Bengaluru: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today 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 Karnataka.
Karnataka’s unique geography – ranging from humid coastal regions like Mangaluru to industrial powerhouses such as Bengaluru and Ballari – exposes its infrastructure to harsh environmental conditions that accelerate corrosion. This creates a critical demand for advanced steel solutions engineered to withstand C4 level corrosive environments. As the state attracts major investments in airports, ports, and logistics parks; the use of durable, corrosion-resistant construction materials is essential to ensure long term performance and lower maintenance costs.
Addressing this, AM/NS India’s launch of Optigal® Prime and Pinnacle in Karnataka promises a game changing solution for builders and project owners. 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: “We have studied Karnataka’s requirements and the launch of Optigal® Prime and Optigal® Pinnacle underlines our commitment to support the state with world class steel solutions that extend infrastructure life and minimise maintenance needs. Our ‘Made in India’ Optigal® range is engineered to perform in challenging environments, offering unmatched corrosion resistance and durability. We believe these products will play a key role in building future ready infrastructure across the state. These products are available in India for the first time, outside Europe. They have already been very successful in Europe.”
“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.
Six specialised variants of Optigal® Prime and Optigal® Pinnacle, including High Gloss, Anti-Dust, Anti-Graffiti, Anti-Static, Anti-Microbial, and Cool Roof, address diverse application needs across Karnataka’s construction and infrastructure landscape. Developed with advanced Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium technology, these variants deliver up to three times greater protection against corrosion and weathering compared to conventional coatings.
Aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, these solutions are manufactured at AM/NS India’s state-of-the-art facility in Pune, Maharashtra. They feature low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, no heavy metals or hexavalent chromium, and are fully recyclable — making them a preferred choice for sustainable construction. The company’s colour-coated steel capacity stands at approximately 7 lakh tonnes annually, with plans to scale up to one million tonnes, reinforcing its leadership in India’s colour-coated steel market.
