“India’s shipbuilding industry is witnessing increasing demand for technologies that enhance manufacturing efficiency and meet international quality standards. NIPPON CERAMO represents our commitment to bringing globally proven solutions to Indian customers. Beyond corrosion protection, its advanced formulation improves fabrication productivity, reduces rework, and supports efficient shipbuilding operations. This introduction will give us a way into the Indian marine sector and strengthen our commitment to India’s growing maritime industry.” Subash Gaijes Selvaraj, President – Industrial Coatings, Nippon Paint India
Nippon Paint India, through its Industrial Coatings business, is set to introduce NIPPON CERAMO, a globally established shop primer and pre-fabrication primer, to the Indian marine industry. This launch is part of the company’s strategy to introduce its marine coatings portfolio and bring world-class, proven technologies to India.
NIPPON CERAMO is a high-performance, low-zinc inorganic shop primer designed to protect steel during fabrication while improving welding, cutting and operational efficiency.
Commenting on the development, Subash Gaijes Selvaraj, President – Industrial Coatings, Nippon Paint India, said: “India’s shipbuilding industry is witnessing increasing demand for technologies that enhance manufacturing efficiency and meet international quality standards. NIPPON CERAMO represents our commitment to bringing globally proven solutions to Indian customers. Beyond corrosion protection, its advanced formulation improves fabrication productivity, reduces rework, and supports efficient shipbuilding operations. This introduction will give us a way into the Indian marine sector and strengthen our commitment to India’s growing maritime industry.”
NIPPON CERAMO addresses key fabrication challenges, including coating damage during welding and cutting, zinc-fume generation, and additional surface-preparation requirements.
The product serves commercial shipyards, ship repair facilities, offshore engineering contractors, marine fabricators, and steel-processing facilities seeking improved productivity and coating performance.
NIPPON CERAMO also has compliance documentation for relevant International Maritime Organisation standards, including IMO MSC.215(82) and MSC.288(87).
Through this introduction, Nippon Paint India aims to enter the marine coatings segment and support India’s shipbuilding ecosystem with advanced technologies and technical expertise.
