COSTA NOVA showcases hospitality expertise at HIP Madrid

February 19, 2026

COSTA NOVA was proud to participate in HIP Madrid 2026, an international trade show for the HoReCa sector, where industry…

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Carnival at Grupo COSTA NOVA Industria 2026

February 16, 2026

At COSTA NOVA Industria, Carnival did not go unnoticed! Many embraced the festive spirit, letting their imagination run free and…

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COSTA NOVA highlights Portuguese craft at Ambiente

February 11, 2026

COSTA NOVA returned to the Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt, one of the world’s leading trade shows for consumer goods and…

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Cantar das Janeiras at COSTA NOVA Industria Group

January 28, 2026

Vagos Senior University brought joy to the COSTA NOVA Industria Group with the traditional Cantar das Janeiras. At Grestel, on…

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COSTA NOVA at Maison&Objet: a strong start to the year

January 20, 2026

From January 15th to the 19th, Maison&Objet, one of the most prestigious international events in the home and lifestyle sector,…

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Christmas lunch 2025

December 23, 2025

COSTA NOVA Industria Group came together last Saturday for a Christmas lunch at Casa de Abis. It was a memorable…

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Distribution of Tradicional Bacalhau 2025

December 18, 2025

The Christmas spirit came alive at Grupo COSTA NOVA Industria as employees were offered the traditional bacalhau. Rooms were transformed…

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ECOGRES 4.0 recognized at the European Funds Awards

December 12, 2025

Ecogres – Cerâmica Ecológica, part of COSTA NOVA Industria, was awarded an honorable mention on December 5th at the 1st…

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“Reinvent Christmas – Symbolize Tradition” Contest

December 12, 2025

Once again, COSTA NOVA Industria challenged its employees to celebrate Christmas with creativity and team spirit. This year, the “Reinvent…

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COSTA NOVA joins NOVA Medical School and Fundação Casa Hermes for the launch of the Nutrir Collectionthe Nutrir Collection

December 11, 2025

COSTA NOVA presented the T Plate project and the Nutrir collection yesterday, December 10, on Human Rights Day, in an initiative developed…

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COSTA NOVA Industria Group was honored with the Best Poster Award

November 27, 2025

COSTA NOVA Industria was honored with the Best Poster Award at the recent Ceramics Technical Conference, organized by the Centro…

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A Fábrica Catalog Wins Honorable Mention at the Papies

November 26, 2025

We are proud to share that our catalog A Fábrica, created by the COSTA NOVA design team and printed by…

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Grestel wins 1st Prize in the New Materials and Products for Sustainability Contest

November 26, 2025

Grestel was once again distinguished in the field of sustainable innovation by winning the “Novos Materiais e Produtos para a…

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Magusto at Grupo COSTA NOVA Industria 2025

November 11, 2025

Today at the COSTA NOVA Industria Group, we celebrated St. Martin’s Day with the traditional Magusto! The cold days are…

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Pink October at COSTA NOVA Industria Group 2025

October 30, 2025

As part of Pink October, the COSTA NOVA Industria Group organized an internal awareness campaign on breast cancer prevention. In…

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World Food Day at Grestel 2025

October 22, 2025

On October 16, we celebrated Healthy Eating Day with a gathering full of colors, aromas, and flavors. Even if a…

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World Mental Health Day at COSTA NOVA Industria Group 2025

October 14, 2025

We celebrated World Mental Health Day on October 10 with a series of activities designed to raise awareness about the…

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Discover COSTA NOVA at Paris Design Week 2025

September 17, 2025

From September 4 to 13, COSTA NOVA’s collections were on display at Paris Design Week 2025 as part of AICEP’s…

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Arraial at COSTA NOVA Industria 2025

July 23, 2025

Between mugs and molds ready to be filled,with the kiln heating up and the glazes shining,at COSTA NOVA Industria, all…

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COSTA NOVA Industria Group Awarded “ESG Reporting Pioneer” Certification

June 27, 2025

In June, the COSTA NOVA Industria Group was recognized by SIBS – Forward Payment Solutions with the “ESG Reporting Pioneer”…

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COSTA NOVA Industria Group participated in the event “Circular Economy | A Path to Competitiveness and Innovation in the Central Region”

June 24, 2025

COSTA NOVA Industria Group took part in the event organized by CCDR Centro – “Circular Economy | A path to…

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Costa Limpa 2025: 98 people united for a cleaner beach!

