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The Portuguese cistern manufacturer OLI won the DPHA Product of the Year Award 2026 in the United States, in the innovation category, for its Voronoi flush plate, developed in partnership with the University of Aveiro. The solution combines nature-inspired design with materials that have a lower environmental impact. Manufactured in BIO ABS, the plate...
Dylan Longbottom has travelled to Portugal to manufacture professional-grade surfboards at the Portugal Surf Factory facility.
Portugal is being considered as a potential location for the production of the new Citroën 2CV model.
Automotive production in Portugal fell by 10.1% between January and September compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 231,473 vehicles, according to data released this Friday by the Portuguese Automobile Association (ACAP). Of the total vehicles produced in the first nine months of the year, 181,651 were passenger cars, a 10.3% decrease year-on-year, and 47,974 were light commercial vehicles, representing an 8.4% annual decline. Heavy vehicle production saw a 25.7% year-on-year drop during the same period to 1,848 units. Despite the reduction, ACAP noted that the sector remains a key contributor to the Portuguese trade balance, as 97.9% of vehicles manufactured in Portugal are destined for export. In September alone, 24,691 vehicles were produced in Portugal, representing a 32.7% reduction.
Vehicle manufacturing in Portugal sees a decline of 10.1% in the first nine months of the year.
After plummeting 45% in August, automobile production slowed down once more in September. Following this latest negative result, the sector has accumulated a year-on-year decline of over 10% in the first nine months of the year, according to ACAP data. In September 2026, 24,691 motor vehicles were produced in Portugal, representing a...
The automotive manufacturing sector in Portugal experienced a significant downturn during the month of September.
The Association of Automotive Manufacturers (ACAP) reported a 10.1% decline in domestic vehicle production for the first nine months of the year.
The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association (APICCAPS) holds a discussion on the country's national brand image in the city of Matosinhos.
Earthworks have already begun in Gostei. The Maravilha Decimal plant — a joint venture between CR7 and the Outeirinho Group — will begin operations in 2028 with a focus on exports.
Mitsubishi Fuso has established a new European office in Lisbon, highlighting the strategic importance of the Tramagal manufacturing plant to its operations.
Industrial production in Portugal recorded a 3.8% drop in August compared to the same period in 2025, which compares to a 0.8% decline in July, according to data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). This variation was driven by a slowdown in manufacturing industries, which recorded a year-on-year contraction of 5%, significantly...
An investment of 50 million euros has been announced for the establishment of an Indian drone manufacturing facility in Portugal.
Portugal is set to host a manufacturing facility for Indian-made drones.
APICCAPS, the Portuguese footwear association, is partnering with renowned international designers and brands to elevate Portuguese-made shoes within the exclusive global fashion market. By collaborating with figures like Willy Chavarria and institutions such as the London College of Fashion and FIT, the industry aims to reach new, high-purchasing-power audiences. Despite a slight decline in exports during the first half of the year, the sector remains focused on international growth and strategic partnerships.
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Airbus has submitted a proposal to produce components for the Eurofighter aircraft within Portuguese territory.
The company from Marinha Grande applies the knowledge accumulated in mold making to markets where technology, certification, and precision carry more weight than price.
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.
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