Molde Matos

In 1982, the company pioneered the transition to computerised production systems, soon followed by the integrated introduction of CAD and CAM systems in 1986.

The company's measuring and testing equipment is connected to the CAD and CAM system and is therefore able to meet all production process needs.

Between 1982 and 1987, the U.S. market played a vital role in the most significant growth period Molde Matos, S. A. had seen up to then. In fact, until 1987, the North American market accounted for between 75% and 98% of the total value of the company's exports. However, this would change from then on, registering at 7% in 1995, it being largely replaced by the European market (65% in 1995), and progressively by the South American market since 1990 (20% in 1995).

The company's Quality Management System was certified as meeting standard NP EN ISO 9002 in 1994, it then being replaced by standard NP EN ISO 9001 in 2003.

In 1995, the company's exports were largely geared toward the European market (65% in 1995), and then progressively the South American market since 1990 (20% in 1995).

This strategic restructuring was primarily made possible by Portugal joining the European Economic Community, in addition to an unfavourable development in the access available to the North American market.

The markets with which MoldeMatos, S. A. works most closely are Portugal, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, and Latin America.

In 1998, the company made significant investments into equipment with a view to staying on the cutting edge of technology.

In the same year, it went from a private to a public limited company.

In December 2001, founding partner Mr Arnaldo Matos left his position as manager of Molde Matos, S. A., a position that was subsequently taken over by the following team: Mr Joaquim Matos, Ms Isabel Matos, Ms Paula Matos and Mr Miguel Matos.