Messung Group

  For almost four decades, Messung has been at the forefront of industrial automation in India. Today, our portfolio and prowess extends far beyond this field to Home, Office & Hotel Automation, Building & Infrastructure Automation, Power Distribution, Workplace Ergonomics and Test & Measuring.  

[messunggroup]

MESSUNG : FORTY YEARS OF INNOVATION AND GROWTH

Messung - an enterprising, diversified group - celebrates 40+ years in the industry. Working with zeal and diligence, Messung delivers the most innovative and cost-effective solutions for Indian industries. Messung works with OEMs and end-users to deliver the most effective solutions - best in category offerings that help set up world-class industrial automation solutions, building automation solutions, and home, office & hotel automation solutions; custom-built workplace technology systems for ESD, general and cleanroom applications; cutting-edge power distribution and control and energy management solutions.

Messung helps industries, institutions and OEMs enhance efficiency and optimise their processes and workplaces.

LEGACY OF INNOVATION

Messung was the result of one man’s passion and entrepreneurial zeal. In 1981, Messung’s founder, Mr. Farook Merchant quit his stable job with an electronics company in Pune to start developing prototypes of a programmable logic controller in a rented garage. India’s first indigenous PLC was launched within a couple of years. The PLC was based on a 1-bit processor that revolutionized industrial automation and replaced the traditional relay contactor logic.

Messung’s first PLC was installed at Kirloskar Oil Engines, Pune, in 1984. The PLC was displayed at several trade shows and industry exhibitions and attracted rave reviews and earned Messung numerous awards. It won the GS Parkhe award and the FIE Foundation Award for Best Product Design in 1986, and Mr. Farook Merchant received the National Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur in 1988. He also won the national award for excellence in Electronics from the (DOE) Department of Electronics in the year 1998.

Messung has a long list of innovations and initiatives that include:

- The first Rack type PLC based on an 8-bit microprocessor which achieved over 6000 installations. Some notable customers include Kalyani Steel, HAL’s MIG aircraft testing equipment and Telco’s heat treatment plant.

- The ‘small wonder’ Micro PLC made especially for smaller machines which had 25000 installations and won the Best Product Award at IMTEX.

- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) that transformed industrial operations and work as smart panels for easy access and programming of PLCs.

- A modular PLC designed for complex requirements that went on to win the FIE Award for Best Product Design.

- India’s first IEC 61131-3 standards-based PLC - a more powerful and compact version of the previous modular PLC.

- PLCs that target small scale applications in the automotive industry.

- Brand Labelling ofNX-ERAPLCs - designed as per IEC 61131programming standards.

- XM-PRO Seriesof Remote I/O Modules based on CANopen, Modbus and their own MESbus

BEYOND AUTOMATION

Messung’s innovative R&D extends beyond automation. Messung’s experience of the safety risks, health hazards, and challenges of the industrial workplace inspired them to find and deliver meaningful solutions. Under its Workplace Technology business in 2019, Messung introduced the AFM-PLUS range of world-class solutions for ESD, General and Cleanroom workplaces, which is now manufactured locally under the ‘Navonmesh - Make in India’ initiative.

ESD Workplace Systems: Messung is justifiably proud of its AFM-PLUS series of ESD worktables, ESD chairs & stools, ESD trolleys, cabinets, and related storage solutions. This series is manufactured at Messung’s own manufacturing facility under the ‘Navonmesh - Make in India’ Initiative and adheres to the latest global standards. The series offers increased ESD protection, comfort, and productivity in ESD workplaces such as R&D labs, manufacturing departments, calibration centres, assembly stations and training centres of the electronics industry.

General Workplace Systems: Messung offers a similar range of workplace furniture in non-ESD versions for general industrial workstations. The range’s world-class looks, specifications and affordable rates help it grow in popularity across industry verticals. Messung also offers customized solutions with its own design centre and manufacturing plant in Pune.

Cleanroom Workplace Systems: Messung also offers chairs and stools for industrial and biological cleanrooms which can be customized for specific requirements.

BEYOND FORTY!

Messung relentlessly delivers cutting edge solutions that empower enterprises with excellence - through changing times, advancing technologies, growing competition, and economic challenges.

From its modest start as India’s first PLC manufacturer, through 4 decades of developing cutting-edge technologies for industrial automation and control to the diversified conglomerate it is today, Messung has kept growing with zest, fluidity, and determination.

In the present day, the Messung Group spans three businesses: Automation & Controls, Electrical Engineering and Workplace Technology with each serving different industries.

Messung continues to innovate and grow, all while providing world-class products at cost-effective prices for customers and applications across industries.

The Group’s corporate office, business offices, R&D centre and manufacturing facilities are located in Pune, India. Messung’s solutions and products are sold across India and are supported by a strong service network.

For more information on the Messung Group, please visit www.messung.com

[messunggroup]

FOUR DECADES OF MESSUNG

Messung recently celebrated its 40th anniversary – a corporate milestone that marks four decades of serving india and contributing to its industrial growth.

For more than four decades, Messung has been at the leading edge of industrial automation solutionswere orchestrated by Mr. Farook Merchant in 1981 with the founding of the company and its development of India’s first indigenous PLC. Messung started out as India's first indigenous PLC manufacturer, with the first PLC installed at Kirloskar Oil Engines, Pune, in 1984. It was a 1-bit processor-based PLC that revolutionised industrial automation & control solutions in India,replacing the traditional relay contactor logic. Displayed at various trade shows and industry exhibitions, it attracted rave reviews and earned the company many awards.

Thus began a long journey of prolific innovation and accolades, as Messung continued to develop an award-winning product line that was pathbreaking in its time.

Over time the Messung Group has grown into a diversified conglomerate with multi-faceted operations and products.

