1986

Cápsulas do Norte was founded in July 1986. The company was created to manufature and commercialize heat shrinkable capsules for bottles of wine and wine-related drinks. This was an initiative of the current partners who, with over ten years of experience in the setor, decided to proceed with the company project and performed the design and construction of the first production equipment.

1987

Beginning of the production of PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) Capsules for bottled gas (LPG) for British Petroleum-BP. This was an important milestone in the development of the company, holding Cápsulas do Norte the respective patent.

1990

Completion and move to new building implanted in the current location of the company. In the new facilities was possible to increase the number of devices and to draw up new machinery in order give response to the continuous and emerging client requirements.

1991

A new family of products emerges; this is the beginning of the production of wood top capsules.

1995

In response to growing environmental concerns related to the use of products derived from Polyvinyl chloride, the company introduces a new raw material, PET (Polyethylene terephthalate). In that same year, it is started the production of ‘warranty seals’ for valves of tank trucks of liquid fuels.

1996

Beginning of the production of polylaminate capsules in response to safety issues related to the consumer of the product.

1998

Development of a system for easy opening to be incorporated into LPG capsules. In that same year, it is established the serial production of LPG capsules with this new system.

2000

Implementation of Quality Management System by NP EN ISO 9002, this certification was obtained in May 2000 by the company APCER.

2001

Acquisition of equipment for high speed production of PVC capsules.

2003

Update of the Quality Management System for ISO 9001:2000. The company Introduces changes and adopts the new approach by processes.

2007

Acquisition of equipment for high speed production of ALC capsules.

2010 New update to the Quality Management System, changes to ISO 9001:2008 are made.
2011

The company celebrates twenty-five years of activity with employees, customers, suppliers and friends.

2013

Development, design and construction of mixed capacity equipment, PVC capsules production and LPG capsules.

  • Market Leader company with national and international projection, in the production and marketing of capsules for all types of products.

  • Service quality oriented and organized structure, created to serve you in a quick, secure and very professional way.