MEIKO

What MEIKO does

MEIKO is a German-headquartered manufacturer and global distributor of professional warewashing, cleaning, disinfection, and food waste treatment systems, founded in 1927 and operating through regional subsidiaries including MEIKO Nederland BV in Rotterdam. The company serves customers across hospitality (hotels, restaurants, catering), healthcare (hospitals, nursing homes, fire/industrial safety), marine and inflight catering, food retail, and industrial cleaning, with a portfolio organized into product families: M-iClean (premium dishwashers with ComfortAir energy recovery and automatic hoods), UPster (entry-to-mid-range machines), M-iQ (high-throughput conveyor and basket transport systems up to 225 baskets/hour), TopLine/TOPIC (bedpan washers including the MDR-certified MEIKO Care TopLine M2 with assistance system), TopClean (multi-washers and PPE cleaning up to 40 masks/hour), BioMaster and WasteStar FC (food waste handling from 100 to 10,000+ meals/day), and the MEIKO ACTIVE chemicals consumables line. The business model is hardware-led B2B equipment sales combined with recurring consumables revenue, distributed via direct enterprise field sales for large accounts and a 30-country authorized sales-partner network (PartnerNet) for mid-market and SMB segments, with pricing conducted through individual quotes rather than public disclosure.

Name

MEIKO

Legal name

MEIKO Nederland BV

Website

https://meiko.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MEIKO manufactures professional warewashing, cleaning, disinfection, and food waste treatment systems for hospitality, healthcare, marine, and industrial customers across 30 countries, distributing through direct sales and an authorized partner network with recurring consumables revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Warewashing and Disinfection Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice & Kitchen Cleaning (Warewashing) Distribution (CRAOAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cleaning Chemicals & Disinfectants Distribution (CRAOAGAB)

Keywords

• Professional dishwashing systems
• Commercial warewashing equipment
• Medical disinfection technology
• Food waste processing systems
• Industrial cleaning machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Dishwasher Equipment Sales: MEIKO generates revenue primarily from selling professional dishwashing machines including undercounter, hood-type, conveyor, and basket transport machines to hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and industrial clients.
2. Cleaning and Disinfection Equipment: Revenue from healthcare cleaning and disinfection equipment including bedpan washers, multi-washers, and PPE cleaning systems for hospitals, care homes, and fire departments.
3. Food Waste Management Systems: Sales of BioMaster pump systems and WasteStar vacuum systems for food waste processing in commercial kitchens.
4. Chemical Products (MEIKO ACTIVE): Sale of chemical products including cleaning agents, rinse aids, and descaling solutions specifically formulated for MEIKO dishwashing and disinfection equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MEIKO designs, manufactures and distributes professional warewashing systems (front-loaders, hood-types, utensil washers, belt conveyor and basket transport dishwashers), healthcare disinfection equipment (bedpan washers, multi-washers), food waste processing systems (BioMaster pump systems, WasteStar FC vacuum systems), PPE cleaning systems (TopClean M), cart/trolley washing installations, transport systems, and the MEIKO ACTIVE line of chemical cleaners and rinse aids. The company sells these as capital equipment primarily through direct enterprise sales and a global authorized sales partner network to hotels, restaurants, catering operations, hospitals, care homes, marine operators, food manufacturers and fire/industrial safety organizations.

Product overview

MEIKO is a specialist for professional washing, cleaning, and disinfection technology. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected product lines: professional dishwashing solutions (including front-loader dishwashers, hood-type machines, utensil washers, belt conveyor machines, basket transport machines, and cart/trolley washers), food waste processing systems (BioMaster® pump systems and WasteStar FC vacuum systems), infection prevention equipment (bedpan washers including TopLine M2, TopLine, TOPIC, and multi-washer TopClean 60), PPE cleaning solutions (TopClean M for respiratory masks), and supporting chemical products (MEIKO ACTIVE line for dishwashing, disinfection, and surface hygiene). With more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries, MEIKO provides clean and intelligent solutions across hospitality, healthcare, marine, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEIKO Active: Chemical products for dishwashing machines and cleaning solutions
• MEIKO Protect
• MEIKO Care
• MEIKO TopLine
• MEIKO TopClean
• MEIKO BioMaster
• MEIKO WasteStar
• M-iClean
• UPster
• M-iQ

