Meghna PVC Limited Strengthens Steel Integrity Through Proactive Corrosion Management

Meghna PVC Limited, a leading company under Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), has strengthened long-term steel integrity by adopting a structured, data-driven asset maintenance approach through its partnership with Jotun.

In the highly aggressive environment of chemical-processing facilities, where corrosion can quickly damage critical structures, Meghna PVC Limited has shown strong leadership by prioritising preventive maintenance over reactive repairs using Jotun's Asset Keeper.

“Meghna PVC Limited partnered with Jotun to implement AssetKeeper, a comprehensive three-step service that is designed to optimise maintenance planning and enhance corrosion protection, thus supporting asset owners to establish a long-term maintenance strategy," said Sunny Gwee, Managing Director of Jotun Bangladesh ltd., one of the leading paint and coatings manufacturers worldwide.

Jotun developed the solution to deliver a systematic assessment and maintenance framework, enabling sites to identify high-risk areas early, confidently justify maintenance budgets, and plan timely interventions before corrosion leads to costly damage, unplanned downtime, or safety risks. Through this initiative, Meghna PVC Limited is setting a strong benchmark for responsible industrial risk management within Bangladesh’s manufacturing sector.

“AssetKeeper gave us a clear view of our asset condition and helped prioritise maintenance more effectively. Jotun’s insights will support better planning and long-term protection of our facilities,” said Mohammad Iqbal, Deputy General Manager, Meghna PVC Limited. “Our focus is on protecting people, operations, and the integrity of the facility — and this approach supports all three.”

The initiative includes a comprehensive assessment of existing coating conditions, a maintenance prioritisation report, and tailored recommendations for repair strategies and optimised coating systems. Meghna PVC Limited has also committed to annual assessments to continuously monitor coating performance and strengthen long-term asset management, reflecting a clear focus on accountability and continuous improvement.

“Meghna PVC Limited’s commitment to safety and steel integrity is exactly the kind of leadership that drives sustainable industrial performance,” said Ashibul Hussain, Segment Manager Marine and Protective in Jotun Bangladesh. “By investing in structured assessment and long-term planning, they’re actively reducing risk and raising the bar for responsible maintenance practices.”

The scope covers comprehensive maintenance of the entire factory infrastructure, including steel structures and pipe-support systems.

MGI is one of Bangladesh’s largest industrial conglomerates, operating over 57 industrial units and employing thousands of people across the country. Meghna PVC Limited is Bangladesh’s only manufacturer of PVC and PET.

“Corrosion is costing the global economy over USD 2.5 trillion annually, and by 2030 it is estimated that up to 9.1% of global CO₂ emissions will originate from steel production only to replace corroded steel. Being proactive and maintaining steel integrity is therefore of high importance for the global environment as well, and we are reliant on responsible stakeholders like MGI,” concludes Ekaterina Mezhentseva,Global Solution Manager in Jotun. 

Source: JOTUN