What MACSA ID UK LTD does

MACSA ID UK LTD is the United Kingdom subsidiary of MACSA ID S.A., a Spanish industrial laser coding and marking specialist whose origins trace back to Framun, founded in Manresa in 1908, with the MACSA brand established in 1983. Operating from Shefford, Bedfordshire since 2017, the company supplies industrial laser coding, marking, and traceability systems to manufacturers across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, electronics, industrial, security/tobacco, construction, medical devices, and defence and aerospace end markets. Its UK team of approximately nine staff is part of a broader group with presence in more than 90 countries, three production plants (Spain, China, India), and twelve technical-commercial centres, and the UK business was further consolidated by the 2023 full acquisition of Halo Lasers.

The product portfolio spans UV, fiber, CO2, and DPSS laser platforms, inkjet systems (HRP, TIJ, idJET), print-and-apply and automatic labelling machines, and laser cutting/scoring systems, supported by the proprietary Integra software suite covering Connect, Efficiency, Warehouse, Track & Trace, Optima, Serialization, Vision, and Integranet 4.0 modules. Differentiated specialty solutions include BiDiLase (1,000 m/min, 100+ unique QR codes per second), BlueBox for cardboard, ClearPix for PET bottles, and iLumiFlex for flexible packaging, all built on a base of more than 30 international patents and R&D investment above 10% of turnover. The group is positioned by its own materials as one of the top four global players in coding and marking lasers.

Revenue is generated through direct enterprise field sales of capital equipment, recurring software subscriptions across the Integra modules, usage-based consumables (labels, ink, solvents, ribbons), managed services for installation, training, preventive/corrective maintenance, and original spare parts. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts and maintenance offered on monthly, quarterly, or annual subscriptions; no public price list is published. Distribution is direct via national subsidiaries and technical-commercial centres, supplemented by the Forbes Macsa joint venture in India for manufacturing and sales in that market.

Name

MACSA ID UK LTD

Legal name

MACSA ID UK LTD

Website

https://macsaid.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MACSA ID UK LTD is the UK subsidiary of Spanish laser coding specialist MACSA ID S.A., supplying industrial laser coding, marking, and traceability systems plus proprietary Integra software to manufacturers in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, and electronics sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laser Marking and Coding Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

Keywords

• Industrial laser marking
• Coding and traceability systems
• Packaging line identification
• Industrial inkjet printing
• Production line software

Headquarters

HQ city

Shefford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Laser Coding & Marking Systems: Sale of laser coding and marking equipment including UV lasers, Fiber lasers, CO2 lasers, DPSS lasers, industrial marking lasers, workstations, and ultra-high-speed lasers. Also includes inkjet printers and labelling machines.
2. Software Solutions: Integra software suite for production management, traceability and efficiency. Includes modules for coding, serialization, vision systems, and Industry 4.0 integration.
3. Consumables: Wide range of labels, ink, solvents and thermal transfer ribbons for all types of labelling and coding.
4. Technical Services & Maintenance: Comprehensive technical support including consulting, installation, training, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, remote assistance, and 4.0 services for monitoring and predictive maintenance.
5. Original Spare Parts: Supply of original spare parts for equipment maintenance and repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MACSA ID UK LTD supplies industrial laser coding and marking systems (UV, Fiber, CO2, DPSS), inkjet printers, labelling machines, and the proprietary Integra software suite for product identification, traceability, and production line optimisation. Specialty laser solutions include BiDiLase ultra-high-speed coding, BlueBox for cardboard, ClearPix for PET bottles, and iLumiFlex for flexible packaging. The offering is completed by consumables (labels, ink, solvents, ribbons) and comprehensive technical services including consulting, installation, training, preventive/corrective maintenance, and Industry 4.0 remote monitoring.

