What Meiko UK does

Meiko UK Limited is a UK-incorporated subsidiary (company number 02846559) of MEIKO Group, a German-founded (1927) manufacturer of professional hygiene technology. The UK operation is headquartered in Slough, Berkshire, and serves commercial and institutional customers across foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial segments. The parent operates across more than 30 countries with 2,000+ employees globally, while the UK subsidiary is reported at 51-100 employees.

The product portfolio spans commercial warewashing (undercounter, hood-type, flight-type, and rack-type dishwashers; utensil washers; cart and trolley washers), cleaning and disinfection systems (bedpan washers, PPE cleaning equipment), food-waste management systems (BioMaster, WasteStar), and the MEIKO ACTIVE chemical consumables line. Products are organised under five sub-brand umbrellas — MEIKO Clean, Care, Green, Protect, and ACTIVE — each addressing a distinct hygiene use case. Recent product activity includes the M-iQ F-XL Cup warewasher, a Bottle Rack System, and a Hybrid Bowl Rack, indicating extension into cup-handling and mixed-load configurations.

The business model combines one-time capital-equipment sales with recurring revenue from MEIKO ACTIVE detergents and chemicals, service contracts, and validation support. Distribution runs through direct sales, a partner/installer network, and trade-show presence (including Hotelympia), with the healthcare vertical addressed through partnerships with HEFMA and the Reset Programme. The brand was granted a Royal Warrant by King Charles III in 2023 and was named Warewasher Brand of the Year in both 2025 and 2026, providing credentialed differentiation in regulated and premium procurement environments.

Name

Meiko UK

Legal name

Meiko UK Limited

Website

https://meiko-uk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Meiko UK Limited is a Slough-based subsidiary of German hygiene-technology manufacturer MEIKO Group, supplying commercial warewashing, disinfection, food-waste, and cleaning-chemical systems to hospitality, healthcare, and industrial customers across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Warewashing Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAHALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire/Rescue & Emergency Services Gear Laundry (HSAJAEAJ), Industrial Workwear & PPE Laundry (HSAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Commercial dishwashing equipment
• Warewashing technology
• Food waste systems
• Bedpan washer disinfectors
• PPE cleaning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Slough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Dishwashing Equipment: Sale of commercial dishwashing machines including undercounter, hood-type, flight-type, rack-type, utensil washers, and cart/trolley washers for food service, hospitality, and industrial kitchens
2. Cleaning and Disinfection Equipment: Sale of washer-disinfectors for healthcare facilities including bedpan washers, multi-washer disinfectors, and PPE cleaning equipment for respiratory protection
3. Food Waste Systems: Sale of food waste disposal systems including BioMaster pumped systems and WasteStar vacuum systems
4. Chemical Products: MEIKO ACTIVE chemical products for warewashing machines, cleaning and disinfection technology, and environmental hygiene
5. After-sales Service and Spare Parts: Service partners provide after-sales support, maintenance, and spare parts/accessories

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Meiko UK Limited designs, supplies and services professional commercial warewashing machines (undercounter, hood-type, flight-type, rack-type, utensil, cart and trolley washers), washer-disinfectors for healthcare utility rooms, food waste management systems (BioMaster pumped and WasteStar vacuum systems), and automated PPE cleaning systems for respiratory protective equipment. The company sells directly and through a UK network of sales and service partners to hospitality, food service, healthcare, fire service and industrial customers.

Product overview

MEIKO UK offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional hygiene technology and food waste management solutions organized under five main brands: MEIKO Clean (commercial warewashing), MEIKO Care (cleaning and disinfection for utility rooms), MEIKO Green (food waste management), MEIKO Protect (PPE cleaning and disinfection), and MEIKO ACTIVE (chemical products). The core product lines include undercounter dishwashers (M-iClean U, UPster U M2), hood-type dishwashers (M-iClean H, UPster H M2), utensil washers (M-iClean PF-S, DV/FV series), flight-type machines (M-iQ B series, M-iQ BlueFire, M-iFlow IPB, BTA), rack-type dishwashers (M-iQ K series, UPster K), cart and trolley washers, conveyor systems, food waste systems (BioMaster pumped system, WasteStar FC vacuum system), bedpan washer-disinfectors (TopLine, TOPIC), multi-washer disinfectors (TopClean 60), PPE cleaning systems (TopClean D, TopClean M), and associated chemical products. The portfolio serves diverse sectors including hotels, food service, hospitals, nursing homes, fire services, and industrial cleaning, with the M-iQ flight-type machines representing the premium automation tier and UPster series offering cost-effective entry options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEIKO Clean: Dishwashing machines for food service, trades and industry - professional warewashing solutions
• MEIKO Care
• MEIKO Green
• MEIKO Protect

