Dimo Castings Pvt Ltd

Dimo Castings is located out in Sunkatti Village, which is part of the Siddapur Talluk in the Karwar District. It’s a bit of a trek to get out here, but we like being in this part of Karnataka. The surroundings are quite green compared to the big cities, though inside our workshop, it’s all about metal and heat. We do a lot of casting work here, which involves melting things down and pouring them into molds. It’s a process that hasn’t changed all that much over the years, even if the machines have gotten a bit better. The air in the foundry is always warm, and there’s a specific smell of hot metal that you never quite get out of your clothes. Most of the people working here are from the local villages around Halgeri. We know each other well, so the atmosphere is pretty relaxed, even when we have a big order to get through. We aren't trying to be some massive international corporation. We’re just a local business making parts that go into other machines. Sometimes the power goes out or the rain gets really heavy during the monsoon, and we have to adjust our schedule, but that’s just part of living and working in this district. We take things one day at a time, making sure each casting comes out the way it’s supposed to. It is steady work and it keeps the local guys employed here.