Makinex
Makinex is an Australian private company that designs and distributes innovative construction, flooring and landscaping equipment across 14 countries. It sells through 4,000+ equipment hire companies and 1,000+ resellers, with a growing renewables division focused on hybrid power systems.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersArtarmon, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Makinex does
Makinex is an Australian privately held industrial equipment designer and distributor founded in 2004 and headquartered in Artarmon, New South Wales, with a regional office in Texas serving North America. The company develops, manufactures and distributes specialty tools for the flooring, construction, landscaping and surface preparation trades, with a portfolio spanning concrete grinders, jackhammer trolleys with vibration-dampening shock absorbers, forced action mixers, dual pressure washers, powered hand trucks using 12V linear actuators for 140 kg single-person lifts, mixing stations, and a renewed focus on power solutions including portable generators and the Makinex Renewables line of hybrid solar/lithium/diesel systems, battery energy storage units and deployable solar arrays. The company is also the long-standing exclusive Australian distributor of Italian-made Cormidi tracked mini dumpers in the 400-1,200 kg range.
The underlying technology base rests on a registered portfolio of patents, industrial designs and trademarks across Australia, the US, Europe, China and Brazil, with proprietary mechanisms including a self-pressurising bladder (Hose2Go), an integrated shock-absorption trolley architecture, and telematics-enabled hybrid power systems. Products are engineered specifically for the equipment rental market with extended duty cycles and durability, and have been validated by awards including the 2026 World of Concrete Experts' Choice Award and the 2024 National Safety Awards Highly Commended.
Makinex monetises primarily through one-time hardware sales, with pricing conducted on a quote basis and no public price list. Distribution is multi-channel: over 4,000 equipment hire and rental companies and more than 1,000 resellers and OEMs across 14 countries, including major national hire brands such as Kennards Hire, Coates, Flexihire and Master Hire plus trade retailers like Total Tools, Sydney Tools and Trade Tools; direct enterprise sales with product demonstrations are run from the Australian head office. Customers are segmented across equipment hire and rental operators, demolition and flooring contractors, concrete cutters and corers, landscaping and cleaning contractors, portable power users, and remote-site industries including mining, construction and agriculture, with enterprise logos spanning Kennards Hire, Coates, Lendlease, Stanwell Corporation and McDonald's.
Makinex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Makinex
- Legal name
- Makinex Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://makinex.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Makinex is an Australian private company that designs and distributes innovative construction, flooring and landscaping equipment across 14 countries. It sells through 4,000+ equipment hire companies and 1,000+ resellers, with a growing renewables division focused on hybrid power systems.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Makinex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Artarmon
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Makinex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Direct sales of construction equipment including mixers, grinders, generators, pressure washers, hand trucks, and mini dumpers through authorized dealers and resellers.
- Equipment Rental/ Hire: Products available through over 4000 equipment hire and rental companies globally, supporting the rental market with durable, innovative tools.
- Parts and Services: Spare parts, warranty claims, and service support for all Makinex products through authorized service centers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment pricing varies by product type and configuration |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Makinex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Makinex designs, develops, and distributes innovative construction and industrial equipment for the flooring, construction, and landscaping industries. Its product portfolio covers surface preparation (forced action mixers, jackhammer trolleys, concrete grinders, floor strippers), surface cleaning (dual pressure washers, Hose2Go dust suppression), lifting and loading (powered hand trucks), power solutions (portable generators, portable power boxes), renewables (hybrid power systems, battery energy storage, deployable solar), and earthmoving (Cormidi mini dumpers). Products are sold and rented globally through a network of authorised dealers, OEMs, and equipment hire companies.
