MAKK

What MAKK does

MAKK AG is a Swiss manufacturer of facility equipment founded in 1959 and headquartered in Dachsen, Switzerland, with a dedicated joinery and manufacturing workshop in Schaffhausen. The company designs, produces, and assembles custom cloakroom systems (Garderoben), locker cabinets and specialty lockers (Spinde), sanitary partitions, transport and intralogistics equipment, shelving, ladders and work platforms, waste containers and recycling stations, and weather-resistant balcony cabinets. Its core technology combines bespoke metal and wood fabrication with in-house surface treatment (powder coating and wet painting), supplemented by three proprietary ventilation concepts — SBL (natural self-ventilation), ZBL (forced ventilation tied to building HVAC), and ZBLT (condensation dryer) — engineered to dry wet work clothing and sports gear inside lockers. A software-controlled SmartLocker product line and complementary sub-brands (HOCKBOX for educational seating, E-Locker for device charging) extend the portfolio into digitally enabled storage.

MAKK sells exclusively through a direct, sales-led model centered on personalized consultation, on-site measurement, 3D visualization, custom quotation, and assembly. Pricing is quotation-based in Swiss francs with VAT shown separately, 30-day net payment terms, and a small-order surcharge below CHF 100; offers are valid for 60 days and delivery is ex works Dachsen unless otherwise agreed. The company serves six primary verticals — education (primary), sports and recreation (primary), healthcare, industry and manufacturing, fire services, and residential new construction — with named reference customers including Schulhaus Oberhofen, Kinderhort Tannegg, Golf & Country Club Wallenried, Casino Zürich, Primarschule Rony Huenenberg, and the Les Lisières residential complex in Gland (223 apartments). Approximately 30 employees support operations across the Dachsen headquarters and Schaffhausen workshop, and MAKK maintains EcoVadis sustainability certification and Great Place To Work certification.

The business is a privately held Swiss Aktiengesellschaft led by CEO Emilio Melliger, with no disclosed institutional investors, board changes, M&A activity, or funding rounds. Geographic operations are confined to Switzerland, and the company pursues go-to-market through its website (makk.ch), an online cloakroom configurator, a YouTube channel, an email newsletter segmented by Architecture, Health, Environment, and People topics, and event sponsorships such as the LABOR SCHULRAUM specialist conference. Strategic partnerships include general contractor Steiner AG for residential developer projects, Egoé for distribution of the Leva Pergola modular outdoor system, and recurring collaboration with architecture firms (ALLEMANN BAUER EIGENMANN ARCHITEKTEN AG, Stoffel Schneider Architekten AG) and color-design specialists (Hohl&Fry Farbgestaltung).

Name

MAKK

Legal name

MAKK AG

Website

https://makk.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAKK AG is a Swiss custom manufacturer (founded 1959, ~30 employees) producing cloakrooms, lockers, sanitary partitions, shelving, transport equipment, waste/recycling stations, and balcony cabinets for education, sports, healthcare, industry, fire services, and residential clients across Switzerland via direct, quotation-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dachsen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Wardrobes and Lockers: Manufacture and sale of custom wardrobes, lockers, changing rooms, and storage solutions for various institutions including schools, sports facilities, healthcare, and industry.
2. Facility Equipment Products: Complete range of facility equipment including sanitary partitions, transport equipment, shelving, ladders, waste containers, and balcony storage cabinets. Products are optimally coordinated to minimize coordination effort.
3. Consulting and Planning Services: Comprehensive services including needs analysis, consulting, measurement, visualization, assembly and after-sales service for custom projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MAKK AG is a Swiss manufacturer of cloakroom systems, locker cabinets, sanitary partitions, shelving systems, transport equipment, ladders, waste containers, and balcony storage for institutional buyers. The company offers custom manufacturing with in-house surface treatment (powder coating and wet painting) and end-to-end services from needs analysis and consulting through measurement, 3D visualization, assembly, and after-sales service. Primary customers are schools, kindergartens, sports facilities, healthcare facilities, industrial sites, fire departments, and residential developments in Switzerland.

Product overview

MAKK AG is a Swiss manufacturer of workplace equipment and facilities offering a comprehensive portfolio of complementary products. The core offerings include Garderoben (cloakroom systems with wall-mounted units, bench cloakrooms, and accessories in KUBISCH, PROTEKT, STILO, SYMPHONIE lines), Garderobenschränke und Spinde (locker cabinets including SmartLockers, Z-Spinde, and specialty lockers), Sanitär-Trennwände (sanitary partitions), Transportgeräte und Intralogistik (transport equipment), Regaltechnik (shelving systems), Leitern und Arbeitsplattformen (ladders and work platforms), and Abfallbehälter und Recyclingstationen (waste containers). Additional products include Balkonschränke (balcony cabinets), the Egoé Leva Pergola, and HOCKBOX educational furniture. Planning tools include a Garderoben-Konfigurator and various accessories such as Schliesssysteme (lock systems) and Belüftungskonzepte (ventilation concepts). The company offers everything from a single source with products optimally coordinated to minimize customer coordination effort.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOCKBOX: A furniture piece designed for the Sitzkreis (seating circle) according to the Churermodell, promoting lively, self-directed learning. Developed for modern learning spaces and schools.
• SmartLockers
• E-Locker

