Jindal (India) Limited, part of prestigious B.C. Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in India, today announced that it has signed a supply agreement with John Cockerill India Limited for cutting-edge Colour Coating Line (CCL). As part of this association, the state-of-the art colour coating line will be installed at Jindal (India) Limited’s Ranihati Works. With a substantial enhancement in the annual production capacity of coated steel, this strategic move stands to significantly enhance Jindal (India) Limited’s presence in the expanding high-end steel market.
The advanced CCL will enable Jindal (India) Limited to produce high-quality coated steel. Enhancing its competitive edge in the domestic high-end steel market, the company, through this project, reiterates its ongoing commitment to expand its portfolio of high-value steel products for the construction and appliance sector. This investment by Jindal (India) Limited underscores its dedication to producing premium steel products while boosting efficiency and sustainability. John Cockerill is our partner in this initiative as it has extensive expertise in designing and constructing continuous strip processing lines and we believe that this partnership is in line with our constant endeavour to offer and guarantee consistent quality”, Jindal (India) Limited spokesperson said. As part of the contract, John Cockerill India Limited will deliver complete colour coating line, including two pay-off reels, stitcher machine, a multi-stage cleaning section, a vertical entry accumulator, Tension leveller, chemical coating, drying and paint coaters with curing ovens with RTO, exit accumulator, an inspection station, a cold laminator, and two tension reels. With the utilisation of latest technology, the CCL is equipped to handle a wide range of thickness and width of steel strips. It will be capable of producing a variety of coated products with Polyester, RMP, SMP, Epoxy, PVC, PU, PVDF and Teflon paint coating with high-speed continuous processing capabilities. Francois David Martino, President, John Cockerill Industry and Chairman of the Board of Directors at John Cockerill India Limited, said: “We are delighted to be part of Jindal India’s expansion plans. Collaborating with a trusted, long-term partner in their pursuit of superior steel production reinforces our commitment to delivering excellence, particularly in high-end sectors such as automotive and white goods. This marks the third Colour Coating line contract that Jindal India has awarded to John Cockerill India Limited.”
The new Colour Coating Line is expected to be operational by end 2025 and will allow Jindal (India) Limited to meet the rising demand for high-end steel products and maintain its leadership in the market. Key factors influencing Jindal India’s decision to partner with John Cockerill India Limited include John Cockerill’s extensive expertise in designing and constructing continuous strip processing lines, and their cutting-edge technology, which guarantees consistent quality and high plant availability.
About Jindal (India) Limited:
Jindal (India) Limited, a cornerstone of the distinguished B.C. Jindal Group, has been a driving force in the India’s downstream steel industry for over 70 years. Established in 1952 by Shri B.C. Jindal, the company is one of the oldest steel product manufacturers and has been consistently contributing to the nation’s core and modern infrastructure needs since Independence. The company is driven by a diverse product portfolio, strategic expansion, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Jindal (India) Limited’s diverse product range includes colour coated and galvanized steel sheets & coils, cold rolled steel, API pipes, ERW galvanized and black pipes, Metal beam crash barriers and hollow section pipes. Jindal (India) Limited is a key player in the API pipes segments, serving critical sectors like the oil and gas, and is also a pioneer in the Indian aluminum foil industry, producing ultra-light gauge foils. The company is also diversifying its product portfolio to serve OEM segments like home appliances and solar, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and market expansion. With strong brands like Jindal Sabrang and Jindal NeuColour+, Jindal (India) Limited dominates the colour-coated sheets market, particularly in Eastern India, and maintains a significant presence across the country. Its products are available nationwide through an extensive dealer network and have earned global trust, reaching markets from Latin America to the Far East.
Operating from its two state-of-the-art facilities located in Jangalpur and Ranihati at Howrah (West Bengal), Jindal (India) Limited is committed is focused on conducting business that balances growth with responsibility, sustainable innovation, and profitability for social impact.
About BC Jindal Group:
The US$ 2.5 billion B. C. Jindal Group is amongst India’s leading business houses. Established in 1952, the group has a diverse workforce of more than 10,000 people across India, Europe and the US. Key business verticals include flexible packaging films, energy generation and downstream steel products. The Group has a continuous growth agenda with a successful track-record of executing capital-intensive projects & multiple global acquisitions.
About John Cockerill India Limited
‘John Cockerill India Limited.’ John Cockerill Industry’s Indian hub and center of excellence for cold rolling mill complexes, is the world leader in the conception, manufacture, and installation of reversible cold rolling mills. It has developed a wide range of technologies in the field of processing lines, rolling mills, thermal and chemical processes. It also supplies auxiliary steel treatment equipment. John Cockerill India offers the entire product portfolio of John Cockerill Industry and is coordinating the whole range of its activities including, but not limited to local engineering, sourcing and manufacturing. As an international specialist in industrial processes and technologies, John Cockerill Industry designs, supplies and modernizes cold rolling mills, processing lines, chemical and thermal treatment installations for the steel and the non-ferrous industry, as well as state-of-the-art heat treatment technologies for the aviation, forging and casting industry, and hydrometallurgical processes for the extraction of ores. John Cockerill India complements John Cockerill’s strategy for growth with minimal overlaps in products and a versatile range of technology synergies. John Cockerill India is a preferred partner to supply of innovative solutions for clean, reliable and efficient equipments worldwide.
About John Cockerill
Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to fossil free energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing critical infrastructures. Its offer to companies, States and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With over 6,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1,046 billion in 2022 in 24 countries, on 5 continents.
