JSW Steel launches Galvalume

JSW Steel Ltd has announced that the Company has re-commissioned one of its Galvanizing line after modification to produce Galvalume, a Zinc - Aluminium coated Steel product.

The Company is the first Indian Company, under a technology licensing from BIEC International Inc., USA to produce Galvalume sheets - the fastest-growing sheet steel product renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance and heat reflectivity. With this licensing, the Company has continuous access to latest product innovations and process refinements, ensuring a product of highest international standards.

Galvalume's superior performance has been proven in the field. Over three decades of testing (one test ran for 20+ years) has shown that Galvalume delivers superior corrosion resistance compared to Galvanized panels. In fact, Galvalume's performance in the construction industry has been superior to Galvanized.

A patented alloy of barrier-resistant aluminum and corrosion-fighting zinc gives Galvalume Its superior corrosion resistance. Most Galvalume substrates feature an alloy that is 55% aluminum, 43.5% zinc and 1.5% silicon. Tests have proven this alloy superior to the zinc-only coating used in regular Galvanized sheeting.

Time has proven that Galvalume steel roofs last longer, require less maintenance, and offer exceptional value. It's this combination that has made Galvalume steel roofing the ideal alternative to traditional non-metallic roof systems. In fact, Galvalume steel roofing now totals over 40 billion square feet worldwide, covering buildings of almost every type.

Mr. Jayant Acharya, Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing said "The added advantages of this product will take the construction standards in India to a much higher level". He also said "With the Pre-Engineered Building Industry coming up very fast in India, JSW Steel will benefit by its ability to cater to the growing demand of this product which is currently dependant on imports".