ELKON
ELKON is a privately held Turkish manufacturer founded in 1975 that designs, produces, and exports concrete batching plants, block-making machines, and related concrete equipment to infrastructure contractors and global cement/ready-mix producers across 140 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersIstanbul
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ELKON does
ELKON is a privately held Turkish industrial manufacturer founded in 1975 and headquartered in Istanbul. The company designs, manufactures, and exports concrete batching plants, concrete paver and block-making machines (ELKOBLOCK series), precast concrete batching plants, concrete pumps, recycling systems, cement silos, and continuous mixing plants under the ELKOMIX product family. Its product range spans capacities from 30 m³/h to 480 m³/h across compact, mobile, stationary, on-site, tower-type, and bespoke configurations, with all components produced in-house across six integrated factories totaling 100,000 m² of production area.
The company's production operations are differentiated by an Industry 4.0 transformation featuring 24 robotic arms and proprietary in-house automated systems, supported by an ELKON Innovation Center staffed by 40+ engineers focused on R&D, materials laboratory analysis, and product engineering. ELKON reports having delivered more than 5,000 concrete plants to customers in 140 countries across 6 continents and claims Europe's leading-brand position by annual sales and production capacity in concrete batching plants; it has also held a place in Turkey's Top 1000 Exporters list for over a decade — the only concrete batching plant manufacturer to do so.
ELKON sells quote-based, project-customized capital equipment through a direct enterprise field-sales model executed via local offices, representatives, and spare parts warehouses across 6 continents, supplemented by a regional subsidiary in Cologne (ELKON GmbH). Its customer base spans international cement and ready-mix majors (LafargeHolcim, Cemex, Heidelberg, CRH) and most of the top global contractors in the ENR Top 250 (Vinci, Strabag, Hyundai, Eiffage, Petrofac, Royal BAM, Besix, KBR, Sinoma, Daewoo, Van Oord, Renaissance). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue is not reported; founder Mustafa ALPAGUT remains General Manager, consistent with the company's family-enterprise character.
ELKON firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ELKON
- Legal name
- ELKON
- Website
- https://elkon.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- ELKON is a privately held Turkish manufacturer founded in 1975 that designs, produces, and exports concrete batching plants, block-making machines, and related concrete equipment to infrastructure contractors and global cement/ready-mix producers across 140 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ELKON industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Concrete Batching Plants and Construction Equipment
- NAICS
- Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching) (IMAHAAAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Concrete & Cement Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Mixers/Pumps/Batching Trucks) (IMACAFAF)
Keywords
Where ELKON is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Istanbul
Offices3 records
Markets served
ELKON business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Concrete Batching Plants and Equipment Sales: ELKON generates revenue through the sale of concrete batching plants (compact, mobile, stationary, tower type), concrete paver and block making machines, precast concrete batching plants, and related equipment including concrete pumps, recycling systems, cement silos, and mixing plants. Products range from 30 m³ to 480 m³ per hour capacity.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
ELKON product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ELKON designs, manufactures, and globally supplies concrete batching plants (compact, mobile, stationary, on-site, and tower-type) ranging from 30 m³/h to 480 m³/h, along with ELKOBLOCK concrete paver and block making machines, precast concrete batching plants, and supporting equipment such as concrete pumps, mixers, recycling systems, cement silos, and telescopic loading systems. Products are customized per project and sold B2B to construction firms, ready-mix concrete producers, and infrastructure developers across 140 countries, with after-sales support via local offices, representatives, and spare parts warehouses.
