Susan Chemical Industries

Our place is at 35, Sarat Chandra Dhar Road. It’s an old building, but it works for what we need. We handle different chemicals here, mostly mixing stuff for other businesses to use in their own products. It’s quiet most of the time, except when the drums are being moved around. We have a small crew and everyone has been here for years. We know the neighbors and the tea stall down the street. Working with chemicals means we have to be careful with the floors and the ventilation. We spend a lot of time checking labels and making sure the storage is organized properly. It isn't the most glamorous job, but it’s important for the local industry. Some days are slower than others. We get deliveries of raw materials and then we spend the week processing them. We don’t really do much advertising; people just know us through word of mouth or because they’ve been coming here for a decade. The office is small, just enough space for a desk and some filing cabinets for the paperwork. We like the location because it’s easy for the transport guys to find. Sometimes the traffic on Sarat Chandra Dhar Road gets bad, but we manage. We just keep our heads down and get the orders filled. It's a steady life here. We don't need much more than that. The gate stays open during the day so the workers can come and go.