MEIKO Italia

What MEIKO Italia does

MEIKO Italia is the Italian commercial subsidiary of MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, a German engineering group founded in 1927 in Offenburg and operating in 30 countries with 2,000+ employees worldwide. MEIKO Italia itself was established in 2004 and is based in Chivasso (Turin province), functioning as a local sales, installation, and service operation rather than a manufacturing site. The wider MEIKO Group is a private limited partnership (GmbH & Co. KG), with MEIKO Deutschland GmbH and MEIKO Italia as formally incorporated subsidiaries alongside the parent entity.

The group's core offering spans commercial warewashing technology, food-waste treatment, medical washer-disinfectors, and proprietary cleaning chemicals. Warewashing equipment is organized by form factor — undercounter, hood-type, flight-type, and rack-type machines — and incorporates the M-iQ platform (sensor-driven air management, ComfortAir heat recovery), automatic hood systems, and GiO reverse-osmosis integration. Food-waste treatment is handled via BioMaster and WasteStar FC systems. The medical division produces the TopLine and TopClean washer-disinfector series with patented BA mask cleaning heads and holds MDR (Medical Device Regulation) certification for EU clinical reprocessing. The chemical line is sold under the MEIKO ACTIVE brand, and vertical-specific sub-brands — MEIKO Care (medical/clinical) and MEIKO Protect (fire/PPE) — segment the go-to-market.

MEIKO's business model rests on capital-equipment sales through an authorized dealer and sales-partner network, supported by the PartnerNet B2B portal, dedicated key account management for enterprise accounts, and an in-house technical service technician layer that drives recurring parts, consumables, and service revenue. Customers span eight verticals: hotels and restaurants, communal catering, inflight catering, cruise shipping, hospitals and care homes, industrial cleaning/disinfection, fire services, and food waste. Reference customers include Gate Gourmet (global supply contract for airline catering hubs), AIDA Cruises (fleet deployment across multiple ships), and resort installations such as Bürgenstock; channel reach extends across Europe and 30 countries globally.

Name

MEIKO Italia

Legal name

MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://meiko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MEIKO Italia is the Italian commercial subsidiary of MEIKO Maschinenbau, a German engineering group founded in 1927 that manufactures commercial warewashing systems, food-waste treatment equipment, medical washer-disinfectors, and proprietary cleaning chemicals for hotels, restaurants, inflight catering, cruise lines, hospitals, care homes, and fire services across 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Warewashing Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAGAE

Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Environmental & Hazardous Materials Services (Remediation/Asbestos/Spill Response)

SECONDARYHSAEAHAB

Commercial/Office Disinfection & Sanitization

Home & Personal Services/Home Cleaning & Housekeeping/Disinfection/Sanitization & Biohazard Cleaning

Keywords

• Commercial dishwashing equipment
• Food waste disposal systems
• Cleaning disinfection technology
• Healthcare washer disinfectors
• PPE cleaning equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

CHIVASSO, TO

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Dishwashing Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial warewashing machines including undercounter, hood-type, flight-type, rack-type dishwashers, utensil washers, cart/trolley washers
2. Cleaning and Disinfection Equipment: Sale of washer-disinfectors for healthcare (bedpan washers) and PPE cleaning equipment for fire services
3. Food Waste Treatment Systems: BioMaster pump systems and WasteStar FC vacuum systems for commercial kitchens
4. Chemical Products: MEIKO ACTIVE chemical products for warewashing and disinfection machines
5. Service and After-sales: Service partners provide maintenance, spare parts, and after-sales support

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MEIKO Italia is the Italian subsidiary of MEIKO, a global manufacturer of commercial warewashing systems, washer-disinfectors for healthcare, food waste treatment systems, and cleaning/disinfection equipment for personal protective equipment (PPE). The company designs, manufactures, and sells professional dishwashing machines (undercounter, hood-type, flight-type, rack-type, utensil, cart/trolley washers), along with MEIKO ACTIVE chemical products, serving hospitality, healthcare, marine, inflight catering, and food service industries.