Product overview
Makinex is an Australian owned company that designs, develops, and distributes innovative construction and industrial equipment. The product portfolio is organized into several categories: Surface Cleaning (Dual Pressure Cleaner 2500, Dual Pressure Washer 4000, Hose2Go), Surface Preparation (Concrete Grinder, Jackhammer Trolley, Floor Stripper, Forced Action Mixer, Tile Smasher Attachments), Power Solutions (Power Generators 10/16/23 kVA, Portable Power Box, Mobile Charge Pod), Earthmoving (Cormidi Mini Dumper Range including C6X, C7X, C8X, C40, C85, C1200), Lifting and Loading (Powered Hand Truck PHT-140 with various attachments), and Renewables (Hybrid Power Systems HPS15/20/45/100, Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS10/50, Deployable Solar Systems including CTS, Field Solar, Shelter Solar, Site Shed Solar). The company also offers mixing solutions through the Mixing Station MS-100 and MS-150 product lines. Products are available for both sale and hire through a global network of distributors and dealers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Makinex Renewables: A division of Makinex providing scalable power systems including Hybrid Power Systems (HPS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Deployable Solar solutions for construction, mining and agriculture.
Products and services
- Forced Action Mixer (FAM-120) A purpose-built forced action mixer for surface preparation and high-viscosity materials including screed, mortar, epoxy-bound aggregate, and GFRC, featuring a sealed AC geared motor, high-strength aluminium frame, epoxy-coated drum, and optional replaceable drum liner. Targeted at flooring and surface preparation contractors.
- Concrete Grinder A compact yet powerful concrete grinder designed for surface preparation, smoothing, and polishing, with an inbuilt impeller for active dust extraction that pulls dust directly from the grinding zone. Aimed at concrete cutters, corers, and flooring contractors.
- Jackhammer Trolley (JHT) A demolition tool trolley that carries the weight of a jackhammer to relieve operator strain, with built-in shock absorbers reducing vibration impact and five preset positions for optimal attack angles. Designed for fast removal of floor tiles, adhesive residue, vinyl, and cork; targeted at demolition and flooring contractors.
- Hose2Go A portable, pressurised water solution for silica dust suppression using a patented self-pressurising bladder, delivering 13.8 L of water at 7-10 psi for up to 30 minutes of continuous flow without batteries, electricity, or manual pumping. Targeted at concrete cutters, corers, and demolition contractors operating in silica-dust environments.
- Mixing Station MS-100 A portable mixing solution for self-levelling cements, compounds, and epoxies with a moulded high-strength HDPE bucket, 2-piece removable lid with dust vacuum port, capable of mixing up to 4 bags in 3 minutes. Targeted at flooring contractors.
- Mixing Station MS-150 A larger capacity portable mixing station for self-levelling cements, compounds, and epoxies, designed for handling larger batches than the MS-100 model. Targeted at flooring contractors running higher-volume pours.
- Powered Hand Truck (PHT-140) A universal materials handling solution enabling one person to safely lift and load equipment or bulky objects weighing up to 140 kg, powered by a 12V 25A linear actuator with up to 50 lift cycles per charge. Targeted at hire stores, warehouses, and contractors needing single-operator lifting.
- Floor Stripper A heavy-duty industrial floor stripper for removing vinyl, glued carpet, and cork, featuring quiet operation, minimal maintenance, adjustable telescopic handle, and 16 kg weight positioned over the blade for optimum lift. Targeted at flooring and demolition contractors.
- Power Generator 10 kVA A compact portable petrol generator providing single-phase and 3-phase power for contractors, with less than 3% total harmonic distortion for clean power suitable for high-frequency applications. Targeted at contractors needing portable 3-phase tools.
- Power Generator 16 kVA A compact portable petrol generator capable of powering single-phase and 3-phase tools, designed for contractors running equipment requiring 32 amp power and vacuums drawing 15 amp. Targeted at contractors needing higher-capacity portable power.
- Power Generator 23 kVA A higher capacity portable petrol generator in the Makinex power solutions range, providing reliable power for demanding construction applications. Targeted at contractors with high-power site demands.
- Dual Pressure Cleaner 2500 A pressure cleaning machine combining a pressure wand and rotary surface cleaner, delivering 2200 psi control for hard surface cleaning up to 3x faster than rivals. Targeted at cleaning contractors and facility maintenance teams.
