Amidst a sea change in the coated steel sector, CoaTech 2023 presented a coalition of leading companies coming together to explore and apply new developments in paint technology. The managing director of Tata BlueScope Steel, Anoop Trivedi, emphasised the critical role that technology will play in developing environmentally friendly and sustainable paint solutions, which will shape the sector’s performance in the future.

Tata BlueScope Steel, one of the leaders in colour- coated steel roofing and cladding solutions, held ‘CoaTech 2023’, a first-of-its-kind technical seminar on paint systems for the colour-coated steel industry. This event spotlighted a pivotal shift in the industry, emphasising technological prowess and a commitment to sustainability and aesthetic innovation. At the heart of CoaTech 2023 was a vision for co-creating sustainable, customer-centric, and future-ready solutions through cutting-edge paint technology. Anoop Trivedi, MD, Tata BlueScope Steel, said, “The first CoaTech seminar was to meet as collaborators to discuss the challenges and facilitate knowledge sharing for mutual benefits for the coated steel and paint industry. Paint systems are indispensable in shaping product performance, aesthetics, and longevity in coated steel products. The world is racing ahead in adopting sustainable solutions, and the partners of the coated steel industry, which includes players from the paint industry, need to act together and swiftly. Technology that creates sustainable and environment-friendly paint solutions is key to the success of our industry in coming years.”

CoaTech 2023 hosted key industry players, including AkzoNobel, PPG Asian Paints, Berger Becker Coatings, Henkel, and Chemetall, who shared insights into the latest advancements in paint technology. The event concluded with an insightful workshop on design thinking and innovation approaches.

Tata BlueScope Steel Private Limited (TBSPL) is committed to building India’s promising future by unlocking the potential of its people, and technology, creating architectural marvels in steel. Backed by a trusted legacy, Tata BlueScope Steel is a leading colour-coated steel industry player. With a focus on customer-centric solutions backed by innovation and sustainability, our team of experts uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and the planet. An equal joint venture between Tata Steel and BlueScope, Tata BlueScope Steel is the epitome of business integration that designs, manufactures, distributes, constructs and services a wide portfolio of coated steel building and construction solutions. The company’s offerings include cladding solutions in the form of coils, profiles, structural products, and accessories. With 6 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located strategically across India & over 5000 touch points and sales offices, Tata BlueScope Steel offers a closer-to-customer experience through its wide presence.

Headquartered in Pune, Tata BlueScope Steel employs over 1000 employees committed to strengthening a more prosperous India through its corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment, and quality of life!