Messung has always focused on delivering products that allow for greater productivity and increased operational efficiency in industrial setups. Messung strongly believes in providing the Indian market with world-class products that are cost-effective and is committed to developing indigenous design and manufacturing capabilities that are at par with the leading lights in the industry across the globe. Awards and Developments

From Messung’s launch of the Meprolog-H - India’s first indigenous PLC -in 1984 to the more recent NX-ERA series of PLCs and the XM-PRO series of Remote I/Os, Messung has strived for the last 4 decades to design and deliver automation solutions that elevate performance across industries.

Their list of innovations is about as long as their list of awards: They have been felicitated with the G.S.Parkhe Award and FIE Foundation Award for Best Product Design; National Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur; International WISITEX Award and Award for Excellence in Electronics by Govt. of India; FIE Award for Best Product Design and more.

Messung has now evolved much more than just an innovative PLC manufacturer. They have branched out into the manufacturing of world-class workplace systems for ESD setups, general workspaces and cleanrooms. The AFM-PLUS Series from Messung includes ESD tables, ESD workstations, Industrial Work Tables, ESD chairs and Storage Trolleys. The series also includes cleanroom products like lab tables, stainless steel tables in addition to workplace chairs, stools, workbenches, and related storage solutions. These products are designed keeping in mind the safety, flexibility, and ergonomic requirements of industrial environments. Diversification and Growth

The Messung Group spans three broad businesses today: Automation & Control, Electrical Engineering and Workplace Technology - with each operating in multiple industries.

Automation & Control:

● Industrial Automation

● Building & Infrastructure Automation

● Home, Office, and Hotel Automation

Electrical Engineering:

● Distribution & Control

● Control Panels

● Energy Management

Workplace Technology:

● ESD Workplace Systems

● General Workplace Systems

● Cleanroom Workplace Systems

Messung continues to innovate and grow in each of these businesses - providing world-class products at cost-effective prices for applications across the industry spectrum. Messung has also tied up with several global players - bringing cutting-edge technology to build expertise and grow a diversified business. Indigenous Innovation Messung has an active R&D program that continues to design and develop ‘Make in India’ products for the Indian Industry. In 2017, Messung launched the NX-ERA series of PLCs for Industrial Automation under its ‘Navonmesh’ initiative - a range that keeps growing and serves a diverse range of industries. Messung’s R&D for product development was sustained and kept on track even during the pandemic.

Keeping pace with the changing times and evolving technologies, growing competition and economic challenges, Messung continues relentlessly on its path, delivering leading-edge solutions that empower industrial excellence.

Conclusion

The Messung Group is ably led by its Founder, Chairman and MD, Mr. Farook Merchant - assisted by a team of professionals with vast experience in the industry. The new leadership at Messung includes Mr. Azeem Merchant who heads the Workplace Technology division and Mr. Zain Merchant who looks after the Building & Infrastructure Automation & Controls division. The Group’s corporate office, business offices, R&D centre and manufacturing facilities are in Pune, India. Messung also has its regional offices in Mumbai and Bangalore.

Messung’s solutions and products are sold across India and are supported by a strong service network. Messung helps industries, institutions, and OEMs to enhance their efficiency and optimise their processes and workplaces by integrating strategy and technical consulting expertise with sound domain knowledge and practical experience. For further information about the Messung Group and their diverse offerings, please visit www.messung.com

[messunggroup]

FAROOK MERCHANT ‘ICON OF MAHARASHTRA’: THE EARLY YEARS

A coffee table book written by Gautam Kotwal and published by Green World Publication, features Farook Merchant, Chairman & MD, Messung Group.

An excerpt.

HUMBLE ROOTS At the age when most youth get their degree and start hunting for a job, one young man started his own business and within just a few years, caught the attention of international companies. Today, his achievements may not seem like a big thing; after all, it's the age of 'Start-ups'. But our story starts in 1981 when the opportunities for entrepreneurship were limited. Moreover, even the field of electronics and telecommunications was comparatively new and unknown. Bravely entering this field and making a name in it was an impressive achievement. The journey is definitely worth a visit. That dynamic young man was Farook Merchant, today's successful businessman.

Any child brought up with strong values always find the strength to rise above their circumstances and find their own path. This aspect is evident in Farook Merchant's journey. Farook Merchant was born in Pune on 13 April 1956. At the time, his father was employed as a linesman with Pune's electricity board while his mother worked as a school teacher in the Abdul Wahid Urdu Primary School. In those days, there used to be a small ‘Chawl’called ‘5BJ’ in the Agakhan lane opposite the Pune railway station; there in the ‘Agakhan’ Compound, in a chawl of 70 tenements, lived Farook's parents.

Farook's elder brother, Nazim was 13 months older than Farook. Nazim did his primary education at St. Helena's school while Farook studied at St. Mira school. Thereafter, Farook completed his secondary education at St. Vincent's school. Farook's mother was a disciplinarian who enforced a strict regimen for waking up, going to school, playing games, studying, prayers and bedtime. This imposed discipline has stood Farook in good stead.

In those days, the economic condition of Farook's family was extremely modest but his parents never took a loan or accepted financial help from anyone. There was never any compromise with the children's education. Farook's mother always said: "Do not complain; just work hard to get ahead in life." Inspired by her words, Farook's father rented a three-room apartment at Quartergate for Rs.105 per month. The move from the chawl and the new environment definitely helped to motivate Farook. His mother believed that if her son grew up in the chawl, he would never find the impetus to advance in life.

SHINING AT SCHOOL Both Farook and his brother were good in academics. After school, Nazim opted for Medicine and took admission in Pune’s B.J.Medical College. Farook joined Engineering at COEP where his tuition was free thanks to a scholarship his mother received as a primary school teacher, and a stipend of Rs.100 he received from COEP. Farook states, “Rs.100 was a big sum for us in those days and came in handy to pay for Nazim’s books which were expensive. Fortunately, I did not have to buy any text books. My college seniors used to operate a book club of old text books which was available to me.”

