R. S. Machinery (India)

If you head over to Plot No.168 in Dhaka, Kingsway Camp, you will find R. S. Machinery (India). The address used to be New 197, so some people still get a bit confused when they are looking for us for the first time. We have been in this spot for a long time. The neighborhood has changed quite a bit around us, but we are still doing the same thing. We deal with all sorts of machines. The shop is full of spare parts and half-finished projects. It might look like a mess to someone from outside, but we know exactly where everything is kept. My father started this place, and I just kind of took over as I grew up and learned the trade. It’s a family thing, really. We don't have a big marketing budget or a team of salesmen running around. Most of our work comes from people who have been buying from us for decades. They know we are here and we are reliable enough. We spend a lot of time on the phone talking to suppliers or trying to track down a specific bolt for a customer. It’s not the most exciting life, but it’s honest work. Dhaka is a busy area, so there is always noise from the street coming into the workshop. We don't mind it. It’s just part of being here. Sometimes we sit outside on plastic chairs during the lunch break and watch the traffic. We don't try to be something we aren't.