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.

1. 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.

2. 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.
MESSUNG GROUP
PUNE (HO),501, 502, 503, Lunkad Sky Vista,Viman Nagar, Pune - 411014, India.
Tel: +91 20 66492800 https://www.messung.com Email:info@messung.com