Madras Engineering Industries Private Limited

Madras Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd.(MEI) is India’s largest manufacturer and one of the leading global producers of Slack Adjusters. With a market legacy spanning six decades, MEI pioneered the indigenous development of SASA for both the Indian and international markets. MEI’s Automatic Slack Adjusters are exported to Europe, North America, South Africa, Brazil, Korea, Mexico, and Russia, reinforcing its global reputation for performance and reliability. Market Leadership Commands an 80%+ fitment share with top Indian OEMs including Tata Motors (TML), Ashok Leyland (AL), VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), Bharat Benz, Mahindra Trucks & Buses (MTBL), among others. Acts as the exclusive SASA supplier to major trailer axle manufacturers such as YORK, JOST, and ADR. Offers the widest product range in the category, covering Straight Arm, Offset, and Crank types to suit all axle platforms. R&D and Innovation Operates a state-of-the-art R&D center at Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai, accredited by the Government of India. SASA is an entirely in-house developed product, backed by five global patents. MEI’s Clutch Boosters, designed for Light, Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles, are also developed in-house and are a key offering to TML and other OEMs. Global Presence & Product Expansion Recognized as a preferred development partner by all major Indian OEMs. MEI has expanded into Air Disc Brake (ADB) assemblies, exporting to Europe and retrofitting in Indian bus fleets. These assemblies are type-approved by KBA. All exported SASA units are certified by Link Labs (USA) and TÜV (Germany). Manufacturing Excellence Operates a modern SG Iron Foundry equipped with: DISA high-pressure flask-less vertical molding lines Advanced dust and fume extraction systems All MEI plants hold certifications including: IATF / TS 16949 ISO 14001