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Meet Aditya “Addy” Kotecha

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As seen in the Tried & True Summer 2025 issue

For Addy Kotecha, the road to Fratco started halfway around the world. Born and educated in India, Addy earned a degree in chemical engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University in India before working in his family’s automobile parts business. But the desire for new challenges and a broader engineering career brought Addy to the U.S., where he pursued a Master’s degree in engineering management from Northeastern University in Boston. After an internship in Minnesota, his path landed him at Fratco as a process engineer.

Today, Addy plays a key role in making Fratco’s operations more efficient, reliable and innovative. “My job is very hands-on,” Addy explains. “It involves solving problems with machines, quality and processes—making things work better, safer and smarter.” Addy is particularly proud of his involvement in launching in-house NCLS testing for pipe lifespan, which significantly reduced turnaround time, ultimately benefiting customers. 

A big part of Addy’s work involves cross-team collaboration and communication. “Process engineering is not just about machines. It’s about people—getting different teams to align and building systems that are mistake-proof,” he says. Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement drive much of his day-to-day focus.

What stands out to Addy most about Fratco? The culture.

I love the freedom to approach challenges in my own way. People here really value individual thinking, and the support from the team has been incredible.

That supportive environment was especially helpful during Addy’s relocation journey from Boston to Indiana.

Outside the plant, Addy stays active with hiking and is a lifelong cricket fan. He has recently gotten into watching the NBA. “I’m still loyal to cricket, but the NBA has grown on me—especially during playoffs.”

As Addy continues to optimize processes and tackle new challenges at Fratco, one thing is clear: his story is proof that talent, curiosity and a commitment to doing things right can bridge continents—and improve every pipe that rolls off
the line.