Chandru was introduced to manufacturing through the family business in the West Midlands, and he has since participated in companies producing packaging machinery, automotive components, chemicals and textiles. He is a firm believer in the potential and reality of manufacturing here in the United Kingdom. Chandru has designed, marketed and manufactured the Ecolec range of innovative electric heating systems, mirror radiators, and Low Surface Temperature radiators for the leisure & healthcare industries. Chandru has joined the MAS-WM board to champion the needs of smaller manufacturers and is a convert to the TRIZ systematic innovation principles. He is still driven to look for new opportunities and innovations that require sponsorship.