Miguel Balboa de Sousa

Last month, Rosana Pinto gave a talk on Departamento de Engenharia Química (DEQ) IST Open Laboratories, focusing on how metallic organic frameworks (MOFs) can be used as magical sponges of the future. #CERENA #WeAreTecnico #InstitutoSuperiorTecnico #OpenLaboratories #ScienceAndTechnology #MetalOrganicFrameworks

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Vipal Borrachas once more achieves recognition from Portugal’s Automotive Magazine, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the tyre retreading segment. Sara Duarte Silva, Corporate Marketing Communications Manager of Valorpneu, presented Vipal’s Fabricio Pandolfo Nedeff, the Commercial Manager EMEA, with the award. One of the largest manufacturers of products for tyre retreading worldwide, Vipal Rubber has won the 2025 Retreaded Tyre Award with the VT570 Tread – voted the best product of the year in the tyre retreading category. Promoted by Automotive Magazine, the award ceremony was held on November 13 at the Vila Galé Palácio dos Arcos hotel, in Oeiras, Portugal, gathering professionals from the automotive segment, representatives from fleet companies, public entities and industry associations. Developed to meet the specific needs of the EMEA market, the tread VT570 has a directional design that offers excellent traction in mixed applications (on/off-road). It is ideal for vehicles that operate both on paved streets and on irregular terrains, such as those used in civil construction transportation, garbage collection, and agricultural activities. Representing Vipal Europe at the award ceremony, Fabrício Nedeff, Commercial Manager of Vipal for EMEA, comments that “celebrating this recognition in the year we celebrate 20 years of presence in Europe has a very special meaning – especially in Portugal, which is a strategic market for us and a reflection of the trust built along two decades. The recognition of the tread VT570 demonstrates how we remain strong in the mission of offering solutions that combine technology, performance and durability, following the evolution of fleets and the modern transportation needs.” #TyreRetreading #SustainableTransport #VipalRubber #CircularEconomy #GreenMobility

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👉 Iberis Capital has invested in Data4Deals, together with Banco Português de Fomento. We believe in the vision of the team and in the relevance of the solutions they are developing for the future of the financial sector. This investment is also in line with our strategy of supporting Portuguese technology companies with clear international growth potential. We look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and international expansion! #IberisCapital #BPF #VentureCapital #Fintech #Investment

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The Future of Cleaning Is Smarter Than Ever Nilfisk is setting new benchmarks in professional hygiene with autonomous cleaning solutions that merge AI, sensors, and real-time connectivity. By combining technology, efficiency, and sustainability, these innovations redefine what it means to achieve consistent, traceable results — even in the most complex environments.

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🇵🇹 New Government Recommendation: Submit Nationality Applications Online Through a Legal Representative or by Post The Portuguese Government has formally recommended that nationality applications be submitted online via a lawyer or by post, in order to reduce the growing queues and waiting times at the Civil Registry Office.

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What truly drives executive motivation in Europe today? Beyond salary, factors like autonomy, purpose, and recognition are taking center stage. 💡 Our latest Executive Compensation Insights – Europe 2025 sheds light on what leaders really value now. 🎥 Check out José Peixoto video for key insights. 👉 Full report: https://lnkd.in/dPVxpar4

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Big news from ExpressGlass - Vidros para Viaturas, AGE member in Portugal. ExpressGlass has acquired Newcar, expanding its national network with 36 new locations - now reaching a total of 124 stores across the country. A major milestone that strengthens their market presence and reinforces their commitment to fast, professional, and high-quality service.

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Exciting news from our colleagues at RVM Systems Portugal!! Today, Portugal's national Deposit Return System — #Volta — goes live. As the first continental Southern European country to launch a full-scale #DRS, Portugal is setting a powerful example for the entire region. We are proud that RVM Systems machines are part of making this happen. And as the UK's own DRS continues to develop, we're watching Portugal closely, and taking notes.

