Jul. 5, 2022 - Shinagawa Refractories (Shinagawa), the leading global supplier of refractory solutions, announces that it has entered into a Know-How License Agreement for certain refractory products and services with Dalmia Bharat Refractories (Dalmia), one of the most prestigious and well-respected refractory producers in India.

Working in close collaboration with Dalmia, Shinagawa aims to further expand its business footprint in India, and this Agreement serves as the first step towards future development. Meanwhile, the partnership will allow DBRL to provide the latest technology to its steel customers in India and other parts of the world.

“Shinagawa is fully committed to supporting essential industries worldwide, and this Agreement with Dalmia accelerates further enhancement of our proximity for customers in India,” commented Heiki Miki, Division Director of Shinagawa Overseas Business.

"We have been strategically expanding our partnerships to bring best-of-the world products and solutions to our customers and this relationship very well complements our objective. DBRL is well positioned to meet the growing demand of refractories over the next few years with 5 manufacturing units in India, and 2 overseas, and a manufacturing capacity of 345,000 MT," said Sameer Nagpal, MD and CEO, Dalmia Bharat Refractories.

About Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd.

Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd., a Japanese company, headquartered in Tokyo, is one of the largest refractory suppliers in the world. Since its establishment in 1875 as a first private fire brick company in Japan, Shinagawa has always retained passion and commitment to quality and continues to enhance 147 years of refractory expertise. With a focus on “Proximity,” the company places the greatest importance on pursuing improvements and providing one-of-a-kind solutions for each and every customer in essential industries worldwide. Promising the highest and most consistent performance, Shinagawa looks to expand global business to better serve all the needs of customers.

About Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd

Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd provides end-to-end refractory materials, solutions, and services to clients in more than 40 countries in core industries such as iron and steel, cement, glass, nonferrous metals, and energy and petrochemicals. It is a market leader and innovator in several mission-critical refractory product categories. DBRL is India's fastest-growing refractory company, with 6,000+ man-years of international refractory expertise, 7 manufacturing sites (5 in India, 1 in China and 1 in Germany), on-site service capabilities, consistent product performance, and a dedicated refractory technology R&D center.