Portugal carves its niche in the global mould making market

Market analysis How Portugal carves its niche in the global mould making market

2024-01-15 From MA Alexander Stark 5 min Reading Time

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The Portuguese tool and mould industry, with its roots in glass production, has evolved into a global powerhouse of the plastics industry. At the forefront of innovation, it consistently invests in research and development, adopting cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. Explore the landscape of today's market in this deep dive.

The production of complex moulds is one of the hallmarks of Portuguese industry.(Source: Alexander Stark) — The production of complex moulds is one of the hallmarks of Portuguese industry.
(Source: Alexander Stark)

The Portuguese tool and mould industry started when Aníbal Henriques Abrantes brought the first injection moulding machine to Marinha Grande in 1943. This marked the beginning of a period of significant growth, attracting global investors and increasing the industry's international presence. Initially focusing on glass moulds, the sector pivoted to plastics post-World War II, reducing reliance on German and Austrian imports.

Since then, the Portuguese mould making industry has grown and consolidated its reputation in the international market, driven by external demand, integrated competences and innovative solutions offered to its customers. Portuguese mould makers have largely established themselves as one-stop-shops for tooling and moulds, covering all aspects from product development and simulation, through mould design and manufacture, to try-out, commissioning and maintenance.

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