Four years later, after graduating with Electronics & Telecommunications, Farook had job offers from Advani Oerlikon, Telco and others. The Telco offer seemed the most attractive – a monthly salary of Rs.1800. When Farook reached his college to share his good news, he met Prof. Prabhu, a senior faculty member of Electronics Design who suggested he go appear for an interview with Electronica who happened to be conducting campus interviews at that time. Farook couldn’t refuse, so he appeared for the interview and was immediately offered a position at Rs. 550. When Farook asked Prof. Prabhu why he was pushing him towards Electronica when he had a more lucrative offer from Telco, Prof. Prabhu said “Farook, you will learn more at Electronica in one year, than at Telco in 10 years!”

FIRST JOB. VALUABLE LEARNINGS.

Soon after Farook joined Electronica, the office closed for 10 days for Diwali. Farook requested his boss’s permission to come to work every day through the holidays. His boss readily agreed and himself came to office during that period.

This ‘holiday’ turned out to be a great learning period for Farook. His boss, Dinesh Sanghvi taught Farook how to use an oscilloscope and Farook also studied all the other products in detail. Farook was also told to solve a problem on a DRO that Electronica was working on, which he did successfully. Farook says “those 8 days at Electronica opened up a world of Electronics for me. I felt I had become a master in Electronics. Sanghvi Sir taught me documentation, how to package a product, mechanical design and many other aspects of the business.” Sanghvi also taught Farook the crucial importance of documentation. He quoted Sumant Moolgaonkar, the then MD of Telco who said “Our documentation must be so perfect that even if the person working on the project meets with an accident or dies, the next person on the project should be able to continue the project without any pause or problem”.

A year and a half into his tenure at Electronica, there were problems between the seniors, and both his bosses (Dinesh Sanghvi and Ashok Saraf) quit. The company head, Prakash Ratnaparkhi decided to promote Farook to the post of HOD. When Ratnaparkhi asked Farook what more he could do for him, Farook asked for an experienced engineer. For the first time ever, a 24 year-old HOD was given an assistant who was older and more experienced than him!

As HOD, Farook learned a great deal. Handling material stocks, purchase, HR, production dept – he learned how to handle all these various business functions.

AN INNOVATOR IS BORN During this period, Farook read about the ‘programmable controller’ in a technical catalogue. With his own ingenuity and use of Logic, he realised he could develop a PLC which could be used as a sequence controller for special purpose machines like the Kirloskar’s. He designed the schematic and showed it to the Management but they rejected it saying the company was not interested in such projects.

Farook was disappointed and decided then that he would soon quit the company. Little did he know there was a surprise gift coming his way. Some engineering students approached him for help with their college project. Farook offered them his concept and complete design to work on, on condition that they would give him the model in the first semester itself, and not to wait till the second semester.

Soon after Farook got the PLC prototype from the students, he had to visit Hyderabad for some personal work. He took the opportunity to meet B.N.Rao, the design manager at HMT, and show him his PLC prototype. Rao appreciated the design, saw its potential, and guided Farook how to give concrete shape to this design.

On his return to Pune, armed with new confidence, Farook presented his model to Kirloskar Oil Engines. For their three ‘spindle boring facing’ machine, they were planning to use a Siemens electro mechanical contactor panel which was delayed as there was a strike on at Siemens. Kirloskar gave Farook a chance saying ‘if your PLC works on our machine, we will not use the Siemens contactor’.

While working on this project, Chandrakant Kirloskarreferred Farook to MMT a SPM manufacturer from Hyderabad who in turn recommended him to Escorts MSD in Faridabad. Farook went to Delhi and bagged orders from Escorts. One thing led to another, and when Farook returned from Delhi, he had orders from Escorts, Eicher precision, and Parisudh Sadan Yantra as well.

The momentum was building up. It was time to venture out. Farook decided to resign from Electronica and start his own industrial automation company, Messung Systems, a company registered as a SSI. The year was 1981, and the office was a humble rented garage in a bungalow at Mukund Nagar, Pune.

The rest, as they say, is history. Messung today is four decades old. A diversified group with a portfolio that extends beyond Industrial Automation to Building Automation, Home, Office & Hotel Automation, Electrical Engineering and Workplace Technology. The spirit of indigenous innovation continues to guide and power every business of the Group.

[messunggroup]

Messung is committed to transforming the Power Distribution sector, with the help of innovative, IEC 61439 std Busbar power distribution pro

[messunggroup]

Knx Home Automation System

[messunggroup]

A RELENTLESS JOURNEY OF INNOVATION

[messunggroup]

41 YEARS AND COUNTING: A RELENTLESS JOURNEY OF INNOVATION

Messung celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. A year of tough challenges as the world battledthe pandemic, faced widespread disease and untimely death, and lived through trying lockdowns and restrictions.

It was a tough time for all, and Messung was no exception. Yet today, as Messung nears its 41st anniversary,it can proudly claim to have made 2021-22 a meaningful year.

Messung is no stranger to tough times and challenges. Since its inception as India's first indigenous PLC manufacturer to the diversified conglomerate it is today, Messung's strength has been its relentless focus and continuous innovation. This has helped Messung sustain and succeed through changing times, ever-evolving technology, fierce competition and other challenges that came its way.

INNOVATION IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Since Messung launched India's first indigenous Programmable Logic Controller in 1984 to the more recent NX-ERA and XM-PRO series PLC systems including controllers, remote I/Os, HMIsand SCADA solutions, Messung has worked tirelessly over four decades plus, to deliver indigenous technology solutions that transform performance across industries.

Their long list of innovations is matched by the number of accolades received: G.S.Parkhe Award and FIE Foundation Award for Best Product Design; National Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur; International WISITEX Award and Award for Excellence in Electronics by Govt. of India; FIE Award for Best Product Design and more.

Over the last few years, at their Technology Centre in Pune, Messung has been actively developing automation solutions for both industrial and home/hotel automation. Meanwhile, there is a world-class R&D and manufacturing facility coming up for industrial automation. This top-class infrastructure is due to be officially inaugurated in the first quarter of this year, and will catapult Messung's capabilities for manufacture of futuristic IoT-based automation solutions for almost every industry application.

