Makrev
Makrev is a Turkish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1998 that designs and produces chocolate and candy wrapping machines plus automation and feeding systems, serving confectionery manufacturers across 45+ countries. Since 2022 it has been partially owned by German packaging machinery specialist Theegarten-Pactec.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersEsenyurt
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Makrev does
Makrev (legal name: Makrev Packaging, formerly MAKREV Makina) is a Turkish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in Esenyurt, Istanbul. The company designs, develops, and produces chocolate and candy wrapping machines, complemented by complete automation and feeding systems. Across 27 years of operation, Makrev has manufactured and delivered more than 2,000 machines to customers in 45+ countries, supported by a 7,000 square meter production facility and CE- / ISO 9001-certified operations.
The core product portfolio consists of five principal wrapping machines: the MR7800 multi-format chocolate wrapper (supporting six wrapping styles — Single Twist, Double Twist, Side Twist, Bunch/Foil Wrap, Envelope, and Neapolitan — at 400 pcs/min), the MRCW high-speed wrapper for jelly, toffee, hard candy, and chocolate balls/eggs (up to 900 pcs/min), the CWM350 fold/foil wrapper for small bars and pralines (300-350 pcs/min), the TWM350 big tablet wrapper (220 pcs/min), and the MR7800V Vienna style wrapper. Differentiating capabilities include CNC-precision-manufactured spare parts, format changeovers completed in 30-45 minutes, SAP-supported manufacturing operations, and 3D modeling-based design. The company also sells automation and feeding systems (distribution conveyors, cartesian robots, aligner/take-off arms, elevators, z-belt conveyors) as standalone or integrated offerings.
Makrev operates a B2B sales-led GTM model, selling directly from its Istanbul headquarters and through a network of regional representatives (e.g., First For Food covering the MENA region). Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales of capital equipment with quote-based pricing tied to configuration and customization, plus aftermarket service and spare parts revenue tied to the global installed base. Since September 2022, the company has operated with strategic ownership from German packaging machinery specialist Theegarten-Pactec, which acquired a stake to better serve the medium-performance-range packaging market. The company serves confectionery manufacturers and food processing companies, with primary end-markets in chocolate, candy, jelly, toffee, and hard candy production.
Makrev firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Makrev
- Legal name
- Makrev Packaging
- Website
- https://makrev.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Makrev is a Turkish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1998 that designs and produces chocolate and candy wrapping machines plus automation and feeding systems, serving confectionery manufacturers across 45+ countries. Since 2022 it has been partially owned by German packaging machinery specialist Theegarten-Pactec.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Makrev industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Confectionery Packaging Machinery
- akta.pro primary industry
- End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)
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Where Makrev is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Esenyurt
Offices2 records
Markets served
Makrev business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Chocolate and Candy Wrapping Machines: MAKREV manufactures and sells industrial wrapping machines for chocolate, candy, jelly, toffee, and hard candy products. Machines are sold as capital equipment with pricing based on specifications and configuration.
- Automation and Feeding Systems: Complete automation and feeding systems including distribution conveyors, cartesian robots, aligner/take-off arms, row aligner/removal conveyors, elevators, and z-belt conveyors sold alongside or independently from wrapping machines.
- After-Sales Support and Service: Comprehensive after-sales support through global network for installation and service, likely including spare parts and maintenance contracts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Custom industrial machinery pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
Makrev product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Makrev designs, develops, and manufactures industrial chocolate and candy wrapping machines, along with complete automation and feeding systems, for confectionery and food processing manufacturers. The product line includes five main wrapping machines (MR7800, MRCW, CWM350, TWM350, MR7800V) supporting multiple wrap formats at output rates from 220 to 900 pieces per minute. Makrev also produces CNC-manufactured spare parts and provides global after-sales installation and service through direct presence and regional representatives across 45+ countries.
Product overview
Makrev offers a portfolio of chocolate and candy wrapping machines complemented by automation and feeding systems. The core product line consists of five main machines: MR7800 (multi-format chocolate wrapper), MRCW (jelly/candy/hard candy/egg wrapper), CWM350 (small bar/tablet wrapper), TWM350 (large tablet/bar wrapper), and MR7800V (Vienna style wrapper). These are supported by feeding systems and automation solutions including distribution conveyors, cartesian robots, aligner/take-off arms, row aligner/removal conveyors, elevators, and z-belt conveyors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- MR7800 Multi-Format Chocolate Wrapping Machine Multi-format chocolate wrapping machine supporting Single Twist, Double Twist, Side Twist, Bunch (Foil Wrap), Envelope, and Neapolitan (Fold Wrap) styles with an output of 400 pieces per minute. Targeted at confectionery manufacturers producing chocolates in multiple wrap formats on a single line.
