Ramco Cements Ltd.

Our spot is at number 22 on GST Road. It’s right near the new bus stand, so you can imagine how much noise there is all day. The buses are always pulling in and out, and there’s a constant stream of people walking past. We handle the cement here, which is heavy and dusty work. The bags arrive on big lorries and we have to get them unloaded and stacked properly so they don't get damp. It’s a lot of physical labor. Most of the guys working here have been with us for a while. We know the regular builders and contractors who stop by. They usually want to chat for a bit before getting their load. The office is just a small corner where we keep the ledger and the phone. It’s nothing special to look at. In the summer, the roof gets really hot, and we have to drink a lot of water to keep going. We don’t do much advertising. Being right there on the main road near the bus stand means people see us anyway. We just focus on getting the bags moved and making sure the counts are right at the end of the day. It’s honest work and it keeps us busy from morning until late evening. Sometimes the traffic on GST Road makes it hard for the trucks to turn in, but we manage somehow with a bit of shouting and waving.