When was Mekins Industries founded and where is it headquartered?

Mekins Industries was founded in 1978 in Hyderabad, India. Mekins initially developed agricultural machinery in collaboration with ICRISAT, then diversified into material handling and automobile packaging. Today, Mekins operates 4 factories across Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, covering 2,90,000+ sq. ft.

What major awards and recognitions has Mekins Industries received?

Mekins has received 15+ national and international awards, including: National Quality Award 2007 conferred by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh; National Award for Quality Engineering Products conferred by President R. Venkataraman; EEPC Special Export Shield 2007 conferred by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee; Ecovadis Silver Medal for Sustainability in 2021 and 2023; India SME 100 Award 2023; Safety Recognition Certificate from Tata Motors 2023; and Certificate of Appreciation from Daimler India for 2019 and 2020.

Is Mekins Industries EPAL certified and what does that mean?

Yes. Mekins is the first and only company in South Asia to receive EPAL (European Pallet Association) certification. This allows Mekins to manufacture and export exchangeable steel pallets directly into Europe's pallet pool — a standard no other South Asian manufacturer currently holds.

Who is Mekins' joint venture partner and what does the partnership cover?

Mekins has a joint venture with Paul Mueller, Germany — a packaging specialist founded in 1959. The JV focuses on automobile pallets and steel stillages for the Indian auto industry. Mekins and Paul Mueller jointly supply major OEMs including Volkswagen, Mercedes, Honda, Tata, Ford, Volvo, Renault, and Kia.

Which global automobile brands does Mekins Industries supply packaging solutions to?

Mekins supplies packaging solutions to 25+ global automotive OEMs, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Mercedes, Ford, Kia, Renault, Nissan, Volvo, Honda, Suzuki, Tata, Mahindra, Eicher, Royal Enfield, Bridgestone, Michelin, MRF, Apollo, Yokohama, CEAT, BKT, Gestamp, Benteler, Magna Cosma, ZF, and Komatsu.

Has Mekins' quality been recognised internationally by any research or trade bodies?

Yes. Mekins' excellence has been documented and published globally: a case study was published by the Export-Import Bank of India in 1993 and 2006; a case study was published by the International Trade Centre, Geneva — a UN Organisation — in 2004; Mekins was invited by Ford APAC Region for their Top Suppliers Conference in 2015; and Mekins received the Outstanding Export Award from the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India.

How long has Mekins been exporting and which markets does Mekins serve?

Mekins has been exporting since the mid-1980s, winning its first Outstanding Export Performance Award in 1985–86. Mekins currently exports to 15+ countries including Germany, France, UK, USA, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Egypt, Nigeria, Russia, Taiwan, Switzerland, and Italy — serving Fortune 500 multinationals across 5 continents.

About Mekins – Material Handling & Storage Solutions

Illustration showing car components and steel packaging solutions for automotive industry by Mekins Industries

About Us

Mekins was incorporated in the year 1978 at Hyderabad, India. Mekins commenced its activities by developing agricultural machinery with a technical tie- up with ICRISAT .

Later, Mekins diversified into the line of Material Handling & Automobile Packaging. Today, Mekins has factories across Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai & Ahmedabad spread across over 2,90,000 sq.feet. We are certified by ISO 9001 for Quality Management and Design & Development. We are also certified by ISO 14001 for Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 for Occupational Health & Safety. We have also secured Silver Medal for Sustainability from Ecovadis. We are certified by EN15085 (Welding Certification).

Further, Mekins is the first company in South Asia to be certified by EPAL (European Pallet Association Lannach, Austria) to manufacture and supply export quality exchangeable steel pallets to various European Countries.

Mekins products travel across the globe and we have been satisfying large multinationals and Fortune 500 Companies. Mekins products are regularly exported to countries like Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA, Vietnam and the list goes on.

Our

Joint Venture Partner

For Automobile Packaging

Mekins has a Joint Venture with Paul Mueller (Germany) for automobile pallets & steel stillages for the Indian Automobile Industry. The JV is supplying various products to major automobile OEM’s like Apollo, Benteler, BKT, Bridgestone,Ceat, Cosma, Daimler, Eicher, Ford, Gestamp, Honda, JBM, Kia, Komatsu, Mahindra, Magna, Mercedes, Michelin, MRF, Nissan, Renault, Saint Gobain, Suzuki, Tata, Volkswagen, Volvo, Yokohama & the list goes on.

Two-wheeler export crate designed by Mekins Industries for safe and efficient motorcycle packaging and transport

About Paul Mueller

Paul Mueller started its operations in the year 1959 at Balve (Germany). The company is into design, development, production and distribution of special transport packaging and loading equipment for nearly all large automobile factories and their suppliers. The materials processed by Paul Mueller are metal, wood and various types of plastic. By means of an optimal combination of these materials, individual solutions can be provided for almost every type of packaging requirement.

Automobile parts packaging layout showing complete car component transport solutions by Mekins Industries and Paul Mueller

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of industrial packaging is best for automobile component export from India?

For automobile component exports, the best packaging combines structural protection with space efficiency:

Engine racks with PU/Nylon/UHMW liners for fragile components
Stamping pallets with foam integration for body panels
Two-wheeler crates engineered for maximum container density
ESR (Expendable Steel Rack) format for one-way international shipments
Choose ISO 9001 Design & Development certified manufacturers for custom fitment

How to select the right material handling equipment for a large automotive warehouse in India?

For large automotive warehouses, material handling equipment must balance load capacity, space utilisation, and automation compatibility:

Steel pallets for ASRS automated systems — wood and plastic lose dimensional accuracy
Foldable wire-mesh containers to reduce empty return volume by ~70%
Roll cages for fast, forklift-free movement in picking zones
Retention cages and stack racks for vertical space utilisation

What is the best retail display solution to increase impulse purchases in Indian supermarkets?

To increase impulse purchases in supermarkets and hypermarkets:

Place impulse bins and stall bins near checkout counters and aisle ends
Use high-visibility promotional bins at store entry and promotional zones
Choose steel construction for daily restocking durability vs cardboard
Ensure bins are mobile so placement can be changed by season or promotion

Does Mekins manufacture both returnable and one-way export packaging for the automobile industry?

Yes. Mekins manufactures both RSRs (Returnable Steel Racks) for closed-loop domestic supply chains and ESRs (Expendable Steel Racks) for one-way international exports — across engine racks, stamping pallets, two-wheeler crates, and wire-mesh containers. Mekins' engineering team advises on the most cost-efficient format for each supply chain.

Does Mekins manufacture custom-built industrial pallets and racks to specific dimensions?

Yes. Mekins' ISO 9001 certification covers Design & Development — meaning Mekins engineers solutions from the drawing stage. Mekins customises pallet dimensions, load capacity, protective material integration (PU, Nylon, UHMW, Rubber, HDPE), ASRS interface compatibility, and returnable or one-way export formats. Contact Mekins at mekins@mekins.com to discuss requirements.

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About Us

Awards & Certifications

Joint Venture Partner

For Automobile Packaging

About Paul Mueller

Frequently Asked Questions