What Melett does

Melett, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Barnsley, England, is a precision-engineered turbocharger and component manufacturer serving the professional automotive turbo aftermarket. The company produces complete turbocharger units balanced and flowed in its UK production facility (ISO9001:2015 certified), alongside CHRA/Core assemblies and an extensive catalog of individual components including turbine housings, compressor wheels, bearing housings (air and water-cooled variants), shaft and wheel assemblies, electronic and pneumatic actuators, variable nozzle rings, gaskets, heat shields, thrust and journal bearings, and specialized repair kits. In-house engineering capability spans failure diagnosis, 3D measuring, and modeling for manufacture, with electronically actuated turbo products qualified through vibration, environmental, thermal cycle, and electromagnetic interference testing.

Melett operates a trade-only go-to-market model: prospective buyers must register and be approved as trade customers to access product databases, inventory levels, and pricing. Distribution is global from the UK manufacturing base, supported by wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Memphis, Tennessee (Melett North America Inc., serving the North American market) and Bydgoszcz, Poland (Melett Polska Sp. z o.o., serving Polish and Eastern European distribution). The company markets through a 10-language localized website, technical content ("Turbo Tips"), industry trade publications, and recurring presence at major aftermarket exhibitions including Automechanika, HDAW, AAPEX, TTM Poznań, and ReMaTec. Co-branded offerings such as Melett-HELLA actuators and Holset VGT nozzle ring parts extend the catalog beyond purely proprietary components.

Ownership history is a defining feature of Melett's corporate context. The company was independently founded and operated until its 2019 acquisition by Wabtec Corporation, then carved out and sold to BMTS Technology in 2026. Under BMTS, Melett sits within a turbocharger specialist's portfolio alongside BMTS's own OEM turbo operations, positioning the brand for potential synergies with OE turbo expertise while continuing to serve its independent aftermarket trade customer base.

Name

Melett

Legal name

Melett Ltd

Website

https://melett.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Melett is a UK-based, precision-engineered turbocharger and component manufacturer founded in 1995, supplying complete turbos, CHRA cores, and repair parts to professional turbo repair shops globally through trade-only distribution. Now owned by BMTS Technology following the 2026 carve-out from Wabtec Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Turbochargers & Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Performance & Tuning Products Manufacturing (Intakes/Turbos/ECU Tuners/Superchargers) (IMACANAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Turbochargers & Superchargers Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAE)

Keywords

• Aftermarket turbochargers
• Turbocharger components
• CHRA core assemblies
• Turbo repair parts
• Automotive aftermarket parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnsley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turbocharger Sales: Sale of complete precision engineered turbochargers to professional turbo repair industry
2. Turbo Parts and Components: Sale of individual turbocharger parts including turbine housings, compressor wheels, shaft & wheels, bearing housings, actuators, repair kits and gasket kits
3. CHRA/Core Assemblies: VSR balanced CHRA/Core assemblies for turbocharger repairs
4. Turbo Repair Equipment and Tools: CHRA building tools and turbo repair equipment including diagnostic tools and balancing machines

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Melett manufactures and supplies precision-engineered turbochargers, CHRA/Core assemblies, and a comprehensive range of individual turbocharger components (turbine housings, compressor wheels, bearing housings, actuators, repair kits, gasket kits) to the professional turbo repair aftermarket. Operating as a trade-only provider, the company sells its UK-manufactured, ISO9001:2015-certified products through registered trade accounts, supported by a proprietary database of over 138,000 turbo build sheets.

