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CENTAURO (PORTUGAL) SGPS, S.A., is a group of companies based in Castelo Branco, Portugal. Production is carried out in between the two manufacturing plants in the town with a total covered area of approximately 36.000 m2.
CENTAURO initiated its activities in 1978 and is a manufacturer of equipment for the Refrigeration and HVAC industry which include standard and customised heat exchangers, refrigeration racks, water chillers, condensing units and specially designed products and solutions with added value. Distribution of its products is guaranteed through its centres in Portugal and Spain. Exporting since 1984, CENTAURO is present in different markets but mainly Europe, Africa, South America and Middle East.
I- INTRODUCTION
Our export policy is based on a strong production center based in Castelo Branco – Portugal supported by our agents in each export market.
| 1978 | - | Foundation |
| 1980 | - | End of 1.ª fase - reconstruction of old ceramics . start of production. |
| 1981 | - | First international participation: “Interclima 81” – Paris. |
| 1982 | - | Official Inauguration of Castanheira, Henriques & C.ª, Lda. |
| 1983 | - | Start of exportations to United kingdom. |
| 1988 | - | Commemoration of 10 years existence: Inauguration of final expansion of Castanheira, Henriques & C.ª, Lda. branch EXPO 88 - 750 professionals of the branch meets together and its familiar ones. |
| 1990 | - | In 1990 is taken the decision to risk the construction of a new manufactory unit Centauro International project is born. Agreement model for Centauro products. |
| 1991 | - | Centauro Internacional construction has started born of the idea to build Centauro (Portugal) S.G.P.S., S.A. |
| 1992 | - | 92/07/04 Centauro Internacional inauguration congregates more than 1,200 professionals of the branch and its familiar ones. 92/04/10 Centauro (Portugal) S.G.P.S., S.A. is constituted |
| 1993 | - | Certified product label (<np>) for all Centauro products ISO 9002 - warranty of quality |
| 1995 | - | C.E. Label |
| 1997 | - | Eurovent. certification |
| 1998 | - | ISO 9001/1995 – Quality system Warranty |
| 2003 | - | ISO 9001/2000 – Quality System Management |
| 2003 | - | Presentation of SAHE (Inox – NH3) range at "Climatização" Madrid |
| 2003 | - | First exports of ammonium equipments |
| 2004 | - | Centauro 25 Years – “Ventos de Mudança” – 25º Anniversary |
| 2006 | - | Inauguração da nova linha de pintura e ampliação das Instalações (30.000m2 área aberta). |
| 2007 | - | Apresentação na Feira Climatización Madrid da nova linha de condensadores ACP e evaporadores com motores EC |
| 2008 | - | Certificação ISO 9001-2008 |
| 2009 | - | Enceramento das comemorações do 30º Aniversário da fundação da Centauro na Climatizacion 2009 - Madrid |
| 2010 | - | Comemoração dos 30 Anos do lançamento do primeiro catálogo de produtos Centauro - Sinerclima 2010 - Batalha |
| 2016 | - | Certificação ISO 9001-2015 |
