T h e F a c t o r y T o u r
We have created Cultural and Industrial Tourism, an original initiative in Portugal and which is accessible to the general public as a guided tour to get to know the design and production process of our products.
Registrations must be requested in advance by email to geral@molde.pt or telephone 262 889 120.
We regret to inform you that the tour is not possible for visitors with reduced mobility due to the factory layout.
The actory tour takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
V i s i t i n g h o u r s :
Monday to Friday from
9.30 a.m to 12.00 p.m
2.30 p.m to 4.00 p.m
A d m i s s i o n f e e : 3€
Visits require a minimum of 6 people
S t u d e n t s
Admission fee: 2€
Visits require a minimum of 6 people
Minimum age of admission is 12
C o m p a n y P r o f i l e
Molde was founded in 1988 in the city of Caldas da Rainha, a region with a centuries-old tradition in the decorative and utilitarian ceramics industry. We combine tradition and innovation. Our production is done as if you were in an artist's studio, differentiating yourself from the big industry in terms of finishes, diversity of sizes and models. We follow best environmental practices and have a team spirit that makes us proud. In 1992, we received the National Design Award for the ceramic industry.
In 2001, we received the National Workplace Safety Award. Based on a product diversification strategy, in 2003 we started the development of a collection of decorative coatings, ‘Azulejo XXI’.
Beginning in 2007, based on the acquired technical and commercial know-how, the use of soft ceramic pastes was discontinued and the manufacture of products in fine stoneware was started, as well as the renewal of the customer portfolio.
In 2018 we started the regular presentation of ‘Molde’ products at the main fairs in Europe.
In 2021 we created Academia Molde, a department that aims to promote new creative values in the area of the ceramic ind
O u t l e t
Visit our Outlet store at the factory, with sale to the public and HORECA segment.
O p e r a t i n g h o u r s :
Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
Closed for lunch from 1 pm to 2 pm