- Dual Pressure Washer 4000 An all-in-one pressure washer combining a 24-inch rotary surface cleaner and pressure wand with adjustable pressure from 1000 to 4000 psi, powered by a 13 HP Honda engine with heavy duty AR Triplex pump. Targeted at cleaning contractors, facility maintenance, and hire companies.
- Mobile Charge Pod A portable power solution for charging equipment and devices on job sites. Targeted at contractors and site crews needing off-grid charging for batteries and devices.
- Hybrid Power System (HPS) Series Scalable hybrid power systems combining solar power, lithium battery storage, advanced inverter, and diesel generator for construction, mining, and agriculture. Includes HPS15, HPS20, HPS45, and HPS100 models in a modular design that adapts to various power demands. Targeted at remote construction, mining, and agriculture operations.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Australian-made battery energy storage systems for flexible deployment across mining and industrial sites, including BESS10 (10 kWh) and BESS50 (100 kWh) models with plug-and-play installation. Targeted at mining, industrial, and remote site operators needing energy storage.
- Portable Power Box (PPB) A battery-based portable power solution with no noise, fuel, or emissions, available in Lite (5-5), Plus (5-10), and Max (8-15) configurations for various power needs. Targeted at contractors and sites needing quiet, emission-free portable power.
- Deployable Solar Systems Scalable solar power solutions including Container Top Solar (CTS), Field Solar, Shelter Solar, and Site Shed Solar (SPV3 and SPV5) that can be mounted on shipping containers, ground-mounted frames, or integrated into custom structures. Targeted at remote and off-grid sites across mining, construction, and agriculture.
Quantifiable outcome
- Tile removal up to 6x faster with Jackhammer Trolley
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Makinex
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Makinex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Makinex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Allcott HirecoreAustralian equipment hire company and authorized Makinex reseller. Part of the distinguished network of hire companies selling and renting Makinex products.
- All Preparation EquipmentcoreAustralian equipment preparation company and authorized Makinex reseller.
- AuSkutminorAustralian equipment supplier and Makinex reseller.
- BR Construction SuppliesminorAustralian construction supplies company and Makinex reseller.
- CoatescoreMajor Australian equipment hire company with extensive national network. Key partner for Makinex product rentals across Australia.
- Crozier Diamond ToolsminorAustralian diamond tools supplier and Makinex reseller.
- Cutting Edge Diamond ToolsminorAustralian diamond tools company and Makinex reseller.
- FlexihirecoreAustralian equipment hire company and authorized Makinex reseller.
- FloorexminorAustralian flooring supplies company and Makinex reseller.
- Jims CleaningminorFranchise cleaning business network and Makinex reseller.
- IntrafloorsminorAustralian flooring solutions company and Makinex reseller.
- Kennards HirecoreMajor Australian equipment hire company with branches nationwide. Key partner using PHT-140 across all branches for equipment loading. Endorses Makinex products for cost savings and injury prevention.
- Master HirecoreAustralian equipment hire company. Notes Makinex DPW's operational efficiencies supporting rental sales in cleaning category.
- Total ToolscoreMajor Australian tool retailer with extensive trade-focused network. Authorized Makinex reseller.
- TyrolitminorInternational abrasive tools company and Makinex reseller in Australia.
- Sydney ToolscoreMajor Australian tool retailer. Authorized Makinex reseller.
- Taman Diamond ToolsminorAustralian diamond tools supplier and Makinex reseller.
- Trade ToolscoreAustralian trade tools retailer. Authorized Makinex reseller.
- Concrete Flooring SolutionsminorAustralian concrete flooring specialist and Makinex reseller.
- Southern DiamondminorAustralian diamond tools supplier and Makinex reseller.
- Macfarlane GeneratorsminorGenerator specialist and Makinex reseller.
- Central Cleaning SuppliesminorAustralian cleaning supplies company and Makinex reseller.
- SA Sweepers ScrubbersminorSouth Australian cleaning equipment specialist and Makinex reseller.
- LendleaseminorMajor Australian construction and property company. Part of Makinex partner network.
- We LiftminorSouth African materials handling company and Makinex reseller.
- Australian Flooring SuppliesminorAustralian flooring supplies company and Makinex reseller.
