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Shinagawa: reshaping the future of refractories

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Shinagawa Refractories

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Industrial refractories are unknown to majority of people worldwide, although being fundamental for the modern life. We transformed an invisible material into a visible force of value by branding what had always been treated as mere input. For Shinagawa’s entry into Brazil, we created a brand ecosystem that redefined how refractories are perceived: not as silent components behind steelmaking, but as essential agents of innovation, efficiency, and safety. Through naming, identity, and a new narrative, each product line became a story of function, emotion, and relevance, turning a commodity into a category leader. Shinagawa's stocks (Tokyo) grew more than 100% after the new strategy.