INNOVATION IN WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY

Messung is also powerfully positioned to make its mark as a leading manufacturer of world-class workplace systems for industrial applications. The company has set up a sprawling ISO 9000 TUV certified manufacturing facility in Pune to produce world-class ESD and non-ESD workplace systems.

This manufacturing site boasts a smart design studio besides state-of-the-art wood processing and aluminium processing machines. Marketed under the brand 'AFM-PLUS', the wide range of standard and customised furniture includes ESD chairs & stools in standard and high versions, besides aluminium ESD workstation, trolleys, portable test stations, storage racks and drawer cabinets with the latest volumetric ESD technology. Messung also manufactures non-ESD workplace chairs, industrial workbench in aluminium and MS, and specialised ESD storage trolleys, racks and material movement furniture for general industrial workplaces, workshops, shop floors and offices.

Messung’s strength lies in its ‘Make in India’ manufacturing which is on par with the world’s best. This is also the source of its USP: customisation. With decades of industry experience, in-house design and manufacturing, world-class certification, stringent QC, Messung can provide customised workplace systems at cost-effective rates. Being located in Pune, fast turnaround times and deliveries are also assured.

INNOVATION ALL THROUGH

Messung’s technological expertise and problem-solving skills shine through Messung’s other businesses as well, and are recognised by industry across India.

Messung’s Home, Office & Hotel Automation division is proactively engaged in the design and development of world-class KNX-based Home Automation products and systems including controllers, front end panels, backend devices and more.

For energy management systems and power distribution & control panels, Messung’s Electrical Engineering division designs the optimised solution at cost-effective rates. Utilising its own automation products and other components like Janitza’s power quality analysers, Fuji Electric’s active harmonic filters & servo stabilisers, Wohner's busbar products, etc., Messung Electrical Engineering provides best-in-class solutions for safe, efficient and sustainable power distribution control and energy management.

Messung's BACD division is also a trusted name for innovative, custom-built building automation and building management systems. The division boasts of an impressive client list and project portfolio that includes Molex India's electronics manufacturing plant in Bangalore, Maruti's datacentre in Gurugram, Plasser India's railway equipment manufacturing facility in Gujarat, Varroc's factory at Chakan, Carrier's manufacturing unit at Ahmednagar and many more industrial and commercial premises across India.

CONCLUSION

Now in its 41st year, the entire Messung Group stays committed to indigenous innovation, developing and manufacturing technology solutions under its 'Navonmesh - Make in India' initiative.

Even through the last 2 years of the pandemic, Messung’s R&D for product development and investments in building manufacturing infrastructure have stayed on track. Proving without doubt that Messung is ’41-years-young’ - and all set to grow with innovation and expertise in the coming decade.

[messunggroup]

'MADE BY MESSUNG' - PURSUING THE 'MAKE IN INDIA' DREAM

[messunggroup]

[messunggroup]

Micro PLC I PLC manufacture in india

[messunggroup]

SERVICE SUPPORT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE: MESSUNG GROUP

The digital revolution has created a connected ecosystem between manufacturers and customers. This in turn has created a global marketplace where manufacturers cannot rely on price or quality of their products to differentiate themselves. Customers now demand more than just on-time delivery.

Customer centricity in the manufacturing industry is no longer a value-add but a necessity. Adopting a customer-centric approach and delivering personalized services is helping manufacturing companies to win customer loyalty and grow their businesses.

In a world of cut-throat competition where manufacturers frequently produce products identical to those manufactured by their competitors, service is a great way to differentiate your brand. A company's relationship with customers is often the deciding factor. And thanks to the Internet, whereby customers can share negative experiences with others, service can make or break your business' reputation.

A new study from Deloitte Research's Global Manufacturing Industry Practice states "Confronted by low-cost competitors, the escalating complexity of their global supply chains, and ever-increasing customer demands, manufacturers ignoring the needs of the service business do so at their peril."

IMPORTANCE OF AFTER-SALES SERVICE

The importance of service in any industry cannot be stressed enough. After sales service plays a crucial role in customer satisfaction and customer retention.

• Service improves a firm’s long-term brand image and brand loyalty.

• It generates loyal customers and increases brand value.

• A satisfied and happy customer is the best advertisement. Word-of-mouth recommendation brings more customers and eventually more revenues for the organization.

• Offering after-sales service can help to convince consumers to trust the firm and buy the service in the first place.

THE SERVICE PHILOSOPHY AT MESSUNG

Long before digitalisation, Messung made service it’s corporate success mantra. Ever since its inception in 1981,Messung has made service a top priority. In fact, the company has been built on the pillars of reliable service and spares support, and owes its repeat customers and business growth to its service policy.

As a pioneer in industrial automation and leading PLC manufacturer, Messung understands the crucial role played by the programmable logic controllerin industrial automation.At the heart of most industrial control and factory automation systems, the programmable logic controller is commonly referred to as the “brain” of a factory. APLC controls a wide range of functions by receiving and processing data from sensors and machines. It then uses this data to control and actuate external devices.

At the core of today's SCADA systems, it manages data collection, performs data fusion and analyses, and automates industrial processes.The PLC is hard-wired for real or near-real time processing and response, to ensure proper operations and avoid potential mishaps.

Hence a breakdown or malfunction can be disastrous. Messung is committed to providing prompt, unconditional service whenever the need arises – that too, free of cost. Messung’s service offerings include:

1. Pre-Installation services.

2. Explaining the features and benefits of the products.

3. User training.

4. Warranty services free of cost against any manufacturing defect.

5. Online support.

6. Return/Replacement dealing with complaints efficiently when a product or service is faulty or does not meet customer expectations.

CONCLUSION

Today, four decades since Messung was established and made its mark as an innovative PLC manufacturer, Messung continues to develop world-class PLCs, remote I/Os, SCADA applications, PID controllers and other controllers for industrial automation. Messung’s IoT-enabled Programmable Logic Controllers are feature-rich solutions that meet the exacting demands of modern industry.

