Our procurement and supply chain team makes sure that our commitments to the customers are met without any delay and with true focus on quality.
Maini Materials Movement (MMM), a Maini Group Company, is one of the leading industry players in material handling, storage solutions and people movement space. MMM has a strategic alliance with the NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG), USA for the sale and marketing of the Yale brand of counterbalance fork lift trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, very narrow aisle equipment and the manufacture of the RCF series and MR series in India.

S A Mohan, CEO, Maini Material Movement gives a broad view of the various range of products that Maini has offered to the industry. He says, “Our solutions range from forklift trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, flame proof trucks, battery operated pallet trucks, manual and electric stackers, hand pallet trucks, platform trucks, goods and scissor lifts, tow trucks and dock levellers to help customers achieve high level of space efficiency and manufacturing productivity.

Mohan also informs that Armes Maini Storage Systems, a joint venture of Maini Group with Ferretto Group, Italy offers comprehensive storage solutions ranging from the basic pallet racking to the complex automated storage and retrieval system.

Salient features of the company
When tapped about the salient features of Maini, Mohan said, “From its modest beginning of manufacturing of precision components and assemblies for the automotive, hydraulic, material handling and engineering industry, the group has grown to become a five company entity today. Maini has emerged as a single stop solution for all material handling and storage solutions with pan India unified sales network.”

“We specialise in offering custom products and solutions which enhance operational efficiency and productivity in the industry. In fact over 30 per cent of our sales revenue comes from special products designed and manufactured to suit customer applications. We are reputed in the industry for our aftermarket service offerings.”

Mohan also claims that, Maini is the first to introduce the Customer Care programme in the industry. Through this, they assume complete responsibility of the equipment fleet at customer’s premises.

Innovations taking place in material handling
With the advent of automation in current industrial scenario, material handling industry has also experienced advancement in technology. Every industry is now moving towards automation. Mohan also shared the new innovations that are developing in the material handling industry. He said, “Material handling and storage being the support structure of our entire industrial background has also moved at the same pace. Forklift being the most widely used material handling equipment by manufacturing giants is now available in many variants.”

Procurement practices
Procurement practices are one such area where, Maini has left no stone unturned. The company believes in the philosophy that a reliable product brings a satisfied customer. “We have a specialised team of procurement professionals who work with domestic and international suppliers and vendors to source the best raw material and components,” expresses Mohan.

“Our procurement and supply chain team makes sure that our commitments to the customers are met without any delay and with true focus on quality,” he sums up.