Product overview
ELKON is a leading European manufacturer of concrete batching plants and construction machinery offering a comprehensive product portfolio. The product line includes: (1) Concrete Batching Plants - ELKOMIX series (135, 60, 200, 240, 180, 120, 90) in compact, mobile, on-site, stationary, and tower configurations ranging from 30 m³/h to 480 m³/h capacity; (2) ELKOBLOCK concrete paver and block making machines (25, 25 PLUS, S25, S36, 36M multilayer); (3) Bespoke and Precast Concrete Batching Plants with distribution systems; (4) Other products including concrete recycling systems, trailer pumps, mixers, continuous mixing plants, cement silos and telescopic loading systems. All equipment is manufactured in-house across 6 factories with Industry 4.0 automation including 24 robotic arms, and supported by an R&D Innovation Center staffed by 40 engineers. The company serves customers in 140 countries with complete engineering, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ELKOMIX: Product line for concrete batching plants including various models such as ELKOMIX-135, ELKOMIX-200, ELKOMIX-240, ELKOMIX-60, ELKOMIX-180
- ELKOBLOCK
- ELKOMIX-135 QUICK MASTER
- Mix Master-30
- Mobile Master-135 Jaguar
Products and services
- ELKOMIX-135 QUICK MASTER Compact Concrete Batching Plant Compact concrete batching plant with quick installation capability, designed for efficient concrete production in various construction projects.
- ELKOMIX-60 QUICK MASTER Compact Concrete Batching Plant Compact concrete batching plant for ready-mix concrete production, suitable for residential and commercial construction projects.
- ELKOMIX-200 Stationary Concrete Batching Plant High-capacity stationary concrete batching plant designed for large-scale construction projects requiring high concrete output.
- ELKOMIX-240 Concrete Batching Plant Mobile concrete batching plant suitable for large infrastructure projects including highways and major construction works.
- ELKOMIX-180 Concrete Batching Plant Concrete batching plant for road construction projects and large-scale infrastructure development.
- ELKOMIX-120 Quick Master Concrete Batching Plant Concrete batching plant with capacity up to 90 m³/h compacted concrete, suitable for energy and construction projects.
- ELKOMIX-90 Quick Master Concrete Batching Plant Concrete batching plant for ready-mix concrete production in various market regions.
- Mobile Master-135 Jaguar Mobile Concrete Batching Plant High-capacity mobile concrete batching plant designed for large infrastructure projects requiring mobility between sites.
- Mix Master-30 On-Site Concrete Mixing Plant On-site concrete mixing plant providing maximum flexibility for producing concrete wherever needed, suitable for prefabrication and smart construction applications.
- Tower Concrete Plants Tower-type concrete batching plants designed for precast concrete production and high-rise construction projects.
- Precast Concrete Batching Plants Specialized batching plants for precast concrete production, designed for manufacturing plant environments.
- Concrete Distribution Systems Systems for transporting and distributing concrete within precast manufacturing facilities.
- ELKOBLOCK-25S Block Making Machine Vibropress machine for producing concrete blocks, pavers, and hollow core slabs with high quality and optimum performance, with multiple handling and stacking configurations.
- ELKOBLOCK-25 Block Making Machine Vibropress machine for producing concrete blocks, pavers, and hollow core slabs with high quality and optimum performance.
- ELKOBLOCK-25 PLUS Block Making Machine Enhanced version of ELKOBLOCK-25 with improved production capabilities for concrete elements.
- ELKOBLOCK-S25 Block Making Machine Single-row vibropress machine for concrete block and paver production.
- ELKOBLOCK-S36 Block Making Machine Single-row vibropress machine with higher capacity for concrete block manufacturing.
- ELKOBLOCK-36M Multilayer Block Making Machine Multilayer vibropress machine for producing multiple layers of concrete blocks and pavers simultaneously.
- Concrete Recycling Systems Systems for recycling waste concrete from production back into usable concrete or raw materials.
- Trailer Type Concrete Pumps Trailer-mounted concrete pumps for transporting and placing concrete at construction sites.
- Concrete Mixers Various concrete mixer equipment for different production requirements.
- Continuous Mixing Plants Continuous mixing plants for stabilized soil and continuous concrete production.
- Cement Silos and Cement Delivery Systems Cement storage silos and delivery systems for supplying cement to batching plants.
- Telescopic Cement Loading System Telescopic system for loading cement from trucks into storage silos.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5000+ concrete plants delivered worldwide
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ELKON
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ELKON technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
ELKON partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ASAS Al-MohilebcoreASAS Al-Mohileb partnership with ELKON strengthens NEOM projects with major equipment procurements. Long-term strategic relationship for infrastructure development projects.
