Event KAIZEN™
Kaikaku Benchmark Tour: EVOMEC
Welcome to the Portugal Kaikaku Experience
We have carefully selected a small group of companies based on their expertise and commitment to KAIZEN™ and Lean. We are confident that this will be a valuable experience for your career. We are here to ensure you have a comfortable and rewarding learning experience. If there is anything we can do to make your trip more effective, please do not hesitate to ask.
According to the agenda, we plan to visit 4 companies over 3 days. There will be Q&A sessions as well as frequent group discussions. We will facilitate discussions after each visit and also in the evening.
Companies you will visit
Embeiral
Founded in 1984 in Viseu, Embeiral – Engenharia e Construção is one of Portugal’s leading construction and public works contractors, widely recognized in the civil engineering, infrastructure and building sectors.
Operating from its head office in Travanca de Bodiosa, Viseu, the company brings together civil construction, public works, technical installations, steel and timber structures, ready-mixed concrete and aggregates within a single group structure.
Holding the maximum Class 9 construction licence awarded by IMPIC since 2019, Embeiral is qualified to deliver the largest and most complex projects in the Portuguese market, alongside the sector’s biggest players.
Backed by more than 40 years of continuous growth, a certified quality management system and a portfolio spanning roads, healthcare facilities and residential developments, Embeiral combines engineering capability with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation.
JPM
Founded in 1994, JPM – Automação e Equipamentos Industriais is one of Portugal’s leading industrial automation and metalworking companies, widely recognized in the intralogistics and capital equipment sectors.
Operating from its facilities in the Rossio Industrial Zone in Vale de Cambra, the company brings together engineering, design, in-house manufacturing, installation and maintenance of equipment and complete industrial units within a single workflow.
Serving the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive and intralogistics industries, with around 15,000 m² of production area and exports averaging over 60% of turnover, JPM is present across five continents.
Backed by more than 30 years of experience, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and occupational health and safety certifications and COTEC membership, JPM has built a reputation as a “factory of factories”, combining engineering capability with a strong commitment to innovation and automation.
A400
Founded in 1995, A400 – Projetistas e Consultores de Engenharia is one of Portugal’s leading full-service engineering consultancies, widely recognized in the structural, MEP and BIM consulting sectors.
Operating from its head office in Porto, the company integrates structures, MEP, BIM management, sustainability and construction industrialisation into a single design workflow, supported by a technical team of over 90 people.
With branches in Angola, Mozambique, Morocco and Algeria and an in-house software division developing proprietary BIM plugins and automation tools, A400 delivers projects across the European and African markets.
Backed by 30 years of experience and more than 3,000 projects delivered, A400 combines engineering know-how with a strong commitment to digitalisation to remain a trusted partner in the construction industry.
Openbook
Founded in 2007, Openbook is an award-winning Portuguese architecture and design group, widely recognized in the corporate workplace and real estate sectors.
Operating from its headquarters in Lisbon, the Group brings together Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, Design & Wayfinding and Engineering, integrating design and project management across the full lifecycle of a space.
With more than 90 employees, revenue above €10 million in 2024 and a presence in Portugal, France, Spain, Angola, Vietnam, Brazil and Dubai, Openbook serves leading brands nationally and internationally.
Its portfolio includes the new Caixa Geral de Depósitos headquarters and the Deloitte offices in Lisbon and Porto — the largest office projects delivered in Portugal in 2024 — and Openbook Architecture was named Best Architecture Company in Portugal at the Construir Awards.
SEA Hotel Porto
Sea Porto Hotel is strategically located in the heart of Matosinhos. In clear view of the Port of Leixões and its logistics platform, it is half a mile from the award-winning Cruise Terminal. Take a peek of what awaits you
Hotel 3K Europa
With a privileged location, this 4-star hotel on Av. da República presents itself as a modern, dynamic city hotel with unique touches. Take a peek at what awaits you
Remember that during company visits, you should:
Wear closed-toe shoes & comfortable clothes, yet avoid loose clothing and accessories
Wear the assigned PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at each facility
Tie back long hair
Follow all signage and safety instructions & listen to the safety briefing
Stay with your guide & report any hazards
Don’t eat or chew gum
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Relevant Contacts
Armando Alves
Senior Manager
+351 932 491 332
Inês Sá
Marketing & Business Development
+351 935 047 729
Francisca Taveira
Marketing & Business Development
+351 918 479 981