Berlin, Germany, July 11, 2025 – Atotech, a leading surface finishing brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS will participate in the CII India Surface Coating Show 2025, to be held at the Chennai Trade Centre, in Chennai, India from July 17 to 19, 2025.
The CII India Surface Coating Show, India’s premier event dedicated to surface engineering, preparation, coatings, finishing, corrosion protection, and environmental technologies will showcase an expanded lineup of groundbreaking products and insights, underscoring the evolution of India’s surface coating industry. Under the guidance of a leading industry steering committee, this event will bring together global leaders and innovators shaping the future of surface preparation, treatment, and coating technologies.
As a leading provider of innovative coating systems and technologies for surface treatment and finishing, such as electroless and electroplating, our focus is on sustainability, as we are committed to providing products and services that help our customers adapt to ever-stricter environmental regulations. Our sustainable solutions help minimize the environmental impact of coating processes by using less energy, being more efficient, and producing less waste. Our product range includes Cr(VI)-free, non-PFAS-containing decorative and functional coating solutions. In response to the growing concern about PFAS, we offer non-PFAS-containing base and topcoat zinc flake solutions that we will present at the show. Our Compact Membrane Anodes (CMA), developed to increase efficiency and productivity in alkaline zinc nickel electroplating processes, along with our CMA Closed-Loop System, represent a significant advancement in wastewater management by virtually eliminating waste generation and promoting sustainability through its closed-loop design.
We will also present our industry-leading cleaning and pretreatment processes, introducing the advanced UniClean® A101 / B201 soak-cleaning system. Designed to operate at ultra-low temperatures of 35°C, this cleaner system reduces both energy consumption and CO2 emissions significantly. The emulsifying, immersion soak cleaner with ultrasonic compatibility redefines industrial metal cleaning with optimized formulations free from phosphates, hard-chelating agents, and amines.
Our highlights will include:
Covertron® 600 – Cr-free pretreatment for plastic metallization suitable for the ABS, ABS/PC, and 2K/3K/ selective materials that are currently produced with Cr(VI)-based processes.
BluCr® – The safer and more sustainable alternative to hexavalent hard-chrome plating with low friction and good wear-resistance properties
UniClean® A101 / B201 – Ultra-low temperature emulsifying, immersion soak cleaner system with ultrasonic compatibility that advances oil degradation, extends bath life, and excels in conductivity control, suitable for steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, and zinc.
Zinni® 220 – Acid zinc nickel process that combines high plating efficiency with superior thickness and alloy distribution across a wide current density range.
Zinni® AL 450 – Alkaline zinc nickel plating process with stable nickel incorporation of 12 – 15%.
CMA Closed Loop System – Efficient and wastewater-free sustainable solutions, approved by TÜV Rheinland with 3 certificates.
UniPrep® ‒ Long life, low temperature cleaning solutions, achieving superior cleaning performance with optimized operating cost and reduced energy demand.
Interlox® ‒ Zirconium-based conversion coatings and passivates for enhanced paint and adhesive bonding, offering peak corrosion performance and optimized operating cost.
HEEF® KR – High micro-crack count hard chrome process for superior corrosion resistance
Nichem® MP 75 – Sustainable mid-phosphorus electroless nickel process, operating at lower temperatures (75 °C) with wide operation window and high bath stability.
TriChrome® family – Cr(VI)-free decorative chromium processes that expand the choice of colors and designs.
Be sure to visit us at booth 90 to discover our range of pretreatment and plating technologies and to meet our team of experts. We’re looking forward to meeting you and discussing our innovative solutions in person with you.
We will also be presenting our solutions for electroplating and coating, showcasing the latest technologies during the event. Join us during our expert presentations:
Thursday Afternoon, July 17
Resource efficiency with advanced metal pretreatment
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Shahab Shakeel, Business Manager GMF
Modern cleaners and de-scalers for the surface treatment industry
Time: 2:15 p.m.
Presenter: Sumeet Saxena, Product Marketing Manager GMF
Friday Afternoon, July 18
Panel discussion: Transforming India’s electroplating sector for global competitiveness
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Naveen Goudar, Managing Director MSD
Sustainable zinc nickel application in a closed loop: Rooted in sustainability at every step
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Presenter: Markus Ahr, Global Product Manager – Corrosion Protection
Saturday Morning, July 19
EDEN® Technology: Electro-Dialysis for electroless nickel
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Presenter: Nabarun Maitra, Product Manager – Wear Resistant Coatings
Cr(VI)-free decorative and POP chromium plating: A major step towards sustainable surface finishing
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Himanshu Chauhan, Sr. Marketing Manager Deco POP
Conference: The CII India Surface Coating Show 2025
Date: July 17‒ 19, 2025
Booth no.: 90
Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai
For more information, please visit: SURFACE COATING EXPO 2025