Unveiling Brass City: Jamnagar's Impact
Featured in Scrap Magazine, Jamnagar, affectionately known as "Brass City" and home to 800,000 residents, holds a pivotal role in manufacturing components that integrate seamlessly into daily life worldwide. From belt buckles and pen clips to shoe eyelets and electrical connectors, these items, though small, are indispensable. Nestled in Gujarat, India—a hub of economic activity—Jamnagar's factories have long been the backbone of the brass industry. Consuming a significant portion of the world’s brass scrap, the city thrives on producing essential yet overlooked items. For instance, a single factory here outputs over 2 million bicycle tire air valves each month, crafted from imported yellow brass and distributed across Asia. This interview sheds light on how Jamnagar’s industrious output is crucial not just locally but globally, underscoring its unsung yet critical contribution to the international market.