My Entrepreneurial Journey
It’s been an interesting journey with loads of twists and turns on the way. Honestly, when at school never thought I was cut out to be in my family business. Hence, took up media & marketing related studies and even ended up working for a reputed television company in London as a Market Researcher till 2003 until I was called back to India to help my father and brother out in diversification of business.
Foraying into a new business concept like Lifespring as a first generation entrepreneur did give me a purpose and a high. Yes, eventually I was able to fit into my family business too, so much so that I expanded the business into a new line couple of years back.
At 41 now, when I look back, I know I would’ve made a zillion mistakes. But at the end of the day, I feel good at what I have achieved for it makes me want more of it... the thirst for sweet taste of change and success that only an entrepreneur can value and cherish!
Education
Masters in Marketing Management
Middlesex University, London
Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising & Communication
PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication
Dr.GRD College of Science, Coimbatore
Schooling
Carmel Garden Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore
Manikam Radiators
TRUSTED RADIATORS
Since 1988
11/275-B, Subramaniampalayam, Kng Pudur Road, GN Mills Post, Coimbatore – 641 029, Tamilnadu, INDIA.
Started by my father A.John and I joined the business as a second generation entrepreneur in the year 2003.
We are in the business of producing Radiators, Oil Coolers and Heat Exchangers for various applications.
The Radiators and Oil Coolers are manufactured using Copper/Brass core construction. We are specialized in this domain for more than 30 years.
Our Products are used in Industrial Engines, Off-road Vehicles and Agriculture equipment.
The company was founded and is managed by professionals. Experience and Service has been the culture of our core team.
We are servicing majority of our customers for almost three decades. Redesigning and replacement of units for several models of engines has been our speciality.
The cycle time required to develop new product or to up-grade for an existing engine is relatively short.
The range of designs like-wise is not a limitation to adopt in copper/brass Radiators.
Lifespring 3600 Fitness
An all-round fitness center
Since 2003
UNIT 1 SF-6, Nava India Road, Coimbatore - 641 028.
UNIT 2 No.3/2, 10th Street, VKL Nagar, Thudialur, Coimbatore - 641 034.
UNIT 3 KNG Pudur Rd, Subramaniam Palayam, G.N mills, Coimbatore - 641 029.
A first generation B to C business started by my brother and I in the year 2003. The idea, a rather new concept in the city of Coimbatore.
A place that could double up as a sports destination and a gymnasium.
Lifespring’s journey in the last eighteen years has been eventful and has helped create a benchmark of sorts in sport activities.
Today, Lifespring is a truly one of its kind fitness and wellness destination, spread out in three locations with a host of options to offer.
Alutech Cooling Systems
Radiators, Oil Coolers & Heat Exchangers
Since 2019
SF 20/2, 20/4, 21/3, Arisipalayam Village, Arisipalayam Post, Othakalmandapam, Coimbatore - 641 032, Tamilnadu, India.
A first generation B to B started by my brother and I in the year 2019 to manufacture Plate and Bar type Radiators and Oil Coolers.
This business was intended to cater to Construction Equipment OEMs, Compressor OEMs and many other Transformer, Transmission and Hydraulic system applications.
Investment in specialised capital equipment to vaccum braze aluminium metal is the critical part besides various pressings and test equipment.
The intent is to offer product suitable high performance cooling system.