Messung also develops world-class front-end and back-end devices for home automation, and it hasalso diversified intoworkplace furniture. At its own well-equipped manufacturing facility in Pune, Messung is producing customised industrial work tables, ESD tables, workstation chairs, ESD chairs & stools, trolleys, lab tables, racks, cabinets and other solutions to optimise ESD and general workplaces.

Behind each and every product and component, is Messung’s unwavering assurance of service support. Prompt, reliable and professional – it makes customers glad they chose a Messung solution!

[messunggroup]

'MADE BY MESSUNG' - PURSUING THE 'MAKE IN INDIA' DREAM

The domestic electronics hardware manufacturing sector faces a lack of a level playing field vis-a-vis competing nations. However, the vision of National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019) is to position India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) by encouraging and driving capabilities in the country for developing core components and creating an enabling environment for the industry to compete globally.

Initiatives like 'Make in India, 'Digital India' and 'Startup India' are providing the sorely needed push to the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector in India. Schemes such as Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI), Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS) and Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0) have been launched to strengthen the ESDM ecosystem.

The PLI scheme, as its name suggests, is meant to provide companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units. It aims to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in mobile phone manufacturing and specified electronic components, including Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) units.

R&D too is being actively promoted under Make in India. The Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) is operating schemes to grant recognition and registration to inhouse R&D units established by corporate industry. Once registered, such units are eligible for tax benefits in both direct and indirect taxes.

The ‘Make in India’ initiative and the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’ (Self Reliant India Campaign) have played a key role in promoting business and local manufacturing in the country, giving special thrust to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The central government has also taken immediate response measures in the form of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Package to ensure continuity of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with these measures, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises also has numerous schemes in place to support the budding manufacturing units across the country.

‘MADE BY MESSUNG’

The Messung Group is making impressive headway with its own 'Make in India' initiative. Branded as 'Navonmesh', it is the beacon that drives Messung on its path of indigenous innovation. The aspiration is to develop and bring to market innovative products and solutions that are relevant, futuristic and cost-effective. Products with the exclusive ‘Made by Messung’ tag, that will enhance productivity and add value to Indian industry.

Currently, the Group has some exciting offerings under its Workplace Technology and Industrial Automation divisions, while R&D carries on relentlessly in other divisions as well.

Workplace Technology

Messung has set up an impressive ISO 9000 TUV certified manufacturing facility in Pune to produce world-class ESD and non-ESD workplace systems. Equipped with a smart design studio and state-of-the-art wood processing and aluminium processing machines, the facility designs and manufactures a wide rangeof standard and customised furniture under the name 'AFM-PLUS'.

The AFM-PLUS Series includes ESD chairs & stools in standard and high versions, besides aluminium ESD worktables, trolleys, portable test stations, storage racks and drawer cabinets with the latest volumetric ESD technology. These products provide world-class ergonomics, flexibility, and reliable ESD protection in the range of 104-108 ohms (IEC 61340-5-1 & ANSI ESD S20.20.2014).

AFM-PLUS also offers non-ESD workplace chairs, industrial worktables in aluminium and MS, and specialised storage trolleys, racks and material movement furniture for general industrial workplaces, workshops, shopfloors and offices.

Industrial Automation

Work is on apace at Messung's exclusive R&D and manufacturing centre for industrial automation solutions, and they hope to inaugurate the same in the first quarter of this year. Meanwhile, at their existing Technology Centre, Messung has developed a PLC system of futuristic IoT-based PLCs, local I/Os and remote I/Os. Branded 'XM-PRO 10', the system is designed for small to medium industrial automation applications in the Chemical, Textile, Automobile, Machine Tool, Plastic Moulding, Printing and other industries.

Compact and customisable, XM-PRO 10 is user friendly and flexible, with ready-to-use Modbus RTU/Modbus TCP and CANopen connectivity. Messung has also developed a Windows-based utility, XMPS-100 software that provides programming flexibility, online diagnostics functionality and much more.

CONCLUSION

The 'Made by Messung' endeavour is not a new one at Messung Group. Since its inception in 1981, Messung has pursued its passion of indigenous innovation, becoming the first indigenous PLC manufacturer in India. Today, 40 years down the road, the now-diversified conglomerate continues to build capabilities and infrastructure while developing world-class products and systems that promise real benefits for Indian enterprises.

[messunggroup]

MESSUNG AND ITS 'MAKE IN INDIA' JOURNEY

[messunggroup]

MESSUNG AND ITS 'MAKE IN INDIA' JOURNEY

Today, 'Make in India' is quite the buzzword. Initiatives like Make in India, Digital India and Startup India have given the much-needed thrust to the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector in India. Complemented by government schemes such as Modified Special Incentive Scheme (M-SIPS), Electronics Manufacturing Clusters, Electronics Development Fund and National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019),India has shown remarkable progress in this sector.

Messung is proud that it embarked on this journey four decades ago, fired by its own passion for indigenous innovation. In fact, the company was established in 1981 when the founder, Mr. Farook Merchant quit his steady job with an electronics company, to start developing India's first indigenous PLC. In 1983, Messung launched a 1-bit processor-based Programmable Logic Controller that revolutionised industrial automation, replacing the traditional relay contactor logic in use at the time.

Since then, it’s been one exciting journey of innovation and accolades as Messung developed one award-winning product after another. Some key innovations include:

- The first 8-bit microprocessor-based PLC which achieved 6000 installations. Notable among them: Kalyani Steel, HAL's MIG aircraft testing equipment and Telco's heat treatment plant

- The ‘small wonder’ PLC for smaller machines, which was used in 25000 installations. It won Best Product Award at IMTEX

- HMIs - intelligent operator panels for easy access and programming of PLCs that transformed industrial operations

- APLC designed in modular structure for complex requirements. It went on to win the FIE Award for Best Product Design

- India’s first PLC based on IEC 61131-3 standards; a more powerful, more compact version of the earlier modular PLC

- PLC targeted at small scale applications in the automotive industry

Around 2012, Messung ceased operations but after a brief hiatus of 2-3 years, Messung reinvented itself with new ventures and collaborations.

