Mannok

What Mannok does

Mannok Holdings DAC is a Northern Ireland-headquartered, vertically integrated building materials and food packaging manufacturer operating through two divisions: Mannok Build and Mannok Pack. The Build division produces cement, aircrete and concrete blocks, PIR and EPS insulation, roof tiles, precast concrete, aggregates and road surfacing materials, drawing on approximately 2,000 acres of landholdings across 47 sites and almost 50 years of quarrying heritage in the Fermanagh/Cavan region. The Pack division manufactures PET-based rigid and flexible food packaging — meat, poultry, sausage, fish, ready-meal and dairy trays, plus films — from a BRC-certified facility in Ballyconnell, supplying major UK supermarket chains directly. Mannok differentiates on industrial sustainability: its world-first FuelFlex Pyrolyzer (co-developed with FLSmidth) displaces 90% of coal with solid recovered fuel in cement pre-calcination, cutting 240 tonnes of CO2 per day, and the packaging portfolio includes proprietary Detecta (recyclable black PET), Signum (mono-material PET), Orbital (100% rPET via EREMA Vacurema), Recur and Turloc sub-brands.

Mannok earns revenue through direct one-time sales of physical goods to construction trade (via builders' merchants and major buying groups IBC and NBG, where it has won multiple Supplier of the Year awards) and to food retailers and producers via enterprise field sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. In August 2024, Turkish building materials group Cimsa (Sabancı Holding) acquired 94.7% of Mannok for a €330m enterprise value, with local management retaining 5.3%; the Mannok brand is being retained as a growth hub for Ireland and the UK. Mannok reported FY2023 turnover of €311.9m (down 1.8% YoY) and EBITDA of €44.9m (up 74% YoY), employs around 800 people, and is executing a €200m green investment programme targeting 35% carbon reduction by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050 via the Mannok Energy Valley hydrogen and renewable energy programme.

Name

Mannok

Legal name

Mannok Holdings DAC

Website

https://mannokholdings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mannok is a Northern Ireland-based, vertically integrated manufacturer operating two divisions — Mannok Build (cement, concrete blocks, insulation, roof tiles, aggregates, precast) and Mannok Pack (PET food packaging trays) — serving construction trades via builders' merchants and UK supermarkets directly, and owned since August 2024 by Cimsa (Sabancı Holding).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials and Construction Products

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Food Containers (Cups, Trays, Clamshells) (IMALAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM), Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

Keywords

• Building materials manufacturing
• Cement and concrete production
• Food packaging solutions
• Thermal insulation products
• Plastic packaging trays

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Products: Manufacture and sale of cement, concrete blocks, aircrete thermal blocks, PIR insulation, EPS insulation, roof tiles, precast concrete, aggregates, and road surfacing products for construction industry
2. Packaging Solutions: Manufacture of rigid and flexible plastic packaging products for food industry including meat trays, poultry trays, fish trays, ready-meal trays, dairy containers, mushroom punnets, and food packaging films
3. Technical Services: Architectural and technical support services, BIM capabilities, and custom design services for precast products

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mannok manufactures and sells building materials (cement, concrete blocks, aircrete thermal blocks, PIR and EPS insulation boards, roof tiles, precast concrete, aggregates, and road surfacing products) and rigid and flexible plastic food packaging (MAP meat trays, poultry trays, fish trays, ready-meal trays, mushroom punnets, food packaging films, and dairy spread containers). The company serves the construction and food packaging industries across the Island of Ireland and Great Britain through direct sales and buying-group channel partnerships, with proprietary branded innovations including FuelFlex Pyrolyzer, SIMS, Detecta, Signum, Orbital, Recur, and Turloc.

Product overview

Mannok is a diversified manufacturer operating two distinct divisions — Mannok Build (building products) and Mannok Pack (packaging solutions) — and is not a software platform but a physical goods manufacturer. Mannok Build produces cement, concrete blocks, aircrete thermal blocks, PIR insulation boards, roof tiles, precast concrete, aggregates, and road surfacing materials for the construction industry. Mannok Pack manufactures a comprehensive range of plastic food packaging including MAP meat trays, vacuum skin trays, poultry trays, sausage trays, fish trays, mushroom punnets, ready-meal trays, food packaging films, and dairy spread containers, all primarily for the food industry. Mannok also operates several branded sub-products and initiatives: Detecta, Signum, Orbital, Recur, and Turloc are sustainable packaging brands; SIMS is a Super Insulated Masonry construction system; FuelFlex Pyrolyzer is a world-first cement decarbonisation technology; Mannok Energy Valley is a green hydrogen and renewable energy programme; and Self Build with Mannok is a tailored self-build construction package. The company was rebranded from Quinn Industrial Holdings in September 2020 and was acquired by Çimsa (Sabancı Holding) in August 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Detecta by Mannok: Industry-leading solution to recyclability issues with traditional black PET packaging
• Signum by Mannok
• Orbital by Mannok
• Recur by Mannok
• Turloc by Mannok
• SIMS by Mannok
• Mannok Energy Valley
• FuelFlex Pyrolyzer
• Self Build with Mannok

