About us

Embal | Vieira & Filhos Lda

The Company

Leader in aluminium packaging in Portugal

Embal is considered a market leader in the production and distribution of aluminium packaging in Portugal, with its headquarters and manufacturing plant based in Vila Nova de Gaia. The packaging it produces is supplied through an extensive network of authorized distributors, primarily targeting the HoReCa channel. Its products are used by restaurants, take-away establishments, bakeries, and the food industry from North to South of the country, as well as reaching European and African markets. Embal is powered by a team of 24 professionals with over 35 years of industry experience — a level of expertise that is hard to match. Efficiency and constant availability define this team, which transforms aluminium into top-quality packaging solutions.

Our Story

Over 35 years of excellence

1989
Founding
Founding

Embal – Vieira & Filhos, Lda. is founded in Vila Nova de Gaia.

2014
SME Leader
SME Leader

Awarded the PME Líder status by IAPMEI, recognizing the company's financial soundness and quality.

2018
ISO 22000:2018
ISO 22000:2018

Food Safety Management certification, reinforcing our commitment to quality.

2020
Sustainability
ISO 22000:2018

Installation of photovoltaic solar panels, reducing electricity consumption by 35%.

2025
Present
Present

Over 150 million packaging units produced annually for European and African markets.

Our Values

What Defines Us

Quality

ISO 22000:2018 Certification in Food Safety Management.

Sustainability

100% recyclable packaging and solar energy in production.

Innovation

Continuous development of new shapes and customized solutions.

Team

24 professionals with over 35 years of industry experience.

Capacity

In-house facility with a production capacity of over 150M units per year.

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Recognition

Awarded 'PME Líder' (SME Leader) by IAPMEI since 2014.

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We work in close collaboration with our clients to adapt and produce molds tailored to the specific requirements of various companies.

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