Maktek
Maktek is a Turkish heating equipment manufacturer founded in 1977, operating three factories in Izmir to produce boilers, panel radiators, and industrial heaters, distributed through 345 domestic sales points and exports to 40+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersCigli
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Maktek does
Maktek (legal entity: MAKTEK A.Ş.) is a privately-held Turkish heating equipment manufacturer founded in 1977 in Izmir and operating as the parent of the Maktek Group, which includes KIMMET A.Ş. (panel radiators, acquired 1994) and ALPEL LTD.ŞTİ. (heating equipment). The company operates three production facilities inside the Izmir Atatürk Organized Industrial Zone (AOSB), including a dedicated 12,500 m² boiler and heater factory, producing a full heating range: gas boilers (Epsilon LCD, Ruby LCD), electric boilers (Omega LCD, 6–100 kW with 99% efficiency), pellet boilers (Makpell, EN 303-5:2021 Class 5, A+ energy class), solid fuel boilers (MKK, MKB, MKB-S, MKB-D series), steel boilers (MK, 3 MK Comfortline), seven panel radiator variants (standard, slim 6.5 cm, vertical, hygienic, towel, flat, ventil compact), hot air generators, and tubular radiant heaters. Technical differentiators include patented cylindrical combustion chamber design for pellet boilers, three- and four-pass combustion chamber technology, and a TÜBİTAK Faydalı Model Registration Certificate (2008) for the world's first electrically powered conventional panel radiator. Manufacturing runs on fully automated LEAS production lines with ISO 9001/14001/OHSAS 18001 certifications.
The company serves six primary segments: residential homeowners, hospitality (cafes/restaurants/winter gardens), construction and real estate developers, healthcare and food production, industrial/commercial facilities, and international wholesale distributors. Distribution combines 345 authorized sales points and 170 after-sales service points across Turkey, a dedicated 'Toplu İşler ve Proje Destek' enterprise project-sales channel, and export to 40+ countries (including EU member states, China, and Chile) via local distributors. Revenue streams consist of hardware sales (the primary stream), after-sales services and spare parts, and recurring extended warranty/maintenance contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with project-tier bulk pricing for construction firms and retail dealer pricing for residential customers; the company does not maintain an e-commerce transaction channel and routes international after-sales exclusively through local partner distributors.
Maktek is 100% domestically-owned Turkish capital with no evidence of private equity, venture capital, or public-market participation. Operations are mature and stable: the most recent documented product launch was the U-type tubular radiant heater line for hospitality in 2016, with prior major capacity additions (Super Speed machine park, 2014) and international expansion (1994) underpinning the current footprint. The company holds CE, TSE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ERP Lot 20 certifications, with products manufactured to EN 442 radiator standards and EN 303-5:2021 solid fuel standards.
Maktek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Maktek
- Legal name
- MAKTEK A.Ş
- Website
- https://maktek.com.tr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Maktek is a Turkish heating equipment manufacturer founded in 1977, operating three factories in Izmir to produce boilers, panel radiators, and industrial heaters, distributed through 345 domestic sales points and exports to 40+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Maktek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Heating Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)
- SIC
- Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Coal/Lignite CHP (District Heating & Industrial) (EUACAKAD)
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Where Maktek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cigli
Offices4 records
Markets served
Maktek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Heating Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling heating equipment including electric boilers, gas boilers, solid fuel/pellet boilers, and various radiator types. Products sold through authorized dealers, direct sales, and export channels.
- After-sales Services: Spare parts, maintenance, and repair services through 170 authorized service points across Turkey. Service support for international customers provided through local distributors.
- Extended Warranty and Maintenance Contracts: Extended warranty programs and annual maintenance agreements offered to customers to ensure long-term efficient operation of heating equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Wholesale/Bulk pricing for project sales |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Retail pricing through authorized dealers |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
Maktek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Maktek manufactures and distributes a complete range of heating equipment including gas boilers, electric boilers, pellet boilers, solid fuel boilers, steel boilers, panel radiators, towel radiators, radiant heaters, and hot air generators. Operating three factories in Izmir, Turkey, the company produces both residential heating solutions (electric panel radiators, combi boilers) and industrial/commercial heating systems (central heating boilers, radiant heaters for cafes and restaurants). Products are CE-certified, ERP Lot 20 compliant, and exported to over 40 countries.
Product overview
MAKTEK is a Turkish heating equipment manufacturer established in 1977, operating three production facilities in Izmir Ataturk Organized Industrial Zone. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of heating solutions including electric heating products (Omega LCD Electric Heating Boiler, Electric Panel Radiators in mechanical and digital variants, Electric Panel Heaters), gas heating products (Epsilon LCD Gas Boiler), biomass heating products (Makpell Pellet Boiler), solid fuel boilers (MKK-S, MKK, MKB, MKB-S, MKB-D series), steel boilers (MK Steel Boiler, 3 MK Steel Boiler, MK Steel Compact Boiler), and a wide range of panel radiators (Standard, Flat, Slim, Vertical, Hygienic, Towel Radiator, Ventil Compact). The products span from individual room heating to central heating systems for apartments, buildings, and industrial applications, serving both residential and commercial markets across more than 40 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Omega: Electric combi boiler product line including Omega LCD Electric Heating Boiler models ranging from 6kW to 100kW
- Epsilon
- Ruby
- Makpell
- MKK
- MKB
- MKB-S
- MKB-D
- MK Steel Boiler
Products and services
- Omega LCD Electric Heating Boiler Wall-mounted electric combi boiler providing instant domestic hot water and heating with outputs from 6 kW to 100 kW, featuring full automatic modulation, built-in weekly timer, and 99% efficiency. Compatible with underfloor heating and produces zero emissions.
