Atraco Industrial Enterprises, Dubai.

We’ve been running Atraco Industrial Enterprises for quite some time now. Our roots are over in Dubai, but we spend a lot of our days right here in Bangalore. It’s a bit of a juggle going back and forth, but that’s how we’ve always done things. The office here in India is where most of the heavy lifting happens. We deal with industrial stuff, mostly parts and supplies that other companies need to keep their machines moving. It isn't always glamorous work. Some days are just filled with paperwork and phone calls to suppliers. The weather in Bangalore is usually a nice break from the heat we get elsewhere, though the traffic near the office can be a real headache some afternoons. We started out small, just a few of us trying to figure out how to bridge the gap between our Dubai connections and the local market here. We don’t have a fancy lobby or anything like that. It’s just a practical space where we get things done. People know us for being straightforward. If we have what you need, we tell you. If we don’t, we don’t lead you on. It’s a simple way to work, but it has kept us going all these years. We see a lot of the same faces coming through, which is nice. It makes the workday feel a bit more personal when you know the people you're talking to. We just keep our heads down and stay busy.