Makevale materials will touch the lives of everyone on Earth

Superior products and capabilities

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.

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    We produce high performance polymers for use in a number of niche areas
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    We offer expert advice on high performance polymers and their applications in various fields
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    Monomer blending
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    Polymer blending and pigmentation
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    Product contract packaging
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    ISO standardisation and testing facilities

Trusted by global leaders

Makevale’s history

1979

The Makevale concept was born in the Ahir family kitchen in North London, in 1979.

1980

Before long, premises were hired in Stoke Newington and Makevale Ltd was established in 1980.

1986

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.

1999

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.

2000

From 2000-2005, the owners actively grew interests in distribution companies

2006

In 2006, Dr Val Ahir was joined by his son, Dr Samit Ahir, who is now the company’s CEO.

2008

2008 saw Makevale integrate core functions and streamline business operations with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

2009

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.

2009

The St George Technology, Inc business was fully acquired by the Makevale Group.

2010

2010 saw The Makevale Group’s work recognised with the highly prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation.

2011

From 2011-2012 the company created a flexible manufacturing set up. Client response was very positive.

2013

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.

2016

Makevale entered a ground-breaking partnership with BASF.

2018

With sights on the Cosmetics industry, Makevale launched new nail products.

2020

Efforts were concentrated on the production of free hand sanitizer, to supply local hospitals and schools during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

2021

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.

2021

A second facility in Ware was opened, dedicated to large-scale colouration, for a variety of applications.

2021

Makevale wins the Queens Award for Innovation for the second time in 2021.

2022

Development of new, advanced research laboratories at MV Plastics, propelling R&D at the site.

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Makevale’s vision

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.

Accreditations

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.

Combined Shape Click here for the full breakdown of accreditations