Company

Founded in February 1996 for the production of self-adhesive labels

History

Following market analysis, the decision was taken to found a company that would improve on the offer of competitors in two distinct areas:

1| Overall product quality, through attention to the standard of raw materials and investment in the latest technology.

2| Customer satisfaction, through strict adherence to the agreed timescales for delivery.

1996
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1996

Commencement of operations

The company began operations in June 1996 at premises located in Mem-Martins, Sintra. The initial single work shift was increased to two shifts in September 1996 and three shifts in August 1997. The three shift regime has remained in place continuously to date.

2001
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2001

First equipment

In 2001 the company acquired its first digital offset printers for the production of self-adhesive labels, becoming a national pioneer in the use of digital offset technology for this purpose.

2003
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2003

Accreditation

In 2003 the company was certified in the ISO 9001:2000 quality standard for the production of self-adhesive labels by APCER (IPQ and ENAC accreditation).

2005
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2005

New premises

In 2005 the company moved to new premises in Alcolombal/Terrugem, Sintra. These premises offered improved infrastructure and more space, with a factory floor area of 1000 m2 and an administrative area.
2007
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2007

Environmental Management System

In 2007 the company was certified ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System certification.

2008
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2008

Workplace Health and Safety Management System

In 2008 the company was certified OHSAS 18001:1999 and NP 4397:2001 certification for workplace health and safety management.

2012
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2012

Expansion of premises

In 2012 the premises at Alcolombal /Terrugem were expanded, adding a second factory floor area of 1000 m2.
2015
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2015

Investment in technology

Industrial capacity was significantly increased in 2015 following further investment in offset printing technology with a new, high quality machine.
2017
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2017

Purchase of further equipment

In 2017 a second new high quality offset printer was purchased. This year also brought accreditation from PEFC™ for chain of responsibility and from FSC® for chain of custody for products derived from forestry.

2018
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2018

Another move

2018 saw increased investment as well as a move to new premises in Campo Raso, Sintra, where the company remains today. These premises have a factory floor area of 10 000 m2  (one hectare) and an office complex of 1200 m2 in a total area of approximately 30.000m2 .
2022
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2022

ENHANCED INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY

In 2022, two new main pieces of equipment were added:
– High-quality offset printing machine;
– Special finishing machine (screen printing, stamping, embossing).

2023
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2023

INVESTMENT IN SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADE

In 2023, photovoltaic panels were installed to generate electricity, and one of the digital offset printing machines was replaced.

Since its inception, the company has grown steadily in terms of turnover, customer base and number of employees. To support this expansion it has invested continually in quality improvement. In 2008 it diversified its product offer by expanding into the production of shrink sleeves and tickets.

The company implements internal controls of every phase of its production, from pre-printing to final product. It currently has equipment for printing in up to 8 colours and for the production of a wide range of finishes, including varnishing, hot stamping, embossing and special finishes.

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