- MRCW High-Speed Wrapping Machine High-speed wrapping machine for jelly, toffee, hard candy, chocolate balls, and eggs with output rates of 800-900 pcs/min for hard candy, 700-800 pcs/min for jelly and toffee, and 600 pcs/min for chocolate balls and eggs. Designed for high-volume confectionery producers.
- CWM350 Fold and Foil Wrapping Machine Fold and foil wrapping machine for small chocolate bars, tablets, and pralines with an output of 300-350 pcs/min. Targeted at confectionery manufacturers producing small-format chocolate products.
- TWM350 Tablet Wrapping Machine Wrapping machine for big chocolate tablets and bars with an output of 220 pcs/min, supporting two-layered or single-layered wrapping applications. Designed for confectionery manufacturers producing large-format chocolate tablets and bars.
- MR7800V Vienna Style Wrapping Machine Wrapping machine for Vienna-style (fruit fold) products with an output of 300 pcs/min. Targeted at confectionery manufacturers producing Vienna-style fruit-fold wrapped products.
- Automation and Feeding Systems Complete automation and feeding systems for confectionery and food packaging lines, including distribution conveyors, cartesian robots, aligner/take-off arms, row aligner/removal conveyors, elevators, and z-belt conveyors. Sold alongside or independently from wrapping machines for line integration and material handling.
Companies that use Makrev
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Makrev technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Makrev partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Makrev competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Marden Edwards: UK-based manufacturer of horizontal flow-wrapping machinery for chocolate, biscuits, and bakery products. Direct competitor in the mid-performance chocolate wrapping segment.
- Theegarten-Pactec: German-based packaging machinery specialist focused on confectionery wrapping and packaging solutions. Direct competitor in the chocolate and candy wrapping space and Makrev's strategic equity partner since 2022.
- PFM Group: Italian packaging machinery producer offering horizontal flow-wrappers and automated packaging solutions for confectionery and food industries. Comparable product category and customer base to Makrev's chocolate and candy wrapping machines.
- LoeschPack: German manufacturer of horizontal flow-wrapping and packaging machinery for chocolate, candy, and bakery products. Directly comparable offering to Makrev's MR7800 and CWM350 product lines for confectionery manufacturers.
- Cavanna: Italian manufacturer of packaging machinery for chocolate, candy, and bakery products, including flow-wrapping and twist-wrapping machines. Directly competes with Makrev in the global confectionery packaging equipment market.
- ACMA (Coesia): Italian packaging machinery brand within the Coesia group, specializing in wrapping equipment for chocolate, biscuits, and confectionery. Comparable product portfolio and target customer base to Makrev.
Broad incumbents
- GEA Group: German industrial conglomerate with food processing and packaging equipment offerings. Competes with Makrev in broader food packaging automation but does not specialize in chocolate/candy wrapping.
- IMA Group: Large Italian manufacturer of automatic packaging machinery with extensive confectionery and chocolate packaging solutions. Overlaps with Makrev but offers broader portfolio across multiple packaging types and end markets.
- Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global packaging machinery provider with a confectionery packaging portfolio including wrapping equipment. Larger incumbent with broader end-market exposure but overlap in the chocolate/candy wrapping category.
- Sacmi: Italian manufacturer of packaging machinery including flow-wrapping and confectionery packaging solutions. Broader portfolio than Makrev but with overlapping product lines and customer base in the chocolate and candy industry.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Makrev social profiles
Digital presenceMakrev compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Makrev financial estimates
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Makrev leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Makrev funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Makrev M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Makrev
What does Makrev do?
Makrev designs, develops, and manufactures industrial chocolate and candy wrapping machines, along with complete automation and feeding systems, for confectionery and food processing manufacturers. The product line includes five main wrapping machines (MR7800, MRCW, CWM350, TWM350, MR7800V) supporting multiple wrap formats at output rates from 220 to 900 pieces per minute. Makrev also produces CNC-manufactured spare parts and provides global after-sales installation and service through direct presence and regional representatives across 45+ countries.
Is Makrev a public or private company?
Makrev is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Makrev founded?
Makrev was founded in 1998. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Makrev based?
Makrev is headquartered in Esenyurt.
How does Makrev make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Chocolate and Candy Wrapping Machines are the primary driver. The others are automation and Feeding Systems and after-Sales Support and Service.
Who are Makrev's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Marden Edwards, Theegarten-Pactec, PFM Group, LoeschPack, Cavanna and ACMA (Coesia). Broad incumbents are GEA Group, IMA Group, Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology) and Sacmi.
Does Makrev have an API?
No public API is recorded for Makrev.
What industry is Makrev in?
Makrev's product category is Industrial Confectionery Packaging Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAN, End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems, with a secondary code of IMAHAOAD, Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch).