Industrial Updates

Interviwe with Mr. Navin Goliya Director Of “Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Take us through the journey of “KUSAM-MECO”  In India & Company’s Current Operations.

“KUSAM-MECO” was established in the year 1983 for marketing Digital Test & Measuring Instruments in India. At that time most of the Test instruments used were Analog instruments. KUSAM-MECO pioneered the use of Digital Test instruments such as Digital Multimeters & Clampmeters in India . Since then, KUSAM-MECO has been introducing new products with unique features and high safety protections to meet the requirements of the safety levels of new technologies developed over the world. Over the years, KUSAM-MECO has introduced many new
Digital Instruments in the Indian market, many of them for the first time.:

“1986 Introduced DMM models MIC -6 E & 7S.

1986 Introduced Digital Instruments in the commercial market in India with Clamp Meter Model 2700, Multimeter Model 405, LCR Meter 954, Clamp Adaptor Model CA 500 / 1000 / 2000.

1990  Added Digital Multimeter Model 603 & 801.

2000  Introduced Multifunction Power Meter & Maximum Demand Controllers.
Also added Transducers & Transmitters & Power Factor Regulators.
Added low cast affordable DMM’s Model 108 & 702 in the range.
Added full range Analog Insulation Resistance Testers.
Added new Clamp Meters Model 999 & LCR Meter 306.

2001 Introduced upgraded Digital Multimeter Model 108, 702, 207 &
Clamp Meter 2781.

Introduced for first time in India “UL” listed DMM Model 5040 & 5040T.

2002 Introduced DMM’s with Terminal locking mechanism Model 6030, 6040, 6050.
2003  Introduced upgraded versions of Power Factor Regulators ( 6 & 12 step).

Made a unique introduction of Digital Clamp Meter with full Multimeter
functions.
2004 Introduced Environmental Instruments like Sound Level Meter, Infrared
Thermometer. Also added Leakage Clamp Meter in our range.

Added a new range of Multifunction Power Meters, Maximum Demand
Controllers, Transducers & Transmitters & current sensors.
2005  Diversified the field of office goods – introduced currency counting machines.
Added more models of Infrared Thermometers having range up to 1600°C.

2006  Added a full range of Test & Measuring Instruments such as HV Insulation
Resistance Testers, Earth Resistance Testers, Non-Contact Detectors etc.
Increase the range of Currency Counting Machines by adding new models with
more features.

2007  Introduced a new & complete range of Process Calibrators for the procers &
industry. Also introduced Digital Clamp on Earth Resistance Tester.

2008 Introduced Coin Counting Machines for sorting & counting of coins.
Introduced 6 ½ Digit Multimeters.
Added Analog oscilloscopes to the range.

2009  Introduced Multi range Digital Insulation Resistance Testers with Multimeter
function.

Added a full range of Low Voltage Linear Regulated Power Supplies & Digital
Micro Ohm Meter to the range.
Yet another range of Water Testing Instruments was added.
Also added were Gas Detectors.

2010  Expanded the range of IR Thermometers, Gas Detectors, Lux Meters,
Tachometers etc.

Introduced a new range of Digital Clamp Meters with Dual displays.
Introduced Digital Earth Clamp- on – Resistance Testers with leakage current
measurement. Also added more models Leakage Clamp Meters & Solar
Parameters measuring Clamp Meters.

2011  Introduced Thermal Imagers.
2012  Increased the range of Process Calibrators, Environmental Instruments,
Multifunction Transducers, Digital Storage Oscilloscopes, Distance Meters.
2013  Added AC / DC Leakage Clamp Meters, Flexible Current Clamps, Gas Detectors,
Temperature & Humidity Transmitters & Power & Harmonics, Quality Analyser.

2014  Added Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge, Vibration Meter, Infrared Thermometers,
Cable Fault Locator.
2015  Added low cost Thermal Imagers & IR Thermometers, APFC Relays, &
Laser Distance Meter.
2016  Yet some more (Intrinsically Safe) Gas Detectors were added to the range.
2017  Added Intrinsically Safe DMM.

2018  Added Battery Capacity Testers.
2019  Added Digital Lux Meter, Split Type Ground Resistance On-Line Detector,
Humidity & Temperature Meter, Digital Anemometer

2020  Added High Voltage TRMS DMM, Data Logging DMM, Upgraded Digital
Clampmeter Model KM 2719, Digital Multimeter KM 60-T, Fork Meter KM 039F,
High Voltage Insulation Resistance Tester,
2021  Added Transformer & Substation Related Testing Instruments, Oscilloscopes,
Thermal Imaging Camera, Digital Clampmeters , Flex Clamp Sensor, Infrared
Thermometer, Carbon Dioxide Data Logger Meter, Portable Gas Detectors,
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge.

2.Please brief Us About “KUSAM-MECO ” Network  & Infrastructure ?
KUSAM-MECO is headquartered at Mumbai with a spacious office in Navi Mumbai. We have in- house facility to check and also service all instruments sold by us. Besides, we have a network of over 50 authorised dealers all over India to cater to the requirements of the customers.

3.Please Brief Us About Various Product Range Of Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments.

KUSAM-MECO has a very large range of over 250 Test and measuring instruments which are broadly
classified HIGH SAFETY “UL” APPROVED DIGITAL MULTIMETERS, PROFESSIONAL GRADE DIGITAL
MULTIMETERS, INDUSTRIAL GRADE DIGITAL MULTIMETERS, LCR METERS, HIGH SAFETY “UL”
APPROVED DIGITAL CLAMPMETERS, PROFESSIONAL GRADE DIGITAL CLAMPMETERS, INDUSTRIAL
GRADE CLAMPMETERS, INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTERS & EARTH RESISTANCE TESTERS, HIGH
VOLTAGE NON CONTACT DETECTORS, DISCHARGE RODS & HOT STICKS, TEST & MEASURING
INSTRUMENTS FOR PLANT MAINTENANCE PURPOSES, LABORATORY INSTRUMENTS,
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING INSTRUMENTS, SOIL & WATER QUALITY TESTING INSTRUMENTS,
POWER MEASUREMENT CLAMPMETERS, POWER MEASUREMENT & CONTROL INSTRUMENTS,
POWER TRANSDUCERS, SIGNAL TRANSMITTERS, PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL PANEL METERS, PROCESS
CALIBRATORS, GAS DETECTORS, TRANSFORMER & SUBSTATION RELATED TESTING INSTRUMENTS.

3.Being One of the Leader in Electronic Test & Measuring instruments. Provider, How According To you market has Evolved over the years?

Over the years, customers are becoming more & more quality conscious and are demanding high quality products. Customers also check if after sales service is available. Our company offers, very high quality products and is ISO certified for After sales service also. There is also another category of customers for whom price is the only factor, irrespective of the quality such as Government departments whose policy is to buy L-1 products. Additionally, there are hobbyists who buy only the cheapest instruments irrespective of the quality- like use & throw products expecting no service from the seller.

4.Which Key Industries Do You Cater to? Please Share Some Of Application Areas.

Due to the large spectrum of products, KUSAM-MECO products find application in each and every
industry wherever electricity is used. Our products are used in the Generation, Distribution, &
Transmission of Electricity, Educational & Research Institutes, EPC Contractors, Cement Plants,
Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas industries, Railways, Tele-Communication, Construction
industry etc.

5. What Is Your Marketing Strategy For Indian Market?

Our marketing strategy is to provide good quality products at competitive prices backed by prompt
after sales service.

6. Please Brief Us About The Quality Policy For The Business.

KUSAM-MECO is committed to provide quality products and after sales services that meet
customer’s requirements and enhance their satisfaction through continual improvements.
This shall be achieved through effective application of Quality Management system.

7. What Is Your Future Vision & Growth Plans for the “KUSAM-MECO ” ?

The company’s vision is to be the one source for all quality Test & Measuring instruments in India.
We will add new products in our range as per market requirements and as per evolving technology.