The electrical Infrastructure including Distribution and controls of any establishment, be it Automobile, Technology, Automotive, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Pharma Industry, Construction and Infrastructure, Government Organizations, Engineering, Energy, Real estate, Fashion, Retail, Finance and others; is the heart of any establishment. Hence the facilities depend on reliable and uninterrupted electricity for their functioning and operation. Electrical Contracting has thus evolved from providing a conventional power distribution system to a more robust and efficient system that focuses on comfort, safety, and an attractive work environment which in turn contributes to reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint and cost reduction to building owners and tenants. Moreover, the latest developments in digital technologies have made electrical systems more connected, intelligent, efficient, reliable, and sustainable.
Increasing demand in construction activities across sectors which include Data Centres due to digitalization taking prominence in all domains, Industries shifting to highly sophisticated equipment and automated production lines, Solar Power Plants being established to use renewable energy, EV Charging Stations to cater to the need of Electric Mobility are some of the major factors bolstering the growth of this market.
In the present competitive market, customers expect the Electrical Contractors to meet the budget allocated for a particular project and adhere to the project timelines to meet their operational needs. They also look for contractors who can provide seamless integration of all the MEPF services in the project.
Perfectly understanding the aforementioned requirements Bangalore-based Micron Electricals – a leading ‘Super Grade Electrical Contractor’ in the state of Karnataka provides the benefit of reduced project costs without compromising the quality and the design intent of the job by adopting value engineering techniques. Micron also offers seamless integration of all the MEPF services in the project owing to its in-house expertise in preparing coordinated shop drawings for all the services by extracting site dimensions and using BIM models to avoid collision of various services. Thus, Micron is able to achieve better coordination and minimal errors of communication among the MEPF services.
“Time is the essence of any Business today and clients expect the Contractors to adhere to the project timelines to meet their operational needs. At Micron Electricals, we possess a bulk stock of Critical materials, First-fix materials, Hardware and accessories, PPEs, Tools, and Tackles in our well-equipped warehouse to enable us to execute critical time-bound projects,” says S K Seetharamu, the Founder and Managing Partner at Micron Electricals. “With our well-defined procurement planning and resource planning, we are geared up for faster and timely execution of projects which in turn save expensive cost overrun for our customers,” he adds.
Reliable service provider for large scale turnkey projects
With over four decades of experience and having successfully executed electrical Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of more than 100 million square feet of landmark infrastructure projects in India, Micron Electricals is strongly positioned to execute large turnkey projects of high value and quick delivery. Moreover, due to its strong Pan India presence, the financial rating of A1 from ICRA Credit rating agency and the company’s expansion into the complete forte of MEPF services where there exist
very few level players in the market to offer all services under one roof, Micron Electricals emerges as the most reliable service provider to handle large scale turnkey MEPF projects for leading National, Multinational and Fortune 500 Companies.
A wide range of Electrical services
The Electrical services provided by Micron Electricals include EHV and HV Sub-station, HT and LT Switchboards, Power and Distribution Transformers, DG sets and its allied services, Street lighting, Pathway lighting, Landscape lighting, Facade and Arena lighting, UPS and Emergency lighting system, Building automation and its related services, Energy management and monitoring system, Lighting and Curtain Control System, Total Building internal electrification, Service main works including supply, laying, testing and commissioning of 220/66/11KV UG cables from Utility Department MUSS to Client Switchyard.
The pre-commissioning, commissioning & maintenance
The pre-commissioning and commissioning process in a project is the process of assuring that all systems and components are designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained according to the operational requirements of the client. Micron Electricals follows a clearly-defined 5-step pre-commissioning and commissioning process. The first step begins with Factory acceptance testing (FAT) in which the individual equipment or material is tested in the manufacturing plant against design intent to ensure compliance to both performance specification and standards of workmanship before acceptance onsite. This is followed by the Site acceptance testing (SAT) where the equipment/materials are individually inspected onsite for the correctness of the delivery as per the requirement.
The third step includes pre-functional testing, in which once the installation is complete, various constituent elements are individually inspected, powered up, and commissioned. The fourth is the Functional testing step where the individual components are linked together, commissioned and tested as a group of components. The final step includes Integrated Systems Testing (IST) where all the aforementioned steps are culminated and performed to test the entire Integrated M&E system and demonstrate the fully automated operation and proper response to equipment failures and utility problems under full load and in extreme conditions.
Advanced testing instruments & tests performed as per IS standards
Micron comprises of a strong Testing and Commissioning team of more than 80 Engineers to ensure all the key performance metrics are met. And, upon successful completion of each project, the client teams are provided with professional training and support documentation. The teams are equipped with advanced testing instruments and perform tests as per IS standards. They also take up Annual maintenance contracts and have a well-defined turnaround time to attend to the breakdown related issues.
High standards of installation by highly skilled inhouse engineers
Micron Electricals is committed to delivering quality products and services at all times by sourcing the products from OEMs meeting all the technical specifications and by maintaining high standards of installation with the support of highly skilled in-house engineers and technicians. The company strictly maintains time-bound deliveries of the project with its strong ability to source materials from various suppliers on time and also its capability to mobilize sufficient resources to the project since Micron Electricals has 6000+ in-house workforce.
The expertise of the BIM & REVIT model to provide clash-free drawings
Micron’s in-house design team of more than 50 Engineers have the expertise of BIM and REVIT model to provide clash-free drawings of various services for the ease of execution at the project worksite. They go beyond design and coordinate with the company’s installation teams for effective execution and make dynamic design changes to address practical site challenges as and when they arise.
Micron Electricals possesses a bulk stock of First fix materials, hardware and accessories, PPEs, Tools and tackles, Hydra Cranes, Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts, Earth Auger Machine, Other Lifting and shifting equipment which is helpful in mobilizing and starting the activities at project worksite without any dependency on the third party vendors. Lastly, the company brings forth better implementation and coordination of the electrical service for any project with the advantage of its sister concerns Elins Switchboards offering LT Panels, MV Panels, Sandwich Busducts, and Air Insulated Busducts as well as Elins Sheet Metal Industries offering Cable Management System.
The Journey
Established in the year 1976, Micron Electricals has grown from a well-recognized Super Grade Electrical Contractor in Karnataka to a full-fledged General Contracting company offering MEPF services across various regions in India. From a strength of two people during the company's inception, Micron Electricals has grown a long way with a family of 6000+ today. In terms of revenue, there has been a linear growth and the group turnover stands at 1000 plus crore. The company’s performance has been consistent even during the toughest times such as the pandemic.
Micron Electricals is headquartered in Bengaluru with branches and operations in other regions such as Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Kochi, Trivandrum, Bhubaneshwar and mostly caters to South India, West India, and part of East India.
The Road ahead
“The market is moving towards consolidating all engineering services and giving the responsibility to a single General Contracting company for a hassle-free execution and smooth coordination between various services. In light of this requirement, Micron Electricals has geared up to provide all services under one umbrella and be the most sought-after General Contracting company. With the standards that we have set in, we have a great potential in establishing our presence in the international market as well," concludes Seetharamu.