Products and services

• Garderoben (Cloakroom Systems) Wall-mounted cloakrooms, bench cloakrooms, hooks, and accessories (KUBISCH, PROTEKT B/K/S, T-PROFIL, RUNDROHR, VARIAL, STILO, SYMPHONIE) for kindergartens, schools, sports facilities, and offices. Custom-manufactured to specification.
• Garderobenschränke und Spinde (Locker Cabinets) Locker cabinets and changing room lockers (Z-Spinde, Fächerschränke, Schliessfächer) for fire brigades, patients, materials storage, and sports equipment. Includes E-Locker battery charging lockers for electronic devices.
• SmartLockers Software-controlled smart locker system for laptops, tablets, tools, workwear, and sports clothing with 24/7 central dispensing and receipt of packages and goods indoors and outdoors, with expandable configuration options.
• Sanitär-Trennwände (Sanitary Partitions) Sanitary partition systems (PLANAS, CRONUS, PRIMO, NiUU, CELL, BAMBINO, BASIC) for creating private spaces in restrooms of schools, sports facilities, and public buildings.
• Transportgeräte und Intralogistik (Transport Equipment) Collection carts, laundry bags, transport trolleys, platform trucks, shelf trolleys, mesh containers, and work tables for ergonomic and time-saving transport in institutional settings.
• Regaltechnik (Shelving Systems) Shelf storage systems, office shelving, wide-span shelving, pallet racking, cantilever racks, and cantilever arms for warehouse and office storage.
• Leitern und Arbeitsplattformen (Ladders and Work Platforms) Step ladders, leaning ladders, multi-purpose ladders, platform ladders, platform steps, pedestal steps, and telescopic ladders for safe work at heights.
• Abfallbehälter und Recyclingstationen (Waste Containers and Recycling Stations) Waste containers and recycling stations including the P1-P4 waste separation system for efficient waste material collection, sorting, and aesthetic recycling solutions.
• Balkonschränke (Balcony Cabinets) Custom-made balcony and terrace cabinets made from galvanized steel sheet, rust and weather-resistant, fitted to individual balcony dimensions with multiple color and lock options for residential developments.
• Egoé Leva Pergola Modular pergola system for outdoor spaces allowing flexible design and enjoyment of outdoor areas, distributed by MAKK as part of their product portfolio.
• HOCKBOX Flexible furniture piece designed for active, self-determined learning in modern school environments, aligned with the Churermodell concept that emphasizes relationships, social togetherness, and children's self-responsibility. Suitable for sitting, working, or storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products developed, produced and distributed with passion and craftsmanship - durable and environmentally friendly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Steiner AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteiner AG, a general contractor, commissioned MAKK AG for the delivery and assembly of balcony cabinets for the 'Les Lisières' residential complex in Gland, consisting of 4 buildings with 223 apartments and approximately 800 residents.
• ALLEMANN BAUER EIGENMANN ARCHITEKTEN AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated on school wardrobe project at Schulhaus Oberhofen, Münchwilen.
• Stoffel Schneider Architekten AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated on locker bench project at Kinderhort Tannegg, Kreuzlingen.
• Hohl&Fry FarbgestaltungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColor design specialists Thomas Hohl and Nicole Fry provide expert consultation on color concepts for facility design, contributing whitepapers and interviews on color psychology in architecture.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bisley: UK manufacturer of steel office storage, lockers, and cupboards with strong institutional footprint. Comparable product mix and direct sales/consulting model for commercial and education buyers.
• Hailo: German manufacturer of ladders, step stools, and work platforms with comparable B2B channel strategy. Comparable on MAKK's "Leitern und Arbeitsplattformen" product line and institutional buyer focus.
• Lista Office: Swiss-based manufacturer of office and industrial storage solutions including lockers, cabinets, and workplace furniture. Most direct geographic peer with overlapping customer base across DACH institutions.
• Dexion: European storage and shelving systems provider specializing in shelving, racking, and small-parts storage. Highly comparable on MAKK's "Regaltechnik" warehousing line.
• Kemmlit: German manufacturer of sanitary partitions and locker systems for schools, sports facilities, and public buildings. Strongly overlaps MAKK's dual focus on sanitary partitions and locker products.
• C+P Möbel: German manufacturer of lockers, changing rooms, and cloakroom systems for industry, sports, and education. Closely comparable product portfolio and target segments to MAKK.
• Kesseböhmer: German manufacturer of storage solutions and shelving systems for commercial and retail environments. Comparable on storage systems engineering and European institutional/government channels.

Broad incumbents

• SSI Schäfer: Global intralogistics and storage systems provider with overlapping shelving, racking, and locker products. A much broader incumbent serving some of the same institutional and industrial buyers.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in locks, access control, and smart locker systems. Comparable to MAKK's SmartLocker sub-brand and lock-system add-ons; competes as a broader incumbent portfolio player.
• Hörmann: German manufacturer of industrial doors, frames, and related building products. Tangentially comparable on facility-equipment for institutional/industrial buildings but operates a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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