DarenthMJS

What DarenthMJS does

DarenthMJS Ltd is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of vending, catering, and drinks dispense equipment, headquartered in Eckington, Sheffield. The company produces a comprehensive product range spanning bean-to-cup coffee machines, in-cup vending machines, speciality beverage machines, snack and can dispensers, water dispensers, and loose ingredient dispensers, all manufactured at its purpose-built facility utilizing 3D CAD design, CNC fabrication, laser cutting, robotic powder coating, plastic injection moulding, and PCB assembly. Its proprietary technology includes the I-Key cashless payment system and a modular Total Refreshment Solutions platform that allows multiple machines to share a unified electronic payment interface, enabling scalable refreshment centers for workplaces and commercial environments.

The company operates a dual business model. The standard product range is sold through authorized dealers and direct B2B sales to offices, workplaces, and commercial venues across Europe. The Bespoke Solutions division provides custom manufacturing services to major consumer brands, producing co-branded and white-labeled vending equipment for clients including Disney, Kenco, Douwe Egberts, Nestle, Walkers, Slazenger, and others, handling applications from books and entertainment to fresh food and ticketing kiosks. No public pricing is disclosed; customers contact DarenthMJS directly for quotes.

DarenthMJS has held ISO 9001 manufacturing excellence certification since 1991, audited biannually by the British Standards Institution. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, and no public financial reporting. Revenue, headcount, and ownership details are not available in the source material.

Name

DarenthMJS

Legal name

DarenthMJS Ltd

Website

https://darenthmjs.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DarenthMJS is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of vending, catering, and drinks dispense equipment, serving B2B clients through authorized dealers and bespoke OEM partnerships with major consumer brands across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vending and Dispense Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and selling a broad range of vending, catering and drinks dispense equipment including bean to cup machines, in-cup machines, speciality beverage machines, snack machines, water and cold drink dispensers, and dispenser machines. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales to businesses and organisations.
2. Bespoke/Custom Equipment Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing division (Darenth Bespoke) that takes products from concept stage through to volume manufacture with full technical support. Manufacturing partners for leading brands producing custom-built equipment for books, CDs/DVDs, hygiene products, fresh food, ready meals, and kiosk/ticketing applications.
3. I-Key Cashless Payment Systems: Sale of I-Key cashless payment hardware (keys, rechargers) and related accessories as add-on components for vending equipment.
4. Accessories and Spare Parts: Range of accessories including pumped water systems, additional literature, and related components for vending equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DarenthMJS designs and manufactures vending, catering and drinks dispense equipment for B2B customers across Europe. Its portfolio spans bean-to-cup coffee machines, in-cup and speciality beverage machines, snack and can vending equipment, water and cold drink dispensers, the proprietary I-Key cashless payment system, modular Total Refreshment Solutions that combine multiple machines under one payment system, and a bespoke manufacturing service that produces custom equipment for leading consumer brands such as Disney, Kenco, Douwe Egberts and Nestle.