June 11, 2025

This past Saturday, June 7, another edition of Costa Limpa took place – an initiative by Grupo COSTA NOVA Industria…

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World Energy Day 2025

May 29, 2025

At COSTA NOVA Industria Group, we are committed to adopting technologies and practices that promote energy efficiency and contribute to…

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COSTA NOVA partners in the 7th edition of “Sleep In” in Porto, reinforcing its connection to design, architecture and the art of hosting

May 15, 2025

From May 15 to 25, the Palacete Silva Monteiro in Porto hosts the 7th edition of “Sleep In – Instagram…

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Miguel Casal honored as an Honorary Member of AAAUA

May 7, 2025

Miguel Casal, CEO of COSTA NOVA Industria Group, has been awarded the title of Honorary Member of the Alumni Association…

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«Mãos ao grés» 2025

May 5, 2025

The much-awaited «Mãos ao Grés» 2025 took place today – and it was a success! This annual initiative, which marks…

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Creative Ceramics Competition 2025

April 29, 2025

Today, at the COSTA NOVA showroom, we presented the awards for the Creative Ceramics Competition. The first prize was awarded…

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Active and Healthy Ageing

April 28, 2025

Today, April 28, we mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. We take this opportunity to reflect…

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«Composting for Beginners» workshop with Pedro’s Garden

April 23, 2025

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd. Today, to mark the occasion, we hosted a special moment dedicated to…

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World Water Day 2025

April 22, 2025

Caring for water is caring for the future. At Grupo COSTA NOVA Industria, 100% of our water is carefully treated.…

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COSTA NOVA participates in the International Sea Urchin Festival 2025

March 26, 2025

The International Sea Urchin Festival, which kicked off last weekend in Ericeira, celebrated the sea urchin in all its gastronomic…

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Internacional Women’s Day 2025

March 8, 2025

There are 690 women who bring COSTA NOVA pieces to life. Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate their strength,…

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COSTA NOVA x Nespresso

March 7, 2025

Until March 17, customers can enjoy a complimentary COSTA NOVA espresso cup or bowl when making purchases at Nespresso. The…

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Carnival at COSTA NOVA Industria Group 2025

March 3, 2025

Despite the rainy day, Carnival was far from dull at COSTA NOVA Industria Group! With laughter and creativity all around,…

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Grestel and COSTA NOVA at Ambiente Fair, Frankfurt 2025

February 6, 2025

COSTA NOVA Industria Group will be present at the 2025 edition of Ambiente in Frankfurt, with two stands representing two…

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Grestel, industrial unit of the COSTA NOVA Industria Group, honored with the “Industry of the Future” Award

January 22, 2025

Grestel, one of the industrial units of the COSTA NOVA Industria Group, received the “Industry of the Future” award yesterday,…

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Recognizing our Internal Trainers!

January 7, 2025

At COSTA NOVA, we believe that knowledge grows when it is shared. Through our COSTA NOVA Academy, we’ve created a…

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A Special Christmas at COSTA NOVA Industria Group

December 12, 2024

Christmas is a time for tradition and togetherness, and at Grupo COSTA NOVA Industria, this season is marked by the…

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Supporting the Community: Vagos Volunteer Firefighters

December 9, 2024

After an extremely challenging year for many families affected by wildfires, as well as for Portuguese firefighters, this season invites…

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International Day of People with Disabilities 2024

December 3, 2024

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, whose theme is promoting the leadership of persons with disabilities for…

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Magusto at COSTA NOVA Industria Group 2024

November 11, 2024

Today, on a true Saint Martin’s summer day, we celebrated Magusto, a Portuguese tradition where roasted chestnuts are shared among…

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Materials Engineering Merit Award: Honoring Academic Excellence

October 23, 2024

At COSTA NOVA Industria Group, we support academic talent, believing that the future is in the hands of talented young…

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World Food Day at COSTA NOVA Industria Group 2024

October 17, 2024

At COSTA NOVA Industria Group , we marked World Food Day in a unique way. Our Health and Safety team…

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ECOGRES 4.0: A Commitment to Sustainability with European Impact

October 15, 2024

On October 9th, Carlos Pinto and Jorge Carneiro traveled to Brussels to present the ECOGRES 4.0 project to the European…

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COSTA NOVA x Aleluia Ceramics

October 14, 2024

Our partners in the ceramics industry, Aleluia Ceramics, were in Italy for CERSAIE and chose COSTA NOVA pieces to decorate…

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Well-being and mental health week at COSTA NOVA Industria Group 2024

October 9, 2024

Between October 10 and 15, the COSTA NOVA Industria Group organized a week dedicated to the well-being and mental health…

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COSTA NOVA pioneering industrial hydrogen firing in utility ceramics in Europe

October 8, 2024

Last Friday, October 4th, Grestel, part of the COSTA NOVA Industria Group, achieved a significant milestone by conducting the first…

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A successful week at Maison&Objet 2024

September 11, 2024

We are wrapping up a successful week at Maison&Objet 2024! It was an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships with our…

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The ECOGRES 4.0 project is a finalist for the 2024 European REGIOSTARS award

