Sandvik Asia Ltd

Our spot for Sandvik Asia Ltd is in Mehsana, Gujarat. The pin code is 384002 if you’re trying to find it on a map. It’s a typical Gujarat town, which means it’s pretty hot for a large part of the year. The office isn’t anything you’d see in a magazine. It’s a plain building with white walls that are starting to peel a bit in the corners. We’ve got a small team here. We mostly know each other’s families and what everyone had for breakfast. That’s just how it is in a place like this. We don’t have a fancy canteen, so everyone brings their own tiffin and we share whatever is there. The work is steady. We handle the local side of things without much fuss. If a machine breaks down or a light bulb goes out, one of us just fixes it. There’s no maintenance department to call. We like the neighborhood because it’s not too loud, though the main road isn't far off. You can hear the scooters buzzing by all day. We keep the files organized in some old metal cabinets that creak every time you open them. It’s a simple life and a simple way of working. We don't try to be anything we aren't. We just show up, do the tasks for the day, and head home to our families when the sun goes down.