Products and services

• MEIKO M-iClean U High-class undercounter dishwasher with ComfortAir heat recovery, intuitive human-machine interface and sleek design for resource-efficient warewashing in small to medium kitchens. Targeted at hospitality and food service operators.
• MEIKO UPster U M2 Entry-tier undercounter dishwashing machine offering time-tested MEIKO quality, intuitive operation, sturdy technology and maximum washing performance at a value price. For small hospitality and food service operations.
• MEIKO M-iClean H Premium hood-type dishwashing machine with automatic hood closing, silent reliable operation and ergonomic design eliminating awkward bending. For medium to high-volume kitchens.
• MEIKO UPster H M2 Commercial hood-type dishwasher delivering superb warewashing convenience with high power and the ability to handle large or tall washware for high-volume wash-up areas.
• MEIKO M-iClean PF-S Premium utensil washer with a footprint under 1 m² that handles bulky washware with powerful cleaning capabilities. For kitchens washing pots, pans and large utensils.
• MEIKO DV / FV Series High-performance utensil washers for cleaning bulky washware including pots, pans, display plates and containers in food service and industrial kitchens.
• MEIKO M-iQ B Series Flight-type warewashing machine setting new standards in hygiene, safety, economy and sustainability with intelligent air management, advanced filtration, energy concept and optimised ease of use for large catering operations.
• MEIKO M-iQ BlueFire One-machine solution for dishes, cutlery and trays combining the functionality of two machines in a single space-saving, near-automatic flight-type appliance.
• MEIKO M-iFlow IPB Automation module for flight-type dishwashing that achieves high throughput and significantly more efficient washing operations with simple ergonomic operation.
• MEIKO BTA (Automatic Tray Washer) Automatic tray washer that transports trays to the wash chamber on a conveyor, washes, dries and stacks them, with reliable operation for institutional catering.
• MEIKO M-iQ K Series Rack-type dishwashing machine washing up to 225 racks per hour with energy and resource savings, ergonomic design and excellent ease of use for mid- to high-volume operations.
• MEIKO UPster K Modular rack-type dishwashing machine available in compact or generously proportioned configurations fitting specific customer requirements at value pricing.
• MEIKO Cart Washers Cart washers reliably cleaning carts, available in front-loader, through-loader, single-chamber or multi-chamber configurations for industrial catering and food production.
• MEIKO Trolley Washers Powerful wash system for reliably cleaning and decontaminating catering trolleys for on-board service with flexible adaptation to any building type (used in marine, inflight and institutional catering).
• MEIKO Conveyor Systems Hygiene and organisation solutions for transporting trays, containers, racks and dirty/clean dishes, optimising functionality in the dishwashing area.
• MEIKO BioMaster Pumped food waste treatment system suitable for 100 to more than 10,000 covers per day, providing intelligent food waste handling with energy recovery for commercial kitchens.
• MEIKO WasteStar FC Vacuum-based food waste disposal system for commercial kitchens that collects food waste at the workstation, providing economical and resource-efficient disposal.
• MEIKO TopLine (Bedpan Washer-Disinfector) High-performance bedpan washer-disinfector with integrated drying and cooling, system disinfection, and a telescopic rotary nozzle that reduces outbreak chances to practically zero. For hospitals and care homes.
• MEIKO TOPIC Compact washer-disinfector in robust materials for utility rooms, automatically emptying, cleaning and disinfecting bedpans and urine bottles in care homes and clinical settings.
• MEIKO TopClean 60 Multiwasher combining economic efficiency with occupational safety and hygiene, offering thermal and chemical-thermal disinfection for heat-sensitive materials in healthcare settings.
• MEIKO TopClean D Professional cleaning system for personal protective equipment (PPE) specifically designed for SCBA technicians, with patented wash heads to prevent contamination from getting inside respiratory masks.
• MEIKO TopClean M Fully automatic system for rapidly cleaning and disinfecting PPE including BA masks, regulators and SCBA harnesses, processing up to 40 masks / 80 regulators per hour. For fire services and industrial safety.
• MEIKO ACTIVE Chemical Products Chemical products (detergents, rinse aids, disinfectants) for dishwashing machines, cleaning and disinfection technology, and environmental hygiene ensuring proper hygiene, shine and operating cost efficiency through correct dosing.
• MEIKO M-iQ F-XL Cup Flight-type dishwashing machine for large-scale washing of reusable plastic cups, with spotless cleaning results, perfect drying, and capacity up to 8,400 cups per hour for stadia, events and large food service.
• MEIKO Combined Sluice Units (SAN Series) Combined care units (SAN 14, SAN 14 B, SAN 19 B, SAN 20 W, SAN 20 BW, SAN 24 W, SAN 29 BW) for integrated sluice and disinfection functionality in hospital utility rooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capacity of up to 8,400 cups/h DIN-compliant with M-iQ F-XL Cup
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• HEFMA (Healthcare Estates and Facilities Managers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEIKO sponsored the Cost Saving Initiative award at the HEFMA National Leadership Forum, recognising excellence from Estates and Facilities teams and individuals working within the NHS across England
• Reset Programme (Firefighters Charity)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEIKO became corporate supporter sponsoring a Reset Programme at Harcombe House, supporting fire service personnel welfare programmes

