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French SOMFY wants to create 700 jobs in six years at the Felgueiras factory

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French multinational SOMFY inaugurated a new factory in Felgueiras, Portugal, on October 15, 2026, aiming to produce four million motors for door and window systems within five to six years. The factory will also create 700 jobs over this period, with current production of the J4S motor starting in November 2026. Local officials estimate 10,000 jobs will be created in the broader industrial zone over ten years, supported by a 20 million euro investment and green energy infrastructure.

Key points

• SOMFY inaugurated a new factory in Felgueiras, Portugal, on October 15, 2026, with production of the J4S motor starting in November 2026.
• The factory aims to produce four million motors for door and window systems within five to six years, creating 700 jobs in the short term and 10,000 jobs in the long term.

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The factory's production capacity depends on international market trends, which remain uncertain. Specific investment figures for the project were not disclosed by the group.

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