Product overview

MEIKO is a global technology and service company offering professional warewashing systems, medical device washer-disinfectors, and food waste disposal technology. The product portfolio spans multiple interconnected categories: (1) Warewashing technology including undercounter machines (M-iClean U, UPster U), hood type dishwashers (M-iClean H, UPster H), utensil washers (M-iClean PF-S, DV/FV Series), flight type machines (M-iQ B Series, BlueFire, M-iFlow IPB, M-iQ Cup, BTA), rack type dishwashers (M-iQ K Series, M-iQ Unlimited, UPster K), cart/trolley washers, and conveyor systems; (2) Food waste treatment systems including pumped (BioMaster) and vacuum (WasteStar FC) systems; (3) Cleaning and disinfection technology for healthcare including bedpan washer-disinfectors (TopLine M2, TopLine, TOPIC) and multiwashers (TopClean 60); (4) PPE cleaning solutions (TopClean D, TopClean M, TopClean H) for firefighter respiratory equipment; (5) Chemical products under the MEIKO ACTIVE brand for warewashing, disinfection, and surface hygiene. The offering is a multi-product platform serving diverse sectors including hospitality, healthcare, marine, inflight catering, and industrial cleaning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEIKO ACTIVE: Chemical products brand for warewashing technology and cleaning solutions
• MEIKO Care
• MEIKO Protect

Products and services

• MEIKO M-iClean U Premium undercounter dishwasher featuring ComfortAir heat recovery, innovative human-machine interface, and sleek design for resource-efficient warewashing in restaurants, bars, and small commercial kitchens.
• MEIKO UPster U Undercounter dishwashing machine offering time-tested MEIKO quality with intuitive operation, sturdy technology, and maximum washing performance at an affordable price for small commercial kitchens.
• MEIKO M-iClean H Premium hood type dishwasher with automatic hood closing system (via rack entry, gentle touch, or button press) for ergonomic loading/unloading and employee health protection in commercial kitchens.
• MEIKO UPster H Hood type dishwashing machine delivering great ergonomics, power, and economy with automatic programme start when hood is closed, suited for medium-throughput commercial kitchens.
• MEIKO M-iClean PF-S Premium utensil washer combining powerful cleaning capability with footprint under 1 m², suitable for bulky washware like pots, pans, display plates, and containers in commercial kitchens.
• MEIKO DV / FV Series Powerful utensil washers designed for high performance when cleaning bulky washware including pots, pans, trays, and containers.
• MEIKO M-iQ B Series Flight type dishwashing machines setting standards in hygiene, safety, economy, and sustainability with intelligent air management, filtration, energy concept, and optimized ease of use for large commercial kitchens and catering operations.
• MEIKO M-iQ BlueFire Flight type dishwashing machine with BlueFire technology for enhanced cleaning and drying performance in commercial kitchens.
• MEIKO M-iFlow IPB Flight type dishwashing machine with integrated pre-wash zone (IPB) for enhanced cleaning efficiency in commercial kitchen operations.
• MEIKO M-iQ Cup Flight type machine specifically designed for cleaning and drying of reusable plastic tableware and cups in stadiums, events, and large-volume venues.
• MEIKO BTA Automatic tray washer that reliably transports trays on a conveyor to the wash chamber, washes, dries, and stacks them; available in 160 and 240 models for canteens and cafeterias.
• MEIKO M-iQ K Series Rack type dishwashing machine capable of washing up to 225 racks per hour while saving energy, conserving resources, and delivering ease of use with ergonomic design.
• MEIKO M-iQ Unlimited Crate Washer Crate washer offering powerful, versatile cleaning from mini to maxi sizes, eliminating manual steam jet cleaning and wet work areas.
• MEIKO UPster K Modular rack type dishwashing machine available in compact or generously proportioned configurations; models include S 160, S 200, M 250, and M 280.
• MEIKO Cart Washers Cleaning solutions for reliably cleaning carts, available as front loader, through loader, single-chamber, or multi-chamber systems for inflight catering and large-scale food operations.
• MEIKO Trolley Washers Powerful wash system for reliably cleaning and decontaminating catering trolleys with flexible adaptation to building architecture.
• MEIKO Single-Chamber Trolley Washer Efficient cleaning solution for inflight catering companies with capacity to clean up to two trolleys at a time.
• MEIKO Conveyor Systems Hygiene and organization solutions for transporting trays, containers, racks, and dishes in warewashing areas.
• MEIKO BioMaster Pumped food waste treatment system designed for commercial kitchens serving 100 to over 10,000 covers per day, converting waste to energy.
• MEIKO WasteStar FC Vacuum-based food waste disposal system that automatically collects food waste at the workstation where it is generated, offering economical and resource-efficient operation.
• MEIKO TopLine M2 First washer-disinfector from MEIKO featuring an assistant system, offering user convenience, intelligent functionality, and future-proof hygiene settings for medical devices.
• MEIKO TopLine High-performance washer-disinfector with integrated drying and cooling, system disinfection, and telescopic rotary nozzle for healthcare facility utility rooms.
• MEIKO TOPIC Compact washer-disinfector with robust materials and sturdy technology for utility rooms, automatically emptying, cleaning, and disinfecting bedpans and urine bottles.
• MEIKO TopClean 60 Multiwasher-disinfector combining economic efficiency with occupational safety and hygiene, offering thermal or chemical-thermal disinfection for heat-sensitive materials like theatre shoes.
• MEIKO TopClean D Appliance for professional cleaning of personal protective equipment (PPE) for SCBA technicians, using patented MEIKO wash heads to prevent contamination inside masks.
• MEIKO TopClean M Pioneering solution for rapid, material- and resource-conserving cleaning and disinfection of respiratory protective equipment including masks and breathing apparatus sets.
• MEIKO TopClean H Cleaning and disinfection device with intelligent automatic hood system ensuring optimal separation of clean and dirty areas, processing approximately 60 BA masks per hour.
• MEIKO ACTIVE Chemical Products for Warewashing MEIKO ACTIVE chemical products for dishwashing machines ensuring hygiene, shine, and optimized operating costs through proper use and dosing.
• MEIKO ACTIVE Chemicals for Cleaning and Disinfection Chemical products combining powerful active agents for hygiene safety in cleaning and disinfection machines, environmentally friendly and material-safe.
• MEIKO ACTIVE Ancillary Cleaning Supplies MEIKO ACTIVE products for surface hygiene beyond warewashing technology, delivering hygiene safety and sparkling shine in commercial kitchens.

