Mekar

What Mekar does

Mekar S.r.l. Società Unipersonale, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Isola Della Scala, Italy, designs, develops, and manufactures air handling units (AHUs), thermo-ventilation units, heat recovery units, and centrifugal extract fans for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and marine applications. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aliseo Group (alongside Ventilclima and Royal Gulf) and is part of an HVAC/filtration conglomerate with no external venture capital or private equity involvement; legal capital is reported at EUR 100,000 in standard Italian S.r.l. form. Products are designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in Italy and distributed through a regional sales agent network covering all twenty Italian regions and through international subsidiaries and branches across the Middle East (UAE Abu Dhabi and Ajman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain), with reported project reach extending to Spain, Switzerland, and Cyprus.

The company's core technology centers on the modular 23MK AHU platform with application-specific variants — 23MK-H for hospitals (DIN 1946-4 hygienic certification), 23MK-Food for food processing rated to 130°C operation, 23MK-Pharma, 23MK-Pool for pools and SPAs, 23MK-Marine for naval/offshore with EX certification, 23MK-Ecology for catering, and 23MK-HiTech for industrial high-temperature applications with geothermal free-cooling. Complementary product families include the 31MK reduced-thickness ceiling units (400-560mm height, 1,000-8,100 m³/h), 24MK thermo-ventilation units (1,700-25,000 m³/h), 10MK heat recovery units with efficiencies exceeding 90% (320-4,700 m³/h), 07MK ductable units, 01MK centrifugal extract fans, and 23MK-HP compact heat pumps. The proprietary T1/TB1 stainless steel casing (AISI 304 or 316L) achieves best-in-class thermal bridge performance per UNI EN 1886 and Rw 51 dB sound insulation per UNI EN ISO 10140-2:2010, with ENEA-conducted UBC97 seismic certification of the 23MK series since 2016.

Mekar's business model combines hardware sales of standardized and customized AHU products with project-based turnkey solutions spanning consulting, design, installation, and commissioning. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is driven by large enterprise project wins such as 650 AHUs for Burj Al Arab, 6,000 FCUs for Burj Khalifa, 170 AHUs for Al Rayyan Stadium (FIFA World Cup 2022), and specialized units for Museum of the Future, Coca-Cola (food sector multinational), Royal Atlantis Resort, Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit, Ospedale Mafraq, APO Scaligera, and Vetroresina SpA. The company targets enterprise customers across eight application verticals — hospitality, healthcare, food industry, pharmaceutical, pool/SPA, naval/marine, catering, and industrial/manufacturing — supplemented by Mekar Academy training programs and the free PROFILE MK-Pro 2.0 configuration and quotation software as channel-marketing tools to drive qualified professional leads.

Name

Mekar

Legal name

MEKAR S.R.L. Società Unipersonale

Website

https://mekar.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mekar, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Italy, designs and manufactures modular air handling units for enterprise customers across hospitality, healthcare, food, pharmaceutical, marine, and industrial sectors, selling through Italian regional agents and Middle East subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Air Handling Units

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAKAG

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Refrigeration, HVAC & Thermal Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAKAE

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Refrigeration, HVAC & Thermal Equipment

SECONDARYEUAEAFAE

HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) for Energy Facilities

Keywords

• Air handling units
• HVAC manufacturing
• Heat recovery systems
• Custom air treatment
• Industrial ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Isola Della Scala

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Handling Unit Sales: Sale of standard and customized air handling units, thermo-ventilation units, heat recovery units, and extract fans to commercial, industrial, hospital, and residential customers. Products are designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in Italy.
2. Custom/Special Project Solutions: Turnkey solutions including consulting, design, installation, and commissioning services for special projects with customized air handling requirements.
3. Software Tools: Free configuration and quotation software provided to sector professionals, with associated training courses at Mekar Academy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mekar designs, develops and manufactures air handling units (AHUs), thermo-ventilation units, high-efficiency heat recovery units, ductable AHUs, centrifugal extract fans and compact heat pump units, all produced entirely in Italy. The company supplies both standardized product families (23MK series with variants for hospital, food, pharmaceutical, pool/SPA, marine, catering and industrial use, plus 31MK, 24MK, 10MK, 07MK, 01MK, 23MK-HP) and fully customized turnkey solutions covering consulting, design, installation and commissioning for large enterprise projects. Sales are executed through a regional agent network in Italy and through wholly-owned subsidiaries across the Middle East, with a free professional configuration software (PROFILE MK-Pro 2.0) used to qualify and quote projects.

