Arvind Metalcast Industries

Our foundry, Arvind Metalcast Industries, sits at Plot No. 8 in the Savdharia Estate. It’s right near the Ramwadi Weigh Bridge, which is a big help when we tell people how to find us. We are also tucked behind B. H Shivam Timberes on Mahemdabad Road in Vatva. Being in Ahmedabad means it gets incredibly hot, and when you add the heat from the metal casting, it’s a tough environment. The walls are darkened by smoke and years of work. We do a lot of pouring and molding here, and it is a heavy, physical job. The floor is usually covered in sand and bits of slag. We don't have fancy uniforms; we just wear what’s practical for the heat and the sparks. The sound of the blowers is constant, making it hard to hear anything else. We usually communicate with hand signals when the work is in full swing. Vatva is a crowded industrial zone, and there is always someone moving something on a cart or a truck. It’s a gritty place, but we take a certain pride in the solid objects we make out of molten metal. We don't have time for a lot of talk. We focus on the molds and making sure the metal flows where it is supposed to go. It is honest, hard work that keeps us busy all week. We just keep our heads down and get the casting finished.