New Delhi, India, September 20, 2024 – MKS’ Atotech, a leading surface finishing brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, organized a seminar focusing on how to drive growth through sustainable practices in New Delhi, India.
The event successfully brought together key stakeholders, including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Tier 1 suppliers, and industry experts, to address the evolving regulatory landscape and discuss strategies for achieving zero carbon footprint goals.
It provided valuable insights from MKS’ Atotech experts, including Naveen Goudar, Nabarun Maitra, Sumeet Saxena, and Amit Kanekar, on key issues such as reducing the carbon footprint of corrosion protection plating processes, covering a comprehensive range of strategies to improve sustainability:
Optimizing raw material usage:
- Optimizing raw material usage
- Improving process performance at lower operating temperatures
- Reducing chemical consumption
- Using high performance auxiliary equipment to increase efficiency
These approaches not only help reduce environmental impact but, also help minimize waste generation and reduce the burden of wastewater treatment, in line with global sustainability goals.
Focus on sustainable surface treatment solutions.
The seminar also highlighted the importance of advanced aluminum pretreatment and sustainable paint removal solutions, emphasizing how surface treatment technology plays a vital role in the production of high-quality products. As the demand for environmentally friendly manufacturing grows, the Indian plating industry, with the support of OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, is actively pursuing advanced, sustainable, and intelligent surface treatment solutions. This shift toward innovation and sustainability is crucial to meeting regulatory requirements and achieving long-term environmental goals.
Panel discussion on sustainability challenges and opportunities
The event concluded with a panel discussion featuring esteemed industry leaders Dr. Sanjeevan Bajaj, Gokul Pandian, and Chiv Challa. The discussion focused on global and regional sustainability challenges, regulatory developments in India, and the practical feasibility of implementing sustainable practices within the surface finishing industry. The panelists provided valuable perspectives on how companies can drive growth and competitiveness through adopting sustainable practices in India.
One step towards a sustainable future
MKS’ Atotech would like to thank all the participants for their active engagement and contributions. This seminar was an important step towards promoting a more sustainable future for the surface finishing industry in India and underlines the importance of working together to achieve common environmental goals.
Contact:
Christin Wallis
Marketing Manager – MSD Europe/ India
phone: +49 (0)30 34985 352
email: christin.wallis@atotech
About Atotech
Atotech, a brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, develops leading process and manufacturing technologies for advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing. Applying a comprehensive systems-and-solutions approach, the Atotech portfolio includes chemistry, equipment, software, and services for innovative and high-technology applications. These solutions are used in a wide variety of end-markets, including datacenter, consumer electronics and communications infrastructure, as well as in numerous industrial and consumer applications such as automotive, heavy machinery, and household appliances.
With its well-established innovative strength and industry-leading global TechCenter network, MKS delivers pioneering solutions through its Atotech brand – combined with unparalleled on-site support for customers worldwide. For more information, please visit us at atotech.com.