Grestel receives ‘Industry of the Future’ Award

Grestel, an industrial unit of the COSTA NOVA Group, was recently honoured with the ‘Industry of the Future’ Award, an initiative promoted by Floene, the largest gas distribution operator in Portugal.

Recognition for its impact on industry

This prestigious award recognises Grestel as a benchmark in industrial modernisation and the adoption of sustainable practices. Located in Vagos, this unit demonstrates how digital transformation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand, reinforcing its commitment to the future.

Sustainability and technology as pillars

The award recognised Grestel’s efforts to implement cutting-edge technologies and production processes in line with carbon neutrality. The company is a pioneer in using renewable energy and reducing waste, promoting a more circular and efficient economy.

An inspiring example for the Portuguese industry

This award reinforces Grestel’s role as a model of excellence for other companies. The success achieved is a reflection of the focus on innovation and the development of sustainable solutions, which position Portugal as a protagonist in the transition to a greener and more competitive industry.

A distinction aligned with COMPETE 2030

Grestel represents the values promoted by COMPETE 2030, which encourages investment in transformative projects. This award is another step towards building a more resilient and innovative economy.

Grestel’s initiatives include Ecogres®, which includes the first industrial firing of stoneware tableware in a kiln fuelled by a mixture of 50% natural gas and hydrogen, an unprecedented feat in Europe. This project, in partnership with the University of Aveiro, was co-funded by COMPETE 2020 and was the only Portuguese finalist in the ‘Green Europe’ category of the REGIOSTARS 2024 Awards.

Jorge Carneiro, head of R&D at Grestel, said that this award is ‘recognition for the work carried out in innovating sustainable processes and products’, emphasising that ‘the use of renewable gases in industrial equipment has been tested and validated, guaranteeing that Grestel is at the forefront of sustainable production’. For more information on the ‘Industry of the Future’ Award and other recognitions, visit the company’s official website.