Venkatesa Oil Mills

You can find us at number 175 on Bharathiyar Road in Sidhapudur. We are right across from the bus stop, which makes it easy for people to spot us. Running an oil mill like this is heavy work. There is always the sound of the machines running and the smell of the seeds being crushed. It gets quite warm inside, especially when we are busy during the middle of the day. We have been here for a long time and the building shows its age a bit. It is not a polished office; it’s a working mill with oil stains and heavy bags stacked up. We spend our time monitoring the machines and filling up containers for the people who come by. Being opposite the women's college bus stop means there is always a crowd outside, waiting for their ride. Sometimes they step in just to get out of the sun for a minute. We don't mind. We aren't trying to be a big company. We just do our work and go home. Every day follows a similar pattern: start the motors, check the quality, and wait for the customers. It’s a messy business but someone has to do it. The Sidhapudur area is pretty lively, and we like being right in the middle of it. We keep things honest and just focus on what we produce. It’s been our way for years now and we don’t see that changing anytime soon.