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INTRO
Messung Group is a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Pune, India.

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

Messung has extensive infrastructure including offices in Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru & Chennai; R&D facilities; manufacturing and service network across India.

HISTORY
1981 – 1990: Pioneering start In 1981, Farook Merchant founded Messung, and began developing a prototype PLC in a garage. Within a few years, Messung launched Meprolog-H, India's first indigenous PLC and in 1984, installed the first one at Kirloskar Oil Engines, Pune.

In 1986, Meprolog-H won the G.S.Parkhe Award and FIE Foundation Award for Best Product Design, and in 1988, Farook Merchant received the National Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur. The following year, Messung launched XMP8-40, the first 8-bit micro processor based PLC which went on to achieve 6000 installations.

1991 – 2000: Indigenous innovation continues

The following decade saw Messung continue on its journey of indigenous innovation. In 1992, XMP8-20 PLC was designed for smaller, compact machines, and installed in 12000 projects. Three years later, XMP8-10, the ‘small wonder’ was launched and used in 25000 installations.

In 1996, Messung won the International WISITEX Award and Award for Excellence in Electronics by Govt. of India - achievements that only fueled Messung’s passion for innovation. In 1998, NEXGEN 4000 PLC was designed in modular structure – and went on to win the FIE Award for Best Product Design. Meanwhile, in 1995, Messung was appointed sole distributor for Mitsubishi Electrics’s Factory Automation products. The relationship was further strengthened in 1998 when Messung was appointed Authorised Service Centre for Mitsubishi CNC in India.

2000 – 2010: Innovation and growth

This decade witnessed a series of innovations for industrial automation. In 2001, the NEXGEN 5000 PLC based on IEC 61131-3 standards was developed and in 2008, the NEXTO PLC was developed. The next year, NEXGENIE PLC was launched and Messung crossed the USD 25 million revenue mark.

2011 – Present: Partnerships and innovation

By 2011 Messung had a pan-India network of 12 Area Offices, 60 System Houses and 4 Dedicated Service Centres.

In 2012, Messung’s Factory Automation business was acquired by Mitsubishi Electric. Thereafter Messung embarked on a journey of partnership, joining hands with global companies to bring the world’s finest, most innovative technologies to India. Between 2015 and 2019, Messung was appointed Master Distributor-India for the following MNCs:


 * Distech Controls, Canada for IBMS
 * Erfi, Germany for Test & Measuring solutions
 * Werksitz, Germany for Workplace Ergonomics
 * Zennio Avance y Tecnología, S.L., Spain for Home, Office and Hotel Automation solutions based on the world famous KNX technology
 * Wohner, Germany for Power Distribution solutions
 * Crestron, USA for Home, Office and Hotel Automation

However, Messung’s own pro-active R&D continued to design and develop ‘Make in India’ products for Indian industry and workplaces. In 2017, Messung launched NX-ERA series of PLCs for Industrial Automation; in 2019, it introduced a range of world-class ESD tables and workplace chairs for the Electronic industry.

FAROOK MERCHANT
Mr. Farook Merchant is Chairman & Managing Director of Messung Group of Companies. His rich industrial experience spans almost four decades.

Mr. Merchant's focus has always been on delivering products that empower productivity and operational efficiency in industry. He believes that the Indian market requires world-class products at cost-effective prices, and is passionate about developing indigenous design & manufacturing capabilities to innovate solutions on par with the best in the world.

An Electronics Engineer from College of Engineering, Pune, Mr. Merchant founded Messung in 1981 with a vision to offer simple, efficient and cost-effective automation solutions to India. He designed and manufactured India’s first Programmable Logic Controller and installed it in varied industrial environments. Later, he brought the world famous Mitsubishi Electric range of factory automation products to India, becoming their Sole Distributor for PLC, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo products and HMI. After about two decades of successful pan-India operations, the business was acquired by Mitsubishi Electric India in 2012 and he ventured out to diversify his business interests and continue his track record of indigenous innovation.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Messung Group operates under 2 main legal entities:

Messung Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Messung Systems Pvt. Ltd. (MSPL) was established in 1995 as an authorised Distributor of Mitsubishi Electric's Factory Automation products. Today, the company operates 4 of the Group's businesses:


 * Industrial Automation
 * Building & Infrastructure Automation
 * Home, Office & Hotel Automation
 * Power Distribution

Global Connect
Messung Global Connect was established in ........... Three of the Group’s businesses are run under this company:


 * Test & Measuring
 * Electronic Assembly
 * Workplace Ergonomics

Industrial Automation

 * NX-ERA Series of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
 * Hadron Xtorm Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
 * HMIs
 * SCADA

Building & Infrastructure Automation

 * IoT-enabled BMS solutions for control of HVAC, Security, CCTV, Intrusion Alarm, Fire System, etc.

