Nippon Paint participated in SMARTCOR 2026 – 1 st International Conference on Materials for Corrosion Resistance and Smart Control, held on July 10–11, 2026 at CSIR–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT),
Bhubaneswar, highlighting Advanced Coil Coatings for a sustainable future.
The premier, global platform united researchers, academia, industry, and innovators to
collaborate and advance corrosion-resistant materials and smart control technologies for a
sustainable future.
Representing the company, Subash Gaijes Selvaraj, President – Industrial Coatings, Nippon
Paint India, delivered a technical presentation on ‘High-Performance Coil Coating Solutions
for Pre-painted Steel’, highlighting the evolving role of advanced coating technologies in
improving durability, corrosion protection, weather resistance, sustainability and lifecycle
performance.
Mr. Gaijes’ Presentation highlighted Nippon Paint’s global R&D capabilities, advanced
exposure testing across diverse climatic conditions and an innovation-led approach to
developing customised coating solutions. He also spoke about next-generation
fluoropolymer technologies, high-performance primer systems, functional coatings and
sustainable solutions, including low-VOC, lead- and chromate-free coatings, cool roof
technologies, and energy-efficient coating systems designed to meet the evolving needs of
modern infrastructure.
Speaking at the conference, Subash Gaijes Selvaraj, President – Industrial Coatings,
Nippon Paint India, said: “Industrial coatings have evolved beyond surface protection to
become strategic enablers of asset performance, sustainability and lifecycle value. At Nippon
Paint, we continue to leverage our global innovation legacy, R&D expertise and customer-
centric approach to develop future-ready coating solutions that support India’s growing
infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.”
Mr. Gaijes also participated in an expert panel discussion on ‘Rust, Risk and Resolution:
Advanced Practices in Industrial Corrosion Management’, where industry leaders discussed
emerging technologies and best practices for enhancing asset protection and lifecycle
performance.
SMARTCOR 2026 brought together researchers, industry experts and technology leaders to
discuss advancements in corrosion prevention, materials science, and sustainable industrial
technologies.
