NEWS & EVENTS

Coimbatore, 9 May 2026

The Anand Chaitanya Foundation, operating in Kurumbapalayam, Coimbatore, successfully organized the annual blood donation camp on Saturday, the 9th, supported by MAK Controls and Systems Pvt. Ltd.

The camp was inaugurated by the Ananda Chaitanya Foundation’s Founder, Mr. Thillai Senthil Prabhu, along with Mr. Saravanan Manickam, Managing Director of MAK Controls & Systems, and ESI Medical Officer Dr. Uma Sarojini. Medical support for the camp was provided by the team from Coimbatore ESI Hospital and Medical College.

More than 75 donors, including foundation volunteers, company employees, college students, and members of the public, actively took part in the camp and donated blood.

The event was efficiently coordinated by Anand Chaitanya Foundation volunteers Rajamurugan, Balaji, Kavitha, Anand Prabhakar, Sasikumar, Dinesh, and Vishwa, along with employees of MAK Controls.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to all donors, volunteers, and medical staff for their valuable contribution in making the blood donation drive a grand success.

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Flag-Off Ceremony – Successful completion of AKASH ARMY PROJECTS

31 March 2026, Coimbatore,
We are proud to announce the successful completion and ceremonial flag-off of the prestigious AKASH ARMY (30kVA,90kVA, 3D CAR & AAL) PROJECTS

We are proud to announce the successful completion and ceremonial flag-off of the prestigious 4.5kW REBC Project executed for Integral Coach Factory (ICF).

The flag-off ceremony was conducted on 26.02.2026 at 10:30 AM at the Railway Projects Block, marking a significant milestone in our organization’s journey of excellence and commitment to quality manufacturing.

Project Highlights:
Project Name: 4.5kW REBC
Customer: Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Total Quantity: 290 Nos

Leadership & Team Participation
The ceremony was graced by our esteemed Managing Director Shri.Saravanan Manickam, Vice President Shri. Thillai Senthil Prabu, Executive Vice President Shri. Shanmuga Sundaram (EVP), along with all Heads of Departments (HODs) and dedicated team members from various departments including Purchase, Supply Chain Management (SCM),Production Teams, Mechanical, Electrical, PCB Assembly, Quality Control (QC). The presence of our top management and cross-functional teams reflects the collaborative effort and unwavering dedication that contributed to the successful execution of this prestigious railway project.

A Proud Milestone
The successful completion and dispatch of 290 units stand as a testament to our team’s technical expertise, coordination, and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to our valued customers.
The ceremony was filled with pride, enthusiasm, and team spirit. Videos and photographs captured during the event beautifully showcase the collective effort behind this achievement.
We sincerely thank our leadership and all team members for their continuous support and contribution in achieving this milestone.

Israel Aerospace (IAI) top level team visited MAK headquarter on 17th February 2026

It is a very proud moment to celebrate the success journey of Akash NG Project on 31st January 2026 at Le Meredian Coimbatore

The success meet was honoured by respected dignitaries as listed below;

1. Mr. RAJA BABU, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST , DIRECTOR GENERAL MSS
2. DR. (Smt.) CHANDRIKA KAUSHIK, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR GENERAL PCSI – thru VC
3. DR. ANKATHI RAJU, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR – DRDL
4. Dr. MAKARAND JOSHI, OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR R&DE
5. Dr. KISHORE KUMAR, Sc. H – PROGRAM DIRECTOR KUSHA/ANG
6. Mr. K. TIWARY , Sc. G, PD – AKASH – NG
7. DR. THIYAGARAJAN EX-PD AKASH – NG
8. MR. M K ROY SC. G, GROUP DIRECTOR R&DE
9. MRS. MANJULA DEVI, GM, BEL (MS)
10. SMT. SUNITA DEVI JENA, SC. H, DRDL
11. MR. SANTHOSHKUMAR, SC. F, DPD – ANG PROGRAM
12. MR. RAVI TIWARI SC, F
13. MS. SHWETA SINGH FROM R&DE
14. MR. VIYAYA BHASKAR RAO DGM, BDL

The respected dignitaries were welcomed with bouquet, shawl & momento symbolising our deep respect & gratefulness
Our Executive Vice President Mr. P S Sundaram welcomed the gathering / respected dignitaries by his warm welcome address

Our Managing Director Mr. Saravanan Manickam shared his brief address on the Association of MAK with DRDO.

Respected guests Smt. MANJULA DEVI, GM – BEL (MS), Dr. THIYAGARAJAN EX-PD AKASH – NG , Mr. K. TIWARY , Sc. G, PD – AKASH – NG, Dr. KISHORE KUMAR, Sc. H – PROGRAM DIRECTOR KUSHA/ANG , Dr. MAKARAND JOSHI, OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR R&DE & DR. ANKATHI RAJU, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR – DRDL shared their addresses in this success meet

The special address shared by Dr. Smt CHANDRIKA KAUSHIK, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR GENERAL – PCSI , DRDO THRU VIDEO CONFERENCE

The special address shared by our honourable Chief Guest Mr. RAJA BABU, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR GENERAL –MSS

Respected Chief Guest Mr. RAJA BABU, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST & DIRECTOR GENERAL -MSS presented the Appreciation certificate to Mr. S.Suresh, GM (Spl. Projects) for his outstanding contributions towards the great success of this project.

Followed by Distribution of Appreciation certificate awards to MAK ANG MLS Project Team by our Chief Guest Mr. RAJA BABU, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR GENERAL –MSS along with DR. ANKATHI RAJU, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR – DRDL, Dr. MAKARAND JOSHI, OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST AND DIRECTOR R&DE, Dr. KISHORE KUMAR, Sc. H – PROGRAM DIRECTOR KUSHA/ANG, Mr. K. TIWARY,Sc.G,PD-AKASH – NG & Dr. THIYAGARAJAN EX-PD AKASH – NG

Few words shared by the MAK ANG MLS team on this prestigious project , also team shared their experience in participation of user trails
Our special appreciation certificate provided to Mr. Ravi Tiwari & Ms. Shwetha Singh R&DE by our honourable Chief Guest Mr. RAJA BABU, DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AND Director General – MSS on our behalf of MAK for their valuable inputs, guidance extended in this project.
Vote of thanks shared by our GM Special projects Mr. S Suresh followed by National Anthem
Finally Group photos were taken in remembrance of this prestigious moments

“ACHIEVING THIS MILESTONE IS A MOMENT OF PRIDE AND HONOR FOR MAK, ADDING YET ANOTHER FEATHER TO ITS CAP.”

Lt. Gen. SUMER IVAN D’CUNHA, SM, Director General & Colonel Commandant of Army Air Defence and Lt.Col. VISHAL SHARMA, VSMSO TO DG AAD has visited MAK HQ, Coimbatore on 29 Aug 2025

Dr.(Mrs.) Chandrika Kaushik Director General – PC & SI, DRDO has visited MAK HQ, Coimbatore on 5th July 2025

Principal Director MSQAA Cmde Mr.Hemant Walia has visited MAK HQ, Coimbatore on 4th July 2025

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between MAK Controls and Systems (P) Ltd., Coimbatore and Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore, to facilitate Industry – Academia relationship for the betterment of the students community. They mutually agreed to initiate and launch innovative programme to facilitate the students of the college to enhance their knowledge / skills of the students, employment possibilities (self-employment) and future prospects.

Mr. Eyal Ben-Oz, Deputy Defence Attache, Defence Corporation & HLS and TIDCO Team has visited MAK HQ, Coimbatore on 21 November 2024