{"id":638,"date":"2021-02-23T16:34:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T11:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.messung.com\/blog\/?p=638"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:08:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T06:38:19","slug":"four-decades-of-empowering-enterprises-with-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.messung.com\/blog\/four-decades-of-empowering-enterprises-with-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Decades of Empowering Enterprises with Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1614080481714{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]For four decades, Messung has been at the forefront of industrial automation solutions in India. From a humble start in 1981 when Farook Merchant founded Messung Systems and started out as India’s first indigenous PLC manufacturer to the multi-faceted, diversified conglomerate it is today, Messung has truly come a long way.<\/p>\n

Farook 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.<\/p>\n

It’s a passion that has stood the test of time. Through changing times and evolving technologies, growing competition and economic challenges \u2013 Messung stands tall. Relentless in its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower enterprises with excellence.<\/p>\n

Today, Messung’s portfolio and prowess extends far beyond Industrial Automation<\/strong><\/a> to Building & Infrastructure Automation; Home, Office & Hotel Automation;Electrical Engineering and Workplace Technology.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a quick walk down Messung’s memory lane for a glimpse of their impressive history.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1614079066701{padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #e0e1e1 !important;}”][vc_column]\t\n\t

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1981-1990: Pioneering Start<\/h2>\n\t \t<\/div>\n\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”639″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]In 1981, Farook Merchant founded Messung Systems, and began developing a prototype PLC<\/strong> <\/a>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.<\/p>\n

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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1614078126916{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column]\t\n\t

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1991 - 2000: Indigenous Innovation Continues<\/h2>\n\t \t<\/div>\n\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”640″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The following decade saw Messung continue on its journey of indigenous innovation. In 1992, XMP8-20 PLC <\/strong>was designed for smaller, compact machines, and installed in 12000 projects. Three years later, XMP8-10, the \u2018small wonder\u2019 was launched and used in 25000 installations.<\/p>\n

In 1996, Messung won the International WISITEX Award and Award for Excellence in Electronics by Govt. of India – achievements that only fueled Messung\u2019s passion for innovation. In 1998, NEXGEN 4000 PLC <\/strong>was designed in modular structure \u2013 and went on to win the FIE Award for Best Product Design.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in 1995, Messung was appointed sole distributor for Mitsubishi Electrics\u2019s Factory Automation products. The relationship was further strengthened in 1998 when Messung was appointed Authorised Service Centre for Mitsubishi CNC in India.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”641″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1614080412341{margin-top: 25px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”text-light” css=”.vc_custom_1614078064321{background-color: #13afa6 !important;}”][vc_column]\t\n\t

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2000 - 2010: Innovation and Growth<\/h2>\n\t \t<\/div>\n\n[vc_column_text el_class=”text-light”]This decade witnessed a series of innovations for industrial automation. In 2001, the NEXGEN 5000 PLC <\/strong>based on IEC 61131-3 <\/strong>standards was developed and in 2008, the NX-ERA PLC <\/strong>was developed. The next year, NEXGENIE PLC <\/strong>was launched and Messung crossed the USD 25 million revenue mark.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”642″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1614076110337{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1614078140017{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column]\t\n\t
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2011 - Present: Partnerships and innovation<\/h2>\n\t \t<\/div>\n\n[vc_column_text]By 2011 Messung had a pan-India network of 12 Area Offices, 60 System Houses and 4 Dedicated Service Centre\u2019s.<\/p>\n

In 2012, Messung’s Industrial Automation <\/strong>business was offloaded to a Multinational and since then, Messung as a group has spread its wings in multiple sectors – be it Automation, Electrical Engineering or Workplace Technology. Messung has embarked on a journey of partnership, joining hands with global companies to bring the world\u2019s finest, most innovative technologies to India.<\/p>\n

Between 2015 and 2020, Messung formalized distributorships and alliances with the following MNCs:<\/p>\n