixtures, and related accessories.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest North American wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks supplies, operating Ferguson Plumbing in Canada. Directly comparable as a B2B plumbing fixtures distributor serving trade professionals, though at materially larger scale than Klein.
• Emco Corporation: Canadian wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks products through EMCO Waterworks, Plumbing, and HVAC divisions. Comparable as a Canadian B2B plumbing distributor serving contractors and trade professionals, though broader in category scope.
• Bath Depot: Canadian specialty retailer of bathroom and kitchen products with showrooms across multiple provinces. Comparable as a decorative plumbing distributor serving both trade and retail customers, though with broader geographic footprint and lower luxury positioning than Klein.
• Canaroma: Greater Toronto Area retailer/distributor of decorative plumbing fixtures, kitchen, and bath products serving builders, designers, and consumers. Closely comparable to Klein as a luxury plumbing distributor in the same Ontario/GTA geography with overlapping premium brand mix.
• Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware: Canadian distributor of luxury bathroom, kitchen, and decorative plumbing fixtures with showrooms serving trade professionals. Comparable to Klein as a luxury-tier plumbing distributor targeting designers and builders in overlapping Canadian markets.

Broad incumbents

• Rona: Canadian home improvement retailer (subsidiary of Lowe's) carrying plumbing fixtures alongside broader home improvement categories. Comparable as a distribution outlet for plumbing products in Canada, though trade specifier service model is very different from Klein's.
• Home Depot Canada: Canadian home improvement big-box retailer carrying a broad assortment of plumbing fixtures including some premium brands. Comparable broadly as a distribution channel for plumbing products, but not specialized in luxury decorative plumbing for trade specifiers.
• Kohler: Global manufacturer and distributor of premium kitchen and bath products with Canadian operations and showrooms. Comparable as a luxury plumbing brand competing for the same end-customers, though as a manufacturer-vertical rather than independent distributor.

Others

• Wolseley Canada (now Ferguson): Legacy Canadian plumbing and HVAC wholesale brand now consolidated under Ferguson. Historically directly comparable to Klein as a B2B plumbing distributor; included here to acknowledge the historic peer set even though the brand has been absorbed by Ferguson.
• TOTO USA / TOTO Canada: Global manufacturer of luxury toilets, WASHLETs, and bath fixtures and Klein's most strategic supplier since 1995. Comparable as a partner/principal in the same product ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 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

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M&A

Investments

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