technological and innovative production LASER CUT | WELDING | COATING | INDUSTRIAL PAINTING
Gondomar, May, 2016 Ref: CORPENG/0
contents INTRODUCTION 4 HISTORY 6 ABOUT US
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QUALITY POLICY
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OUR SERVICES
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Engeneering and Development
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Laser Cut
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CNC Bending
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Welding Services
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Complementary Services
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Industrial Painting
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Urban Solutions
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INTRODUCTION “Lacovale wasn’t always as we know it, some of our employees are already a part of our evolution and growth for many years. I intend to show you the paths that we travelled. We were in 1996 when Lacovale opened the door in small family garage in Valongo, the first prototype of how a company should be. It was a very rural start, taking advantage of all the means that we had access. Nothing to compare with nowadays, I’m sure you understand. We started the business doing wood furniture lacquering because we consider that, at the time, it was the best bet. There were years of hard work and sacrifice always thinking for the good of the company. At that time the office was an unimportant section, all the available time was dedicated to the production, because there were few resources, both financial and human. However, with all our effort and commitment, we developed and grew. After a few years working we had a small range of customers. We decided to risk rent-ing a small industrial warehouse lacking conditions, as we could at the time with the vol-ume of sales we had. We moved to a city called Campo, we bet on iron electrostatic painting, for the fear of wood lacquering possible stagnation. We ended up having to leave this branch. It was hard to leave this area who founded us, but in our thinking, the company sustainability has always been first. It was in this environment that my son grew up, went to work and did all function in the company. I took this attitude with the prospect that one day he would follow up on my work, I felt the need for training him in all aspects, being an employee, so he could really understand all the service and, one day, be my side in the leading order of our team. Times were changing and evolving, Lacovale too. By 2000 we went back to move premises for more visibility to Lacovale. Rio Tinto was our choice. At this point we were no longer an unknown company! I was never one to accommodate me, always tried to evolve. That said, in 2005 the opportunity emerged to buy a company that was in decay, a Locksmith, an area that would make us evolve because we could cover a greater number of customers. And so we did. Prestige, a word that came to our dictionary! In 2008 we finally managed to get a warehouse, we were able to put a big sign on the door that was ours. “Lacovale, Lda.”, A small source of jobs in this country. With 20 employees, we moved to S. Pedro da Cova. As time went by my daughter grew and she also chose the same area, management. To my delight I can say I have my two children on my side to continue this road, difficult, competitive and ever changing. You are part of this journey, and it is with you that we want to take Lacovale far further!“
Carlos Soares (Founder) 29/05/2010
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HISTORY 2016 - Change of trade name to Lacovale - Techonology and Innovation. 2016 - Extension of our warehouse in 2000 m², installation of laser cutting equipment and CNC bending. 2015 - ISO:9001 Obtaining certification through the most prestigious organization in the world, SGS, proving our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. 2014 - Electrostatic Painting in line with the acquisition of a new industrial paint line. 2012 - Year of investment in training of our employees, a whole year intensive training. 2011 - More an essential piece, the daughter and sister of the partners, Carla Soares is now a Lacovale’s part. 2010 - Renewal of our graphics. 2008 - This year the big news was the purchase of our current warehouse! 2005 - Lacovale decided to cover its services to the world of locksmithing. This year we bought a locksmith company and attach to the steel painting. 2004 - Year in which Pedro Soares, son of the founder, becomes also the General Director Lacovale, a key part. 1996 - Foundation of the company Lacovale with the current General Director Carlos Soares.
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ABOUT US Who we are? Lacovale offers the following services, electrostatic painting, locksmithing services, laser cutting and CNC bending, among others related to metal processing. Focused on the quality of our services and products, satisfying customers who trust our company. To this end, we always seek to innovate and improve, keeping us constantly updated. We always try to respond to market demands and invest in environmental sustainability and our products are almost all recyclable.
In the market of mechanical engineering we are in a very competitive level, however, we aim to bring our quality further ... reach the international market.
Mission - It is our focus to ensure the quality of our services and products providing the customer more competitive ability to market competition. - Promoting a family atmosphere, Lacovale’s characteristic, wrapped with professionalism and social and environmental responsibility.
Values - Adapt Lacovale’s interests according to the client’s interests; - Offer fast and effective solutions to the customer; - It is our strategy to maintain Lacovale according to a family business model, a model which characterizes us.
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QUALITY POLICY Lacovale has the basic principle ensure the quality of its products and services keeping this commitment to all its customers. We invest in training our employees, promoting team spirit and mutual aid in our company, always enforcing the standard for which we are certified - NP EN ISO 9001: 2008 since June 2015. This certification is based continuous improvement of the quality management system, which will lead to Lacovale a very high quality level of both products, as the service to all customers. This standard requires annual audits, and this certificate is valid anywhere in the world. Since all rowed in the same direction, we have the huge goal, take our quality as far as possible ... also reaching international markets.
