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B2B Manufacturing • Ongoing • 2023–…

Colorificio Capriolese — B2B Brand Case Study

Generational transition and B2B positioning: a transferable industrial identity for a paint manufacturer.

Colorificio Capriolese website
Duration
Ongoing
Phases
5 in progress
Outcome
Identity evolution
Journey 2023–…
Start
2023
Decode
2023
Define
2023
Design
2024
Deploy
2024
Ongoing
2024–…
Context

Generational transition and B2B positioning

Colorificio Capriolese is a legacy family‑run company with strong technical expertise in paints for construction, industry, wood, and marine. When Kredo began collaborating, the business was solid and recognized, but the brand was fragmented and tightly tied to the founder.

The context is an ongoing generational transition: new leadership ready to guide the company, but without an identity and strategic tool capable of holding together historical continuity and evolution.

The goal was not to break with the past, but to make it transferable and clear across different markets.

PHASE_01

Decode

Read the company beyond the product: B2B identity and positioning

The Decode phase involved a deep analysis of the existing identity, market perception, and internal dynamics.

It emerged that the problem was not product quality or technical expertise, but:

  • External communication that was hard to read
  • Overlap between company history and current identity
  • Difficulty communicating the company’s advisory value

Decode helped separate what needed to be preserved from what needed to evolve, defining concrete priorities.

PHASE_02

Define

Shape the generational transition: strategy and identity

Define worked directly with the new leadership to clarify vision, role, and direction.

The work led to:

  • Definition of a clearer positioning
  • Recognition of Capriolese’s advisory role
  • Building a language capable of speaking to different markets without losing coherence

The goal was not to break with the past, but to make it transferable and useful for the new phase.

PHASE_03

Design

Evolution, not rupture

Design work evolved the visual identity, maintaining continuity with the company’s history while introducing greater clarity and contemporaneity.

Developed:

  • New visual system
  • Coherent communication materials
  • Graphic structure capable of supporting growth and complexity

Design was used as a tool for order and clarity.

PHASE_04

Deploy

From brand to commercial system

Deploy translated identity into concrete tools: website, commercial materials, content, and support for digital presence.

Particular attention was given to offer clarity and the distinction between product and consultancy.

Identity began to function as commercial infrastructure, not just as an image.

PHASE_05

Develop

Support the new phase

The collaboration is ongoing and supports the company in consolidating the new structure, accompanying brand evolution alongside new leadership growth.

The work continues as ongoing strategic support, not a closed‑project intervention.

Impact

Selected outcomes

Clearer positioning during a generational transition

Greater coherence between new leadership vision and market perception

Transformation of a legacy identity into a contemporary system

Strengthened advisory role without weakening the industrial core

Strategic base ready to support future growth and complexity

FAQ

What does a KREDO case study cover?

Context analysis, objectives, positioning choices, brand identity, and measurable outcomes, with a focus on strategic decisions.

What is the difference between rebranding and positioning?

Rebranding changes symbols and language; positioning redefines the brand’s role in the market. We address both when needed.

How long does a B2B brand transformation take?

It depends on complexity and stakeholders. Typically 6–18 months for a full identity and positioning program.

Do you work on generational transitions?

Yes. Many projects start from generational change or post‑acquisition, aligning identity, structure, and market.