What Marco does

MARCO Limited is a UK-headquartered specialist in precision weighing and factory automation systems for high-volume food manufacturing, fresh produce packhouses, and adjacent regulated industries. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Edenbridge, Kent, with additional offices in Leicester (UK) and Las Vegas (USA), the company designs and manufactures combination scales (SelectMaster, SelectMaster Automatic, CombiMaster), checkweighers (MCW Flex Dynamic 3, MCW4, MCW5, MCW Rework, MCW Bulk XL, MCW Carton), control stations, indicators, floor scales, and modular packing lines engineered around a recurring problem: reducing product giveaway, eliminating manual labour in packing operations, and maximizing throughput under tight compliance regimes.

The company operates a unified hardware-plus-software architecture. Its proprietary combination weighing algorithms achieve sub-2% overpack, and its CheckMaster and LineMaster V indicators carry NAWI approvals across UK/EU, USA, Canada, South Africa, and Australia. The Trac-IT software platform integrates Yield Control, Recipe Formulation, Quality Control, and Production Data Display modules with the hardware layer, providing real-time monitoring, operator guidance, batch traceability, and production analytics. The MARCO Hi-Care program adds planned preventative maintenance as a recurring service revenue stream.

MARCO has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATS Automation since 2019, providing access to a global distribution network of complementary automation brands (Paxiom, WeighPack, CFT, EndFlex, NCC) and an enterprise field sales motion targeting food manufacturers and packhouses such as Driscoll's, Berry Gardens, Greggs, Unilever, Greencore, Bakkavor, Refresco, Coty, and Barfoots of Botley. The company employs over 70 staff and reports active service across five continents, with verticals spanning fresh produce (primary), convenience food, meat/poultry/seafood, ingredient formulation, cannabis/CBD, and cosmetics/fragrances.

Name

Marco

Legal name

MARCO Limited

Website

https://marco.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MARCO Limited designs and manufactures precision weighing equipment and integrated factory automation software for food manufacturers and fresh produce packhouses globally, operating as a subsidiary of ATS Automation since 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cartoning & Case Packing Systems (IMAHAOAB), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing equipment
• Checkweighing systems
• Combination scales
• Factory automation software
• Packing line systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Weighing Equipment Sales: MARCO generates revenue primarily through the sale of hardware weighing systems including combination scales, checkweighers, tabletop scales, floor scales, indicators, and control stations. Equipment is sold directly to enterprise customers in food manufacturing, fresh produce, and industrial sectors.
2. Packing Lines and Automation Systems: Sale and installation of complete packing line systems including Multi Tier Modular Packing Lines, Automatic Top Up Lines, and Auto Drive Packing Lines integrated with weighing solutions.
3. Software and Control Systems: MARCO Trac-IT factory automation software including Yield Control Module, Recipe Formulation Module, Quality Control Module, and Production Data Display sold as integrated solutions with hardware or as standalone software.
4. Service and Support (MARCO Hi-Care): Planned Preventative Maintenance support program offered with all products ensuring full support including reduced call out charges, spare parts discounts, detailed technician reports, and scheduled calibration visits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Marco designs, manufactures, and supplies precision industrial weighing equipment (combination scales, checkweighers, floor scales, indicators, control stations) and complete packing line systems, integrated with the proprietary MARCO Trac-IT factory automation software platform for real-time yield control, operator guidance, and production analytics. The company sells its hardware-software solutions directly to enterprise food manufacturers, fresh produce packhouses, and industrial operations globally.