July 22, 2024

Since its inception in 2008, the REGIOSTARS has become the mark of excellence for EU-funded projects that demonstrate impactful and…

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COSTA NOVA brand present at the Essência Festival 2024

July 4, 2024

The COSTA NOVA brand was present at the Essência Festival in Porto from June 28 to 30. Held in the…

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COSTA NOVA participated in the Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2024 fair

June 28, 2024

The COSTA NOVA brand was present at the Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2024 fair in Japan, from June 12 to 14.…

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COSTA NOVA Industria Group achieves significant milestone in energy consumption

June 21, 2024

During the first quarter of 2024, at Grestel – Produtos Cerâmicos S.A., we achieved a significant milestone: we consumed 978…

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Grestel awarded the COTEC Innovative Status 2024

June 20, 2024

É com grande satisfação que partilhamos que a GRESTEL – PRODUTOS CERÂMICOS, S.A. foi distinguida, pelo terceiro ano consecutivo, com…

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COSTA NOVA x Nespresso Lisbon Bica

June 4, 2024

COSTA NOVA has joined forces with Nespresso, which is launching a breakfast set inspired by the very Portuguese habit of…

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COSTA NOVA wins Brand Customer Loyalty Awards in South Korea

May 17, 2024

We are proud to share that COSTA NOVA has won the grand prize in the premium tableware category at the…

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«Mãos ao grés» 2024

May 2, 2024

To celebrate Labor Day, the COSTA NOVA Industria Group organized an activity today where the management team and administrative employees…

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COSTA NOVA Establishes Key Relationships in the F&B Industry

April 24, 2024

COSTA NOVA, is pleased to announce its successful participation in “To The Table Europe,” a premier event dedicated to fostering…

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COSTA NOVA at the latest edition of the NY Tabletop Show!

April 23, 2024

We are excited to present our renovated showroom at 41 Madison (New York). Join our CEO, Miguel Casal, as he…

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Grestel achieves Environmental Management Certification

March 25, 2024

The certification, which comes just months after Grestel celebrated its 25th anniversary, is fully aligned with the environmental management principles…

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COSTA NOVA and Nespresso join forces in a gifting campaign

February 7, 2024

Until February 27, you can enjoy a free Grespresso cup with purchases at Nespresso. The offer details are available on…

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Grestel wins Export + Employment Award

November 17, 2023

We are proud to announce that Grestel was the winner in the “Export + Employment” category at the 13th Edition…

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COSTA NOVA launches its first porcelain collection

October 13, 2023

“Resonance” is designed by Carsten Gollnick and will be unveiled in Milan. This is a historic moment for COSTA NOVA.…

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Grestel partners once again with the Miss Quebramar Cup, featuring its COSTA NOVA brand

August 4, 2023

COSTA NOVA, the brand of Grestel, is once again partnering with the Miss Quebramar Cup, a women’s surfing competition that…

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Grestel celebrates its 25th anniversary at its 2nd Arraial

July 7, 2023

The celebratory event took place at Grestel’s facilities on July 1, in an Arraial dedicated to its 1,060 employees. Amid…

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Grestel recognized as a COTEC INNOVATOR 2023

July 5, 2023

Grestel has been recognized, for the second consecutive year, with the COTEC INNOVATOR status by COTEC Portugal, the Association for…

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Grestel wins Innovation in Prevention Award in the Environment category and Best National Innovation in Prevention Project Award

May 19, 2023

The initiative, organized by Ageas Seguros in partnership with Exame magazine, aims to reward innovative business practices in prevention and…

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Grestel, with two stands at Ambiente, unveils 69 new fine stoneware collections

February 8, 2023

After a two-year hiatus, Grestel returned to the Ambiente fair in Frankfurt, represented with two stands, where it unveiled 69…

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Grestel welcomes the Secretary of State for Internationalization to its new Ecogres – Cerâmica Ecológica production facility

January 17, 2023

The visit took place on the morning of January 17, on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of AIDA CCI…

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Ambiente 2023

January 9, 2023

Grestel is back at Ambiente in Frankfurt. From February 3 to 7, we will unveil our portfolio for the upcoming…

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Grestel gifts Christmas plate and codfish to all its employees

December 19, 2022

On December 15 and 16, Grestel distributed Christmas gifts to over 900 employees – the traditional codfish and a Costa…

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Blood Donation at Grestel 2022

November 10, 2022

As part of its Social Responsibility policy, Grestel partnered with the Portuguese Institute of Blood and Transplantation and held a…

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Grestel creates Commemorative Medal for S.C. Beira-Mar Centenary

November 3, 2022

Grestel, through its COSTA NOVA brand, was commissioned by Sport Clube Beira-Mar to create the commemorative medal for the centenary…

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World Food Day at Grestel 2022