MESSUNG’S NAVONMESH INITIATIVE

Messung’s ‘Make in India’ strategy is branded under the name ‘Navonmesh’. While the organisation still holds true to its commitment to innovation in industrial automation, it now represents much more in terms of products, servicesand capabilities. Currently, under ‘Navonmesh’, Messungis aggressively pursuing the design and manufacture of a range of products for Industrial Automation and Workplace Technology.

Industrial Automation: Messung is developing futuristic IoT-based PLCs, controllers, remote I/Os, HMI and SCADA applications at its Technology Centre in Pune. The Group is also investing heavily in developing an impressive R&D and manufacturing infrastructure in Pune for their Industrial Automation division.

Workplace Technology: Messung’s Workplace Technology Division is moving ahead rather rapidly and successfully on the 'Make in India' path. Messung has set up a comprehensive design and manufacturing facility in Pune to produce leading edge solutions for ESD and general workplaces. The manufacturing setup is a sprawling ISO 9000 TUV certified facility equipped with state-of-the-art wood processing and aluminium processing machines.

Marketed under AFM-PLUS Series, the range of rugged and reliable ESD-safe furniture includes ESD chairs & stools in standard and high versions, besides aluminium ESD worktables, trolleys, portable test stations, storage racks and drawer cabinets with the latest volumetric ESD technology. These products provide world-class ergonomics, flexibility, and reliable ESD protection in the range of 104-108 ohms (IEC 61340-5-1 & ANSI ESD S20.20.2014).

AFM-PLUS also offers non-ESD workplace chairs, industrial worktables in aluminium and MS, and specialised storage trolleys, racks and material movement furniture for general industrial workplaces, workshops, shopfloors and offices.

CONCLUSION

Since 1981 when Messung started on its roadmap to sustained indigenous innovation, the organisation has truly come a long way. At the 40th milestone, there is much to celebrate. However, success has not bred complacency or inertia.

Messung’s focus has always been on innovating technology and delivering world-class products at cost-effective prices - with inhouse R&D, manufacturing and service. This endeavour continues, backed by significant resource allocation for building infrastructure, capabilities and reach.

Messung is preparing the building blocks for even more success on its ‘Make in India’ journey.

[messunggroup]

MESSUNG AT 40

Messung proudly celebrates 40 years of service to India's industrial growth. From its humble but pathbreaking origins as India's first indigenous PLC manufacturer, Messung has diversified and evolved into a multi-faceted corporation today.

Through market challenges, changing times and technologies, Messung remains true to its vision "To be an innovative global company by pursuing excellence and perseverance to enable success stories".

Today, Messung Group spans three broad businesses: Automation & Controls, Electrical Engineering and Workplace Technology - each serving multiple industries.

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS

Industrial Automation: With four decades of experience in industrial automation, Messung brings unmatched knowledge and expertise to the table. Their products and solutions cover a gamut of applications in Process Automation, Servo & Motion Control Automation, and General Purpose Automation.

Messung has tied up with Altus, Brazil; Sigmatek, Austria; and Fuji Electric, Japan to enhance capabilities and offerings in this division.

Building & Infrastructure Automation: For all types of buildings, from hospitals and shopping malls to corporate buildings, industrial establishments and power stations, Messung provides the complete range of Integrated Building Management Systems.

With their partners, Distech Controls, Canada and DigiLogik, Messung offers IoT-enabled building management solutions to optimise comfort, safety, convenience and efficiency while reducing energy consumption and operating costs.

Home, Office & Hotel Automation: Messung provides KNX-based automation solutions for smart homes, offices and hotels, transforming interiors into luxurious spaces. With a wide variety of KNX products from Zennio, Spain, Messung builds automation systems that enhance user comfort, optimise energy efficiency, and enable users to perform complex tasks with ease.

Whether it is a villa or luxury apartment, personalised home or hotel, office or builder's project, Messung provides a KNX eco-structure that ensures synchronised control, connectivity and sound functionality of all features.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Distribution & Control: This division develops the total low voltage power distribution control system as per IEC 61439 standard , using their own automation products along with special busbar power distribution products from Wöhner. Messung’s turnkey solutions are Industry 4.0-compatible, smart Cloud-based solutions to provide IoT features for “Any time Anywhere” supervisory and control features.

Control Panels: Messung's Control Panel solutions incorporate fabricated MS or aluminium panels, world-class switchgears, busbar products from Wöhner, international grade HMIs, energy meters,cloud interfaces, and their own PLCs. High-end design software enables quality documentation for accurate maintenance.

Energy Management: This is Messung’s special capability to help enterprises optimise power usage, improve power protection and increase productivity. Messung has joinedhands with Janitza, Germany for their Class A power quality analysers (as per IEC 61000-4-30 Class A and IEEE 519-2014 standards), digital energy meters, apps and GridVis software –energy management technology that enables complete visibility and control of electrical usage in a given facility.

Messung also offers online UPS, Active Harmonic Filters and Servo Stabilisers from Fuji Electric Consul Neowatt to improve performance of electrical systems.

WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY

ESD Workplace Systems: Messung is justifiably proud of its AFM-PLUS series of ESD worktables, ESD chairs& stools, ESD trolleys, cabinets and other storage solutions. Designed and manufactured to the latest global standards at Messung's own manufacturing facility, the ‘Make in India’ range enables greater ESD protection, comfort and productivity in ESD workplaces such as R&D labs, manufacturing departments, assembly stations, calibration centres, didactic & training centres of the Electronics industry.

