Our History

Since 1908

1908
1912
1944
1950
1961
1989
Now

1908

Mr Silvestre founded Fabrica Ceramica da Madalena, in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, making refractory crucibles for smelting gold.

1912

The factory was bought by current president Ricardo Abrantes’ great grandfather José de Almeida Abrantes (professor nobleman).

1944

Production was moved to the current factory in Almas Da Areosa, Aguada de Cima, and the business was renamed to Almas.

1950

The factory flourished under the guidance of the Abrantes family including José da Costa Abrantes, and his son José Fernando Abrantes.

1961

Almas has seen radical change over 100 years producing bricks, drainpipes, salt glaze jugs, and cache pots.

1989

Salt glazed stoneware, hand painted with cobalt blue.

Now

The factory now produces thousands of cache pots every day, selling to customers all over the world.