1992
Establishment of ERT
Corporate
ERT is a Portuguese multinational company with its core business on the manufacture of automotive interior components. Our headquarters are located in São João da Madeira, at the heart of one Portugal’s automotive industry cluster.
Mission
We aim to be a reference on Business Innovation. It is for this motive that we have implemented measures to deliver continuous improvement of the management of our resources, of our people’s skills and use our knowledge to create Innovation to our products.
Vision
We believe in continuously applying value to our production line, in order to maximize the added value of our products and to develop strong partnerships with our customers, while maintaining a lifelong relationship.
Values
Market orientated
To promote customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Value creation
To continuously improve our performance through research and innovation.
Responsibility
To respect the principles of sustainable economic, social and environmental development.
Human Resources Motivation
To create the right conditions for the success of the organization.
History
ERT was established in 1992.as a small laminating textiles company for shoes linings. As off 2000 it entered the automotive sector, with the knowledge gained in this technological domain.
1995
Enters the household market
1997
Enters the child care market
1999
Acquires Silfercol, an industrial glue company and launches the ERT Group
2000
Enters the automotive market / establishes Houspring, a footwear company, which is incorporated in the ERT Group
2002
Enters the Sports market
2004
Achieves ISO 9001 certification
2005
Investments in textile cutting technology
2006
investments in leather cutting technology / establishs SC Trevertex SRL in Romania
2009
enters the clothing market / certification ISO/TS 16949
2010
Becomes a share capital company / investments in hot melt technology
2011
Investments in sewing technology
2012
Implementation of a strategy for innovation
2013
Acquires Reiner Interieur s.r.o., now ERT Automotive Bohemia s.r.o. / accomplishs the first RDI and achieves Innovation Certification
2014
Attends the supplier day at BMW headquarters / establishes a Creative Innovation Centre
2015
ISO 14001 certification / attends the Innovation and Competence day of VW at Autoeuropa plant.
2016
ERT Group investments in electrical mobility / innovation award of COTEC / investments in RIM technology
Growth Strategy
In the automotive supply chain, ERT is a well-known supplier of raw materials with a competitive growth strategy.
ERT considers the following challenges to increase its competitiveness:
- To grow the value chain, by investing in innovation and vertical integration processes, towards the development of its products (automotive parts)
- To intensify cooperative strategic alliances with partners and clients
Management Systems
Quality
ERT’s quality management system follows ISO 9001 standard as well as IATF 16949 standards.
Both standards define and establish conditions, rules and work methods within the company.
Environment
The standard ISO 14001 is an essential tool for ERT to strength the trust of its customers, workers, community and society through voluntary statement of commitment to continuous improvement of its environmental performance.
Product
All items that are laminated through different processes either flame, hot melt, spray or calender are certified according to OEKO--TEXT® Standard.
Innovation
Managing strategic knowledge is crucial for ERT, therefore as off 2012 the company decided to move further on and establish RDI management system process.
MANAGEMENT POLICY
ERT – TÊXTIL PORTUGAL, S.A. operates in the areas of textile lamination, thermo moulding of technical parts and the cutting of textile components and leather using presses and CadCam, and seeks to obtain the satisfaction of its Customers, Collaborators, Suppliers and Local Community while upholding the following values:
Creativity
Achieve and surpass our customers' full expectations through innovative products and solutions which are tailored to their needs.
Control over Operations
Deliver high quality products through the establishment and constant monitoring of milestones as a form of guaranteeing the performance of our operations, satisfy our customers' requirements, and create value while complying with the rules and regulations applicable to our sector.
Contribute towards a better society by reducing any potential impact on the environment as a result of our activities, products and services, and promote the general health and safety of our collaborators with regards to pollution prevention and safety at the workplace. Work using core principles such as effective waste management, the preservation of natural resources and the prevention of work accidents.
Continuously improve our performance based on the definition and achievement of our defined goals and milestones, which are reviewed on a regular and systematic basis.
Communication
Remain fully aware of our customers’ requirements and inform them of any updates, as necessary.
Work closely with our suppliers towards the development of long-term partnerships, while promoting the use of materials and practices deemed as more efficient, safe and environment-friendly.
Promote awareness and responsibility for our collaborators in the pursuit of continuous improvement, both within the scope of their daily activities as well as in adopting behaviors which favor the protection of the environment and better health and safety in the workplace, at the same time motivating participation, engagement and personal development training.
These values are an integral part of ERT’s business strategy, and they are supported in the implementation of an integrated Environment and Quality Management System, as well as in the principles of Management through Total Quality.
Environment Policy
ERT is committed to putting into practice all strategies and opportunities to minimize its impact on the environment, as an environmentally friendly industry and company. It is based on the conscious use of natural resources, monitoring the resources used in its manufacturing process and mitigating the use of its raw materials, maximizing the efficiency of its processes.
Sustainability policy
At the ERT Group, sustainability is seen as a strategic factor for the development of our company and our business. Only socially responsible companies will create value in the near future.
Our ambition is to work for a better planet, creating social, environmental and economic change, optimizing production processes.
With this policy, we are committed to implementing a more sustainable business model.