Home, Office & Hotel Automation

 * KNX-based solutions for lighting control, climate control, curtain control, security, energy management, etc.
 * Customisable touch switches, sensors, actuators, smart phone interface, etc.

Power Distribution

 * Components for panel mounting and busbar assembly

Test & Measuring

 * Workstations for calibration, ESD environments, R&D and D&D labs, etc.
 * Workstations for cleanroom applications
 * Test & measuring devices and instruments

Electronic Assembly

 * Workstations for electronic assembly & manufacturing applications across diverse industries

Workplace Ergonomics

 * ESD-safe chairs, industrial chairs, cleanroom chairs, swivel workplace chairs, lab chairs
 * Ergonomic stools
 * Anti-fatigue industrial floor mats

BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Messung Group serves and operates in three broad industries encompassing Industrial Automation, Electrical Power Distribution and Test & Measuring solutions.

PARTNERSHIPS

 * Messung is Master Distributor – India for the following global companies:
 * Distech Controls, Canada for IBMS
 * Erfi, Germany for Test & Measuring solutions
 * Werksitz, Germany for Workplace Ergonomics
 * Zennio, Spain for Home, Office and Hotel Automation solutions using KNX technology
 * Wohner, Germany for Power Distribution solutions
 * Crestron, USA for Home, Office and Hotel Automation
 * Sigmatek, Germany for Industrial Automation.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Mr. Farook Merchant, Chairman & Managing Director

Mr. Azeem Merchant, CEO, Workplace Technology

Mr. Zain Merchant, CEO, Home, Office and Hotel Automation

Mr. Kishor Mandviya, President, Building & Infrastructure Automation

Mr. Ashok Patil, General Manager, Industrial Automation

Mr. Narendra Tambe, Business Unit Head, Power Distribution Systems



AWARDS & RECOGNITION

 * 1986 Late G.S.Parkhe Award - Best Product Invention by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce
 * 1986 PMT-CMTI Trust Award – Best Product Design for Meprolog-H PLC at Imtex 1986
 * 1986 FIE Award – Best Product Design for Meprolog-H PLC at Imtex 1986
 * 1988 National Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur Small Scale Industries to Farook Merchant
 * 1989 PMT-CMTI Trust Award – Best Product Design for XMP8-40 PLC at Imtex 1989
 * 1989 Late G.S.Parkhe Award - Best Product Design for XMP8-40 PLC by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce
 * 1992 FIE Award – Best Display of Mini PLC at Imtex 1989
 * 1992 WISITEX Award – Best Product demonstrated at Wisitex 1992
 * 1995 FIE Award – Best Product Design for XMP8-10 Micro PLC at Imtex 1995
 * 1996 WISITEX Award – Best Product (Instrumentation & Control) for PLC at Wisitex 1992
 * 1996 Excellence in Electronics Award – By Govt. of India, Dept. of Electronics
 * 1997 International Instrumentation & Controls Award – Best Product (Medium & Small Scale) by World Expo Conventions Management
 * 1998 FIE Award - Best Product Design for Nexgen 4000 PLC at Imtex 1998
 * 1994-95 to 1998-99 Rashtriya Samman – By Central Board of Direct Taxes

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

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Messung is a corporate group that believes in giving back to society. It has established three CSR initiatives:


 * Nityaasha Foundation which provides holistic support to children from underprivileged sections of society who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
 * Gyaan Adab, a literary & cultural centre dedicated to bringing people together in a celebration of literature and the arts
 * Gyaan Ruchi, a unique initiative that uses literature and learning to empower women who live on the social and economic fringes of society.

Website Data
www.messung.com

Media Articles
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