Our Story

A young and enterprising engineering graduate, Mr. Athappa Manickam, founded MAK Controls in 1973 with an initial investment of Rs. 25,000. In the 1990s, when the Indian aviation industry recorded significant growth as a result of economic liberalization, MAK took the initiative to boldly diversify from conventional electrical and mechanical products into the development and manufacture of aircraft ground support equipment. The implementation of India’s Open Sky Policy further boosted the company’s growth.

MAK demonstrates how an Indian enterprise can successfully design and manufacture mechanical, electrical and electronic capital equipment, including Ground Support Equipment (GSE), to international standards for domestic and global markets.

AIR+MAK is recognised across international aviation markets for its Ground Support Equipment and related technology solutions.