Product overview

MACSA ID UK LTD offers a comprehensive portfolio of laser coding, inkjet printing, labelling, and industrial marking solutions for product identification and traceability. The core product portfolio includes multiple laser technology types (UV, Fiber, CO2, DPSS), inkjet systems (HRP, TIJ, idJET Compact), and labelling equipment (Print & Apply, Automatic Labelling). The company also provides specialty solutions for specific packaging formats including iLumiFlex (flexible packaging), ClearPix (PET bottles), BlueBox (cardboard), and BiDiLase (ultra-high-speed applications). All hardware products are supported by the proprietary Integra software suite (Connect, Efficiency, Warehouse, Track & Trace, Serialization, Vision, Optima), which serves as the unified software platform for controlling, managing, and optimising production lines. The offering also includes consumables and comprehensive technical support/maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BlueBox: Sustainable laser coder for cardboard packaging that eliminates labels, inks and adhesives
• ClearPix
• iLumiFlex
• BiDiLase
• Integra Suite
• idJET
• SPA Range
• iLaserBox
• idBlocks
• Ecoding
• Forbes Macsa

Products and services

• UV Lasers UV and green wavelength lasers ideal for marking a wide range of plastics and delicate substrates with minimal thermal impact. Sold to enterprise manufacturers across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, and electronics industries.
• Fiber Lasers Industrial fiber laser marking solutions offering speed and precision for metal, plastic, wood, and irregular surfaces, suitable for deep and surface marking on enterprise production lines.
• CO2 Lasers CO2 laser engraving machines for reliable and high-quality marking on organic materials including cardboard, paper, wood, glass, and many plastics. Used on enterprise packaging lines.
• DPSS Lasers Diode-Pumped Solid-State lasers with UV and Green wavelength options for marking delicate substrates and plastic materials with minimal thermal impact. Used by enterprise manufacturers.
• iLaserBox Laser Workstations Compact, inexpensive, easy-to-install laser marking workstations for offline industrial marking applications. Targeted at smaller enterprise manufacturers needing benchtop marking capability.
• BlueBox Laser Coding for Cardboard Patented laser coding solution for cardboard boxes using advanced laser technology combining carbonisation and photobleaching, eliminating labels, inks, and adhesives while maintaining full recyclability. Used by enterprise manufacturers for sustainable packaging marking.
• ClearPix Laser Coding for PET Bottles Direct laser coding solution for PET bottles enabling label-free coding with permanent, high-resolution marks that are abrasion-resistant and remain legible in humid or high-temperature environments. Used by beverage manufacturers for label-free recyclable packaging.
• iLumiFlex UV Laser for Flexible Packaging Patented UV laser coder for flexible packaging that requires no ribbons or consumables, delivering sustainable, permanent, high-speed marking on films, foils, and recyclable mono-materials. Designed for FMCG and food manufacturers.
• BiDiLase Ultra-High-Speed Laser Coding System Ultra-high-speed coding laser for smart packaging, the only laser capable of 1000m/min encoding speed and continuous marking of more than 100 unique QR codes per second. Targeted at high-throughput beverage and FMCG lines.
• Packaging Laser Coding Solutions Laser coding solutions specifically designed for packaging applications, enabling high-quality coding on numerous materials and surfaces across packaging production lines.
• Industrial Laser Marking Systems Industrial-grade laser marking solutions for metal and plastic applications in manufacturing environments, used for component marking, engraving, and traceability.
• High Resolution HRP Case Coders High-resolution industrial inkjet printing solutions capable of printing on iron, tin, aluminium, wood, steel, polystyrene, and cardboard. Used by manufacturers requiring variable data and coding on cases.
• Thermal Inkjet Printers (TIJ) Non-contact thermal inkjet coding and marking machines for high-quality printing on various packaging materials. Used by manufacturers needing fast-dry variable data coding.
• Print and Apply Labelling Machines Print and apply labelling solutions for uneven surfaces and materials at high speed with maximum precision, used in warehouse and packaging lines.
• Automatic Labelling Machines Automated label application systems for high-speed production environments, used by manufacturers needing precise case and product labelling.