- LafargeHolcimcoreInternational cement and ready-mix supplier that uses ELKON concrete plants globally. Long-standing relationship across multiple countries.
- CemexcoreGlobal building materials company that is a repeat customer of ELKON equipment for ready-mix concrete production worldwide.
- HeidelbergcoreInternational cement and ready-mix supplier using ELKON concrete batching plants.
- CRHcoreInternational building materials group that uses ELKON concrete plants for their operations.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ELKON competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Zoomlion: Chinese heavy machinery OEM and global concrete equipment maker (owner of CIFA). Competes head-to-head with ELKON in batching plants, pumps, and mixers worldwide.
- Liebherr: German-based manufacturer of a wide range of concrete mixing plants, truck mixers, and concrete pumps. Directly competes with ELKON in European and global batching plant markets.
- SANY: One of the world's largest manufacturers of concrete machinery, including batching plants, mixers, and concrete pumps (notably through its ownership of PUTZMEISTER). Directly competes with ELKON across global markets, particularly in emerging regions.
- SCHWING Group (incl. Stetter): German specialist in concrete pumping and batching plant technology (Stetter brand). A direct peer to ELKON in truck mixers, batching plants, and concrete placement equipment.
- Ammann Group: Swiss-based manufacturer of asphalt and concrete mixing plants with a global dealer network. Overlaps directly with ELKON's batching plant offering, especially in road and infrastructure applications.
- CIFA: Italian concrete machinery specialist (concrete pumps, mixers, batching plants), now part of Zoomlion. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base to ELKON.
- PUTZMEISTER: German specialist in concrete pumps and placing equipment (owned by SANY). Direct overlap with ELKON's concrete pump and trailer pump product line.
- XCMG: Major Chinese construction and concrete machinery OEM with growing global presence. Competes with ELKON on batching plants and concrete equipment, especially in cost-sensitive markets.
Emerging players
- BHS-Sonthofen: German specialist in mixing technology for the concrete industry, including twin-shaft mixers used in batching plants. Comparable niche overlap with ELKON's mixer and batching technology.
Broad incumbents
- WIRTGEN Group (John Deere): Global road construction equipment group (now part of John Deere) whose concrete paving technologies intersect with ELKON's concrete production equipment across infrastructure projects.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ELKON social profiles
Digital presenceELKON financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ELKON leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ELKON subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
ELKON funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ELKON M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about ELKON
What does ELKON do?
ELKON designs, manufactures, and globally supplies concrete batching plants (compact, mobile, stationary, on-site, and tower-type) ranging from 30 m³/h to 480 m³/h, along with ELKOBLOCK concrete paver and block making machines, precast concrete batching plants, and supporting equipment such as concrete pumps, mixers, recycling systems, cement silos, and telescopic loading systems. Products are customized per project and sold B2B to construction firms, ready-mix concrete producers, and infrastructure developers across 140 countries, with after-sales support via local offices, representatives, and spare parts warehouses.
Is ELKON a public or private company?
ELKON is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ELKON founded?
ELKON was founded in 1975. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is ELKON based?
ELKON is headquartered in Istanbul.
How does ELKON make money?
One revenue line is on record: concrete Batching Plants and Equipment Sales.
Who are ELKON's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Zoomlion, Liebherr, SANY, SCHWING Group (incl. Stetter), Ammann Group, CIFA, PUTZMEISTER and XCMG. BHS-Sonthofen is listed as an emerging player. WIRTGEN Group (John Deere) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does ELKON have an API?
No public API is recorded for ELKON.
What industry is ELKON in?
ELKON's product category is Concrete Batching Plants and Construction Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAAAK, Concrete Equipment (Mixers, Pumps, Batching), with a secondary code of IMACAFAF, Concrete & Cement Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Mixers/Pumps/Batching Trucks). Its NAICS code is 3273 and its SIC code is 3531.