AM/NS India unveils world-class, patented colour-coated Optigal® Prime in Jammu & Kashmir,engineered to withstand extreme weather conditions

• Favourite product of Europe now made in India and delivered to Jammu and Kashmir
• Optigal® Prime leverages ArcelorMittal’s global patented technology that delivers up to three times the corrosion resistance compared to conventional coatings

• Designed for extreme conditions such as intense cold, long monsoons, and freeze–thaw cycles, making it ideal for mountain homes as well as large-scale projects
• With a 15-year warranty, the high-quality productisavailable in six specialised variants
Srinagar/Jammu : ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has launched Optigal® Prime –a high-performance, colour-coated steel engineered to stringent European standards– in Jammu & Kashmir. The Union Territory’s intense cold, long monsoons, and freeze–thaw cycles often lead to rust and erode steel’s structural integrity, driving demand for highly durable steel that resists corrosion. Optigal® Prime is designed to meet this urgent need, making it ideal for mountain homes as well aslarge-scale, high-end infrastructure and construction projects such as state-of-the-art airports, railway stations, highways, and other critical developments across the region.
Developed by ArcelorMittal – one of its parent companies, Optigal® range sets a new benchmark for durability. The product’s debut in Jammu & Kashmir strengthens AM/NS India’s leadership in pioneering a new market segment for high-quality C4 specialty steel – a grade previously unavailable in the country, making the company the sole domestic producer.
Mr. Ranjan Dhar, Director and Vice President of Sales &Marketing at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India)said,“Optigal® Prime’s availability in Jammu & Kashmirreiterates our commitment to provide quality, durable, and sustainable innovations to our diverse range ofcustomers, be it individual home builders or customers involved in large-scale projects. The European standard Optigal® range is engineered to perform in harsh environments, offering unmatched corrosion resistance and durability. We believe this offering will play a key role in building future-ready construction and infrastructure across the region which is quality conscious.This new offering is available for the first time in India, outside of Europe where it has been a favourite product.”

Mr Dhar also highlighted AM/NS India’s recent contributions to the region’s infrastructure transformation, including supplying steel for two iconic projects: the world’s highest rail bridge –‘Chenab Bridge’ (with 100% of steel supplied); and India’s first and only cable-stayed rail bridge – ‘Anji Khad Bridge’ (with 70% of steel supplied).

Optigal® Prime offers a 15-year warranty and advanced finishes such as Silicon Modified Polyester (SMP), Super Durable Polyester (SDP), and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF). Designed for roofing, cladding, and a range of architectural applications, it is built for environments that demand resilience. The technology of Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium coatingused for it provides up to three times the protection against corrosion and weathering compared to conventional coatings.

Six specialised variants, High Gloss, Anti-Dust, Anti-Graffiti, Anti-Static, Anti-Microbial, and Cool Roof, make Optigal® Prime a versatile range of high-performance steel. Whether used in sloping mountain home roofs orcladding for public buildings that face year-round weather swings in Jammu and Kashmir, the variants are built to ensure endurance without compromise.