Shyam Ferro Alloys, Durgapur, West Bengal

If you are looking for us, we are located right near the Santsang Mandal by Derol Station in the Kalol area. Panchmahals is a busy district, and being close to the railway means we hear trains passing by at all hours of the day. Even though our name mentions Durgapur, this Gujarat location is where our team actually works with ferro alloys. The site is very industrial, filled with large piles of metal and the constant sound of machinery running. Since it’s a dusty place, we usually spend our shifts in heavy boots and work clothes. The Gujarat sun can be really punishing, so most of the heavy loading happens early before the heat becomes too much. Our office is just a small, simple cabin tucked away at the edge of the property. Inside, there are just a few benches and a supervisor's desk covered in logbooks. We keep the windows wide open to try and catch a breeze, and there is always a large pot of water for everyone to drink. There are no glossy brochures or fancy signs out front to welcome people. Our focus is entirely on getting the trucks loaded and making sure the materials are handled properly. Most of the staff here have been in this business for a very long time. It’s a plain, honest way to make a living, and we just stick to what we know best.