Jayalakshmi Malleables

Out here in the KIADB Industrial Area in Machenahalli, things stay pretty busy throughout the week. Jayalakshmi Malleables is located at 18-B, and we have been in this spot for a good number of years. It’s a dusty part of the world, but it’s where all the heavy work happens. We deal with iron and casting, so the furnace is almost always running hot. The heat can be a lot in the afternoons, but we are used to it. Our crew is mostly local guys who have been with us for a long time. We don't have a flashy office or a big reception area for guests. Usually, if someone comes to see us, they find us out on the floor with grease on our hands and sweat on our faces. It's an honest way to make a living. The industrial area is quite large, but everyone knows where 18-B is located. We see the same delivery trucks coming and going every week like clockwork. There is a routine to it all that feels right. We don't bother with much advertising because the work usually just keeps coming. It’s how things go in Machenahalli. We keep the fires going and make sure the molds are ready for the next batch. It’s hard work, but we like being part of this industrial community. We finish our shifts and then start again the next morning.