Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Ltd.

This facility is out in the Sipcot Complex at Plot No 26 and 27. It is a large site because we deal with industrial materials that need a lot of room. The area around here is all industrial, so there are always big tankers and trucks moving around. Inside the gates, it can be quite noisy and hot because of the processes we run. We have a lot of different sections for the raw materials and the finished ceramic products. Most of the people working here have been with us for years and they know the routines inside out. We wear safety gear and helmets most of the day. The office building is a bit separate from the main production sheds, but the dust still finds its way in somehow. We spend our time managing schedules and making sure the furnaces are running correctly. It is a big operation and there is always something that needs maintenance or repair. We don't have visitors very often unless they are here for business, so it’s a very focused environment. Lunchtime is when the canteen gets busy and everyone takes a break from the noise. The sun beats down on the metal roofs of the sheds, making it quite warm in the afternoons. We just keep things moving according to the shift schedule. It’s a lot of manual coordination and keeping track of technical details every day.