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Today, Portugal writes a new chapter in the #circulareconomy of Southern Europe. Today, 10 April 2026, #Volta — Portugal's national Deposit Refund System (DRS), operated by SDR Portugal — goes live. Across the country, 2,500 reverse vending machines #RVM, 8,000+ manual collection points and 48 high-capacity kiosks open their doors for the first time, ready to receive the 2.1 billion single-use beverage containers that Portuguese consumers use every year. This is a landmark moment, not just for Portugal, but for the entire Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean region. Portugal becomes the first continental Southern European country to launch a full-scale #DRS. A pioneering step that will serve as a model and an inspiration for its neighbours. We are proud to be part of this journey!!. RVM Systems has been with SDR Portugal since the earliest stages of building the infrastructure that makes today possible. Our machines are among those standing ready in Portuguese supermarkets and retail spaces, designed to make returning a bottle or can as simple and natural as buying one. The numbers behind Volta are remarkable: → €150 million invested — entirely by the private sector → 90% of the beverage industry and 80% of retailers on board → Target of 90% container collection rate by 2029 → 1,500 jobs created Our warmest congratulations go to everyone who made today happen: 🙏 Leonardo Mathias and the entire team at SDR Portugal — for the vision, the perseverance and the leadership to turn years of planning into a live, national system. 🙏 Minister of Environment and Energy Maria Da Graça Carvalho — for championing this as the structural environmental reform Portugal needed. 🙏 The beverage producers, packers, and retailers whose commitment and investment built the backbone of Volta from day one. 🙏 Tomás Palma and our RVM Systems Portugal team — for their tireless work on the ground. And to every Portuguese consumer who today walks up to a Volta machine for the very first time: "pagas um depósito, devolveres a embalagem, és reembolsado". It really is that simple, and that powerful!. Spain, France, Italy, you are watching closely. The south of Europe is moving. https://lnkd.in/eaFbEBpQ

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🇵🇹 Portugal takes a bold step toward carbon neutrality with a new law mandating renewable energy targets for industry and transport. At Iberia Renew, we help companies turn climate goals into tangible, sustainable solutions.

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To lead is to protect. Results matter. But people matter more. Soledade Carvalho Duarte, Managing Director of TRANSEARCH Portugal, sees a new type of leader emerging: one who safeguards their team, purpose and principles. It's not overprotection. It's saying no to unrealistic goals, preserving ethics under pressure and empowering middle management. True leadership delivers results without sacrificing people. Who are you protecting today? https://lnkd.in/ewiiETGQ

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Participating in this conference was a valuable opportunity to reflect on the present and, above all, the future of the steel distribution sector in Iberia. We are going through a particularly challenging period, shaped by economic uncertainty, pressure on margins, industrial transformation, sustainability demands, and generational change within companies themselves. Yet it is precisely in moments like these that the sector demonstrates its resilience, market proximity, and long-term vision. More than discussing challenges, it was important to exchange ideas, experiences, and perspectives on how distribution can continue to create value within an increasingly demanding and evolving supply chain. I leave with the strong belief that the future of the sector will depend on our ability to evolve without losing what has always defined us: trusted relationships, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to customers and partners. #EUROMETAL #Unión de Almacenistas de Hierros de España #Açomefer #steeldistributors #steelproducers

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The shift from using AI to building AI Agents is officially here! 🚀 It’s no longer just about chatting with AI, but about designing autonomous systems that elevate our productivity to the next level. 📈 

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Pleased to see AOSHENG HI-TECH’s new industrial facility in Portugal recognised as a strong example of the evolving economic cooperation between Portugal and China. Beyond investment, this project reflects a tangible contribution to local value chains and the development of advanced materials within the European market. A meaningful step forward in strengthening long-term industrial collaboration.

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Well said, Bruno. The real measure of quality is not just the initial price—it’s the total cost of ownership. Avoiding premature replacements while keeping vehicles on the road lower operational costs - and that is where Durametal’s value becomes clear.

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At Amorim Top Series, cork is used with purpose at every stage. A highly selective process defines what becomes a natural cork stopper. The remaining material is reintegrated into production, giving rise to technical stoppers, expanded cork and composites. Even residual cork is transformed into biomass, covering more than 68% of the group’s energy needs. Because true luxury comes from zero waste. #AmorimTopSeries #CustomClosure #SustainableCork #SustainableCapsules

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News from eRadar ecosystem. Paulo Gonçalves from APICCAPS Associação Portuguesa de Calçado explains the initiatives being developed by the footwear industrial association. https://lnkd.in/dFegv38N

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On-site pure gas generation is transforming laboratory operations by delivering greater safety, autonomy, and efficiency. With F-DGSi solutions, achieve up to 99.9999% purity and a continuous gas supply perfectly matched to your GC and LC instruments. A safer, smarter alternative to high-pressure gas cylinders. #FDGSi #GasGenerators #LaboratorySolutions #GC #LC #purity

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Always good news to see a board evolving towards greater independence—especially at the leadership level. Board composition is one of the most critical elements of good governance, and leadership independence is a cornerstone of an effective board. However, true independence among board members is still not that common—particularly when it comes to the chairperson role. Perhaps because it implies a certain degree of decentralization and dilution of executive and shareholder’s influence. I continue to be surprised by the number of mid-sized companies (with €400–500M in revenues) whose boards are composed exclusively of executives, often selected mainly for their technical expertise and deep knowledge of the business. The implications for business sustainability can be significant. Congratulations to MDS Group for this important step towards strengthening long-term sustainability and addressing stakeholders’ concerns through a more independent and diverse board. #corporategovernance #esg #businesssustainability

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