AKEI LTD

What AKEI LTD does

AKEI LTD (Akei Holdings / Hong Kong Yaqi / 雅琪集团) is a Hong Kong-headquartered industrial machinery group founded in 1974 that designs, manufactures, and services extrusion blow molding (EBM) equipment, precision blow molds, and contract blow molded plastic products. The company operates through wholly owned entities including the Yaqi Industrial Park in Kaiping, Guangdong — a 210-acre (140,000 sqm) integrated manufacturing base established in 1998 with over 100 million yuan of investment — alongside a Shenzhen production factory and Hong Kong headquarters. AKEI employs 1,200+ staff, of which 30%+ hold middle/senior technical titles in management and R&D, and maintains membership in the American Plastics Association along with ISO9001-2015 and High-Tech Enterprise accreditations. Named enterprise customers include Yili, Procter & Gamble, Arrow, Haitian, and Longpan, with products sold in more than 30 countries.

The company's core product portfolio spans five blow molding machine series covering containers from 5mL to 1000L: the All-Electric AE Series (500mL-25L, up to 42% energy reduction vs. hydraulic, 6-second dry cycle via Exlar roller screw actuators), the Swift Linear LIN Series (100mL-30L, linear transfer technology dating to 1992), the Shuttle AO Series (2L-30L), the Mini SB-40-TS (5-100mL, 70,000+ containers/24hrs at 3-second cycle), and the Accumulating Head AK Series (up to 1000L/41kg industrial containers, 200-ton clamping variants). Supporting offerings include precision blow molds designed in SolidWorks/AutoCAD and manufactured with imported CNC equipment, custom plastic products (HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, ABS, PS, PETG, EVA), and integrated whole-line solutions bundling machine, mold, automated feeding, cooling, conveying, filling, packaging, and central control. Technology partnerships include German Feuerherm (PWDS/SFDR wall thickness control), French Matissart precision molds, and Avient Corporation (chemical foaming agent validation for automotive containers). Differentiating technologies include 6-layer co-extrusion, IoT-enabled real-time remote monitoring, and AR-based remote service guidance.

The business model is hardware sales (machinery, molds, plastic products) to enterprise customers via direct field sales and a global partner network, with quote-based, project-by-project pricing on capital equipment. Go-to-market relies heavily on industry exhibitions (Chinaplas 2024/2025/2026), an English/Chinese bilingual website with technical knowledge center, and a regional partner network covering Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The company is privately held and controlled by founder-Chairman Dr. Tan Bingli, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or M&A activity, and no public listing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

AKEI LTD

Legal name

AKEI PLASTIC-MACHINE MANUFACTORY LTD

Website

https://akei.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AKEI LTD is a Hong Kong-headquartered industrial machinery group manufacturing extrusion blow molding machines, precision molds, and custom plastic products. It serves packaging, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and automotive manufacturers across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blow Molding Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extrusion Blow-Molded Containers (HDPE/PET Bottles & Jugs) (IMANAGAA), Blow-Molded Tanks & Reservoirs (Water, Fuel, Chemical) (IMANAGAG), Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE), Custom & Contract Blow-Molding Services (Toll Manufacturing) (IMANAGAO)

Keywords

• Blow molding machines
• Extrusion blow molding
• Plastic container manufacturing
• Industrial molding equipment
• Plastic packaging machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blow Molding Machinery Sales: AKEI manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of extrusion blow molding machines, including all-electric series, swift linear series, shuttle series, mini series, and accumulator head series. Revenue is generated through direct sales to enterprise customers across industrial, packaging, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors globally.
2. Blow Molding Molds: Production and sales of high-quality blow molds, including container molds up to 1000L capacity. Molds are designed using parameterized 3D solid design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and manufactured with advanced CNC equipment.
3. Plastic Products Manufacturing: In-house blow molding production factory using Akei machines to produce custom blow molded plastic products for overseas markets. Product range from 5mL to 1000L, serving industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical, chemical, washing, beverage, toy, cosmetics, automotive parts, oil tanks, food packaging, and industrial large container applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AKEI LTD designs, manufactures, and sells extrusion blow molding (EBM) machines, blow molds, and custom blow molded plastic products for hollow plastic container production. Its portfolio spans five machine series covering 5mL to 1000L capacity, supported by integrated whole-line production solutions combining material handling, cooling, automation, and downstream packaging equipment for enterprise manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