Products and services

• General Purpose, Master Grade, and Premium Grade Cement Bulk and bagged cement products in paper or weatherproof plastic packaging for construction industry buyers including builders' merchants, contractors, and ready-mix producers across Ireland and the UK.
• Concrete Blocks Robust concrete blocks offering thermal, acoustic, and structural options for foundations and walls, designed for strength and sustainability.
• Aircrete Thermal Blocks High-performance lightweight thermal blocks delivering up to 10x superior thermal performance with compressive strengths up to 10.4N/mm2 (category 2), made from up to 80% recycled raw materials, for foundations, walls, coursing units, and thin joint masonry systems.
• PIR Insulation Boards (IsoCavity, IsoFrame) and EPS Insulation Insulation boards for floor, wall, and roof applications in new build and retrofit projects, covering commercial and domestic buildings; includes IsoCavity full fill and IsoFrame PIR products plus EPS floor, roof, cavity wall, and specialist insulation.
• Roof Tiles (Western Slate, Locherne, Devenish) Traditional and contemporary concrete roof and ridge tiles in a range of colour options and textures for domestic and commercial builds.
• Precast Concrete (Hollowcore Flooring, Stairs, Balconies, Beams, Columns) Prestressed concrete products with full BIM capabilities from custom design through to installation, including hollowcore flooring, stairs and landings, balconies and terraces, and beams and columns.
• Aggregates (Limestone, Shale, Gravel, Washed Sand, Ready-Mix Concrete) Locally and responsibly sourced raw materials excavated from Fermanagh-based quarries for almost 50 years, supplying construction and infrastructure projects.
• Road Surfacing Products (Hot Rolled Asphalt, SMA, Bituminous Macadams) Full range of blacktop products for roads, runways, driveways, forecourts, car parks, and lorry parks.
• MAP Meat Trays Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) meat trays, vacuum skin trays, and specialty meat trays in sustainable materials designed to extend shelf life for meat processors and retailers.
• Poultry Trays Durable, lightweight poultry trays enhancing shelf life and presentation for poultry producers and supermarket supply.
• Sausage Trays Secure and hygienic sausage packaging solutions preserving freshness and extending shelf life for retailers and sausage producers.
• Fish Trays Specialised fish trays maintaining freshness and durability for seafood products, offering optimal protection during transit and display.
• Mushroom Punnets Punnets designed to protect and present fresh mushrooms with optimal shelf life and minimal environmental impact, available in a range of sizes.
• Ready-Meal Trays High-quality ready-meal trays in food-grade polypropylene for leading UK supermarkets, produced at a BRC-certified facility in a variety of tray designs.
• Food Packaging Films Durable top web, thermoforming base, and lidding films with excellent sealing and clarity for food freshness and presentation.
• Dairy Spread Containers Expertly designed dairy spread containers with advanced decoration options including in-mold labelling for premium branding.
• Detecta by Mannok — Detectable Black PET Packaging Industry-leading solution to recyclability issues with traditional black PET packaging, enabling black plastic to be detected and recycled. Award-winning product for sustainable packaging.
• Signum by Mannok — Mono-Material PET Fresh Meat Packaging Mono-material PET fresh meat packaging product offering retailers, food processors, and consumers a viable solution to achieving a true circular economy.
• Orbital by Mannok — 100% Recycled PET (Vacurema / EREMA) Manufactured using the patented Vacurema recycling system from EREMA to produce 100% recycled PET material certified by the European Food Safety Authority for food packaging applications.
• Recur by Mannok — Jazz PET Circular Packaging True circular economy food packaging solution made from jazz PET — a mixed-coloured PET material derived from recycled post-consumer bottles and PTT.
• Turloc by Mannok — Recycle-Ready Food Tray Recycle-ready food tray solution with precision design that eliminates the requirement for non-recyclable absorbent soaker pads.
• SIMS by Mannok — Super Insulated Masonry Solution Modern method of masonry construction combining Mannok aircrete blocks with a certified external insulation system. Delivers thermal, structural, and fire performance with up to 4 hours fire resistance and up to 20% cost savings versus timber frame.
• Self Build with Mannok — Self-Build Construction Package Comprehensive self-build package offering tailored design flexibility with high-performance construction products sourced in one place, with technical experts supporting architects to meet or exceed regulatory requirements, plus discounts on multiple building materials.
• FuelFlex Pyrolyzer — World-First Waste-to-Energy Combustion Technology World-first waste-to-energy combustion technology developed with FLSmidth, enabling 90% coal replacement with SRF in cement pre-calcination and reducing 240 tonnes of CO2 emissions per day.
• Mannok Energy Valley — Green Hydrogen Energy Programme 15-year multi-phase energy transformation programme. First phase generates on-site green hydrogen via a 5MW electrolyser connected to local wind assets, replacing diesel in over 70% of Mannok's 150-truck HGV fleet, partly funded by a £240m UK Government Green Energy Scheme (Net Zero Hydrogen Fund).