Quantifiable outcome

• M-iQ K series washes up to 225 racks per hour
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gate GourmetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEIKO and Gate Gourmet have concluded a 'Global Supply Contract for Dishwashing and Warewashing'. The partnership is based on 'Total Cost Partnership' (TCP) concept focusing on long-term value creation. Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of airline catering, servicing over 3 million flights annually. MEIKO provides M-iQ flight-type dishwashing technology across Gate Gourmet's global operations.
• AIDA CruisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIDA Cruises operates a fleet of cruise ships equipped with MEIKO warewashing technology, including AIDAvita, AIDAaura, AIDAdiva, AIDAbella, AIDAluna, AIDAblu, AIDAsol, AIDAmar, and AIDAstella. MEIKO systems ensure sparkling clean, hygienic dishwashing and reliable food waste disposal for thousands of passengers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Winterhalter: German-based manufacturer of commercial warewashing systems (undercounter, hood-type, rack-type, flight-type) and cleaning chemistry for foodservice. Most direct head-to-head competitor to MEIKO in Europe across hospitality, catering, and healthcare verticals with comparable product depth and pricing tier.
• CMA Dishmachines: US-based commercial dishwasher manufacturer producing undercounter, door-type, and conveyor machines. Direct competitor in the North American foodservice warewashing market with overlapping mid-market and enterprise customer profiles.
• Fagor Industrial: Spanish commercial dishwasher manufacturer producing undercounter, hood-type, rack-type, and flight-type machines plus cooking equipment. Direct competitor to MEIKO across European hospitality and catering segments with comparable product breadth.
• Jackson WWS: US manufacturer of commercial dishwashers (undercounter, door-type, rack conveyor, flight-type) and warewashing equipment. Competes with MEIKO in North American hospitality and institutional foodservice with comparable mid-to-premium product positioning.
• Classeq: UK-based commercial dishwasher manufacturer producing undercounter, glasswashers, hood-type, and rack-type machines. Direct competitor to MEIKO in UK/Ireland hospitality and catering with a value-to-mid-tier positioning.
• Miele Professional: German manufacturer's commercial division producing commercial dishwashing systems, laboratory and medical washer-disinfectors, and commercial laundry. Direct competitor to MEIKO in healthcare disinfection and premium warewashing, sharing a similar German-engineering positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Publicly listed Swedish manufacturer of professional food service, laundry, and beverage equipment. Competes with MEIKO in commercial dishwashing while also serving broader categories, leveraging global brand and a publicly disclosed financial profile.
• Ali Group: Italian-headquartered global foodservice equipment conglomerate owning multiple dishwasher brands (e.g., Elframo, ATA, Kromo). Competes with MEIKO as a portfolio incumbent that can bundle warewashing with broader kitchen equipment offerings.
• Hobart: US-headquartered broad commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer (owned by Illinois Tool Works) producing commercial dishwashers alongside cooking, refrigeration, and food prep equipment. Overlaps with MEIKO in warewashing but competes as a multi-category incumbent with broader enterprise bundling.

Regional players

• Smeg Professional: Italian appliance maker with a professional division offering commercial dishwashers and foodservice equipment. Competes with MEIKO Italia primarily in the Italian market and select Mediterranean geographies rather than globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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