 In 1993, there was produced the first ecological "water-saving" toilet in Portugal.Nowadays, this company produces per year, between 800000 and 900000 ceramic pieces, employs 560 workers and the factory occupies an area of 176000 square meters.It is the leading exporter of sanitary ware and ceramic fittings in Portugal (exporting 60% of the production), and among other countries, Cerâmica de Valadares exports to Spain, UAE, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.