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Carmo Wood is composed of a group of 10 companies, based in Portugal, and the entire process of transformation, product creation, and technical development is Portuguese.
It offers a wide range of products in the national territory and beyond borders, in sectors as diverse as agriculture, equestrian world, construction, tourism, leisure, security, and telecommunications.
Every year we prepare ourselves for a better year. To do more and go even further.
In this documentary, get to know our history, our vision for the future, and our People. See the evolution of Carmo Wood throughout its decades of existence, in our products and in our facilities.
Innovation is present in our daily lives. This is our DNA.
Carmo Wood is a leader in various markets and also in various segments, exporting to more than 40 countries. The international market represents approximately 50% of its revenue.
With headquarters in Lisbon, it is also divided into four more manufacturing units located in Pegões, Almeirim, and Oliveira de Frades. Beyond borders, Carmo Wood has its own companies with offices in Madrid, Algeciras (Spain), and Bordeaux (France).
The headquarters of Carmo Wood is located in Lisbon. However, you can find us at one of our Portuguese or international locations and also in our Showrooms. Contact us for more information.
Oliveira de Frades
Store, Showroom and Factory
Industrial Zone of Travassós
3680-170 Oliveira de Frades
Pegões
Store, Showroom and Factory
National Road 4, Km 46.5 Pontal
2985-201 Pegões
Spain
Offices
c/ El Naranjo, 13 - 11 205 Algeciras (Cadiz)
Spain
The History of Carmo Wood
- 1980
Year of the formation of the Industrial Carmo Wood business group, with the beginning of the creation of the company A. Milne Carmo, Lda. based in Pegões and offices in Lisbon, by the will of entrepreneurs Alfredo Milne and Carmo and their son Jorge Milne and Carmo. Alfredo Milne and Carmo became interested in industrial wood preservation in the 1950s, specializing in this area in the United States of America. It was Alfredo Milne and Carmo who started the industrialization of wood for the agricultural sector in Europe, using modern techniques and products of that time. Also in Colonial Angola, the entrepreneur had a great influence on the use of treated wooden railway sleepers. Prior to the decision to create the new company, Jorge had specialized in the same topic of industrial wood preservation, bringing recent technical and management knowledge.
- 1984
Acquisition of the company in Almeirim/Alpiarça, which became known as Milne and Carmo Treated Woods, Ltd.
- 1989
The construction of Carmo, Lda. begins in Oliveira de Frades. The first day of operation is in June 1990.
- 1990
Constitution of Carmo France Agriculture.
- 2002
Constitution of A. Milne Carmo Ibérica, S.L. Its objective is the development of the group's business in Spain. Offices in Algeciras.
- 2005
Carmo Wood Structures, a company dedicated to construction in general, with a main focus on the design and conception of large projects, with wood, glued laminated timber, and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) as the main raw materials. These are the pillars of high-rise building projects, residential houses, restaurants, large surface coverings, walkways, and bridges.
- 2009
Constitution of Gripple Portugal. 50/50 joint venture with the English company Gripple Ltd., which is dedicated to the construction sector, specifically suspension systems for HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and electricity, among others.
- 2011
Date of the merger of A. Milne Carmo with Milne Carmo Treated Woods.
- 2012
This was the year of the establishment of CFSB - Carmo France Structures en Bois.
- 2012
Smartstak Iberia, Lda. was created, a joint venture between Carmo S.G.P.S. and the English company Loadhog Limited, which produces and markets patented and innovative R.T.P. and palletization systems.
- 2013
Constitution of B & Carmo, with the objective of providing consulting services in various areas of the company: Management, Finance, and Accounting.
- 2017
A fire at the Oliveira de Frades facilities affected the 140 thousand square meters of the industrial unit that housed about five industrial pavilions and an office building. Almost 30 years of work and months of stock destroyed in less than 24 hours.
- 2018
Less than a year after the big fire, the new facilities of Oliveira de Frades were inaugurated with 12 pavilions, 7 of which are made of wood.
- 2020
Opening of Carmo Wood Store in Pegões, with the aim of expanding our range of products (accessories and hardware).