Product overview

MARCO is a smart weighing technology company offering a unified platform-plus-modules product architecture combining hardware equipment and software. The core offering spans checkweighers (MCW FLEX, MCW4, MCW5, MCW Rework, MCW Bulk XL, MCW Carton), combination scales (SelectMaster, SelectMaster Automatic, CombiMaster), control stations and indicators (DataMaster, CheckMaster, LineMaster V, TaskMaster), floor scales (ULP Floor Scale, Floor Scale, Pit Scale), workstations, and packing lines (Multi Tier Modular, Automatic Top Up, Auto Drive, Check-Weigh & Rework). These hardware products integrate with the MARCO Trac-IT software platform, which provides modular capabilities including Yield Control Module, Recipe Formulation Module, Quality Control Module, Average Weight Module, Waste Management Software, and Production Data Display. MARCO serves diverse industries including fresh produce, convenience food, meat and seafood, cannabis, and ingredient formulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCW FLEX – Dynamic 3 Checkweigher A durable 3-belt checkweigher that guarantees every pack meets exact weight specs with real-time weighing and automatic diversion of out-of-tolerance packs. Features a 15.6 inch touchscreen and MARCO Yield Control integration.
• MCW4 Checkweigher A robust 4-belt checkweigher with four synchronised belts and integrated load cells delivering real-time accuracy and automatic diversion of out-of-tolerance packs, controlled via a 15.6 inch touchscreen.
• MCW5 Checkweigher A high-performance 5-belt checkweigher ensuring smooth handling and precise weight verification at high throughput up to 160ppm with advanced load cells and MARCO Yield Control integration.
• MCW Rework Checkweigher Checkweigher designed for open products enabling corrective adjustments pre-seal/close to guarantee every pack hits exact weight before sealing, safeguarding brand and cutting waste.
• MCW Bulk XL Checkweigher built for larger, bulkier items up to 700mm x 500mm ensuring every pack meets exact weight specs before sealing with two-belt system and anti-gravity roller reject conveyor.
• MCW Carton Heavy-duty carton checkweigher for high-volume carton handling with precise weight control, featuring 15.6 inch touchscreen and MARCO Yield Control integration.
• SelectMaster Combination Scale Combination scale using 12 independent scale pans to calculate optimal weight combinations, cutting overpack to less than 2%, controlled via 15.6 inch touchscreen with multi-component functionality.
• SelectMaster Automatic Advanced combination scale with 12 independently driven conveyors and high-precision load cells, calculating optimal weight and count combinations for hard-to-pack or delicate products with quick changeovers.
• CombiMaster 12-head combination weigher built for speed, accuracy, and minimal labour with tool-less changeovers, 15.6 inch touchscreen, compact, flexible, and fully washdown-ready design.
• DataMaster Control Station Industrial computing control station with 15.1 inch NEC touchscreen providing real-time data capture and edge processing at point of activity. Weatherproof enclosure for factory floor use.
• ULP Floor Scale Ultra Low Profile floor scale for fast, strain-free loading with pallet jacks and trolleys, available in stainless or mild steel construction with four platform sizes from 800mm² to 1500mm².
• Floor Scale Slim-line floor scale with optional ramp and stainless steel build, compatible with MARCO DataMaster Terminal and Yield Control Software.
• Pit Scale High-efficiency weighing solution integrating platform flush with floor, eliminating ramps and streamlining movement of pallet jacks and trolleys.
• CheckMaster Indicator Indicator designed for seamless integration with MARCO weighing workstations featuring 16 Section LED Light bar guide for filling/check weighing. NAWI Approved for UK/EU, USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia.
• LineMaster V Indicator Operator-facing indicator with battery backed Real Time Clock/Calendar and 16 Section LED Light bar guide. NAWI Approved for UK/EU, USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia.
• DataMaster Indicator Central command hub for managing MARCO Line and Scale Workstations with live production analytics, operator performance tracking, and batch progress updates.
• CSW Display High-accuracy weighing indicator with IP66 stainless steel enclosure and bright LED display designed for packhouses, factories, and industrial applications.
• TaskMaster Indicator Simplified feedback indicator for MARCO weighing workstations with contactless IR sensor switch, IP69 Rating, and wireless RFID Login.
• Multi Tier Modular Packing Lines Modular packing line with dual CheckMaster scales at every station ensuring perfect weight control, designed for speed and precision with ergonomic workstations and detailed batch and operator reporting.
• Automatic Top Up Line Automated packing line that slashes labour costs, minimises waste, and guarantees consistent high-quality packs through automatic weighing and produce dispensing.
• Auto Drive Packing Line Packing line designed to eliminate heavy lifting with an automated system that drives full boxes directly to operator's workstation at the push of a button.
• Check-Weigh and Rework Line System ensuring every pack meets standards with 100% dynamic checkweighing where labour is only used where adjustments are needed.
• MARCO Trac-IT Software Platform Comprehensive factory automation and yield control software platform integrating with all MARCO hardware to provide real-time monitoring, operator guidance, and production analytics through Yield Control, Recipe Formulation, Quality Control, Average Weight, Waste Management, and Production Data Display modules.
• MARCO Hi-Care Support Programme Planned preventative maintenance support program offered with all MARCO products ensuring full support including reduced call out charges, spare parts discounts, detailed technician reports, and scheduled calibration visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% productivity improvement for fresh produce operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yamato Scale: Manufacturer of multihead combination weighers and checkweighers with strong presence in food and snack applications. Direct competitor in the same hardware categories as Marco's SelectMaster and MCW series.
• Heat and Control: Supplier of processing, weighing, and packaging systems for snack food, fresh produce, and meat customers. Comparable in target verticals (fresh produce, convenience food) and turnkey line delivery model.
• WeighPack (ATS Automation group): Sister brand within the ATS Automation portfolio providing primary packaging machinery including weigh-filling and bagging equipment. Comparable in food-industry weighing and packing, with complementary product set under common ownership.
• Ishida (Ishida Europe / Ishida Co.): Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of multihead combination weighers, checkweighers, and packing line equipment. Closest direct competitor to Marco in fresh-produce and food packing applications with similar hardware product line.
• Minebea Intec: Industrial weighing and inspection equipment manufacturer with food and pharma focus. Overlaps with Marco in checkweighers and factory automation software for regulated industries.
• Paxiom (ATS Automation group): Sister ATS brand operating the Las Vegas Xperience Center that hosts Marco's North American demonstrations. Overlaps in weighing, conveying, and end-of-line packaging for food, cannabis, and specialty products.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo International: Global leader in industrial weighing solutions for food, pharma, and manufacturing. Directly competes with Marco in checkweighers, combination scales, and industrial scales, but operates at vastly larger scale across many verticals beyond food.
• Multivac: Major packaging equipment manufacturer with strong position in food tray sealing and labeling. Adjacent to Marco through end-of-line and packing line integration, though core focus is thermoforming and vacuum packaging.
• Bizerba: German family-owned weighing and slicing specialist serving retail, food, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Marco in checkweighing, portioning, and food-industry software, with broader label and slicing product lines.

Emerging players

• EndFlex (ATS Automation group): Sister ATS brand specializing in secondary and end-of-line packaging. Provides downstream integration opportunities for Marco's weighing outputs in turnkey customer installations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/marco_ltd_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/marcoprofitability
• Facebookfacebook.com/marcolimited
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marco-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/marco_limited

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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