VITROCHAVES IN THE GROWTH

Another step in the growth of sustainable production, with the increase of production capacity in new typologies of glass and greater weight and size. Project supported under NORTE 2020.

Project title: Increase in production capacity, both in terms of installed capacity and in terms of glass size to be produced.

Project code: NORTE-02-0853-FEDER-024051

Main objective: To strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises

Region of intervention: NORTE – Chaves

Beneficiary entity: VITROCHAVES – INDÚSTRIA DE VIDRO S.A.

Date of approval: 12-06-2017

Start date: 10-06-2016

Completion date: 10/5-2018

Total eligible cost: € 1,881,994.00

Financial support from the European Union: ERDF – € 1,317,395.80

Objectives, activities and expected / achieved results:

The main objectives are:

· Produce a new type of glass: triple glazing;

· Possibility to work with glass of greater weight and dimensions (up to 2 tons);

· Conquer new markets (Nordic and UK);

· Automate processes (glass cutting process);

· Produce more in less time, reducing the execution times (increase the channels of the digital screen printing machine);

· Reduce energy costs (through environmental and energy studies, as well as the implementation of photovoltaic panels);

· Increase the area of ​​logistics and expedition (carry out works to expand the shipping area);

· Increase customer interaction through marketing strategy (Web CRM Platform).