Products and services

• MEIKO M-iClean U Premium front-loader dishwasher and glass rinser with ComfortAir energy recovery, intuitive human-machine communication and modern attractive design for hospitality and foodservice operators.
• MEIKO UPster U M2 Front-loader dishwasher offering intuitive operation, robust technology and sustainable materials with optimal wash performance for restaurants and hospitality customers.
• MEIKO M-iClean H Premium hood-type dishwasher with automatic hood opening and closing for hotels, restaurants and high-volume operations, reducing staff strain and saving time.
• MEIKO UPster H M2 Hood-type dishwasher combining ergonomics, power and efficiency with high throughput and automatic program start on hood closure for hospitality operators.
• MEIKO M-iClean PF-S Premium utensil washer delivering high performance in less than 1 m² floor space, accommodating large cookware for professional kitchens.
• MEIKO DV-/FV-serie All-round utensil washers for high performance cleaning of large dishes including pots, pans, trays and containers in bakeries, butcher shops and food industry kitchens.
• MEIKO M-iQ B-serie Belt conveyor dishwasher for large-scale catering, with intelligent air management, filter perfection, energy efficiency and ease of operation as key differentiators.
• MEIKO M-iQ BlueFire Belt conveyor dishwasher using BlueFire technology for professional, large-volume dishwashing operations.
• MEIKO M-iFlow IPB Belt conveyor dishwasher leveraging M-iFlow IPB technology for efficient, professional-volume dishwashing.
• MEIKO M-iQ Cup Belt conveyor machine for washing and drying reusable plastic cups, dishes and packaging at throughputs up to 15,000 items per hour, supporting stadium and event operators.
• MEIKO BTA (Automatic Tray Washer) Automatic tray washer that conveys trays, washes, dries and stacks them, designed for canteens, catering and institutional kitchens.
• MEIKO M-iQ K-serie Basket transport machine washing up to 225 baskets per hour, with optimized water, energy and chemical usage for large catering operations.
• MEIKO UPster K Modular basket transport dishwasher adaptable to varied space constraints, offering MEIKO quality at a competitive price-performance ratio.
• MEIKO Wagenwasinstallaties (Cart Washing Installations) Cart washing installations in front-loader, through-loader, single-chamber and multi-chamber configurations for cleaning and disinfecting transport carts in foodservice and healthcare.
• MEIKO Trolleywasinstallaties (Trolley Washing Installations) Trolley washing installations that clean and disinfect catering trolleys with flexible adaptation to building constraints.
• MEIKO Transportsystemen (Transport Systems) Transport systems that move trays, containers, baskets and dishware through dishwashing areas to improve hygiene and organization.
• MEIKO BioMaster Pump-based food waste processing system handling 100 to over 10,000 meals per day, converting organic kitchen waste into usable energy for commercial kitchens.
• MEIKO WasteStar FC Fully automated vacuum food waste collection system that removes food residues directly at the workstation where they originate.
• MEIKO TopLine M2 Bedpan washer with assistance system providing operating comfort, intelligent functions and validated hygiene settings for hospitals and care homes.
• MEIKO TopLine High-performance bedpan washer with integrated drying, cooling, system disinfection and telescopic rotating spray arm, helping prevent outbreaks from dirty utility rooms.
• MEIKO TOPIC Compact bedpan washer with robust materials and reliable automation for emptying, cleaning and disinfecting bedpans and urine bottles in healthcare facilities.
• MEIKO TopClean 60 (Multi-Washer) Multi-washer disinfection device offering thermal or chemical-thermal disinfection for surgical shoes and other thermolabile items, balancing economy, occupational safety and hygiene.
• MEIKO TopClean M System for rapid cleaning and disinfection of personal protective equipment, processing up to 40 respiratory masks or 80 lung automatics per hour for fire departments and industrial safety operators.
• MEIKO ACTIVE (Chemicals) MEIKO ACTIVE chemical product line including cleaners, rinse aids, machine descalers, and chemistry for cleaning/disinfection technology and surface hygiene, formulated for MEIKO equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 225 baskets per hour throughput with M-iQ K-series basket transport machines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH: Germany-based manufacturer of professional dishwashing systems for restaurants, hotels, and catering. Closely comparable to MEIKO across product portfolio, target verticals, and European market focus.
• Comenda (Ali Group): Italy-headquartered commercial dishwasher brand under Ali Group. Directly comparable product portfolio (hood-type, conveyor, utensil washers) targeting restaurants, hotels, and catering.
• CMA Dishmachines: US-based commercial dishwasher manufacturer serving foodservice and healthcare segments. Comparable to MEIKO's undercounter, door-type, and conveyor product categories.
• Jackson WWS: US manufacturer of commercial dishwashers, glasswashers, and waste handling equipment serving foodservice operators. Comparable to MEIKO in target verticals and product mix.
• Electrolux Professional: Sweden-listed manufacturer of professional food service, beverage, and laundry equipment, including commercial dishwashers. Directly competes with MEIKO across hospitality and healthcare segments.
• Hobart (ITW): US-headquartered manufacturer of commercial warewashing, food preparation, and waste handling equipment, owned by Illinois Tool Works. Directly competes with MEIKO in professional dishwashers, flight-type systems, and food waste solutions globally.
• Miele Professional: German manufacturer of commercial dishwashers, laundry, and laboratory/medical equipment. Overlaps directly with MEIKO in professional warewashing and healthcare disinfection segments.

Emerging players

• JLA Limited: UK-based provider of commercial laundry, dishwashing, and hygiene equipment with a strong service-led model. Comparable to MEIKO in commercial warewashing but emphasizes managed-service contracting.
• Smeg Professional: Italy-based manufacturer extending its consumer appliance heritage into professional dishwashers. Competes with MEIKO at the premium and design-led end of the foodservice dishwasher market.

Broad incumbents

• Ali Group S.r.l. Italy-based industrial holding owning multiple commercial kitchen equipment brands including Comenda (warewashing), Tecfrigo, and Scotsman ice. Competes with MEIKO across the professional kitchen stack and offers broader portfolio scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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