International Zinc Association (IZA) hosts knowledge session in Chennai on minimizing corrosion

Chennai, 20th January 2023: According to the CORCON Institute of Corrosion, the global cost of corrosion is $2.5 trillion per year, which equates to 3-4 percent of global GDP and about 4% in India. Infrastructure failure due to corrosion has an impact on infrastructure, which has an impact on the economy. The International Zinc Association, the only industry association committed completely to the interests of zinc and its consumers, held a press conference on ’Cutting the Cost of Corrosion on Infrastructure’ today in Chennai to examine these pressing concerns and find solutions. Highlighting the concerns over corrosion and its impact on infrastructure and public safety, the experts including Prof. Radhakrishna G Pillai, IIT Madras; Dr. Rahul Sharma, Director (India) - International Zinc Association and Tomy Sebastian, Founder, Verantes Living stressed on the need for a thorough corrosion protection mechanism that will not only ensure infrastructure longevity but also minimize economic an