AM/NS India innovatively addresses Tamil Nadu’s pressing need for durable, corrosion resistant steel with its world-class Optigal® products

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) announced the commercial availability of Optigal® Prime and Optigal® Pinnacle, two world class, high performance products in its premium colour-coated steel portfolio Optigal®, in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu’s extensive coastline, combined with high humidity and salinity, creates conditions categorised as C4 corrosivity environments  meaning they pose a severe risk of corrosion to conventional construction materials. These conditions can accelerate the deterioration of infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, and marine facing structures, often resulting in higher maintenance costs and reduced service life. To mitigate these risks, engineers and builders increasingly seek corrosion-resistant steel solutions that can withstand such aggressive environments, ensuring longevity and lower lifecycle costs.

Recognising this critical need, AM/NS India has introduced ArcelorMittal patented Optigal® range in Tamil Nadu. These products bring European standard, highly corrosion resistant steel solutions to India for the first time, engineered specifically for challenging conditions such as those in C4 corrosivity categories. With this, the company is pioneering a new segment of specialty steel applications previously unavailable from domestic manufacturers, proudly positioning itself as India’s sole producer in this high performance category.

The launch supports the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s call for accelerated infrastructure development under ‘Viksit Bharat’. AM/NS India aims to secure a dominant share in the colour-coated steel space in the country, particularly in the southern region. South India, a quality-conscious market, accounts for an estimated 0.6 million tonnes of the colour-coated steel market, while the national market is approximately 3.4 million tonnes.

Optigal® Prime, offering a 15-year warranty, is designed for urban and moderately corrosive environments. Available in advanced finishes like Silicon Modified Polyester (SMP), Super Durable Polyester (SDP), and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF); it is ideal for roofing, cladding, and a wide range of architectural applications. Optigal® Pinnacle, the top-tier variant, is specifically tailored for high-corrosion C4 environments found in coastal and heavy industrial areas. Backed by a 25-year warranty, it features robust PU/PA coatings that provide superior resistance to moisture, UV radiation, and extreme temperatures  making it an excellent choice for airports, warehouses, seaports, and marine infrastructure.

Mr. Ranjan Dhar, Director and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), said: “The launch of Optigal® Prime and Optigal® Pinnacle underlines our commitment to quality, durability, and sustainable innovations to meet Tamil Nadu’s pressing needs. Our Optigal® range is engineered to perform in challenging environments, offering unmatched corrosion resistance and durability. These products are available in India for the first time, outside Europe. They have already been very successful in Europe. We believe these products will play a key role in building future ready infrastructure across the state.”

"Having used Optigal® products in Europe with consistently excellent results, I am glad to see their introduction in India. These products have proven their value in terms of durability, performance, and reliability. With India rapidly advancing in infrastructure and industrial development, the demand for such high-quality solutions is growing across sectors. The availability of Optigal® in the Indian market is a timely and much-needed step,” said Raveesh Bagla, Director, Business Development at Kingspan Jindal Pvt Ltd – a joint venture between Kingspan and Jindal Mectec. With a significant presence in Europe, Kingspan is a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions.

Another customer, Sanjay Bhammidimarri, Director at LCP Building Products Pvt Ltd, shared, “We have been looking for advanced solutions to reduce the frequency and cost of maintenance caused by corrosion. The Optigal® range brings a new level of confidence, especially for our industrial and port side developments. We are eager to integrate this into our upcoming projects.” Part of the LCP Group of Companies in Singapore, LCP Building Products is a leading manufacturer and distributor of roll-formed building products.