The growth of the welding consumables market is fueled by expanding infrastructure, defense manufacturing, and initiatives like Make in India, which promote locally produced goods. In this landscape, Mailam India is a leading manufacturer of high-quality welding consumables with numerous industry approvals, ISO and CE Marking. For over 40 years, the company has supplied a wide range of flux-cored welding wires and electrodes to major companies across India and internationally. The company has built a state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pondicherry. The plant can manufacture welding electrodes, flux-cored wires,CO2 wires,submerged arc wires, and fluxes.
"The company began as Mailam Metallogen in 1983, in collaboration with Germany's Metallogen. In 1998, it became a public limited company, Mailam India Limited. To simplify compliance, the company transitioned back to a private limited entity in March 2022, becoming Mailam India", says Swaminathan.
Commitment to Technological Advancements
The company consistently strives to offer a unique combination of quality, technology, and Economics in its products, including a wide range of electrodes and welding wires. A dedicated R&D team, focused on developing specialized products, balances standard offerings with customized solutions, particularly for sectors like power, cement, steel, Defence and Railways. This team collaborates closely with the technical team to address specific client needs. The company recently developed corrosion-resistant electrodes for the oil and gas sector, specifically for salt
water applications, and successfully tested and supplied them to the Middle East. Additionally, the company developed enhanced electrodes specifically tailored for nuclear applications for public sector companies in India, demonstrating its ability to deliver customized, industry specific solutions.
Major contribution to Department of Atomic Energy is in the indigenous development of E316-15MOD welding electrodefor the fabrication of components made of 316LN Stainless Steel for India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor. The company has supplied around 100 tons of 316- 15MOD electrodes meeting the PFBR specifications to various industries for the fabrication of PFBR components. The company was able to maintain the quality of the products and meet the quantity requirements of various industries. Almost, all the manual metal arc weld in various components made of 316LN Stainless Steel in PFBR are produced using this consumable.
Mailam India's international experience and commitment to high quality Indian products ensure timely delivery and effective solutions
"Challenges included limited raw material availability, which required reverse engineering and close collaboration with suppliers. The conduct of tests across various locations in India led to logistical issues and time constraints. Despite these obstacles the project was completed successfully, meeting all client requirements", adds Swaminathan. To maintain agility in product development, especially under tight deadlines, Mailam India relies on a dedicated R&D team that collaborates closely with production and technical staff. This approach, combined with the company's international experience and commitment to high-quality Indian products, ensures timely delivery and effective solutions.
Regarding sustainability, Mailam India's vision centers on delivering quality products that meet international standards. The company has implemented a robust quality management system, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. It conducts regular compliance audits, and risk assessments, and follows sustainable practices, such as minimizing single-use plastics, optimizing energy usage, and promoting environmental awareness among employees, suppliers, and partners. The company adheres to environmentally responsible practices and fosters a green culture within the organization.
Looking ahead, Mailam India aims to promote automated welding processes and recommends continuous flux-cored wires over traditional electrodes to improve efficiency. The company aims to automate its production processes and achieve full automation within the next few years. Ongoing trials are underway to automate key areas, such as flux manufacturing, further positioning the company for future growth and leadership in the welding industry.
