Founded in 1967 and present in more than 30 countries, Lusavouga is a supplier of reference for all kind of equipments for metalworking, fixing systems, chemical products for construction and industry, power tools, welding equipments and consumables, cutting tools, individual protective equipment, hand tools, compressed air equipments, oils and lubricants, vacuum and cleaning equipments, stockage and logistics systems and equipment for the workshops.
Management principles based on discipline; investments in advanced technology, high quality products and outstanding human resources, are the main characteristics of one of the biggest Industrial Hardware and Tools company in the Iberian Peninsula is owned by 100% of national capital.
To be a reference company, offering the most complete range of products with the best quality-price, and being able to satisfy all the customers needs.
Be effective in resources management, in order to satisfy partners, suppliers and employees. Providing safer and reliable products, creating an union between the brand and the customers, allowing to increase productivity, performance and effectiveness. Developping, innovating and satisfying the customers by the quality of the products and services. Be a conscious and responsible company, contributing for the socio-economic development of the society.
Establisment of LUSAVOUGA - Máquinas e Ferramentas, Lda.
Acquisition of the company by Marques dos Santos family.
Facilities moving to a larger area (about 2000 m2).
Building of a new unit with 3500m2, creating better infrastructure for stocking and storage.
Start of the export transactions.
SME Excellence Award by IAPMEI prize that has been kept until today.
Change of the legal form of the company, being renamed as LUSAVOUGA - Máquinas e Acessórios Industriais, S.A.
Conclusion of the quality certification process.
Facilities extension for a total of approximately 8500m2.
Transition of the implemented Quality Assurance System to EN ISO 9001: 2000.
Acquisition and implementation of the ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, allowing a more efficient and effective business management.
Start building of the Distribution Centre, MSGROUP-MARQUES DOS SANTOS.
Opening of the MSGROUP-MARQUES DOS SANTOS distribution centre.
Total storage area aproximately 80.000 m3.
Set-up of the Spanish Branch: LUSAVOUGA ESPAÑA.
Inauguration of the Maputo branch (Mozambique).
Inauguration of the Sintra branch (Portugal).
Start of the second picking shift operation, allowing an enhance in the quality delivery service: our warehouse operates 16h/day, 5 days/week.
Inauguration of the Águeda branch (Portugal).
Inauguration of the Algarve branch (Portugal).
Acquisition of 50% of Live4Digital company - Digital Marketing Agency.
To offer products and services that meet expectations or specifications of our clients, taking into consideration the legal policies applied. To involvesuppliers in our quality policy, creating partnerships which will able us to achieve the defined goals. To reach prosperity and economical growth. Encouraging all employees to reach quality and personnal development. Search for a continuous improvement of the current Quality Management System.
Aware of the role that an organization should play in the society, LUSAVOUGA has sponsored several local partners, in particular sports and culture associations over the past years.