- Kennards GroupcorePartnered with Makinex to test new hybrid generator. Konrad Stempniak, General Manager noted the innovation solved many challenges with silent battery mode, environmental improvements, and optimized fuel costs. Includes telematics (IoT) for remote diagnostics.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Makinex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Husqvarna Construction: Husqvarna Construction makes surface preparation, demolition, and concrete cutting equipment sold through dealers and rental channels globally. Direct overlap with Makinex on grinders, floor strippers, and jackhammer/floor-removal tools used by the same flooring and concrete-cutting contractor segments.
- Hilti: Hilti is a global manufacturer of power tools, demolition equipment, and jobsite consumables sold through direct enterprise sales and tool-services. Comparable in targeting professional contractors and rental firms with branded, productivity-claimed tools (e.g., breakers, grinders, mixers).
- Wacker Neuson: Wacker Neuson manufactures compact construction equipment including mini dumpers, vibratory plates, and concrete processing tools. Direct overlap with Makinex's earthmoving (Cormidi mini dumpers) and concrete/mixing product categories for rental and construction contractors.
- Makita: Makita is a global power tool and outdoor equipment manufacturer with a deep dealer and rental-channel presence. Overlaps with Makinex on cordless power tools, generators, lighting, and pressure cleaning; competes for the same pro-contractor wallet.
- Generac Holdings: Generac is a leading manufacturer of power generation and energy storage products for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Relevant peer for Makinex's Power Generator and Makinex Renewables (HPS/BESS) product lines targeting off-grid power users.
- Bosch Power Tools (Professional): Bosch Professional supplies power tools, accessories, and measuring equipment for construction trades globally. Comparable to Makinex's power tool and accessory offering (grinders, mixers, demolition) sold through dealers and tool retailers.
- Kärcher (professional): Kärcher is a global leader in professional cleaning equipment, including industrial pressure washers and surface cleaners used by contractors and municipalities. Direct competitor to Makinex's Dual Pressure Cleaner/Washer line for hard surface cleaning at speed.
Direct peers
- Cormidi (Italian manufacturer): Cormidi is the Italian OEM whose tracked mini dumpers (400-1200 kg) Makinex distributes exclusively in Australia. Direct comparable on the mini-dumper product line, and a strategic supply partner rather than solely a competitor.
- Multiquip / MQ Power: Multiquip manufactures light construction equipment including mixers, generators, and compaction equipment widely used by rental fleets and concrete contractors. Closely comparable to Makinex's Mixing Stations, FAM-120, and portable generators through dealer and rental channels.
Emerging players
- Trime (formerly Pratika) / Trime Group: Trime makes hybrid/lighting towers and mobile power solutions for construction and rental. Comparable niche overlap with Makinex Renewables' Hybrid Power System and BESS targeting off-grid construction sites.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Makinex social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
Makinex financial estimates
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Makinex leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Makinex funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Makinex M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Makinex
What does Makinex do?
Makinex designs, develops, and distributes innovative construction and industrial equipment for the flooring, construction, and landscaping industries. Its product portfolio covers surface preparation (forced action mixers, jackhammer trolleys, concrete grinders, floor strippers), surface cleaning (dual pressure washers, Hose2Go dust suppression), lifting and loading (powered hand trucks), power solutions (portable generators, portable power boxes), renewables (hybrid power systems, battery energy storage, deployable solar), and earthmoving (Cormidi mini dumpers). Products are sold and rented globally through a network of authorised dealers, OEMs, and equipment hire companies.
Is Makinex a public or private company?
Makinex is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Makinex founded?
Makinex was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Makinex based?
Makinex is headquartered in Artarmon, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Makinex make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental/ Hire and parts and Services.
Who are Makinex's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Husqvarna Construction, Hilti, Wacker Neuson, Makita, Generac Holdings, Bosch Power Tools (Professional) and Kärcher (professional). Direct peers are Cormidi (Italian manufacturer) and Multiquip / MQ Power. Trime (formerly Pratika) / Trime Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Makinex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Makinex.