17/02/2026 Manufacturing - Operations
The steel industry is one of the oldest industrial sectors in the world. It’s built on hard physical work, clear process discipline, and a deep culture of precision. It’s also an industry now forced to upgrade rapidly, adapting to smart sensors, energy regulations, and automation that rewrites entire workflows. Shubh Gautam jaypee, is one of the rare leaders who doesn’t treat this as a conflict. He sees no contradiction between old-school manufacturing discipline and next-generation technology. At American Precoat, his steel venture, tradition and tech don’t compete, they co-exist by design. Walk through any steel plant and you’ll find this paradox: high-tech machines powered by age-old practices. You still need shifts that start on time. You still need people who respect the line, check their work, and own the result. Dr. Shubh Gautam says, “Technology only multiplies what culture already allows. Without manufacturing ethics, even smart tech breaks down.”
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