AKEI LTD is a high-tech enterprise specializing in blow molding industrial equipment, molds, and plastic products. The company offers five core blow molding machine series: All Electric Series (fully electric machines eliminating hydraulic systems), Swift Linear Series (high-speed linear transfer machines), Shuttle Series (inclined transfer machines), Mini Series (compact high-speed machines), and Accumulating Head Series (large industrial containers up to 1000L). Supporting offerings include high-quality blow molds manufactured with CNC technology and precision 3D design, as well as custom plastic product manufacturing. The portfolio spans 5ML to 1000L capacity range serving household chemical, food/beverage, lubricant, medical, multi-layer, industrial, auto parts, and customized packaging sectors. The company has over 1200 employees and serves markets in more than 30 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All Electric Series (AE Series) Blow Molding Machines Fully electric extrusion blow molding machines with Exlar roller screw actuators for clamping, carriage, and blowpin movement. Designed for enterprise manufacturers producing 500mL to 25L containers; eliminates hydraulic oil contamination and achieves up to 42% energy reduction versus hydraulic machines with cycle times as fast as 6 seconds.
• Swift Linear Series (LIN Series) Blow Molding Machines High-speed linear transfer blow molding machines with Rexroth linear guide rails for clamping and carriage movement, covering 100mL to 30L capacity for high-volume lubricant, food/beverage, and chemical container production.
• Shuttle Series (AO Series) Blow Molding Machines Inclined transfer blow molding machines with single or dual station configurations for 2L to 30L containers, featuring stable action with stationary machine head.
• Mini Series (SB-40-TS) Blow Molding Machine Compact, high-speed blow molding machine with 3-second dry cycle time and 40mm screw extrusion, producing 5mL to 100mL containers at up to 70,000+ units per 24 hours for pharmaceutical, medical balloon, cosmetic, hotel amenity, and correction fluid packaging.
• Accumulating Head Series (AK Series) Blow Molding Machines Industrial accumulator head blow molding machines producing containers up to 1000L volume, 41kg weight, or 2 square meters in size, for chemical containers, IBC totes, storage tanks, automotive parts, and large irregular products.
• High Quality Moulds Precision blow molds engineered with 3D solid design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and produced on advanced CNC equipment, with capacity up to 1000L container molds, used by manufacturers of chemical, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial packaging.
• Custom Blow Molded Plastic Products Custom blow molded plastic products from 5mL to 1000L produced on AKEI's own equipment in HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, ABS, PS, PETG, and EVA materials, serving industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical, chemical, household, beverage, toy, cosmetic, automotive parts, oil tank, and food packaging applications for overseas OEM customers.
• Whole Line Plan Solutions Turnkey integrated blow molding production line solutions combining the main machine and mold, secondary processing, cooling, automatic raw material feeding, auxiliary cooling, automatic detection, conveying, filling, packaging, and central control, delivered as whole-line projects to enterprise manufacturers in dairy, household chemical, food/daily chemical, and industrial packaging sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% reduction in energy consumption with all-electric technology vs. traditional hydraulic machines
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Avient CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT, ~$3.8B revenue in 2020) collaborated with AKEI on a technical validation test for chemical foaming agents using AKEI's LIN-90II-TS blow molding machine. The test verified the effects of chemical foaming on weight reduction, cycle time improvement, and product performance enhancement for 3-layer (10L automotive urea drum) blow molded containers.
• Feuerherm (German Technology Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationAKEI integrates Feuerherm PWDS (Pressurized Water Distribution System) wall thickness technology into its blow molding machines, ensuring even material extrusion and accurate wall thickness control for high-quality container production.
• Matissart (French Precision Mold Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrench Matissart precision molds are paired with AKEI machines to deliver high molding accuracy and improved production yield, particularly for 6-layer co-extrusion containers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bekum Maschinenfabriken: German EBM machine specialist serving packaging, automotive, and industrial container customers globally. Directly comparable to AKEI's blow molding machine portfolio and competes in similar whole-line and multi-layer coextrusion segments.
• Jomar Corporation: US-based manufacturer of injection blow molding machinery for pharmaceutical, personal care, and food packaging. Comparable to AKEI's small-to-medium container equipment (Mini and AE series) and competes in pharmaceutical bottle and cosmetic container accounts.
• Nissei ASB Machine Co. Japanese manufacturer of injection-stretch blow molding machines for PET and other containers, particularly strong in beverage and personal care. Comparable to AKEI's blow molding equipment lines and competes for similar pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and beverage packaging customers.
• Meccanoplastica: Italian EBM machinery manufacturer focused on packaging and industrial containers. Comparable product portfolio to AKEI's Swift Linear and Shuttle series and serves overlapping dairy, household chemical, and industrial customers.
• Kautex Maschinenbau: German-headquartered manufacturer of extrusion blow molding machines for automotive fuel tanks, industrial packaging, and consumer containers. Closest direct competitor to AKEI across machine categories and end-markets, with comparable multilayer and accumulator-head offerings.
• SIPA (SIPA S.p.A.): Italian manufacturer of stretch-blow and extrusion blow molding equipment for food, beverage, and personal care packaging. Direct competitor to AKEI's linear and accumulator-head series in PET/HDPE container production lines.
• Magic MP S.p.A. Italian producer of extrusion blow molding machines for packaging, automotive, and industrial containers. Closely comparable to AKEI's medium-to-large container offerings and competes in similar European and emerging-market accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Graham Packaging Company: Major US-based blow molded plastic packaging producer serving food, beverage, household, and personal care customers. Competes with AKEI's Plastic Products contract-manufacturing arm for similar brand-owner packaging contracts globally.
• Sidel Group: Global packaging machinery leader (part of Tetra Pak) offering PET stretch-blow, filling, and complete line solutions for beverage, food, and personal care. Broader portfolio than AKEI but directly competes in PET/container production lines for similar multinational customers like P&G.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global industrial container manufacturer and reconditioner producing IBC totes, drums, and large plastic packaging. Comparable to AKEI's large-container end-products and accumulator-head machinery customer base in the chemical and industrial packaging segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akei-plastic-machine

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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