About Us

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Madras Engineering Industries, founded in 1966 by Mr E.K.Parthasarathy, began production of Manual Slack Adjuster components in 1982. In 1999 the first Automatic Slack Adjusters were produced. From foundation the focus has been on becoming a world class supplier to the Original Equipment & Replacement markets. Our patented self-adjusting automatic slack adjuster is now supplied to many of the world’s leading OEM and the Parthasarath family still own and run the business today.

1966

Madras Engineering Industries, founded in 1966 by Mr E.K.Parthasarathy.

1982

Production of Manual Slack Adjuster components begins.

1999

First Automatic Slack Adjusters produced. Now over 5,000 different Slack Adjusters are produced across our sites in Chennai with over 3,000,000 produced every year.

200x

Self Setting Slack Adjusters….

200x

MEI open their new state of the art foundry etc.

2015

In 2015 MEI launched its new ADB range with a unique offer to the aftermarket – a brand new unit, 2 year warranty, 100% tested, KBA Certified and No Surchage.

2020

N Series calipers? Other products, casting etc.

2026

MEI Brakes celebrate 60 years

Our Locations

India

Chennai

UK

SHEFFIELD & WYATSTONE

US

HOUSTON< TX

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2.400

Products

50

Patents

500

Customers

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