Ludhiana Auto Parts Manufactures Association

Being in Miller Ganj, specifically here at Roshan Market 21, means you are right in the thick of things. This association isn't about fancy offices or shiny desks. It’s more about a group of us who make auto parts coming together to talk about how things are going. The room is usually filled with the sound of several people talking at once and the smell of tea brewing. We have been part of this market for a long time and everyone knows everyone else. We share news about the latest materials or how the prices of steel are moving. Sometimes it’s just a place to sit for a minute away from the noise of the machines in the workshops. There are stacks of papers and old ledgers on the tables from years ago. We talk about the problems we face with shipping or the electricity going out in the afternoons. It’s a very practical place. No one wears a suit here; we are all coming straight from our shops with dusty shoes or grease on our hands. It gets crowded during the monthly meetings and we often run out of chairs so people just stand by the door. Miller Ganj is a tough place to work because it’s so packed and loud but it’s where we belong. We just try to help each other out when someone is short on a specific tool or needs advice on a tricky manufacture. It’s about the community.