- Electric Panel Radiator (Mechanical Thermostat) Mechanical thermostat electric panel radiator requiring no installation connection, plugs into electrical outlet. Features special resistance design for equal heating, economical energy consumption, and CE certification per EMC directives.
- Electric Panel Radiator (Digital) Digital thermostat electric panel radiator with LCD screen, ERP Lot 20 compliant, featuring weekly/daily timer functions and open window detection for residential heating.
- Electric Panel Heater ERP Lot 20 compliant electric panel heater with capacity range 1000W-2500W, featuring child safety function, weekly/daily timer, and multiple heating modes (Comfort, Economy, Boost).
- Epsilon LCD Gas Boiler Wall-mounted gas boiler with LCD display, working with LPG and natural gas, featuring microprocessor controller, full modulation, and OpenTherm system for underfloor heating compatibility.
- Makpell Pellet Boiler Pellet boiler with automatic ignition, outputs of 25 kW and 35 kW, featuring Class 5 efficiency per EN 303-5:2021 standards, A+ energy efficiency rating with 124+ Energy Efficiency Index, and patented cylindrical combustion chamber design.
- MKK-S Automatic Solid Fuel Boiler Automatic solid fuel boiler with automatic fuel feeding, capacity range 25,000-250,000 kcal/h, featuring digital screen monitoring and three-pass burning chamber.
- MKK Solid Fuel Boiler
Quantifiable outcome
- 99% efficiency for electric boilers with automatic modulation reducing electricity consumption
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Maktek
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Maktek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Maktek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Local Distributors (Global Partners)coreInternational after-sales services outside Turkey are carried out exclusively by local distributors (global partners) under local terms and conditions. Partners organize and manage all processes related to technical assistance and after-sales service. Staff are fully trained and qualified to provide support across multiple networks and equipment.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Maktek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fondital: Italian manufacturer of aluminium radiators, gas boilers, and steel panel radiators with strong export footprint. Comparable product mix (radiators + boilers) and Mediterranean/European distribution overlap.
- Immergas: Italian manufacturer specializing in gas boilers, heat pumps, and water heaters for residential and light-commercial markets. Comparable in product focus (wall-mounted gas boilers, biomass), customer base, and Mediterranean/European export profile.
- Baymak (BDR Thermea Turkey): Turkish manufacturer of boilers, combi systems, solar water heaters, and air conditioners, part of BDR Thermea. Directly competes with Maktek across gas boilers, panel radiators, and HVAC equipment in Turkey and export markets.
- Demir Döküm (Vaillant Group Turkey): Turkish heating brand owned by Vaillant, producing combi boilers, radiators, and air conditioners for the Turkish market. Head-to-head domestic competitor with overlapping product range and similar distribution model.
- Ariston Group: Italian global leader in thermal comfort with strong presence in boilers, water heaters, and radiators. Direct peer in residential/commercial heating with similar product breadth and emphasis on European and emerging-market distribution.
- BDR Thermea Group (Baxi / Baymak): European heating group combining Baxi (UK), Baymak (Turkey), and other brands. Baymak is a direct Turkish-market competitor to Maktek in boilers and heating; group-level comparable for product breadth and European distribution strategy.
Broad incumbents
- Viessmann Climate Solutions: German family-owned heating, industrial and refrigeration systems manufacturer. Comparable product range (gas, oil, biomass boilers, heat pumps) with strong presence in European commercial and residential segments that Maktek serves.
- Varmebaronen / Purmo Group: European climate-solutions group producing panel radiators, underfloor heating, and heat pumps. Direct peer in panel-radiator manufacturing and a benchmark for Maktek's radiator export business into EU markets.
- Bosch Thermotechnology: Bosch's heating and hot-water division, producing gas and oil boilers, heat pumps, and HVAC systems globally. Closest large-scale peer to Maktek's boiler portfolio, with comparable residential/commercial customer base and global distribution.
- Vaillant Group: German heating, cooling and hot-water manufacturer with global reach. Directly comparable as a boilers-and-radiators incumbent competing in residential and commercial heating; Vaillant also owns Demir Döküm, a direct Turkish competitor to Maktek.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Maktek social profiles
Digital presenceMaktek compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance23 records
Maktek financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Maktek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Maktek subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Maktek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Maktek M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Maktek
What does Maktek do?
Maktek manufactures and distributes a complete range of heating equipment including gas boilers, electric boilers, pellet boilers, solid fuel boilers, steel boilers, panel radiators, towel radiators, radiant heaters, and hot air generators. Operating three factories in Izmir, Turkey, the company produces both residential heating solutions (electric panel radiators, combi boilers) and industrial/commercial heating systems (central heating boilers, radiant heaters for cafes and restaurants). Products are CE-certified, ERP Lot 20 compliant, and exported to over 40 countries.
Is Maktek a public or private company?
Maktek is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Maktek founded?
Maktek was founded in 1977. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Maktek based?
Maktek is headquartered in Cigli.
How does Maktek make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Heating Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are after-sales Services and extended Warranty and Maintenance Contracts.
Who are Maktek's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fondital, Immergas, Baymak (BDR Thermea Turkey), Demir Döküm (Vaillant Group Turkey), Ariston Group and BDR Thermea Group (Baxi / Baymak). Broad incumbents are Viessmann Climate Solutions, Varmebaronen / Purmo Group, Bosch Thermotechnology and Vaillant Group.
Does Maktek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Maktek.
What industry is Maktek in?
Maktek's product category is Heating Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAD, Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment, with a secondary code of IMADANAF, Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components. Its NAICS code is 333414 and its SIC code is 3433.