Portugal
Continental Mabor builds technological center with 500 workers in Famalicão
Publication: ECO
Author: António Larguesa
Source published: 20/10/2026, 11:55:44 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 00:04:33 UTC
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Briefings
German multinational Continental Mabor is advancing construction of a new technical competence center in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, located within the Lousado industrial complex. The project will employ approximately 500 technical staff and aims to foster collaboration, engineering, and digital specialization. This investment is currently in terraplaning phase and represents a key step for regional economic dynamism. The ceremony marking the start of works is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at the company's Esposende plant, which began production in 1946 and reached production volume of 450 million tires in 2024.
Key points
- Continental Mabor will construct a new technical competence center in Vila Nova de Famalicão employing approximately 500 technical staff.
- The project is currently in terraplaning phase and is scheduled to commence work on October 22, 2026, at the Esposende plant.
Context
Continental Mabor, a German giant, is expanding its footprint in Portugal through this investment. The facility will be part of the Lousado complex, which produces over 18 million tires annually. The project involves collaboration with FORAVE, a vocational school, to support the training of young talent in industrial automation and robotics.
Limitations
The evidence covers the construction phase of a new center in Vila Nova de Famalicão, but does not specify the exact start date beyond the ceremony date, nor does it provide details on the total area size or specific budget figures for the project.
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