Kartik Engineering Works

If you ever find yourself in the G.I.D.C. Kathwada area, you might pass by Kartik Engineering Works at Plot No 45. We are inside the Pancharatna Industrial Estate. It’s a typical industrial zone, so there is always the sound of metal clashing or machines running nearby. Our workshop isn't anything special to look at, but it’s where we do all our heavy lifting. We spend hours here every day, often losing track of time when we are busy with a specific job. The floors are concrete and usually have some oil or shavings on them. It’s hard work, and it gets hot in the afternoons, especially during the summer months. We started this place because we wanted to do things our own way. We aren't interested in being a big corporation. We just want to do the work that comes in and do it right. Our neighbors are other small shops and factories, so we all kind of look out for each other. Sometimes we grab a quick lunch at the local canteen and talk about how the business is going. It’s a simple life, really. We don’t have fancy uniforms or a front desk. You just walk in and talk to whoever is available. Getting stuff delivered can be a bit of a hassle because the trucks take up so much space in the estate lanes. But we manage anyway. Every day is just another day at the shop.