Alpha Foam Ltd.

The factory is over in the Bhosari MIDC area on Plot J-172. It’s a busy spot in Pune, and you can hear the traffic from the main road all day. Inside, it’s all about the foam. We have these big blocks and sheets stacked up almost to the ceiling sometimes. It smells like a factory in here, that specific chemical scent that you just get used to after a week. Most of us arrive early before the sun gets too high because the shed can get a bit stuffy. The hours go by while we are cutting, shaping, and packing. It’s physical work, moving those big pieces around, though they aren't heavy, just awkward to carry. There’s a rhythm to it, the machines humming and the sound of the tape dispensers. We don’t have a big fancy reception area or anything like that. If you come by, you’ll probably see someone loading a truck or checking a manifest on a clipboard. The office part is just a few desks shoved in a corner where the paperwork stays. We try to keep things organized, but when a big order comes in, the whole place gets a bit chaotic. It’s just how it goes when you’re making stuff every day. Everyone knows their job and we just get on with it. Lunch breaks are usually spent sitting outside if there’s a breeze. It’s a plain place, but it works for us and the guys who work here every day.