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The Citroën Berlingo Van, manufactured in Portugal, makes its debut at the Hanover trade fair.
The new Citroën Berlingo Van First, manufactured in Portugal, makes its first appearance at the Hanover trade fair.
“The position achieved by Portugal must be valued, but it does not allow for any complacency. Companies are facing high costs, geopolitical instability, greater commercial pressure, and less dynamic international demand,” states the executive director of the Portuguese Association of Footwear, Components, Leather Goods and their Substitutes (APICCAPS). Paulo Gonçalves emphasizes that “it will be necessary to continue...
Portugal ranks as one of the top global exporters of footwear products.
Portugal is the 18th largest footwear producer, with China maintaining the lead. The Portuguese industry continues to invest in manufacturing, innovation, technology, and quality.
Louropel, the world's largest button producer, with a daily output of 9 to 12 million units across five factories, aims for natural and recycled buttons to account for 50% to 75% of production within the next three years, as the Famalicão-based company prepares to move forward with a new...
A US-based multinational company plans to manufacture complete bicycle components in Portugal, backed by a 57 million euro investment and 30% state funding.
Following a lay-off in July and a summer shutdown, the Portuguese Mitsubishi Fuso factory resumed operations on August 24. Production volumes remain undisclosed.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Europe (MFTE) resumed activity in Tramagal on August 24th and this Thursday reaffirmed the factory as the central production base for its European operations, a role that remains unchanged following its integration into the ARCHION Group. The Tramagal factory remains the central production base for Mitsubishi's European operations.
Worldwide footwear manufacturing has plateaued, with Portugal ranking as the 18th largest producer globally.
Founded in 1962 under the name Citroën Lusitânia, the Stellantis factory in Mangualde began production two years later, in 1964, with the legendary Citroën 2CV AZL. This Wednesday, September 2nd, it reached the historic milestone of two million vehicles produced in Mangualde, with a grey Citroën ë-Berlingo Van, a special Berlingo edition.
The company was founded in 1962 under the name Citroën Lusitânia, and in 1990, it produced the world's last iconic Citroën 2CV. Today, it manufactures four fully electric commercial models.
After a partial lay-off in July and three weeks of holidays in August, the Tramagal factory is resuming activity, but production of the eCanter electric truck may be reviewed as the market is not responding as expected.
Employees at the Autoeuropa plant are concerned about the current situation, although there are no indications that job cuts will be implemented in Portugal.
A look at the fashion brands anticipated to be featured at the upcoming Maison&Objet trade fair in September.
The company states that production is expected to resume in September, with lower volumes and adjustments based on market demand. It reports having 400 employees, without specifying how many were affected by the lay-off.
With a focus on defence, “an area with high growth potential”, Jacinto has moved forward with a new dedicated unit, Jacinto Defense, in which it will invest three million euros in a production facility that “should be ready to operate by the end of the first quarter of 2027”. Defence vehicles with ballistic protection and vehicles...
The Portuguese industry has climbed two places in the list of the world's largest footwear producers, now occupying 18th position in the ranking. With a 0.5% share in value and 0.3% in volume last year, Portugal overtakes Spain, which even dropped out of the top 20, establishing itself as the second most relevant manufacturer.
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.
Russian military researchers are to dismantle and study a Portuguese-made reconnaissance drone after it was intercepted largely intact near the Ukrainian border. The Tekever AR3 was brought down over Russia’s The post Russia sends captured ‘Made in Portugal’ drone for military analysis appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Autoeuropa factory is undergoing a refurbishment of its assembly line and paint shop and will only resume production on August 24, an official company source revealed to Lusa this Wednesday. “There was a holiday shutdown from June 1 to 11, followed by another...
Renovation aims to prepare the Volkswagen group's industrial unit for the production of the new electric model
In the middle of an industrial warehouse of hundreds of square metres, with imposing CNC machines lined up to the end of the hall, Dulce Alves puts on white cotton gloves before carefully picking up one of the dozens of shiny metal parts arranged in a small pile and already in the finishing phase. “It is a part in...
The German firm Brose Sitech, chosen by Autoeuropa to produce the seats for the new hybrid T-Roc model, will occupy a total of 24,000 square metres at Quinta da Marquesa, where it has been based since 2024, thereby doubling the size of its Palmela factory. Patron Capital and Inbrigt Portugal announced this Wednesday...
Goods exports from the North recorded a year-on-year increase of 2.6% in the first quarter of 2026.
An analysis of how Portuguese production and retail operations contribute to the business model of Inditex, the parent company of Zara.
Portuguese companies are supplying bespoke furniture for Formula 1 operations.