- 2021
Opening of Carmo Wood Store at Oliveira de Frades facilities.
- 2022
Inauguration of the Floating Offices, the new headquarters of Carmo France Agriculture and Carmo France Wood Structure. The building, constructed in wood, is the first floating structure in France.
- 2022
Opening of 20% of the capital of the Group to Ibéris Capital. The private equity and venture capital fund manager now holds, together with a co-investor, 20% of the capital of Carmo Wood Group.
The Carmo Wood Group develops excellent products and services in the forestry sector. It focuses on delivering value to customers, sustainability in its practices, and promoting respect for individuals, dignity, and appropriate working conditions. The Carmo Wood Group aims to be a reference for business excellence in the global forestry market, adopting a governance and business model oriented towards product and service innovation, process and practice effectiveness, sustainability of the planet, and satisfaction, dignity, and respect for all stakeholders.
We are a company of:
- Planning
We structure our future with vision and strategy. - Action
We strive every day to provide excellent products and services. - Education
We invest in the continuous training of our teams, for constant improvement. - Meritocracy
We recognize and reward merit in all of our practices.
At Carmo Wood, we have a vast team full of dedicated and committed professionals who strive to deliver the best solutions to our clients. We encourage, develop, and motivate people in their challenging roles and also promote effective training and learning.
Our goal is for teams to be able to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients, ensuring the quality that characterizes us. We value the spirit of cooperation and commitment, as we know that only through this can we innovate in this sector.
The Carmo Academy was created to centralize our training activities, providing employees with an environment conducive to learning and knowledge sharing. It promotes group training, with the presence of leaders and directors, ensuring knowledge sharing, but also individual training, catering to the specific needs of each one.
We aim to cover all our employees with training opportunities, regardless of their role. The positive feedback that Carmo Academy has been receiving not only reflects the commitment of the entire team, but also validates all the effort invested.
We will continue to be committed to the constant evolution of Carmo Academy, valuing continuous training as a pillar of our organizational success.
Treated wood is a construction material, supplied and renewable by Nature, with predictable performance, which removes and blocks carbon from the atmosphere for decades, with low energy content and a pleasant aesthetic, appreciated by almost everyone.
Being renewable and sustainable, it can be used, reused, and recycled. It is a model product for Europe's transition to a circular economy aimed at increasing global competitiveness, promoting sustainable economic growth, and generating new jobs.
Treated wood is a construction material, supplied and renewable by Nature, with predictable performance, which removes and locks carbon from the atmosphere for decades, with low energy content and a pleasant aesthetic, appreciated by almost everyone.
It is increasingly understood that the central component of a circular bioeconomy should be a greater use of wood products from sustainably managed forests. Wood performs well in life cycle analysis, which measures the carbon of a particular material and other environmental impacts from its birth to its end.
Gripple Portugal Lda. is a Joint Venture, with Carmo S.G.P.S. and English Gripple Ldt. as partners. Carmo Wood already represented the Gripple range for agriculture in Portugal, Spain, and France. Currently, we also offer the Gripple system in the Industry/Construction sector to effectively respond to all suspension requests. After developing a clever way to join wires for agricultural structures, it is now a globally recognized manufacturer with innovative and value-added solutions for the construction markets. As a market-leading industry worldwide, it offers simplicity and time-saving in its patented solutions with over 200 products available.
A Smartstak Iberia Lda., a Joint Venture between Carmo S.G.P.S. and the English company Loadhog, markets the entire range of Loadhog products for returnable logistics in the Iberian Peninsula. Two products stand out for bottle packaging: the Smartpad and the Smartcap.
The Smartpad stands out for its improved stability, reducing the percentage of bottles that fall off the line. Its design also enhances the safety of primary packaging, making it more secure, providing reduced CO2 emissions in the supply chain, and eliminating bottle wear.
The Smartcap offers a secure waterproof barrier to cover our glass packaging system. The smart hinge adapts to a wide range of bottle diameters without the need for assembly. It is industrially washed after each trip, providing superior hygiene compared to cardboard trays, and can be used for multiple trips. It also allows for low stock levels and costs while reducing carbon footprint.
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