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ROAD SAFETY





                                                                              Key impact areas include
                                                                            improved commuter navigation
                                                                            through consistent and durable
          Road markings are an                                              road markings, traffic calming
          indispensable, cost-effective                                     measures, including advanced
          safety intervention that directly                                 transverse bar markings, structured
          impact driver behaviour and                                       markings and profiled studs that
                                                                            guide safer driving behaviour. The
          overall road safety outcomes.                                     other areas are road safety for
          Their quality, visibility                                         Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) with
          and maintenance are vital                                         safer pedestrian crossings, school
          components in India’s efforts                                     zone interventions and cycle-
          to reduce crashes and enhance                                     friendly corridors.
          safety for all road users.”                                         Enhanced night-time visibility
                                                                            enabled by high-performance
          — Amit Thatte                                                     retroreflective materials; structured
                                                                            systems for wet and low-light
                                                                            conditions; sustainability-linked
                                                                            domains, where we provide
                                                                            anti-carbonation coatings and
           We actively work with           to shape the next generation of
          leading road safety experts      road safety solutions for India.  sustainable urban drainage systems
                                                                            (SuDS) that improve infrastructure
          and educational institutions,                                     resilience are other impact areas.
          conducting in-depth studies to   The segments where Kataline
          capture road user experiences    products and equipment have been   Passive fire protection systems
          and vehicle interactions. These   making a difference..           are a critical area where our
          insights feed directly into enhancing                             coatings and materials help shield
          the effectiveness of our systems    Our efforts are firmly rooted   infrastructure and facilities from
          and the practical usability of our   in addressing the most critical   fire hazards, creating safer urban
          innovations on Indian roads.     safety needs of commuters, road   environments that go beyond roads
                                           authorities and maintenance
           Underpinning all of this is a   agencies by developing           to buildings and transport nodes.
          strong investment in advanced    interventions that balance          For airports, Kataline provides
          material sciences and state-of-the-  innovation, practicality and long-  advanced machinery and materials
          art machinery, which ensures our   term reliability. In India, as well as   for highly precise runway and
          solutions remain ahead of the curve   across our growing international   taxiway markings. In ports, the
          in both performance and durability.   markets in Africa, the Middle East,   customised marking and coating
          By blending human-centred design,   South America and Australia,   solutions capable of withstanding
          AI-driven systems and rigorous   Kataline solutions have consistently   harsh marine conditions
          scientific research, we are striving   made a difference.         ensure safety and efficiency in
























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