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With over 35 years of experience, Estufasminho is a reference in the development, manufacture and assembly of agricultural, metallic and photovoltaic structures. We focus on innovation, quality and durability, guaranteeing solutions adapted to the needs of each customer. With a solid track record in the sector, we combine cutting-edge technology and precision engineering, offering robust and efficient structures for the most diverse markets.
Company Foundation In a small collection, in the town of Fonte Boa - Esposende, where he carried out civil locksmith work and small agricultural implements, Joaquim Rocha could not imagine taking the first steps towards the creation of a company strongly responsible for agricultural development in the greenhouses and equipment for horticulture.
Change of Installations Proven by the clients' aptitude and preference for the locksmith work provided, Joaquim Rocha moves his facilities to a small 200m2 manufacturing unit, constituting the company Serralharia Faria da Rocha at the same time.
Change of company name to Estufas Minho by Joaquim Faria Gomes da Rocha.
First Greenhouse Project.
The first greenhouse project was conceived and implemented from scratch, in the neighboring parish of Rio Tinto in Esposende.
First participation at the Agro Fair in Braga, exhibiting its greenhouse models.
Acquisition of Current Facilities, located in Fão, Esposende
The company Estufasminho — Equipamen- Equipamen Para Hortofloricultura, Lda., is established, where Joaquim Rocha, as the company's management, continues to expand horizons, increasingly projecting the company into the domestic market.
Implementation of a new manufacturing unit (Block B) designed for the manufacture of metal structures. Creation of the company Estufasminho II — Construção Metáicas, Lda.
Merger of Estufasminho — Equipamentos para Hortofloricultura, Lda., and Estufasminho II — Construção Metáicas, Lda., renamed Estufasminho S.A.
In order to increase productivity in the Metallic Construction Area, the first profiling line designed for the production of mothers was purchased, allowing the “Light Steel Frame” to enter the market.
Creation of a new manufacturing unit (Block C), designed for the production and transformation of structural components in the Greenhouse Area.
As a strategy to increase productivity in the Greenhouse Area, the second profiling line designed for the production of cauldrons and troughs was purchased, eliminating the dependence on suppliers of troughs.
Emergence of a business opportunity that consisted of providing agricultural greenhouses capable of applying Photovoltaic Panels to Reunion Island, in North Africa.
It invests in the Photovoltaic Area through the supply of the first photovoltaic park to France, with the consequence of the increase in the hiring of employees, and the acquisition of several profiling lines.
Implementation of a new manufacturing unit (Block D) designed to respond to the Photovoltaic Area with the installation of the Conformation and Logistics Warehouse Section.
Acquisition of the Laser Tube Cutting Center and creation of the Laser Cutting Services Area, making us more independent and competitive against the competition.
Company Certification according to the regulatory reference NP EN ISO 9001 and CE Marking EN 1090 by the certification body APCER with the scope “Implemented in the design and manufacture of metallic components for greenhouses, pavilions and photovoltaic systems. Provision of laser and sheet metal cutting services”
Extension of the scope of certification to all areas of the company's activities, “Implemented in the design, manufacture and assembly of greenhouses. Manufacture and assembly of metal structures. Manufacture of metallic photovoltaic components and profiles for Light Steel Frame construction. Provision of tube and plate laser cutting services”.
Development of our greenhouse models in compliance with harmonized European standards in collaboration with the Department of Engineering of the University of Minho.
The company is currently investing in the implementation of a new software that must integrate all the information from the various areas of Estufasminho in order to facilitate communication between all departments. We make every effort to increase sales volume in the foreign market.
At Estufasminho, material excellence is fundamental to guarantee the superior quality of our structures.
With a rigorous selection process, we only choose suppliers that meet our high quality and sustainability standards.
All materials used are certified and meet or exceed international safety and quality standards.
We are certified by ISO 9001 and EN 1090, ensuring that our quality management and manufacturing processes for metal products comply with the highest international standards.
