About us

Windmill

Until the acquisition of the windmill the factory had no driving force. Later on, on the Gafanha road, a mill would be installed, which operated with the water currents of the Aveiro lagoon to grind the glaze, helping the precarious efficiency of the wind engine.

However, the manufacture extends to the fancy dishes (imitations of the old Chinese, and Japanese) and to the tile.

In 1909 new and several improvements were introduced; the grinding of the glass started to be made in a windmill.

New installations

The change involved a real transformation of the company. From a small workshop, Aleluia Factory would become a modern enterprise, producing domestic and decorative pottery and wall tiles.

Aleluia designation

In 1922, at the Rio de Janeiro Exhibition, the Aleluia Factory conquered, along with Jerónimo Pereira Campos, Filhos, the diploma of honor.

Machines Faure from Limoges

The manufacture of tiles by drying process was adopted and the first series of machines Faure de Limoges was installed for the preparation of white clays and five years after the first mechanical press.

First Mechanical Press

At the forefront of its time, new and modern equipment is acquired, and the first mechanical press is installed.

Olarias Aveirense Lda. acquisition

Acquired the company Olarias Aveirense Lda. and its transformation into the Gercar Factory, dedicated almost exclusively to the production of sanitary ware, reserving for Aleluia the more artistic side of decorative faience, tiles, and panels.

Acquisition of new and modern equipment and expansion of the facilities, with a strong focus on tile production. With this investment, it became one of the strongest competitors in the market in this sector.

Social Impact

Aleluia Factory created a school of drawing and painting, and a school for adults who did not have the 4th grade. The illiteracy was extinguished among the workers.

The meals were distributed by the workers at cost proportional to the salary and gratuitously for the lower income. It allowed the granting of loans for the construction of own housing, without interest and in modest monthly payments. Prior to the Social Security, workers were already granted free medical care and sickness benefits.

This year, the company reaches a significant and growing concentration of workers, with more than 400 employees.

Aleluia Cerâmicas Comércio e Indústria SA

The growth of the company was favorable but difficulties resulting from this investment led the brothers to sell the factory to a limited company: Aleluia - Cerâmica, Comércio e Indústria, S.A.

Facilities Changing

Changed definitively to the facilities of Quinta do Simão.

Productive Reconversion

In 1999, the manufacturing unit was reconverted in order to produce wall and floor tiles, with a greater production capacity.

New Headquarters Building

A new and modern Administrative-Social building and Showroom is built in the Quinta do Simão unit.

Aleluia's Centenary

Commemoration of the Aleluia's centenary with the presence of the President of the Republic, Dr. Jorge Sampaio.

Fusion Aleluia, Apolo, Viuva Lamego and Keratec

Aleluia Cerâmicas is the result of the merger of several Portuguese companies that own some of the main ceramic brands – Aleluia, Ceramic, Apolo, and Viúva Lamego.

Digital Equipment / New Logistics Center

First Portuguese ceramic company to acquire digital printing equipment.

In July of the same year, the Logistics Center of Aleluia Cerâmicas was inaugurated in Gafanha da Encarnação, Ílhavo, the largest in the country, with a storage capacity of 3 million square meters in covered area.

Productive Expansion

Due to the increasing demand and internationalization of the brand, the production capacity of Aleluia is expanded, with 6 production lines.

Digital Printing on Extruded Porcelain

The installation of a digital printer at the Vagos Industrial unit for applications on extruded porcelain, will allow to elevate aesthetical aspects, and places Aleluia Cerâmicas at the forefront of this type of technical product.

Rebranding Aleluia Ceramics

Brand and logo change to "Aleluia Ceramics", ensuring alignment with the global presence strategy.