Product overview

DarenthMJS is a designer and manufacturer of vending, catering and drinks dispense equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of products. The standard product range includes Bean to Cup machines (Le Capri, Roma Duo), Serving Stations (Coffee Club, Cuppa-Go), In-Cup machines (Classic, Professional, Elite, Style, Vogue, Mini Carousel, Carousel, Refresh 1400), Speciality Beverage machines (Le Capri Instant, Vienna, Sienna, Venetian, Milano), Snack machines (SnackBreak Slim, SnackBreak Mini, SnackBreak, SnackBreak Ultima), Water & Cold Drink Dispensers (IceBreak, Chillout, WaterBoy, IceBerg), Dispenser Machines (Olympian III, Enterprise, Seville), Cashless Payment Systems (I-Key System, I-Key Recharger), and accessories. The company also provides Total Refreshment Solutions for integrated multi-machine setups, Pumped Water Systems as add-ons, and Bespoke Solutions for custom manufacturing. The products are designed to work independently or as integrated refreshment centers with shared payment systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Capri Bean to Cup Automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine that grinds fresh coffee beans and brews espresso-based drinks on demand for workplace and commercial refreshment.
• Roma Duo Bean-to-cup coffee machine offering dual functionality for hot beverage dispensing in B2B refreshment settings.
• Coffee Club Free-standing serving station and hot drink tower with fully integrated soluble or bean-to-cup coffee engines, available in Store or Serve tower configurations with optional ice-cold can dispenser or refrigerated snack/can/bottle dispenser.
• Cuppa-Go Expertly designed serving station with strong steel construction, water-resistant powder coating, illuminated header and menu boards, cup/lid and condiment dispenser pods, and lockable storage cupboard, compatible with coin-operated variants and the instant machine range.
• Classic In-Cup Vending Machine In-cup vending machine from the standard product range, designed for workplace hot beverage service.
• Professional In-Cup Vending Machine Professional-grade in-cup vending machine intended for higher-volume B2B refreshment environments.
• Elite In-Cup Vending Machine Elite in-cup vending machine in the DarenthMJS standard product range.
• Style In-Cup Vending Machine Stylish in-cup vending machine positioned as a design-led option within the standard range.
• Vogue In-Cup Vending Machine Vogue in-cup vending machine from the standard product range.
• Mini Carousel In-Cup Vending Machine Compact carousel-style in-cup vending machine for sites with limited space.
• Carousel In-Cup Vending Machine Carousel-style in-cup vending machine with rotating dispense mechanism for B2B refreshment.
• Refresh 1400 In-Cup Vending Machine In-cup vending machine with 1400-series capacity aimed at higher-volume B2B refreshment sites.
• Le Capri Instant Speciality Drinks Machine Speciality drinks machine using instant soluble ingredients to deliver a range of hot beverages in B2B refreshment settings.
• Vienna Speciality Beverage Machine Speciality beverage machine in the DarenthMJS standard product range.
• Sienna Speciality Beverage Machine Speciality beverage machine produced in the DarenthMJS range, also available as a Douwe Egberts co-branded machine.
• Venetian Speciality Beverage Machine Speciality beverage machine within the standard product range, including a Kenco-branded Venetian variant.
• Milano Speciality Beverage Machine Speciality beverage machine within the standard product range, also offered as a Kenco-branded model.
• SnackBreak Slim Snack Vending Machine Super-slim snack vending machine with 16 product selections, 830 mm depth, ice white LED lighting, available in ambient, refrigerated or battery powered configurations for tight floor footprints.
• SnackBreak Mini Snack Vending Machine Compact half-height snack machine with up to 32 selections and 352 products capacity, designed as a companion to a drinks vending machine.
• SnackBreak Snack Vending Machine High capacity snack vending machine with up to 39 selections and 531 products, configurable for crisps, confectionery and PET bottles.
• SnackBreak Ultima Snack Vending Machine High capacity snack vending machine with up to 56 selections and 784 products, featuring multi-colour LED lighting, optional can module, calorie counter and meal deal function.
• IceBreak Can Dispenser Half-height compact can dispenser serving five ice-cold cans with individual price settings, electronic temperature control and waist-height dispense.
• Chillout Ice Cold Refreshment Dispenser Ice cold refreshment dispenser with 18-inch width, energy-efficient LED lighting, compatible with cans and 250/270 ml PET bottles, with animated display backlighting.
• WaterBoy Water Dispenser Half-height water dispenser with Brita filtration, dispensing ambient, chilled or carbonated water with optional 2 or 4 flavour syrup upgrades.
• IceBerg Point-of-Use Water Dispenser Full-size point-of-use water dispenser with Brita filtration, dispensing ambient, chilled or carbonated water, optional UV purification, up to 4 flavourings and 700 cup capacity.
• I-Key Cashless Payment System Cashless payment system using electronic keys for cost management across hot and cold beverage, snack and can vending equipment, supporting Cash Value, Fixed Credit, Hospitality, Discount and Free Vend key types.
• I-Key Recharger Wall-mounted recharging station for the I-Key cashless payment system, with fully welded cabinet construction, electronic alarm system, optional note acceptor and comprehensive audit facility, distributed exclusively through DarenthMJS authorised dealers.
• Enterprise Loose Ingredient Dispenser Machine Compact loose ingredient dispenser machine ideal for china cups or mugs, offering 4 main and 2 secondary ingredients with optional 2 syrup-based cold drinks.
• Olympian III Loose Ingredient Dispenser Table top loose ingredient dispenser with 3 main and 2 secondary ingredients, programmable hot water, compact design and minimum cleaning requirement.
