Shivam Graphics

The industrial estate is always humming with the sound of machines. Shivam Graphics is tucked away in Gala No 26 A, right inside Laxmi Industrial. It is a busy place, especially being so close to Peninsula Tower where everything is fast and loud. We have a mix of old and new machines that sometimes have a mind of their own. If the power goes out, we just sit outside and wait. Mulund West is a bit of a trek for some, but for us, this is just where we work every day. The smells of ink and paper are everywhere in our shop. We don’t have a receptionist or anything like that. You just walk in and talk to whoever isn't holding a stack of flyers. Sometimes the floor is covered in scraps of vinyl that we need to sweep up later. Lower Parel has changed so much with all the new glass buildings, but Laxmi Industrial still feels like the old days. We handle a lot of different jobs, from small stickers to big banners that take three people to carry. Our lunch usually comes from the dabba service that everyone else uses. We aren't looking to become some massive chain. We just want to finish the orders on time so we can go home and beat the traffic. It’s hard work, but seeing a finished print come out right is a good feeling. We stay busy.