Penna Cement Industries Ltd.

Down here in Ganeshpahad, things are always moving at Penna Cement Industries Ltd. We are located right in the Vadapalle area, which is a busy spot for this kind of industry. Being part of this facility means there is always a lot of activity, with trucks coming and going at all hours. We handle a lot of the logistical side of things, making sure the cement gets to where it needs to be. It's a big operation, but the day-to-day work is pretty repetitive. We monitor the stocks and talk to the drivers who come in from all over. The landscape around here is quite industrial, so you’ll see the tall structures and the smoke from a distance. We’ve got a lot of people working shifts to keep things running. It’s not a quiet place, that’s for sure. Most of us have been working in Vadapalle for years and we know the rhythms of the plant. We don't really do much marketing; the scale of the place speaks for itself. Dealing with the heat and the noise is just part of the routine. We focus on getting the bags loaded and the manifests signed. It’s a hard-working environment and everyone just gets on with their tasks. There’s always another truck waiting in line. We keep the gates open and the machinery going because that’s how it works here in Ganeshpahad.