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Electrolux Professional: Electrolux Professional is a global broadline competitor offering commercial laundry, dishwashing, and food service equipment, overlapping directly with Meiko UK's warewashing portfolio and washer-disinfector range.
• Fagor Industrial: Fagor Industrial is a Spanish commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer with warewashing, cooking, and refrigeration lines that competes with Meiko's hospitality-focused product range across European markets.
• Hobart: Hobart is the UK market leader in commercial warewashing equipment, offering a full range of undercounter, hood-type, and flight-type dishwashers directly competing with Meiko UK's M-iClean and UPster lines across hospitality and foodservice verticals.
• CMA Dishmachines: CMA Dishmachines is a US-based commercial dishwasher manufacturer offering undercounter and door-type machines that compete with Meiko's entry-level UPster line in small and mid-volume foodservice operations.
• Miele Professional: Miele Professional offers commercial dishwashers, washer-disinfectors, and cleaning equipment competing across Meiko's hospitality, healthcare, and laboratory segments, with comparable premium German-engineered positioning.
• Winterhalter: Winterhalter is a German-headquartered direct competitor specializing in commercial dishwashing systems and cleaning chemicals, mirroring Meiko's product breadth across undercounter, pass-through, and rack-type machines plus MEIKO ACTIVE-style chemistry.
• Smeg Professional: Smeg Professional offers commercial dishwashers and foodservice equipment under its professional division, competing with Meiko in UK hospitality and institutional catering segments with similar undercounter and pass-through offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Jackson (JLA Group): JLA is a UK-based broadline commercial laundry and warewashing equipment supplier and service provider, overlapping with Meiko in healthcare/hospitality cleaning equipment and offering complementary managed-service and rental models.
• Diversey (Solenis): Diversey is a global cleaning chemicals and hygiene solutions provider whose warewashing chemistry and dosing systems compete with MEIKO ACTIVE chemicals, while also offering adjacent equipment and digital services across hospitality and healthcare.

Emerging players

• Steelco (part of Miele Group): Steelco is a Miele Group-owned manufacturer of washer-disinfectors and sterilization equipment for healthcare and laboratory markets, directly competing with Meiko's Care and Protect sub-brands in bedpan and PPE disinfection.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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