Product overview

Melett is a precision-engineered turbocharger and parts manufacturer supplying the professional turbo repair industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around a unified platform of turbocharger products: complete turbocharger units, CHRA/Core assemblies, and an extensive range of individual components (turbine/compressor wheels, bearings, housings, actuators, gaskets, seals, and repair kits). Products are available through multiple search tools (turbo number, vehicle manufacturer, compressor wheel, and shaft/wheel searches) and include specialized offerings like the Melett Diagnostic Tool and CHRA Building Tools. Melett positions itself as an OE-quality aftermarket alternative, with parts manufactured in the UK to ISO9001:2015 standards, and has recently expanded through acquisition by BMTS Technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Melett Turbochargers Complete precision-engineered turbocharger units, balanced and flowed in dedicated UK production facility, available with electronically actuated turbos that have undergone vibration, environmental, thermal cycle, and EMI testing.
• CHRA / Core Assemblies Complete Core Assembly (CHRA) units for turbocharger repairs, produced with strict quality control processes including VSR balancing.
• Turbine Housings Precision-engineered turbine housings for turbocharger applications.
• Turbocharger Gasket Kits Complete gasket kits for turbocharger repair and installation.
• Fitting Kits Melett-branded fitting kits for turbocharger installation.
• Variable Nozzle Rings Variable nozzle rings for variable geometry turbochargers.
• REA / SREA Electronic Actuators Electronic actuators (REA and SREA) for turbocharger control, featuring original motor, higher temperature capability, and stronger black cap for increased durability.
• Turbo Actuator Gearboxes Actuator gearboxes for turbocharger control systems.
• Electronic Actuator Repair Kits Repair kits for electronic actuators.
• Turbo Repair Kits Comprehensive repair kits for turbocharger repair.
• 'Mini' Repair Kits Compact repair kits for turbocharger repair.
• Pneumatic Actuators Pneumatic actuators and position sensors for turbochargers.
• Bearing Housings Bearing housings for turbocharger assemblies, including air and water-cooled variants.
• Shaft & Wheels / Turbine Wheels Complete shaft and wheel assemblies and individual turbine wheels.
• Compressor Wheels Compressor wheels including MFS (Milled From Solid) variants.
• Seal Plates / Back Plates Seal plates and back plates for turbocharger assemblies.
• Heat Shields Heat shields for turbocharger thermal management.
• Thrust Bearings Thrust bearings including stamped strip and hot forged variants.
• Journal Bearings Journal bearings for turbocharger support.
• Small Parts Melett small parts for turbocharger assembly and repair.
• CHRA Building Tools Tools for CHRA/core assembly building and construction.
• Diagnostic Tool Technical diagnostic tool for turbocharger troubleshooting and analysis.
• Melett-HELLA Actuators HELLA actuators available individually or as part of complete turbochargers.
• Holset VGT Nozzle Ring Parts / Kits Holset VGT (Variable Geometry Turbo) repair parts including nozzle ring components and kits.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BMTS TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelett Ltd has become part of BMTS Technology following its acquisition from Wabtec Corporation. This acquisition joins Melett with BMTS Technology's turbocharger expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Garrett Motion: Global turbocharger OEM (Honeywell spin-off) with a substantial aftermarket business supplying OE-spec turbos and replacement parts to professional installers. Directly comparable as a turbo-focused brand operating in both OE and aftermarket channels.
• BorgWarner: Large automotive supplier with a major turbocharger product line serving global OEMs and the aftermarket through brands such as Schwitzer. Comparable in turbo product breadth, OE relationships, and aftermarket presence.
• Holset (Cummins Turbo Technologies): OEM turbocharger brand owned by Cummins, primarily serving diesel commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Comparable on turbo technology; Melett explicitly lists Holset VGT parts in its range, indicating aftermarket overlap.
• IHI Charging Systems International: Japanese turbocharger OEM with global OE supply and an aftermarket presence for passenger and commercial vehicle turbos. Comparable as a multi-region turbo manufacturer with overlapping product categories to Melett.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Turbochargers: MHI manufactures turbochargers under the MET Turbo brand for OEMs and aftermarket, spanning automotive, commercial, and industrial applications. Comparable as an established turbo OEM with aftermarket distribution.
• Continental (Powertrain / Turbo ContiTech): Large automotive supplier with turbocharger and engine air management product lines alongside a broad aftermarket parts portfolio. Comparable on the breadth of the aftermarket turbo and related drivetrain components.

Direct peers

• Rotomaster: North American aftermarket specialist focused on turbochargers, CHRA cores, and turbo components for diesel and gasoline applications. Closely comparable to Melett as a turbo-only aftermarket brand selling complete units and components to professional installers.
• Turbo-Partes UK: UK-based aftermarket distributor and rebuilder of turbochargers supplying complete units, CHRA cores, and turbo components to trade customers. Directly comparable as a trade-only turbo aftermarket specialist operating in overlapping geographies.

Others

• BMTS Technology: Parent company of Melett since 2026 and a global OEM turbocharger manufacturer serving passenger car and commercial vehicle markets. Listed as an 'other' peer given its role as Melett's strategic parent rather than a competitor.
• HELLA (Forvia): OE supplier of electronic actuators used in turbochargers, with Melett sourcing HELLA actuators for its own branded actuator and turbo product range. Listed as 'other' because it functions as an upstream supplier and partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Melettltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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