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 Origin and foundation
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Penteadora was established on April 25th 1930, result of the
determination of father Alfredo Santos Marques in improving the financial
and social condition of his parish in Unhais da Serra. The main activity
was washing and combing the wool provided by the several existing herds,
main wealth source in the region.
Localization
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Penteadora is located in the center of Portugal, in a mountain region
economically dependent of the textile and clothing industry.
Characterization and evolution
In 1932,
the society increased the stock capital and built a new spinning unit
becoming one of the biggest employment nucleus in the region.
In the
70’s by the investments worked out in the weaving, dyeing and finishing
sections the mill became what is known as vertical.
Nowadays
the company is directed not only to the yarn and worsted fabrics production, but
also, and since the beginning of 2000, the technical and productive
capacity has been implemented to produce both yarn and woolen fabrics.
The
experience of the past and the technology of the future led A Penteadora
to be recognized as one of the leading companies in the wool sector in Portugal and also one of the
best European fabric producers with special emphasis on stretch fabrics,
both elastan and natural stretch as well as fabrics specially developed
for military and civil uniforms.
Such
position is result of the combination of factors such as permanent
modernization, and adoption of management policies - Quality, Education,
Design and both product and production development.
Because
our priority is customer’s satisfaction
the investments realized are directed to quality in service,
compatible with market demand. Because we believe that the success of the
European textile industry in based on product innovation, we have created
a technological structure to support the conception and development of
new products and production processes.
It is
our belief that such factors strengthen both Penteadora and it’s
customers.
Quality
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Penteadora was the first ISO 9002 certified company in Portugal. In
December 2008 Penteadora has obtained the ISO 9001:2008 Certification.
In
1996 the company obtained the
ecological certificate Öko-Tex Standard 100, guaranteeing that products
are produced according to ecological and non-aggressive environmental
procedures harmless to the consumers.
Created
in 1960 our
Textile Laboratory (LET) was accredited by the Instituto Português da
Qualidade with the international standard ISO 45001 in
1993. Nowadays, our lab is accredited with international standard NP
EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 since 2007.
Penteadora
Lab is also accredited by the European distribution groups Marks &
Spencer and Next.
Expansion
Since
the last quarter of 1999 A Penteadora is part of Paulo de Oliveira
group, one of the leading wool worsted fabric producers in Europe with an
average monthly production rate of 1 million linear meters.
The
advantages resulting from the link to Paulo de Oliveira group, with the
organic synergies at economical, financial and technical resources
management levels, enable significantly the reinforcement of quality in
service rendered to customers as well as the general competitivity of the
company in the permanent search for new markets.
Products
Wool fabrics and its mixtures for menswear and
ladies wear.
Fabrics for corporate uniforms and services.
Fabrics for padding, decoration and game tables
(billiards, bridge…)
Special and technical finishing - washable, NANO, anti-flame,
anti-bacteria…
Penteadora develop products for specific
applications according to the clients needs.
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