While technology and automation are reshaping the industry, another important shift is underway. The growing participation of women in technical and leadership roles. One professional who strongly believes in this change is Pallavi Amit Bodhe, Director at Volfram Systems India, a company specialising in steam engineering solutions and boiler system accessories.
Founded in Pune, Volfram Systems India Pvt Ltd specialises in works in the field of industrial steam systems and energy-efficient boiler solutions. The company designs and manufactures products such as boiler accessories, steam distribution systems, condensate recovery systems, and other steam engineering solutions that help industries improve efficiency and reduce energy loss.
With its manufacturing unit in Pune, the company serves industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, textiles, oil and gas, and chemicals. Its focus is on developing reliable and sustainable steam solutions that optimise boiler performance and industrial energy usage. For Pallavi Bodhe, being part of this engineering-driven company involves building a workplace culture that encourages learning, innovation, and inclusivity, which gradually leads to business growth.
When Women Champion Women
Behind Pallavi’s professional journey lies a strong support system, especially her late mother-in-law, Anuradha Bodhe and her mother Meera Pore. Her mother-in-law completed her education after marriage and pursued her career as a teacher while raising her family. For Pallavi, she was a powerful example of resilience and independence.
When Pallavi started building her career and running her own professional initiatives, her mother-in-law supported her wholeheartedly. From managing household responsibilities to taking care of her child during work trips, the family played an important role in enabling her professional growth. Pallavi believes that such support systems are often the foundation that allows women to pursue long-term careers.
For Pallavi, equality is a way of living and working. She believes that equality should begin at home for it to naturally extend into professional life. According to her, true equality lies in shared responsibility. When people support each other and share tasks, both at home and in the workplace, it creates a culture of mutual respect.
This mindset shapes how she manages teams at Volfram, where knowledge, curiosity, and problem-solving ability matter far more than gender. Anyone who contributes effectively is valued for their skills and ideas. She often emphasises that manufacturing thrives on collaboration. When people respect each other’s contributions, productivity improves and teams become stronger.
Creating a Supportive Workplace
One of Pallavi’s strongest beliefs is that women bring unique strengths to engineering and manufacturing environments. At Volfram Systems India, several women professionals contribute across departments, from engineering and design to finance, sales, and operations. Her team includes Janhavi Khedekar in Finance and HR, Archana Renuse in Accounts, and Asiya Shaikh, who manages operations.
On the engineering side, Mitali Haridas works as a Project Engineer, Manisha Loni as a Design Engineer, and Ratnakanya Khade as a QC Engineer. Sales and technical outreach are led by Mrunal Shirawale and Sneha Deshpande, both Senior Sales Engineers, along with Shweta Baraskar, a Technical Sales Engineer. Procurement is handled by Jagruti Gosavi and Anaya Deshpande, while Payal Kadam works on proposal and costing activities. The team also includes Shreya Bhavsar, an intern gaining hands-on industry experience.
This diverse team demonstrates how women are actively contributing to various aspects of manufacturing, from technical problem-solving to customer engagement and operational management. Another important aspect of Pallavi’s leadership is building a work culture where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and learning from one another.
The team regularly organises small events and collaborative activities that strengthen relationships within the organisation. Whether through team gatherings, creative projects, or internal initiatives, these activities help employees connect beyond daily work routines.
According to Pallavi, a positive workplace environment encourages creativity and builds confidence, especially for young professionals entering the manufacturing sector.
Knowledge must lead to Action
One philosophy guides Pallavi’s approach to work and leadership. It is reflected in a quote displayed in her office: “Knowledge has no value until you put it into practice.” She believes that education alone is not enough. Real impact comes when knowledge is applied to solve practical problems and improve systems.
In manufacturing, where real-world outcomes matter the most, this mindset encourages employees to experiment, learn continuously, and implement new ideas. Through her leadership at Volfram Systems India Pallavi continues to encourage women to explore careers in manufacturing and engineering.
For Pallavi, manufacturing goes beyond machines and production systems to include people, collaboration, and the creation of an environment where everyone can contribute ideas and solve problems. Her journey reflects how personal values, family support, and professional determination can shape a leadership style that focuses on inclusivity and practical innovation.
Pallavi Bodhe’s story makes one thing clear: manufacturing is a people business. The machines and processes matter, but none of it works without the people behind them.