Product overview

Mekar is part of Aliseo Group and offers a comprehensive portfolio of air handling units (AHU/UTA) and HVAC solutions. The core product families include the 23MK series with multiple specialized variants (23MK-H for hospitals, 23MK-Food for food industry, 23MK-Pharma for pharmaceutical, 23MK-Pool for pools, 23MK-Marine for naval/offshore, 23MK-Ecology for catering, 23MK-HiTech for industry), complemented by the 31MK reduced-thickness units for ceiling installation, 24MK thermo-ventilation units, 10MK heat recovery units, 07MK ductable units, and 01MK extract fan boxes. The company provides both standardized products and fully customized solutions, with engineering support from design through commissioning. Products are manufactured entirely in Italy with certifications including Eurovent, AHRI, ISO 9001, and DIN 1946-4.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 23MK Air Handling Unit (Service Sector) Configurable air handling unit (AHU) for the service sector, providing dynamic and precise environmental control for commercial applications. Available in multiple configurations with high-insulation T1 structures, electronic filtration and full factory controls.
• 23MK-H Air Handling Unit (Hospital Applications) Air handling unit specifically designed for hospital applications, meeting stringent hygiene and air quality requirements for healthcare environments, certified to DIN 1946-4 and compliant with VDI 6022.
• 23MK-Food Air Handling Unit (Food Industry) Air handling unit designed for the food industry, suitable for operations up to 130°C with factory controls, air diffusion system and electronic filtration, featuring the new T1/TB1 stainless-steel casing for hygienic applications.
• 23MK-Pharma Air Handling Unit (Pharmaceutical Industry) Air handling unit designed for the pharmaceutical industry, meeting strict air quality and contamination control standards required for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 23MK-Pool Air Handling Unit (Pools and SPAs) Air handling unit designed for pools and SPAs, managing high humidity environments and ensuring proper air quality and corrosion resistance for aquatic facilities.
• 23MK-Marine Air Handling Unit (Naval and Offshore) Air handling unit designed for naval and offshore sector applications, built for durability and reliability in maritime environments with EX (explosive atmosphere) certification options.
• 23MK-Ecology UTA (Catering) UTA (Unità di Trattamento Aria) for catering and restaurant applications, featuring electrostatic filters and optimized filtration stages to remove oily vapors, fumes and odors from exhaust air.
• 23MK Hi-TECH Air Handling Unit (Industrial Applications) Customized air handling unit for industrial applications, including high-temperature treatments, geothermal free-cooling solutions and Plug & Play systems for manufacturing environments.
• 31MK Air Handling Unit (Reduced Thickness) Air handling unit with reduced thickness (400mm and 560mm heights) for above-ceiling installation without dedicated technical spaces. Available in 10 sizes with air flow rates from 1,000 to 8,100 m3/h.
• 24MK Thermo-Ventilation Unit Thermo-ventilation units with modular sections configurable for filtration, heating, cooling, air mixing and ventilation. Available in 8 sizes with air flow rates from 1,700 to 25,000 m3/h and total pressures up to 1,000 Pa.
• 10MK High Efficiency Heat Recovery Unit High efficiency heat recovery units with recovery efficiencies up to 90%. Available in 6 sizes with asynchronous motors and 8 sizes with brushless motors, horizontal installation with air flow rates from 320 to 4,700 m3/h. Compliant with European Ecodesign Directive (EU Regulation 1253/14).
• 07MK Ductable Air Handling Unit Ductable air handling units available in 4 construction versions, 7 power sizes, horizontal or vertical versions. Air flow rates from 480 to 8,000 m3/h, thermal outputs from 2.8 to 56 kW, cooling capacities from 2.5 to 42 kW. Suitable for small to medium spaces in civil, commercial or industrial applications.
• 01MK Centrifugal Extract Fan Box Centrifugal extract fan box available in 4 sizes and 2 versions. Compact, robust and simple to install, designed for commercial environments with weather-resistant panels.
• 23MK-HP Compact Heat Pump Unit Compact heat pump unit providing heating and cooling solutions for various applications, part of the 23MK platform family.
• PROFILE MK-Pro 2.0 Configuration and Quotation Software Free technical configuration and quotation software for HVAC professionals that integrates all functions for dynamic and intuitive selection of Mekar product configurations, including performance data, dimensions, technical drawings, BIM content and detailed economic offers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat recovery efficiency exceeding 90%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• TUV-NORDcoreTechnology or IntegrationTUV-NORD provides DIN 1946-4 hygienic certification for Mekar's air handling units, validating compliance with strict sanitary requirements for healthcare and sensitive applications.
• EuroventcoreTechnology or IntegrationEurovent provides product performance certification for Mekar's air handling units, validating efficiency and performance standards.
• AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationAHRI certifies Mekar's products (09MK and 09MKHS series) for compliance with industry performance standards.
• ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENEA conducted seismic testing at their Rome research center, certifying Mekar's 23MK series units to withstand seismic events per UBC97 standards.
• European LaboratoriesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMekar partners with leading European laboratories for product research and development support.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FläktGroup: European-headquartered AHU and air-handling specialist with a comparable product portfolio across commercial, industrial and hygiene-sensitive applications. Closest direct peer to Mekar's 23MK modular AHU family and target verticals.
• Systemair: Swedish-listed AHU and ventilation manufacturer with broad European and Middle East distribution, directly competing with Mekar in commercial and industrial air handling. Operates at larger scale but in the same product category and customer verticals.
• TROX: German ventilation and air-distribution specialist with a strong European footprint in HVAC components and AHUs. Comparable to Mekar on engineering depth and project-based commercial/specifier sales motion.
• VTS Group: Polish-based AHU manufacturer competing in European and Middle East projects with a modular/custom mix similar to Mekar's 23MK/24MK ranges. Targets the same commercial and industrial customer base.
• Rosenberg Ventilatoren: German/Italian manufacturer of fans, AHUs and ventilation equipment for commercial and industrial use. Directly comparable to Mekar on centrifugal extract fans and integrated air-handling systems in European and Gulf markets.

Broad incumbents

• Munters: Global air-treatment and climate-solutions company with overlapping industrial and commercial AHU/air-handling capabilities. Competes with Mekar in industrial ventilation, food/pharma air treatment and energy-efficient solutions.
• Carrier Global: Diversified global HVAC/R incumbent competing with Mekar in commercial and industrial AHU applications, including hygienic and high-recovery units, but with vastly larger R&D and global service infrastructure.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and refrigeration incumbent offering commercial AHUs and air-handling solutions that overlap with Mekar's portfolio, but as part of a much broader product and services portfolio with global channel reach.
• Daikin Applied: Global HVAC manufacturer with a broad portfolio including commercial AHUs, chillers and refrigeration. Competes with Mekar across multiple verticals but as a multi-line incumbent rather than an AHU specialist.

Emerging players

• Nederman: Nordic air-quality and industrial filtration specialist with partial overlap to Mekar's industrial ventilation and air-purification offerings, particularly in process-air and dust/fume extraction segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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