Corrosion is one of the single largest contributor to the reduction in the service life of the structures. Having said that, corrosion is considered to be one of the critical problems in several industries. The end- result of the corrosion is multi-pronged – not only does it reduce the life of the structure but also increases the cost of repeated repairs & the obvious expenditure of the resources that are available in nature which are turning scarce at an alarming rate, not to mention the environment in general. This, further coupled with the monetary losses caused by corrosion can be very high and pose a direct threat to the well-being of general property as well as the life of people.
The global corrosion protection based construction chemical market is exponentially growing due to the end-use industries such as infrastructure, power generation, water treatment, marine, oil & gas, petrochemical, and more. Corrosion may have adverse effects on bond between rebar and concrete, ductility of structures, load carrying capacities and overall service life of structures due to moisture, carbon dioxide and chloride ingress. As a result, people are becoming more and more aware about the advantages of using construction chemicals.
However, in the construction industry, while there are many offerings for structural steel elements and exterior coatings, there are a very few players who work on the real cause of distress of the structures – corrosion of the reinforcement bars embedded into the structure. Collaborating with a competent manufacturer who can not only provide products or solutions but also lead a project toward excellence is sorely needed in the industry.
Krishna conchem products (kcppl), which has been producing and developing specialty construction chemicals since 1981, has carved out a niche position for itself when it comes to providing innovative solutions for issues involving concrete corrosion, repairs, rehabilitation, and construction. Since 2000, kcppl has led the way in india's construction industry by introducing corrosion inhibitors, covering more than 10 lakh cubic meters of concrete. Additionally, the business has been providing epoxies-based solutions for grouts, coatings, and chemical resistant coatings.krishna conchem can be attributed the credit for bringing about many new technologies, a few ahead of their time in the
indian repair/construction industry such as corrosion protection range,fiber wrapping system for retrofitting, powder based vpi,and self-healing coating for steel.
“we are pioneers in offering corrosion protection products and technologies. We keep our focus towards moving ahead of time to drive innovation where we specialize in. Bringing the needed innovation by becoming future-ready and meeting customer’s diversified needs has always been the core objective. Further, we are a research-driven organization, that believes in making strides towards creating difference in the industry & the society at large", highlights dr. Madan k. Kamat, ceo&founder at kcppl.
“regardless of adoption of best construction practices,there are many factors, among which the environment being a significant one that becomes the root cause of slow deterioration of the structures. Further, the advent of modern and aspirational structural designs such as high rise building, leaner structures etc along with ambitions coastal projects, it not just calls for good civil engineering practices, but also the usage of high-performance construction chemicals. Hence, we are not just selling our products but rather spreading awareness on the developing durable and efficient structures",he adds.
Ensuring strict quality standards
Kcppls r&d department is located in navi mumbai and is a first of its kind, dsir accredited laboratory. This lab is actively involved with providing immediate and custom-made site-based solutions for the clientele of kcppl.Also,all its manufacturing facilities are complemented with robust infrastructure,efficientsystems and cutting-edge yet indigenous technologies. Furthermore, kcppl has technological tie ups with highly renowned laboratories and premier research institutes to ensure strict quality standards are maintained. In collaboration with institutions like iit,udct,and csir linked laboratories,all products at kcppl are developed in-house.The company's quality policy is proactively upheld and updated by the r&d and qc departments of the company.
"we have a state-of-the-art research and development facility, which enables us to fulfill the changing market expectations.Customers are guaranteed to receive consistently high-quality products thanks to our contemporary, cutting-edge technology ,processes and equipment well complimented by a team of committed, qualified employees", cites dr. Madan.
Kcppls growth bandwagon is spearheaded by dr. Madan k. Kamat, who is the ceo and founder of the company.
Dr. Madam k.Kamat has been instrumental in the developing innovative products due to the years of unparalleled expertise and a deep insight into material sciences that he brings to the table. Talking about his educational background,he has done m. Tech (structures) & ph. D (polymer concrete) from indian institute of technology, bombay.Dr. Madam k. Kamat devotes majority of his time in all the research and development activities of kcppl.
The company’s range of products include concrete penetrating corrosion inhibitor, polymer, epoxy & cementitious grouts, sealants, repair mortars & binders, waterproofing systems, protective coatings for concrete, protective coatings for steel, bonding agents, fiber wrapping systems, admixtures, and reinforcement coating & protection.
“the majority of our goods have been used by several clients nationwide right from the private, public, to defense sectors, so as to name a few. The projects involve, among others, coating several bridges, jetties, dams, and flyovers for protection. Structural strengthening and repairs of buildings, aqueducts, bridges, and turbo generator foundations, food-grade coatings, seismic retrofitting of structures, concrete corrosion prevention using, among other things, bipolar concrete penetrating corrosion inhibiting additives", signifies dr. Madan.
Kcppl is an indigenous manufacturer of specialty construction chemicals whose focal point has been to take forward the promising ‘make-in-india’ movement. Going forward, the company wishes to stay relevant with the ever-changing market dynamics so as to drive the needed breakthroughs in the industry.
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