• Pre-Cut and Scoring Laser (HPD Series) Laser cutting systems for pre-cutting and scoring films in flexible packaging production, facilitating packaging molding and consumer-friendly opening. Used by converters and packaging manufacturers.
• Micro-Perforation Laser Laser systems for micro-perforation applications in flexible packaging, enabling controlled permeability in films for food, medical, and packaging manufacturers.
• Labelling and Coding Consumables Wide range of labels, ink, solvents, and thermal transfer ribbons for all types of labelling and coding applications. Supplied to existing and new manufacturing customers as a recurring consumable revenue stream.
• Integra Software Suite Proprietary modular software suite for the control, management, and optimisation of production lines. Includes Integra Connect (MIS), Efficiency, Warehouse, Track & Trace, Optima, Serialization, Vision, and Integranet 4.0 (Industry 4.0 integration) modules, sold as standalone and bundled offerings to enterprise manufacturers.
• Consulting, Installation and Technical Support Services Specialist consultant and engineer-led services covering installation, setup, training, analysis, and improvement of laser coding and marking deployments. Sold as a service engagement to enterprise manufacturers.
• Comprehensive Maintenance Programmes Subscription-based maintenance programmes providing preventive and corrective maintenance, original spare parts, remote assistance, and 4.0 monitoring and predictive maintenance for installed laser and inkjet systems. Sold to enterprise manufacturers on monthly, quarterly, or yearly billing cadences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 35% packaging waste reduction with BlueBox laser coding solution
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ForbescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint venture Forbes Macsa established in India in 2023 with Forbes, one of the most powerful companies in India. The partnership opened a manufacturing, planning, and sales plant to cover the Indian market.
• Halo Lasers UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquired shareholding in Halo Lasers UK in 2018; acquired 100% of Halo Lasers in England in 2023, consolidating Macsa UK's presence. Halo Lasers was an innovative manufacturer of lasers for industrial marking.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Videojet Technologies: A Danaher-owned global leader in industrial coding and marking (CIJ, laser, TIJ, print-and-apply). Directly competes with Macsa across the same F&B, pharma and industrial customers and is the de facto market leader Macsa is challenging for the #1–4 slots.
• Matthews Marking Systems: Manufacturer of industrial marking and coding systems including inkjet, laser and label applicators. Direct peer serving overlapping manufacturing customers with comparable product breadth.
• Linx Printing Technologies: Danaher-owned manufacturer of CIJ and laser coders for industrial production lines. Direct competitor focused on coding and marking equipment for similar F&B and industrial applications as Macsa.
• ID Technology: ProMach-owned provider of labeling, coding and marking solutions including laser and CIJ systems. Direct peer offering complementary print-and-apply and traceability technology to similar manufacturing verticals.
• Koenig & Bauer Coding: Division of Koenig & Bauer providing industrial inkjet and laser marking/coding solutions. Direct peer competing in packaging coding and serialization, particularly for folding cartons and labels.
• Domino Printing Sciences: UK-based manufacturer of CIJ, laser and print-and-apply coding/marking systems. Direct peer, serving overlapping F&B, pharma and industrial customers with a comparable laser/inkjet portfolio, and a fellow 'top-4' player in the global laser coding market.
• Markem-Imaje: A Dover Corporation business providing CIJ, laser, TIJ and labeling solutions for industrial marking and traceability. Direct competitor to Macsa in laser coding/marking, especially in F&B and pharma serialization.
• Squid Ink Manufacturing: Manufacturer of CIJ, TIJ and laser coding/marking systems for industrial packaging lines. Direct peer targeting similar mid-market F&B and industrial customers with comparable product offerings.

Broad incumbents

• SATO Holdings: Global provider of labeling, barcode and marking solutions including print-and-apply and RFID. Broader incumbent with overlapping traceability and labeling offerings into similar manufacturing customers.
• Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems: Broad industrial conglomerate division offering industrial inkjet printers and marking systems. Broader incumbent with overlapping coding/marking capability but not a laser-coding specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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