Gurugram, 16th September 2025 –
The J. Wagner Powder Coating Conference on 2W & 4W Alloy Wheels brought the coatings industry together at Park Inn by Radisson, Gurugram, for a day filled with knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration. Organized by J. Wagner India, the event saw enthusiastic participation from industry leaders, OEMs, and coating manufacturers, with key contributions from companies like AkzoNobel and Nerolac Paints.
The conference opened with a welcome address by Mr. Yogesh Yadav, serial entrepreneur and North India distributor for Wagner India, who underlined the importance of innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in the coatings sector. His words set the tone for an engaging program of technical sessions and discussions.
Mr. Amar Koppa, Director & Country Manager of J. Wagner India, highlighted Wagner’s journey in India and its mission to strengthen coating technologies across the market. He was followed by Mr. T. R. Ashwin, Technical Service Head of AkzoNobel India, who spoke on next-generation powder coatings with advanced durability. From the global stage, Mr. Hubert Sum, Key Account Manager – Wheels at J. Wagner GmbH, Germany, together with Mr. Prashant Rai, Regional Manager at J. Wagner India, presented Wagner’s C-Line Solutions designed specifically for alloy wheels. Their session was complemented by Mr. Deepak Shinde, Technical Service Head of J. Wagner India, who shared insights on powder coating innovations for 2W and 4W alloy wheels. Adding to the dialogue, Mr. Janinder Singh, Business Development Head at AkzoNobel India, addressed the growing significance of sustainable coating technologies and their impact on future industry practices.
A special highlight of the evening came when Ms. Kanish Malhotra, Editor of Industrial Front | PaintVision, unveiled the 3rd Edition of the PaintVision Powder Coatings Conclave, to be held in Delhi. She announced that this year’s conclave will be bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before, with over 100 user and applicator companies from diverse sectors. She emphasized that the conclave will not just be a networking platform but a knowledge-driven experience, featuring technical sessions, workshops, and critical discussions on sustainability and efficiency.
The day concluded with a panel discussion that brought experts, manufacturers, and applicators together to share perspectives on the future of powder coatings for alloy wheels.
The dialogue was lively and insightful, covering challenges, opportunities, and solutions to strengthen India’s powder coating ecosystem.
With its strong mix of technical expertise, practical insights, and future-focused conversations, the Wagner conference marked a significant step forward for the coatings industry. The event reinforced Wagner’s role as both a technology leader and a knowledge partner, setting the stage for continued innovation in alloy wheel finishing across India.