Faianças Primagera, S.A.

Established in 1974, Primagera is today a familiar company form with private capitals. Initially constituted of a unit manufacture, currently possess three. The headquarters, Primagera 1, are situated in Aradas - Aveiro, produces utilitarian and decorative earthenware for domestic use. The maximum capacity is of 120 000 daily pieces, corresponding 80% the exportation. To correspond to the increasing search of decorated table, one second manufacter unit was created in 1982, situated equally in Aradas. Equipped with a modern system of Stamping, the capacity of production, approximately, is 40 000 daily pieces (produced in three shifts), being 80% destined to the domestic market. All together, Primagera 1 and 2 have 219 employees. To increase the offers of products was created one third unit, located in Bustos - Oliveira do Bairro. Today, Primagera 3 produces a utilitarian stoneware parts, Ovenware, with a maximum capacity of production of 60 000 daily pieces. The three units complement between each other, providing a bigger variety of products to its customers. Currently, the Primagera focus its activities in the production of earthenware and stoneware, manufacturing and commercializing more then 1600 references. With an excellent relation quality/price, the three production units have been adapted gradually to the requirements of the market, the level of product development and the quality of the service.