About us
Dreaming
Today.
We dream every day of ways to create and transform.
THE FOUNDATION
SAM (Salvador Abreu Machado) is founded, rooted in metalworking heritage from Angola's military artistic locksmith tradition. A family legacy in precision craftsmanship begins, planting the seeds for decades of industrial vision and engineering excellence.
THE BIRTH OF INOVOCORTE
José Machado, son of Salvador and later known as "Zé dos Parafusos," creates Inovocorte with 6 employees. Transforming SAM's 35-year legacy into a new era of advanced metalworking solutions.
THE TRANSFORMATION
The defining merger: SAM and Inovocorte unite under the Inovocorte brand. This strategic consolidation marks the bold transition from artisanal family business to industrial powerhouse.
SYNERE IS BORN
Synere emerges as the umbrella brand. A revolutionary shift from virtually no engineering capacity to building a team of 21+ engineers. This strategic investment enables partnerships with major clients and establishes engineering as the lighthouse guiding future growth.
MUVV TAKES FLIGHT
The birth of Muvv, Synere's first spin-off, marking the beginning of brand diversification and international expansion
TOMORROW'S ENGINEERING TODAY
Antropos is created, completing the ecosystem. Synere rebrands crystalline identity as the powerhouse of communication. With "S/" as the vector of advancement, the group unites over 200 people under one promise: anticipating value through technology and engineering with pragmatism.
About us
Synere is a Tech-Metal Industries powerhouse. We own and unite the specialized brands Muvv, Inovocorte, and Antropos - together creating integrated engineering solutions that shape tomorrow.
We transform steel into systems. Ideas into infrastructure. Challenges into competitive advantages. From advanced manufacturing and precision coating to custom machinery and industrial automation, we deliver end-to-end solutions that anticipate what's next.
Tomorrow’s Engineering. Today.
+50
Years of experience
+200
Employees
1M€
industrial automation investment in the past 2 years"
15 700 m2
Productive area divided
5
industrial units
3
Global Brands
Our Brands
Board
A group of minds leading with purpose, turning ideas into action, and inspiring People.
Pedro Costa
Chief Executive Officer | Group General Manager
José Machado
Founder & Chairman
Ricardo Pereira
Group Chief Marketing Officer
Cristiano Ferreira
Group Chief Industrial Operations Officer
Tiago Silva
Group Chief Tecnhology Officer
Ricardo Gonçalves
Group Chief Quality & ESG Officer
José Carneiro
Group Chief Financial Officer
Eduardo Leal
Group Chief Industrial Production Officer
Vitor Rapoula
Group Chief R&D Officer
Carla Borges
Group Chief People Officer
Business Ethics at Our Core
INTEGRITY THROUGH PRECISION
At Synere we act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in every decision. Whether with clients, suppliers, or communities, we conduct business with unwavering truth. Rigor, certifications, compliance, and ethics form the backbone of everything we build.
RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT
Corruption, bribery, or unfair advantage have no place in our ecosystem. Our operations are built on respect for the rule of law, fairness for all partners, and ethical standards that leave no gray zones.
HUMAN-CENTERED ENGINEERING
People are our most valuable asset. We honor the dignity of every individual—employees, partners, and communities alike. We foster diversity, inclusion, professional growth, and safe working environments that reflect who we are.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Tomorrow's planet today. Beyond compliance, we build sustainably. Our processes are designed to respect people and the planet, aligned with global ESG norms and environmental principles.
LIGHTHOUSE LEADERSHIP
As the lighthouse guiding our brands, Synere sets the ethical path forward. We believe in shared values across all companies, transversal culture, and unified positioning. Our structural values must be deeply rooted in the group, because we all must feel proud to say "I work at Synere."+