General Workplace Systems: Messung offers the same range of workplace furniture in non-ESD version for general industrial workplaces. With their world-class looks and specifications at affordable rates, this range is growing in popularity across industry verticals. Messung also offers customisation of solutions since it has its own design studio and production plant in Pune.

Cleanroom Workplace Systems: For industrial and biological cleanrooms, Messung presents cleanroom chairs and stools from their partner, Uchida, Japan. Messung can also provide customised lab tables in stainless steel for specific requirements.

CONCLUSION

Today, forty years since it started, Messung remains energetic, vibrant and dynamic; pursuing new technologies and building on its ‘Make in India’ focus.

Over four decades, Messung has pursued a successful consolidation and diversification policy, through inhouse development and strategic collaborations, helping them provide integrated solutions across its three chosen verticals. Leveraging its legacy in industrial automation, its corporate values and vision, the passion for technology of its professionals and its reputation and goodwill in the market, Messung continues to stride forward.

[messunggroup]

MESSUNG MACHINE AUTOMATION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

The automotive industry is the most highly automated manufacturing industry. Given that a myriad of robotics, programmable controllers and drive systems work in a real-time process environment, automotive manufacturing systems needto be highly accurate, efficient and reliable.

Machines used in automotive manufacturing rely on some of the most complex automation platforms, employing advanced and powerful PLC systems to precisely control multi-axis interpolated motion sequences. There is an ongoing effort to streamline the programming of these systems so that they are more “open” and easier to use. These efforts are also being done to add more functionality to machine tools, such as more user-friendly operator interfaces (HMIs), visualization capabilities and real-time data capturing capabilities. Industry code programming standards such as IEC61131have helped improve machine automation programming tremendously.

Whether it is machines used by automotive manufacturers such as press lines, welding lines, painting lines, engine assembly and chassis assembly lines; or machines used by Tier 1 manufacturerswho produce ancillaries such as brakes, connecting rods, pistons, clutches,transmission components like steering and axles, differential gear boxes, etc. -automationin machine tools helps manufacturers meet their production targets.

MESSUNG AND THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

To help automobile manufacturers and suppliers handle constantly rising productivity and quality demands, Messung provides automation solutions for optimising all production processes. The range of industrial automation applications covers the Press shop, Body shop, Assembly shop and Paint shop, as well as the intricate network of conveyors running through the factory.

Whether it is special purpose machines or pick-and-place systems, hydraulic/mechanical presses or overhead conveyors, milling, grinding & turning or aluminum diecasting and forging - Messung provides IoT-enabled automotive automation and control for machines and linked plants, they optimise every process stage and ensure greater reliability.

Messung solutions also facilitate the “Andon” system, the “Poka Yoke” system and the “Pica Pica” system that help automobile manufacturers to create an error free assembly process for the Engine assembly line and the Chassis assembly line. These systems help prevent errors, eliminate waste and streamline processes.

In addition to turnkey system solutions, Messung supplies standard Automation products, which allow machine manufacturers to configure controllers that are individually tailored to their applications. The control platform is based on industry and IT standards, and supports the implementation of Industry 4.0 concepts for machine-to-machine communication and for data processing and analysis in the cloud (OPC-UA and MQTT).

COMPLETE AUTOMATION SOLUTION FROM MESSUNG

Messung provides the complete machine/manufacturing automation solution including:

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Messung offers a complete range of Programmable Logic Controllers in India, from the large modular Nx-Era Premium to the Nx-Era Xpress, the leading micro PLC in India. Messung’sNx-Era Xpress compact PLC for machine tools is big in features and performance. It offers quick and multiprotocol communication and gateway to Industry 4.0 to access the advantages of the IoT universe. Conformal coating ensures integrity and high performance even in harsh industrial environments. It can withstand extreme temperatures with resistance to vibration and impact.

Remote I/Os Messung’sXM-PRO Series of Remote I/O modules are indigenously manufactured by Messung under its ‘Navonmesh’ Make in India initiative. The Series is CE marked and certified for usage in harsh industrial environments.

Remote I/O modules enable users to greatly increase the capacity of the automation solutions enabling connections to electro mechanical actuators, sensors, VFDs and Servomotors, which are placed far away from the main control Cabinet. Messung offers a range of Remote I/O modules especially for Modbus, CANopen and Messung’s own “Mesbus”.

Human Machine Interface (HMI) Messung’s HMI helps to control industrial automation equipment. Messung’s cost-effective industrial HMIs combine advanced graphical tools and a selection of highly functional features. They offer a wide range of connectivity options, high-resolution touch-screens and modern design to deliver fast screen changes and program execution in demanding applications.

Variable Frequency Drives Messung offers a wide range of simple and high-performance Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) from Fuji Electric.The VFD Drive range includes standard and specialised models that can maximise performance for each application - from fans& pumps, to specialised applications.

These VFDs have an environmentally-friendly long-life design (10 years), are compliant with RoHS directives. With their built-in customizable logic functions, these VFDs give customers the ability to customize their inverters—from simplelogic functions to full-scale programming.

Servo Motion Controllers & Motors Messung has joined hands with two of the world’s leading brands for Servo & Motion Controls technology: Fuji Electric, Japan and Sigmatek, Austria. Best suited to high-speed and high-performance applications in the Automotive sector, the motion control and servo drive solutions are Industry 4.0 enabled, perfectly coordinated systems with a seamless range of engineering & software tools based on IEC 61131-3 standard. They achieve highly dynamic, precise motion sequences – in real time and from one source.

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Messung provides SCADA solutions to enable faster operations by accessing operating data to control and optimise a system. Businesses depend on the requirement for enhancing return on assets through operational excellence. Staying ahead of the competition means you can find ways to operate leaner and faster.

CONCLUSION

Since its establishment in 1981 as India’s first indigenous PLC manufacturer, Messung has been closely associated with India’s automobile and automotive industries. Messung has partnered with two-wheeler and four-wheeler manufacturers in their journey towards smart manufacturing, developing solutions for every stage of the vehicle manufacturing process.

