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The industrial producer price index (IPPI) fell by 1.9% in the first quarter of the year, 1.3 percentage points (p.p.) less than in the previous quarter, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) released today.
To withstand the demanding conditions of space travel around the Moon, the Orion capsule relied on the help of cork produced in Portugal.
European steel and metal industry leaders have warned that Europe risks losing 13 million direct jobs and entering an 'accelerated process of deindustrialisation' unless value chains are protected. The Portuguese Association of Steel, Metal and Tool Wholesalers (Açomefer) and the European Federation of Steel, Tube and Metal Distribution and Trading (Eurometal) are calling on the EU and national governments for immediate trade measures, including tariffs, to stabilise the market. The sector argues that without a competitive global framework and energy cost reductions, the continent faces social instability and increased dependence on third-party countries.
After months of negotiations, the presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a new regulation aimed at protecting the steel sector from global overproduction. The metallurgy and metalworking sector accuses Brussels of protecting the European steel industry at the expense of the manufacturing industry.
On May 26th, in Braga, we will debate the challenges of the industry for the growth of the national economy. Live at Theatro Circo. Admission is free.
The skills required for the smart industry were the highlight of the latest meeting, promoted by Caixa Geral de Depósitos.
Reindustrialisation was the theme of the third Portugal Export +60’30 lunch, an initiative organised by the Portuguese Business Association (AEP) and Novo Banco, with Expresso as a media partner.
AI is already changing factories, processes, and jobs. With EY and Diogo Dias, CEO of Sumol Compal, we seek to understand how AI can leverage the Portuguese industry.
Social-democratic MEP Paulo Cunha has been appointed rapporteur for the European People's Party, the largest political group in the European Parliament, for the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, a key instrument for balancing the decarbonisation of heavy industry with the EU's competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Cunha, who coordinates the PSD delegation, stated that his role will focus on ensuring that funding priorities and technical guidelines support innovation and technology to keep the transition both green and industrially sustainable. The appointment follows a letter from Prime Minister Luís Montenegro calling for a strategy that combines climate ambition with economic sustainability.
With machinery consuming 25 litres of diesel per hour, representing additional daily costs of 50 euros, the Granite Industrial Association fears for the competitiveness of companies and is demanding access to professional diesel.
With an eye on the future fighter jets for the Portuguese Air Force, the Eurofighter programme met this Thursday in Lisbon with national companies to identify new collaboration opportunities. The meeting follows the memorandum of understanding signed last October with the AED Cluster. The first Eurofighter Industry Day was promoted by Airbus Defence and Space.
Artificial intelligence is transforming factories, increasing productivity, and creating new roles. But is the Portuguese industry ready to take this leap?
Automotive production in Portugal recorded a 2.7% increase last year compared with 2024, totalling 341,361 vehicles, according to data released this Friday by the Automobile Association of Portugal (ACAP).
