Transforming the global perception of refractories

A global leader in the production of high-performance refractories and with a century-old legacy, Japan's Shinagawa Refractories Co. made its debut in Brazil through the acquisition of Saint-Gobain's operation, also inheriting its product portfolio. To highlight its innovative DNA, combined with the tradition that the market demands, we worked together with Shinagawa Brasil...

Reshaping the

future of

refractories

by changing the way people see

them

In a sector accustomed to identifying products by meaningless and impersonal codes, we found an opportunity to differentiate through an approach that balanced Innovation and Accessibility.

Enredo carried out in-depth research involving different audiences, from buyers to product operators. Based on these insights, we reorganized the product offering, simplifying the message and amplifying recall.

The result was the creation of 8 product lines with names that emphasized their functional and emotional benefits, making it easier to understand and interact with customers.

Culture

Japanese as

inspiration

Inspired by the Japanese calligraphy technique Shodō, we created proprietary symbols for each of the 8 brands, making direct reference to the equipment to be used and the tangible functional benefit of the product.

By creating the Kanjis themselves, the design not only honored Shinagawa's cultural heritage, but also introduced an intuitive visual language unique to the market, raising the standard of communication in the industry.

Impact and

Results

global

Shinagawa's transformation has had a direct impact on the perception of its products, which have come to occupy the status of brands in the midst of commodities.

By bringing coherence and differentiation, the strategy adopted significantly increased the company's recall in the market, reduced communication costs and increased the power of the message.

In 2024 the project will begin to be replicated globally, starting in Japan, as a result of its efficiency.

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