Makevale Group is headquartered near London, UK. We have two manufacturing sites in the UK, one in Asia and distribution centres in the USA and China. Our global reach allows us to export to more than 100 countries all over the world. Our distribution centres also source and supply a range of specialty chemicals for a wide range of industries.
Our clients range from start-up distributors to large multinationals. Each client benefits from Makevale’s superior products and our team’s technical know-how, while enjoying extremely competitive prices.
The Makevale concept was born in the Ahir family kitchen in North London, in 1979.
Before long, premises were hired in Stoke Newington and Makevale Ltd was established in 1980.
Production grew quickly, and in 1986 manufacturing was shifted from Stoke Newington to a larger site in Ware. The Ware factory allowed for greater manufacturing capacity and greater scope for R&D.
In 1999 Makevale acquired its facility in Blackpool, allowing the company to increase its polymer production and extend its Adicryl™ range. A five-year programme to modernise both UK sites resulted in greater efficiency and output.
From 2000-2005, the owners actively grew interests in distribution companies
In 2006, Dr Val Ahir was joined by his son, Dr Samit Ahir, who is now the company’s CEO.
2008 saw Makevale integrate core functions and streamline business operations with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
In 2009 Makevale opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in India, allowing the company to extend its reach into the Asian markets and expand its product range.
The St George Technology, Inc business was fully acquired by the Makevale Group.
2010 saw The Makevale Group’s work recognised with the highly prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation.
From 2011-2012 the company created a flexible manufacturing set up. Client response was very positive.
In 2013 Makevale firmly established itself in Asia, especially in China. The company became the number one dental acrylics firm worldwide and introduced unified global business operations onto SAP.
Makevale entered a ground-breaking partnership with BASF.
With sights on the Cosmetics industry, Makevale launched new nail products.
Efforts were concentrated on the production of free hand sanitizer, to supply local hospitals and schools during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
State-of-the-art research laboratories, aptly named VaLLabhs in honour of one of our founders, the late Shree Dr VallabhBhai Ahir, were opened by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Robert Voss CBE CStJ DL.
A second facility in Ware was opened, dedicated to large-scale colouration, for a variety of applications.
Makevale wins the Queens Award for Innovation for the second time in 2021.
Development of new, advanced research laboratories at MV Plastics, propelling R&D at the site.
We wish to touch the lives of everyone. Our polymers are far back in the supply chain and enable a multitude of products to be made throughout the world. Many of our polymers are designed to be used in or on the body safely.
Our research looks at how our own carbon footprint can be lowered and how our polymers can be more easily recycled as well as pushing the envelope of what’s possible with our chemistry.
We maintain the ISO 9001 & ISO 13485
Makevale Group and all its associated sites are regulated by SGS
Our UK manufacturing sites are FDA approved
Makevale Ltd. products conform to the CE Mark
Makevale Group companies hold different accreditations and certifications.
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