Interview with R Mananathan

Chairman, Manatec Electronics Pvt Ltd

Date: 18 Feb 2016 | Author: P.Tharyan
R Mananathan

On new products being showcased at the Auto Expo

We are launching five new products at the Auto Expo. These are mainly for heavy vehicles segment. We have developed a 3D wheel alignment called Jumbo. It has replaced the current models. It gives a better output through 3D technology. We have also come out another model call Jumbo 3D Super. The Super model can carry out the alignment of five axles at a time which nobody has done in the world, therefore we have patented this product.

Then we are also launching a 3D wheel alignment for LCV segment where the cameras are fitted on the lift itself. Normally the cameras are fitted away from the lift. We have designed a way to fit the cameras on the lift so that there is space saving and cost saving. We have named the model Genie. Apart from these three, we have also developed an AC gas charger and a tyre pressure monitoring system. You can monitor the pressure of the tyre of your vehicle even through your mobile. The pressure and temperature of your tyre will be displayed for all the four wheels and also for the stepney . This is a new development from Manatec.  This year the Manatec R&D team has developed five new products.

On the demand for these new products

Definitely there will be demand from the heavy vehicles segment where the tyre wear is very heavy. The wheels have to be aligned properly otherwise it will be very abnormal for the vehicle. There are no cost effective solutions in the market, so we are bringing these cost effective solutions. For the technicians it will mean less time consumed and less energy used.

On the demand from different segments

Passenger vehicles segment requires a different set of machines. The CV segment requires a different set of machines. We  develop machines that cater to the needs of both the segments.

On the overall size of Manatec

I have more than 300 employees. I have 50 people working in my R&D team. We export to more than 60 countries. We have around 60 dealers in India and business associates. We have a huge network in place. 

On the overall size of the garage equipment industry in India

It is very difficult to assess because the garage equipment industry has got around one hundred different products. Each of the products has many versions. Not everything is made by everybody. I make tyre care equipment and pollution checking equipment but I am not making soe of the mechanical equipment.

On having a separate venue for Auto Expo-Components Show

It is a very good idea. The customers who are coming here are very much focussed and those who are very serious about buying or understanding the products. Previously we used to get all kinds of visitors and sometimes the focus was lost. We want this model to continue. 


Tags Auto Expo 2016 Components Show Manatec 3D wheel alignment LCV segment Jumbo 3D Super R&D tyre pressure monitoring system


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R Mananathan
Date - 18 Feb 2016

Chairman, Manatec Electronics Pvt Ltd





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