{"id":194092,"date":"2022-06-22T14:13:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T14:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cimertex.dev.loudzap.com\/history\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:44:03","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cimertex.pt\/en\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"194092\" class=\"elementor elementor-194092 elementor-192233\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c1a89df elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"3c1a89df\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29e268ae\" data-id=\"29e268ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3d349b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a3d349b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47e45a19\" data-id=\"47e45a19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16659293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16659293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Over 60 years of Excellence and Innovation<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-39838d27\" data-id=\"39838d27\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ec78ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64ec78ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cimertex was founded in 1964, in the city of Porto, by three friends with an initial share capital of 300 contos (\u20ac1500.00). From the beginning, the company was established with the purpose of supplying materials and providing services to various industries, particularly in the fields of compressors and pneumatic tools.<\/p><p>Two years later, in 1966, Cimertex expanded its operations by entering the earthmoving machinery market, a segment that quickly became the company\u2019s core business and remains one of its primary areas of activity to this day.<\/p><p>In 1968, Cimertex achieved a significant milestone by being appointed as the official distributor for <strong>Komatsu<\/strong> in Portugal. This partnership with one of the world&#8217;s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment has remained strong and unbroken for more than six decades, reflecting mutual trust and success.<\/p><p>Over the years, the company expanded geographically, establishing its own branches and forming a robust network of authorized agents. This strategy enabled the creation of a comprehensive commercial and after-sales structure, ensuring proximity and continuous support to its customers across the country.<\/p><p><strong>Focus on Angola: International Growth<\/strong><\/p><p>In 1995, Angola emerged as a strategic opportunity. As a result, <strong>Cimertex Angola<\/strong> was established as an Angolan-based company following the same business model as its Portuguese counterpart. Since then, the company has become one of the leading suppliers of equipment for public works and mining in the Angolan market, playing a crucial role in the country\u2019s infrastructure development.<\/p><p><strong>Diversification and New Partnerships<\/strong><\/p><p>In 1999, Cimertex took another significant step in its journey by entering the extraction sector, initiating a partnership with Sandvik Mining and Construction for Portugal and Angola. This strategic move strengthened the company&#8217;s presence in a growingly relevant sector and became a substantial part of its activity.<\/p><p>Over the years, Cimertex built a solid portfolio of internationally renowned brands, diversifying its offerings and consolidating its position across various industrial sectors. Among the represented brands are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Casagrande<\/strong> (special foundations)<\/li><li><strong>Merlo<\/strong> (telescopic handlers)<\/li><li><strong>Komatsu Forest<\/strong> (forestry equipment)<\/li><li><strong>Hangcha<\/strong> (material handling)<\/li><li><strong>Fuchs<\/strong> (industrial loaders)<\/li><\/ul><p>These strategic partnerships have made Cimertex a reference partner in fields such as construction, mining, material handling, and forestry exploration.<\/p><p><strong>Expansion into Italy: A New Chapter<\/strong><\/p><p>In 2015, Cimertex took an important step in its internationalization, expanding to northern Italy. Through its subsidiary headquartered in Bologna, <strong>Cimertex Italia<\/strong>\u00a0assumed representation for Komatsu, covering a strategic territory. Although still relatively recent, this operation has already demonstrated significant growth potential, reinforcing the group\u2019s geographic reach.<\/p><p><strong>Looking to the Future with Optimism<\/strong><\/p><p>With more than 60 years of history, Cimertex takes pride in its journey of growth, innovation, and excellence in customer service. 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