October 17, 2022

On October 16, World Food Day was observed, and the Occupational Health and Safety team held a workshop on the…

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Mental Health Week celebrated once again at Grestel

October 14, 2022

As part of World Mental Health Day celebrations, from October 10 to 14, Grestel once again dedicated a full week…

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Grestel joins Portugal Ceramics with both of its brands

September 30, 2022

On September 22, at the Leixões Cruise Terminal in Matosinhos, the Portuguese Association of Ceramic and Glass Industries (APICER) launched…

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Grestel celebrates World Nature Conservation Day with a showcooking event

August 1, 2022

To highlight the importance of nature conservation, Grestel hosted a Sustainable Cooking Show on July 28 with Joana Teixeira dos…

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Grestel’s First Arraial Marks the Return to Normalcy

July 5, 2022

After two years of unprecedented global circumstances, Grestel chose to mark the return to normalcy with a celebration of the…

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Grestel celebrates National Occupational Safety and Health Day

May 3, 2022

April 28 is observed worldwide to promote safe and healthy working conditions and to honor victims of workplace accidents. To…

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Grestel awarded Healthy Workplace 2022 label

April 28, 2022

Grestel has been awarded the Healthy Workplace 2022 label by the Portuguese Psychologists Association. This label highlights Portuguese organizations with…

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Grestel wins the National Sustainability Award granted by Jornal de Negócios

April 13, 2022

The Ecogres® project won the National Sustainability Award in the Circular Economy category, standing out among numerous candidates. The award…

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Grestel customizes tile façade for the new Casa das Associações in Aveiro

January 18, 2022

For the first time, Grestel has designed and manufactured fine stoneware tiles for an urban intervention project, carried out in…

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Grestel project “More Health at Work” receives Honorable Mention

December 14, 2021

Grestel proudly received an Honorable Mention in the Health+ category at the 2021 edition of the Good Practices in Active…

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Grestel hosts its 1st Mental Health Week for employees

October 6, 2021

s part of the World Mental Health Day celebrations on October 10, Grestel will, for the first time, host an…

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Roda Collection featured in the 2021 Trends section of Ambiente Fair

July 6, 2021

The Roda collection, designed by our designer Torres Euracini for our own brand Costa Nova, is featured in the 2021…

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Earth Day – April 22

April 22, 2021

At Grestel, we are committed to making our fine stoneware increasingly sustainable. Project by project, from raw materials to manufacturing,…

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Women’s Day 2021

March 8, 2021

These are the Women at Grestel. Women of all ages. Experienced women, bringing love and dedication to their work. All…

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

December 21, 2020

The year 2020 will be remembered by all of us forever. However, despite the initial challenges, we were able to…

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Grestel continues to operate all its business activities

November 10, 2020

At a time when Portugal is facing a new period of national restrictions to curb the spread of the Coronavirus,…

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Grestel received a visit from the Deputy Secretary of State for the Economy as part of the Ceramic Open Day

October 8, 2020

The visit to Grestel took place following an invitation to the Deputy Secretary of State for the Economy, Dr. João…

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Grestel receives Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status

July 27, 2020

Grestel has been granted Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status by the Portuguese Customs Regulation Services, effective from July 26, 2020.…

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The Sociedade Ponto Verde certifies Grestel with a statement of avoided carbon footprint

June 18, 2020

As part of its Sustainable Commitment, GRESTEL is dedicated every day to protecting the environment, avoiding unnecessary harm both through…

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RTP visits Grestel at the start of operations

May 13, 2020

To watch the report starting at 5:32. Jornal da Tarde, May 6, 2020

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Grestel produces masks and face shields for its employees

April 21, 2020

With the return to work on April 20th, Grestel provided all its employees with personal protective equipment, including masks and…

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Grestel announces return to work

April 16, 2020

Three weeks after announcing a reduction in its operations, Grestel S.A. has announced its return to work, with all production…

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Grestel reduces operations between March 30 and April 17

March 27, 2020

Due to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and following the declaration of a state of emergency in Portugal, GRESTEL…

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PLANA Collection – New for 2020

March 17, 2020

Designed to impress, the PLANA collection stands out for its visual impact, featuring intriguing shapes and a unique mix of…

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Grestel refutes false news about employee infected with COVID-19

March 10, 2020

Following the false news published online yesterday, GRESTEL hereby refutes any suspected case of COVID-19 infection in any of its…

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Grestel unveils 76 new fine stoneware collections at the Ambiente trade fair in Frankfurt

February 14, 2020

Grestel once again participated in the AMBIENTE trade fair in Frankfurt, where it showcased 76 new collections for the coming…

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Ambiente 2020

January 3, 2020

Grestel is back at Ambiente in Frankfurt. From February 7 to 11, we will unveil our portfolio for the upcoming…

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