Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd (DBRL) has announced that it has entered into a know-how license agreement for certain refractory products and services with Shinagawa Refractories, a leading global supplier of refractory solutions in Japan. This partnership will allow DBRL, one of the largest and most prestigious refractory producers in India, to provide the latest technology products to its steel customers in India and other parts of the world.
Speaking about the collaboration, Sameer Nagpal, MD & CEO, Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd said, “We are pleased to enter into an alliance with Shinagawa Refractories to produce specialty refractory products in India, enabled by latest technology. This will allow us to strengthen our already comprehensive portfolio of offerings to the steel industry. 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.”
“Shinagawa is fully committed to supporting essential industries worldwide, and this agreement with Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd accelerates further enhancement of our proximity for customers in India,” commented Heiki Miki, Division Director of Shinagawa Overseas Business.
About Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd (DBRL)
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.
About Shinagawa Refractories
Shinagawa Refractories provides services as close as customers’ every plant and site. Its business offices are strategically located worldwide, and SHINAGAWA group companies cover East Asia, the ASEAN, Oceania, Americas and India. Through international collaborations and new investments, the company continues to further expand its global reach.