Nippon Paint Showcases Innovative Paint Solutions for India’s Commercial Vehicle Industry at Prawaas 2024

Vikram Hande, General Manager – South India at Nippon Paint with visitors at Prawaas 4.0

Nippon Paint, Asia Pacific’s No. 1 paint and coating company by revenue, participated in Prawaas 2024, India’s flagship multimodal transport show which was held between 29^th to 31^st August in Bengaluru. The fourth edition of the event was organized by the Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI). The event was attended by more than 100 expert speakers, 200 leading exhibitors, 10000 business visitors.

During the event, Nippon Paint showcased its extensive range of innovative and futuristic paint solutions designed specifically for the commercial vehicle industry. These include functional coatings to reduce emissions, heat and dust as well as product systems to optimize productivity including certain patented product lines. The company also combined its high-tech products with world leading AI technologies for colour correction and development, VR software for painting simulation and automated robotic paint applications. The key intention of the company through this event was to demonstrate how its paint systems can leverage its global technology base and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation in India.

(L to R) Rakesh Handoo, General Manager, Marketing & New Business Development, Nippon Paint India and Navin Chawla, General Manager, Commercial Vehicle Coatings, Nippon Paint India

According to Rakesh Handoo, General Manager, Marketing & New Business Development, Nippon Paint India, “Prawaas 2024 highlighted the crucial role of efficient public transport in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. During the event we showcased our cutting-edge paint technologies that are revolutionizing the commercial vehicle industry. Our participation reflects our commitment towards delivering innovative solutions that enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of public transport in India.”

Navin Chawla, General Manager, Commercial Vehicle Coatings, Nippon Paint India said, “Prawaas 2024 was resounding success and a step forward in the right direction towards a new era of transportation. Nippon Paint equipped over 70% of the displayed buses with our paint systems at Prawaas. In addition to our product strength, we also showcased our brand’s commitment to expanding possibilities in the commercial vehicle industry.”