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ARCH Valadares \u2013 Portuguese Sanitary Ceramics Excellence<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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ARCH Valadares<\/strong> is a leading Portuguese brand in the sanitary ceramics<\/strong> sector, the direct heir to the historic legacy of Valadares<\/strong>, the oldest national brand in the production of sanitaryware. With more than a century of accumulated know-how, the brand now stands out through an approach that combines industrial tradition, technological innovation and contemporary design<\/strong>, while keeping production entirely in Portugal. <\/p>\n

The brand is part of the ARCH \u2013 Advanced Research Ceramic Heritage<\/strong> project, an industrial platform created to preserve, develop and project internationally the ceramic know-how passed down through generations, meeting today\u2019s demands in architecture, design and construction.<\/p>\n

A century-old heritage and industrial continuity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Valadares\u2019 origins date back to the early 20th century, having built over decades a solid reputation based on quality, production rigour and continuous innovation. Following an industrial restructuring process, the creation of ARCH ensured the continuity of the brand, repositioning it in a contemporary and international context. <\/p>\n

Today, ARCH<\/strong> is the entity that owns, produces and markets the Valadares brand<\/strong>, present in more than 50 countries<\/strong>, with manufacturing located in Vila Nova de Gaia<\/strong>, ensuring full control over production processes and the final quality of the products.<\/p>\n

Technology, innovation and exclusive materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ARCH Valadares\u2019 production stands out for the use of proprietary technologies and exclusive ceramic materials<\/strong>, developed in-house to meet specific technical needs of the market. These include materials such as HighCer<\/strong> and Gresanit<\/strong>, which make it possible to create solutions that are more resistant, versatile and suited to different contexts of use. <\/p>\n

The ability to produce custom pieces<\/strong>, tailored to architecture, hospitality or public-space projects, strengthens the brand\u2019s positioning with architects, designers and specifiers.<\/p>\n

Design as a defining element<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Design plays a central role in ARCH Valadares\u2019 identity. The collections developed reflect a contemporary, balanced and functional language, while maintaining a strong connection to the tradition of Portuguese ceramics. <\/p>\n

The brand regularly collaborates with architects and designers<\/strong>, both national and international, creating collections that combine aesthetics, ergonomics and technical performance. This approach ensures solutions that integrate coherently into residential, commercial and institutional projects. <\/p>\n

Responsible production and sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The ceramic production developed by ARCH is aligned with principles of environmental responsibility<\/strong>, through the optimisation of industrial processes, energy efficiency and product durability. The longevity of sanitary ceramics contributes to a more sustainable approach to the life cycle of materials used in construction. <\/p>\n

This vision makes it possible to offer solutions that combine robustness, efficiency and responsible use of natural resources.<\/p>\n

A complete portfolio for the bathroom space<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ARCH Valadares offers a complete range for the bathroom space<\/strong>, which includes: <\/p>\n