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Our services ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT LASER CUT CNC BENDING SERVICES LOCKSMITHS WELDING ROBOTIZED FORMING WIRE INDUSTRIAL PAINTING URBAN SOLUTIONS
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Our services
Engeneering and Development
The project development is the basis for us to get a cost-effective and highest quality product. We acquired DR. ABE, highly rated software that automatically develops from the 3D model, all the information required for the production (laser cutting, bending and welding). For projects in 2D we acquired FabriVISION, a laser scanner that allows us to make a 2D drawing from a physical part in less than 12 seconds, with the possibility of dimensional control 2D parts.
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Reverse engineering
Cutting Schedule
Programming bending
3D measurement
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Our services Laser Cut
Focused on the market needs, we invested in laser cutting area. We purchase high-tech equipment that due to its flexibility, you can cut all kinds of metal in most varied forms, reflecting the CAD / CAM system, which is incorporated in this type of equipment. We can cut with two types of laser, COâ‚‚ and fiber optics that allow transforming raw materials such as carbon steel (20mm), AISI (10mm), aluminum (8mm), brass and titanium (5mm) and copper (4mm). The maximum permissible dimensions are 3000x1500mm. Endowed now a great responsiveness we want to be the reference for customers who outsource this kind of service.
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OUR SERVICES CNC Bending
Due to the enormous specificity and accuracy of our products, we also acquired a new CNC bending machine, which has the highest existing technology in this area. It allows us to bend up to 3 meters, with a maximum force of 100 tons. We have special tools, which allow us a wide range of services, whether for domestic production or subcontracting.
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Our services Welding Services
We execute high technical competence with TIG process, MIG/MAG, electrode and resistance projects. We are able to weld materials such as, carbon steel (iron) and aisi (stainless steel). It is our focus to ensure customer exclusivity in your pieces, we weld from small series to unique pieces, namely, decorative pieces, metal furniture and advertising structures. Our professionals have extensive experience in all types of steel and aluminium welding.
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Our services Complementary Services
In order to satisfy the customer, Lacovale’s focus is on unic pieces, median and mass production. We guarantee a special autonomy from Lacovale due to our equipment variety. We invested in a mechanical press, a resistance welding press, a machining centre, a CNC wire framing and a welding robot, the welding robot is equipped with a Fronius CMT, equipment used in the automotive industry and aluminium welding.
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Our services Industrial Painting
The electrostatic painting process allows a greater durability and resistance to lower costs, which is a finishing powder to the base. This type of painting, reflecting several studies and developments, is the most effective in the market. It is a high production painting and fine workmanship process, with thermostatic powder painting coating. It differs considerably from liquid painting, particularly in the methods application and their resistance. The powder adheres perfectly to pieces even in inaccessible places. After application, when the workpiece is subjected to heating, the adhering powder particles fuse to form a uniform film with thicknesses range from 50 to 100 microns. This film paint doesn’t melt even when subjected to climatic variations.
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Our services Urban Solutions
Introducing concepts such as innovation and protection, Lacovale developed a wide range of urban solutions, devised for modern urban areas. We developed scanning cars, super frames, protective barriers and bollards, all scan cars can be equipped with accessories such as brooms, shovels, hoes and advertising vinyls, likewise, other solutions may be provided for stainless steel (AISI) or carbon steel (iron) and in carbon steel we have two different finishing solutions, galvanized or thermo. GOeco produced exclusively by Lacovale, is a scan car that is already in place in several Portugal cities.
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our PARTNERS Proudly, Lacovale does part of our partner’s success. They are the one’s who reflect our services quality and the durability of our products. We work together to make our partners successful with lasting partnerships and created based on trust, innovation and continuous growth.
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CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS “It is with great pride that we received the news that we were considered PME’s Líder in 2011 and we continued to date. This is another achievement, not only for Lacovale, but also for all of us who were able to demonstrate competitiveness and professionalism! Briefly this PME Líder status, awarded by IAPMEI, is the public recognition of quality performance, we reinforce our image and reputation in the market. Lacovale operates by joining this team that have done a lot to improve, always believing in the capabilities and individual qualities in favour of Lacovale’s qualities. Therefore, this family business is not just a job for the employee, this shouldn’t be seen in a superficial way. However it is with great pleasure that I say:
CONGRATULATIONS TO LACOVALE’s REPRESENTATIVES, WE ARE PME’s LíDER. “
Carlos Soares (Founder) 15/06/2015
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Rua das Mimosas, 271 | 4510-329 S. Pedro da Cova | Tel. +351 224 671 103 www.lacovale.com | lacovale@lacovale.com | PORTUGAL