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50 Years of Experience

2023 was the year in which Inapal Metal S.A. celebrated 50 years of existence: five decades marked by the dedication and resilience of all those who contributed to Inapal's transformation from a local manufacturer in northern Portugal to a global partner in the automotive industry, trusted by leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

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History

XX Century

1973INAPAL, SA was founded in 1973 with the aim of producing components for the automotive industry, in particular metal bumpers.

1980: With the installation of the Renault Project in Portugal in the early ’80s, the company converted its production lines, providing its unit stamping capacity and technology for the manufacture of Valve Covers to the factory in Cacia. At the same time, INAPAL invests in a new technological area, for the manufacture of bumpers and side shields in composite materials. Subsequently, the company is based on a group concept, separating its activities (metal and plastics) into legally independent companies, which originated the creation of INAPAL Metal SA and INAPAL Plásticos SA.

1999: Every day, we produce thousands of parts on our presses, using transfer or progressive processes, with the possibility of also including nut and bolt riveting processes.

To be able to respond to the requests of our customers, INAPAL Metal has a variety of presses with different dimensions and tonnages, providing our customers with small, medium-size parts as well as the stamping of medium / large size parts.

Our presses range from 200 to 2200 Tons, through progressive or Transfer processes, covering a wide range of materials with thicknesses up to 4.5 mm, including High Strength Steels.

XXI Century

2001: Installation of a new range of presses from 300 Ton to 600 Ton.

2003: Expansion of the factory area in 4,000 m².

2004: INAPAL Metal obtains ISO / TS 16949 certification - Quality Management System - Specific requirements for the application of ISO 9001 for organizations involved in the production, service or accessories of the automotive industry.

2005: Obtains certification in accordance with NP EN ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System.

2006: Installation of the new Fagor 1,200 Ton transfer press.

2008: Due to the closure of a factory of one of our main customers, all the production lines of welding and riveting assemblies were transferred to a new 1,000 m² production unit resulting in the creation of 100 new jobs

2013: Recognising the importance of Health and Safety for the well-being of its employees, INAPAL Metal has evolved to a new certification in accordance with NP EN ISO 14001 – “Environmental management systems – Requirements and guidelines for use” and OHSAS 18001 – “Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems”.

2014: Renewal of all welding lines by converting them to robotic processes including spot welding, resistance and MIG processes.

2018Installation of the new 600-ton Weingarten press.

2019: Acquisition of new land measuring 10,000 m² for the expansion of an industrial warehouse.

2021: Completion of a new 1,000 m² building and start of production of the 2,200 Ton press.