With latest features like OPC UA and IoT capability, Messung's PLC-based solutions enable features like remote and predictive maintenance, just-in-time control and energy managementto optimise productivity, minimise machine downtime and save costs.

Contact Messung for any automation requirements in your automobile manufacturing or automotive ancillary industry.

[messunggroup]

RIDING THE WAVE OF INNOVATION: MESSUNG GROUP

Messung has always been a 'habitat' for innovation; a 'culture' where engineers, researchers and skilled workers continuously turn new ideas into innovative products and solutions.

Since their pioneering start in 1981, Messung has been committed to building industrial excellence in India. Messung has indigenously developed new products, and joined hands with strategic industry majors for different technologies to improve productivity and transform spaces for Indian industry, homes and businesses.

Although Messung started out as a pioneering PLC manufacturer, today, Messung is a diversified Group spanning three broad businesses: Automation & Controls, Electrical Engineering and Workplace Technology - each serving multiple industries.

Automation & Controls

• Industrial Automation

• Building & Infrastructure Automation

• Home, Office & Hotel Automation

Electrical Engineering

• Distribution & Control

• Control Panels

• Energy Management

Workplace Technology

• ESD Workplace Systems

• General Workplace Systems

• Cleanroom Workplace Systems

Messung is a dynamic group, working with passion and diligence to deliver the most advanced and cost-effective solution for Indian industry. Across the industry spectrum, Messung partners with OEMs and end users to deliver the most efficient technology and service.

Integrating strategy and technical consulting expertise with deep domain knowledge and real-world experience, Messung helps industries, institutions and OEMs to improve efficiency and optimise their processes and workplaces.

INNOVATION – INHOUSE AND INDIGENOUS

Messung is 100% committed to its ‘Navonmesh – Make in India initiative’. Indeed, indigenous innovation is the foundation on which Messung is built. The company was established in 1981 with the objective of developing India’s first PLC. Meprolog-H was launched in 1983-84, and became the first of many path breaking PLCs developed by Messung.

Messung believes India needs cutting-edge technology at cost-effective prices – and indigenous manufacturing is the only way to provide it. Messung today has three production units and one Technology Centre in Pune where the team works continuously to design, develop and manufacture innovative solutions.

A major focus of Messung's manufacturing is Automation. Well-known as an innovative PLC manufacturer, Messung is currently working on producing global quality PLCs, remote I/Os, SCADA applications, PID controllers and other controllers for industrial, building and home automation systems.Messung’s IoT-enabled Programmable Logic Controllers are feature-rich solutions that meet the exacting demands of modern industry. Messung is also developing world-classfront-end and back-end devices for home automation.

Yet another thrust is on workplace furniture. With world-class infrastructure and the latestmachines for wood cutting and metal cutting, Messung is manufacturing customised industrialwork tables, ESD tables, workstation chairs, ESD chairs & stools, storage trolleys, lab tables, racks, cabinets and othersolutions to optimise ESD and general workplaces. Built to the latest standards, Messung’s workplace solutions provide global quality and world-class looks at affordable prices. What’s more, since Messung manufactures all products inhouse, the potential for customisation with fast turnaround times is exciting.

OTHER SOLUTIONS FROM MESSUNG

IBMS/BMS Messung’s expertise extends to Building Management Systems (BMS) and Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS). Messung’s IOT-enabled BMS solution based on the Niagara Framework provides control and supervision of HVAC, Security, CCTV, Intrusion Alarm and Fire systems, including diesel genset, water pumping systems, and other third-party systems, which are now mandatory in all modern buildings.

The open solutions provide a sustainable foundation that supports and evolves with your building system's lifecycle, helping you achieve over 30% savings in energy and operational costs while maximising occupant comfort and productivity.

Messung partners with Distech, Canada for their unique building management products and solutions. Products include:

· Software

· BMS controllers

· Bacnet/IP controllers

· Bacnet MS/TP controllers

· Lonworks controllers

· Field Devices

· HMI Displays

Electrical Engineering Messung provides reliable, intelligent and world-class solutions for the Power Monitoring and Distribution sector besides customised Energy Management systems that provide complete visibility of electrical usage in industry, infrastructure and data centres.

Distribution & Control: Messung has tied up with Wöhner, Germany for revolutionary Busbar system and offers the complete range of low voltage power distribution control system as per IEC 61439. Messung provides smart power distribution control panels with Wohner’s busbars and their own automation products like PLC, HMI and Scada.

Energy Management: Messung offers the complete, customised energy management solution as per IEEE 519including Network visualisation software as per ISO 50001 to help enterprises optimise power usage, improve power protection and increase productivity by reducing downtime, safety risks and electricity bills.

Messung partners through the complete lifecycle with an end-to-end PLM solution that covers the full gamut of ‘analytics-measure-analyse-solve-supervise-alert’ for efficient energy management including detailed mitigation.

With their expertise in electrical engineering, and incorporating best-in-class products from Janitza and Fuji Electric Consul Neowatt, Messung enhances productivity and the reliability of your critical electrical assets.

Products include:

· Class A Power Quality Analysers from Janitza (IEC 61000-4-30 / EN 50160 / 61000-2-4)

· DIN Rail Power Quality Analysers and energy meters from Janitza

· Network visualisation software and IT solutions from Janitza

· Single Phase Online UPS from Fuji Electric Consul Neowatt

· Three Phase Online UPS from Fuji Electric Consul Neowatt

· Active Harmonic Filter from Fuji Electric Consul Neowatt

· Industrial-grade Servo Stabilisers from Fuji Electric Consul Neowatt

CONCLUSION

Partner with Messung for a wide gamut of technology solutions for your industry or business. Messung offers the latest technologies and innovative solutions to serve diverse needs – from automation systems to building and home automation to energy management and workplace systems.

Trust Messung to provide the most efficient and cost-effective solutions, covering almost every aspect of your industry – to enhance productivity, minimise costs, achieve global quality and sustainability standards.