Cadel Engineering Works

Cadel Engineering Works is tucked away behind the Park Way Hotel on M T B Road. It’s not on the main strip, so you really have to look for the narrow lane to find us. Being in Mumbai, space is always a bit of a struggle for everyone. Our workshop isn't very large, but we’ve organized it to fit all the tools and parts we need. There is always the smell of grease and metal in the air here. We’ve been operating from this specific location for quite some time now. The hotel next door is a good landmark for people trying to find the place for the first time. Most of our day is spent handling heavy tools and fixing things. It’s noisy and dirty work. We wear old clothes that are usually stained with oil and dust. The street outside is always packed with people and small carts delivering goods. We don't have a big neon sign out front, just a small one that's a bit faded from the sun. The guys here have been working together for a long time, so we don't need to talk much to understand what needs to be done next. We share a kettle for tea in the morning and afternoon breaks. Sometimes the neighbors complain about the clanking noise, but we try to keep the heavy work for the middle of the day. It’s a gritty, hands-on kind of place.