Quantifiable outcome

• 240 tonnes CO2 emissions saved per day through FuelFlex technology
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FLSmidthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership to develop and implement the FuelFlex Pyrolyzer, a world-first combustion technology for cement production that replaces coal with SRF fuel.
• Ulster WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop Natural Assets Action Plan for conservation, restoration and enhancement of Mannok's landholdings. Includes biodiversity survey and comprehensive action plans.
• Project HyLIGHTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic-led research initiative supported by Science Foundation Ireland and 25 industry bodies aimed at understanding and planning the country's green hydrogen transition.
• Enterprise IrelandminorOthersGovernment agency collaborating with Mannok on alternative materials, technologies and energy transition initiatives.
• InvestNIminorOthersNorthern Ireland government agency supporting Mannok's green investment and energy transition initiatives.
• Innovate UKminorOthersUK government agency providing feasibility support and funding for Mannok's sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Queen's University BelfastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for Kestrel Cam project, with PhD study by licensed bird ringer on kestrel nesting behavior. Also partner for educational initiatives.
• Queens University BelfastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for higher level apprenticeships and professional qualifications.
• Ulster UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for higher level apprenticeships and professional development programmes.
• South West CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApprenticeship programme partner for skills development.
• Atlantic Technological UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for professional qualifications and degree programmes.
• Athlone Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for professional qualifications and degree programmes.
• MEGA (Manufacturing & Engineering Growth & Advancement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEGA Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing & Engineering - Northern Ireland's first degree apprenticeship in the field. Mannok is the only business in Fermanagh affiliated with MEGA.
• The Chartered Institute of MarketingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional qualifications partner for marketing staff development.
• Engineers IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional qualifications partner for engineering staff to become chartered in relevant roles.
• Builders' Merchants Federation (BMF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon-offsetting partnership for tree planting at BMF All Industry Conference 2023. 450 trees planted at Mannok sandstone quarry.
• AWARE NIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health charity partnership providing support and training for Mannok employees. Collaboration includes Mental Health Charter.
• National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body that licensed Kestrel Cam installation for wildlife observation and conservation.
• Innovating Communities ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial partner for delivery of Innovating Communities' Cavan Programme enhancing innovation in local communities. Programme delivered training to 900+ people.
• Royal Society of ChemistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant funding provider for practical science training day in Fivemiletown Primary School with Mannok equipment sponsorship.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials group with insulation (Isover), construction products, and sustainable building solutions. Relevant broad incumbent given overlap in PIR/EPS insulation and energy-efficient building materials.
• Cemex: Global cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates major with UK/Ireland operations. Relevant as a broad incumbent for Mannok's cement division given overlapping decarbonization agendas and CBAM exposure.
• Holcim: Swiss-listed global cement and aggregates leader with significant UK operations (Aggregate Industries). Comparable as a broad incumbent in low-carbon cement strategy and net-zero roadmaps.

Direct peers

• CRH plc: Irish-headquartered global building materials group with overlapping exposure to cement, aggregates, concrete products, and insulation across UK/Ireland and Europe. Most direct strategic peer given shared Irish roots, product overlap, and transatlantic growth ambitions.
• Forterra: UK-focused manufacturer of bricks, concrete blocks, and building products with direct overlap in aircrete blocks, aggregates, and roof tiles across the same builders' merchant channels that Mannok serves.
• Wienerberger: European leader in bricks, roof tiles, and wall systems including concrete roof tiles (Sandtoft). Direct overlap with Mannok's roof tiles and masonry product portfolio.
• Huhtamaki: Global food packaging manufacturer with rigid plastic trays, fresh food packaging, and foodservice offerings directly comparable to Mannok Pack's MAP meat trays, ready-meal trays, and food packaging films.
• Kingspan Group: Irish global leader in insulation and building envelope solutions, with overlapping PIR insulation, thermal performance, and sustainability positioning relevant to Mannok's insulation and SIMS system offerings.
• H+H International: Specialist manufacturer of aircrete (celcon) blocks serving UK, Ireland, and Northern European construction markets. Closest pure-play peer to Mannok's aircrete thermal blocks business.
• Faerch: European rigid plastic food packaging specialist (CPET, APET, polypropylene trays) supplying meat, ready-meal, and fresh food categories. Closest pure-play peer for Mannok Pack's tray portfolio across UK and EU.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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