• Seville Automatic Loose Ingredient Dispenser Fully automatic loose ingredient dispenser with cup transfer mechanism, up to 8 drink selections, 6 ingredient canisters, 700 cup capacity and optional chocolate sprinkle feature.
• Total Refreshment Solutions Integrated refreshment solution combining hot and cold beverages, snacks, cans and water dispensers through modular machine design with shared electronic interface and payment system.
• Pumped Water Systems Water supply systems for drinks machines without plumbed water access, available with pressure-sensitive low-water-detection pump or submersible pump options.
• Bespoke Vending Equipment Manufacturing Service Custom manufacturing service that takes products from concept through to volume manufacture using 3D CAD design, CNC fabrication, laser cutting, robotic powder coating, injection moulding and PCB assembly for leading consumer brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modular total refreshment solutions can be assembled cost effectively compared to purchasing separate payment systems for each machine
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Douwe EgbertscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDarenthMJS manufactures Douwe Egberts branded vending equipment including the Roma Bean to Cup and Sienna machines. Douwe Egberts is a major international coffee brand and the partnership allows DarenthMJS to offer recognised branded solutions to customers who prefer established coffee brands.
• KencocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExtensive range of Kenco-branded vending machines including Vienna, Sienna, Roma, Venetian, Milano, Minicup Flex, Encore Auto, Style 5, Refresh 1400, IceBreak, and Seville. Kenco is a leading UK coffee brand owned by Jacobs Douwe Egberts.
• NestlecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNestle-branded vending machines including Encore Auto Nestle, Minicup Flex Nestle, Style 5 Nestle, and Refresh 1400 Nestle. Nestle is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies.
• DisneymajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCustom vending equipment manufacturing for Disney branded products including the Disney Novel Idea vending solution. This demonstrates DarenthMJS's capability to handle diverse and premium brand requirements.
• WalkersmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCustom vending equipment manufacturing including Walkers Wall Mount and Walkers SnackBreak machines for the famous snack food brand.
• BritacoreTechnology or IntegrationBrita AquaQuell 1.5 litre cartridge and head fitted as standard on IceBerg and WaterBoy water dispensers. Brita is the most recognisable name in water filtration technology, providing instant user appeal and quality assurance.
• The British Standards InstitutioncoreOthersISO 9001 manufacturing excellence standard holders since 1991, independently audited by The British Standards Institution twice a year.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coffee Queen: Swedish manufacturer of professional coffee brewing and vending equipment, with strong presence in Nordic and Northern European markets. Comparable to DarenthMJS in coffee vending and serving station categories, though more concentrated in hot beverage equipment.
• Jofemar: Spanish manufacturer of vending machines, payment systems, and energy management solutions. Comparable to DarenthMJS as a European integrated vending manufacturer with proprietary payment systems and similar target customers.
• FAS International: Italian manufacturer of professional automatic vending machines for hot beverages, snacks, and cans. Comparable to DarenthMJS as a mid-sized European vending equipment manufacturer with similar product breadth and customer base.
• Evoca Group: Italian-headquartered parent company of Necta, Wittenborg, and SGL coffee service brands, manufacturing professional coffee machines, snack vending, and HoReCa equipment. One of Europe's largest vending equipment groups; comparable to DarenthMJS in core product lines but with broader geographic reach and stronger connected-machine capabilities.
• SandenVendo: Japan-Italy based global vending machine manufacturer with strong European presence in hot drinks, cold drinks, and snack equipment. Comparable to DarenthMJS in product categories and B2B sales channel, with broader geographic reach.
• Azkoyen: Spanish manufacturer of vending machines, payment systems, and cash-handling technology with operations across Europe. Directly comparable to DarenthMJS in product categories (coffee machines, snack vending, payment systems) and B2B channel.
• N&W Global Vending: Italian-based manufacturer of professional automatic vending machines under the Necta brand and one of Europe's largest vending equipment producers. Directly comparable to DarenthMJS as a European vending machine manufacturer serving the workplace refreshment market with overlapping product categories (hot drinks, snacks, cans).
• Crane Merchandising Systems: US-based vending machine manufacturer (now part of Crane NXT) producing beverage, snack, and food vending equipment. Comparable to DarenthMJS in product categories and enterprise channel, though primarily serving the North American market.
• Bianchi Vending: Italian vending machine manufacturer with a broad portfolio of hot beverage, snack, and can/bottle dispensers. Comparable to DarenthMJS in product breadth, European distribution, and target customers (workplace and HoReCa refreshment operators).

Others

• Selecta: Swiss-headquartered operator of unattended self-service vending, coffee, and micro-market solutions across Europe. Not a direct manufacturer peer but operates as a major customer for vending equipment and competes for end-user refreshment contracts in the same workplace channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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