Latest news and stories about economic activity in Aveiro, Portugal for expats and residents.
Socialist Party President Carlos Cesar has called for an end to government revenue gains on fuel and carbon taxes, while urging greater fiscal boldness in taxing major corporations.
The Portuguese government is set to introduce a series of economic incentives aimed at stimulating local business activity and fostering regional investment.
Specialised in natural lighting, ventilation, smoke extraction, energy efficiency and building sustainability, with applications mainly in the industrial sector, Chatron is moving forward with a five million euro investment to build a new factory in Oliveira de Azeméis to strengthen production capacity and industrialise three new solutions.
The Ambassador of Portugal to Argentina is conducting a tour of local businesses in the region.
Business: Beyond the 'cheque' for TAP, Lufthansa brings triple that amount to Portugal. Folha de S. Paulo: Brazilian Senate approves the end of the 6x1 work schedule.
Closure of Schmidt Light Metal announced to workers. It will close by the end of the year.
An automotive company in Oliveira de Azeméis has closed down and laid off 318 employees.
The CEO of Renault warned this Tuesday that the group will have to reduce production in Europe by 300,000 vehicles if Brussels does not relax the carbon emission targets set for 2030. François Provost stated at the Paris Motor Summit that he is concerned about the need to eliminate models and cut production if a moratorium for 2030 is not achieved. The targets require a 55% reduction in passenger car emissions and 50% for vans compared to 2021 levels. Provost also highlighted the competitive pressure from Chinese manufacturers, amidst ongoing industrial and labor restructuring across the company.
The Prime Minister makes an appeal regarding the increase in fuel prices and its consequences: 'we cannot let ourselves be brought down, we cannot falter in the face of difficulty'.
The Portuguese Neuce group, which is the second largest in the Iberian Peninsula in the paint sector, just behind its compatriot CIN, has bought another company to continue growing in the paint market. The paint and varnish manufacturer from Santa Maria da Feira acquired its competitor Colorconde, based in Quinta do Conde, according to the project...
The Bosch Group's turnover reached 46.4 billion euros in the first half of 2026, representing a 3.6% growth compared to 44.8 billion in the same period last year. In a statement, the company clarified that the operational EBIT margin slowed to 4.6% (down from 5.1% in the first half of 2025) due to extraordinary effects in the Mobility business area. Meanwhile, free cash flow was negative at -969 million euros. Despite economic and geopolitical uncertainties, Bosch maintains its sales and earnings forecasts for the full year 2026, projecting year-on-year turnover growth of 2% to 5% and an operational EBIT margin of 4% to 6%. Headquartered in Germany, Bosch operates in four sectors: mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. In Portugal, the company has factories in Aveiro and Braga, and offices in Lisbon. Bosch has 200 million euros to invest in startups, focusing on innovation.
The statement emphasizes the need to turn Portugal into a central location for attracting and developing professional talent.
The march, organised by a group of business owners, began near the Santa Maria da Feira Fire Department and is heading towards Espinho. The group is demanding that Luís Montenegro take action regarding the rise in fuel prices.
The second revision of the Municipal Master Plan aims to increase the areas designated for economic activities by 11%. The plan also seeks to address the demographic growth of Santa Maria da Feira.
The head of the Recuperar Portugal organisation attends the 9th edition of the business forum held in the Aveiro district.
The municipality launched two public tenders totaling 2.6 million euros, and out of the seven projects proposed, it only received a bid for one contract worth 559,568 euros.
The Portuguese business community lost one of its most prominent and combative figures of the post-1974 era this Monday. Engineer Ângelo Ludgero da Silva Marques, the historic president of the Portuguese Business Association (AEP) and a key figure in the industrial growth of Northern Portugal, passed away this morning at the age of 88. A native of Santa Maria da Feira, Marques was a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Porto and a central figure in the transformation of the metallurgical and hardware sectors, most notably leading the Cifial group until 2013. He served as president of the AEP for 23 years, overseeing its modernisation and the creation of the Exponor exhibition centre. Throughout his career, he received numerous state honours, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, for his contributions to the national economy.
Vista Alegre closed the first half of 2026 with 18.9% growth compared to the same period in 2025, with a net profit of 4.3 million euros this year, as reported in a statement sent to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM). The Portuguese company highlights the growth in profitability, “achieved despite the significant increase in...”
Navigator has announced the expansion of its production teams at the Aveiro industrial complex, launching a recruitment drive for new professionals. This initiative follows the growth of the tissue business, which has increased tenfold in the last decade and now accounts for a quarter of the group's turnover. The company is investing approximately 115 million euros in a new tissue paper machine with an annual capacity of 70,000 tonnes. The company is offering direct contracts with an attractive remuneration package, including health and family benefits, with starting salaries from 1,400 euros per month plus performance bonuses. No prior experience is required as training is provided. Additionally, Navigator reported a 42.4% drop in profits to 49 million euros for the first half of the year.
The company aims to expand its global presence while maintaining its manufacturing operations in Portugal.
Ferreira de Sá Rugs is looking to acquire other producers or commercial companies to strengthen its position as a European leader in the luxury rug market. The company, based in Silvalde, Portugal, is focusing on international expansion into the US and Asia, while continuing to innovate with sustainable materials and high-end artisanal techniques.
Margres guarantees that the majority of the 170 workers at the Ílhavo factory should remain with the company, despite the transfer of production to other industrial units in the region.
The Margres ceramics company is transferring production from Ílhavo to Aveiro. The local authority says it was “completely surprised” and expresses solidarity with the affected workers.
With roots in the fishing tradition of Silvalde, Ferreira de Sá exports 90% of the rugs it manufactures. “It is difficult to find a luxury brand or one of the most well-known public figures in the world, from politics to sports or the arts, that does not have a rug from this brand,” says the chief executive officer.
The Mello Group has decided to withdraw from plans to develop a lithium refinery.
The Millennium Portugal Exportador event is scheduled to take place at Europarque on November 4th.
The Swedish group Assa Abloy has purchased the Portuguese company Santos, a manufacturer of mechanical locking solutions that employs around 140 people. The acquisition, the value of which was not disclosed, is the third by this Scandinavian multinational in Portugal, where it began investing post-pandemic with a view to a growth strategy in Europe.
The Millennium Portugal Exportador event is scheduled to take place at Europarque on November 4th.
