John Cockerill India inaugurated its Rolls Coating Facility at Taloja, marking a significant
milestone in the expansion of its value services offering and reinforcing its commitment to
supporting the steel industry with advanced lifecycle solutions.
The facility is equipped with New-Gen High-Pressure High-Velocity Air Fuel (HP-HVAF) coating
capability for steel processing rolls. Established as a dedicated roll surface engineering platform,
the workshop brings together advanced coating technologies, precision grinding and finishing,
dynamic balancing, inspection, and quality control capabilities under one roof.
The investment strengthens John Cockerill India’s ability to support steel producers with
specialized roll refurbishment and coating services designed to improve operational reliability,
extend roll service life, enhance strip quality, and increase productivity across steel processing
operations.
The facility combines John Cockerill’s expertise in steel processing technologies, furnace
Performance, and roll applications with the thermal spray coating expertise from Advanced Coating, a recognized specialist as pioneer since 1985, in advanced surface engineering solutions from Belgium. Together, the two companies bring a comprehensive approach to roll performance, covering assessment, diagnostics, refurbishment, coating selection, finishing, and lifecycle support.
The Taloja facility has been developed to provide customers with a single accountable partner for roll performance. Beyond coating application, the service offering encompasses site roll inspection, engineering and customer process diagnosis, precision grinding, coating application, finishing, validation and ongoing lifecycle support. This integrated approach enables solutions tailored to specific operating conditions and process requirements.
The facility will support steel producers across India and South-East Asia with locally available
expertise, reduced turnaround times and access to advanced surface engineering solutions. It is
particularly suited for applications where resistance to wear, corrosion, and demanding operating environments is critical to maintaining process stability and quality.
The inauguration of the Rolls Coating Facility further strengthens John Cockerill India’s position as a long-term partner to the steel industry, supporting customers in improving reliability, reducing maintenance downtime and optimizing asset performance throughout the lifecycle of their operations.
For more information:
Advanced Coating SA
https://www.advanced-coating.com
John Cockerill India Limited
http://www.johncockerillindia.com
John Cockerill Group
http://www.johncokerill.com
