Late Mr EK Parthasarathy

  • Graduate in Engineering from Jadhavpur University
  • Post Graduate in Production Eng. from University of Cranfield, UK
  • Worked in UK for 7 years with Vickers Armstrong, Guest Keen & Nettlefolds and Joseph Lucas company.
  • Decided to move back to India in 1966 and started Madras Engineering Industries
  • A generous supporter of schools and hospitals including Sankara Nethralaya
  • Ardent in education, health, women’s employment, temple renovation, water supply and sanitation program.
  • Transformed his ancestral village of Thandalam near Arakonam.
  • Served on the national executive committee of ACMA and as the chairman of CII Southern region.
  • Served on the boards of several companies and had a long association with Pricol as Director.