Who we are
We are a communications company specializing in printing, design, web, and marketing. Here you will find inspiration, creativity, the means to execute, and passion to bring new life to your project at every customer touchpoint — from printing your materials to digital communication.
We help your company communicate effectively with your audience, delivering a high-end image and a clear, understandable, and impossible-to-ignore message. The key is to discover what makes your brand stand out from the rest and use that as the foundation to create impactful experiences that connect with people.
With over 50 years of experience serving your brand, we keep pace with the evolution of industry and technology. Choose professional, consistent, and unique communication and make an unforgettable first impression.
About Us
More than 50 years of experience serving your business
We are a media company specializing in print, web design, and marketing communications. Here you will find the inspiration, the creativity, and the means of implementation, and the passion to build the project, all of the points of contact for their customers – from the the printing of your materials through the communication in the digital environment.
We help your company communicate effectively with your audience, delivering a high-end image and a clear, understandable, and impossible-to-ignore message. The key is to discover what makes your brand stand out from the rest and use that as the foundation to create impactful experiences that connect with people.
With over 50 years of experience serving your brand, we keep pace with the evolution of industry and technology. Choose professional, consistent, and unique communication and make an unforgettable first impression.
Our Story
How it all began
Our story dates back to 1904, the year Minerva printing house was founded. At the beginning of the century, printing methods were manual, relying on the skill and artistry of craftsmen.
Historic publications were produced, such as “O Comércio de Villa do Conde” and “Illustração Villacondense”, founded and directed by the father of José Régio — today a rare work of great bibliographic value, which together with “Villa do Conde e Seu Alfoz” forms the largest written repository of Vila do Conde’s history — not forgetting the censored newspaper “A República.”
In 1969, ownership was transferred to Alberto Santos, father of the current owners, who can be seen in the centre of the photo. At that time, he was a master typographer at the “Casa de Correção” — now the Monastery of Santa Clara — where, for many years, the best local graphic artists worked, including the renowned Carlos Ouvidor da Costa.
Relocation to Rua de Santo Amaro, responding to the need to expand the printing house.
Relocation to Rua da Lapa, now in a dedicated building with facilities that allowed the company to keep up with the technological evolution of the time.
Acquisition of the first offset printing machine, a major breakthrough in the printing sector. This enabled us to print in colour with speed and quality that positioned us at a high level.
Installation of the first computerized typesetting system, representing a significant leap in pagination capacity, exponentially increasing productive and creative capabilities.
Move to current premises, a purpose-built facility designed and organised to accommodate a complete range of equipment and departments dedicated to pre-press, design, web, and marketing work.
1904
How it all began
Our story dates back to 1904, the year Minerva printing house was founded. At the beginning of the century, printing methods were manual, relying on the skill and artistry of craftsmen.
Historic publications were produced, such as “O Comércio de Villa do Conde” and “Illustração Villacondense”, founded and directed by the father of José Régio — today a rare work of great bibliographic value, which together with “Villa do Conde e Seu Alfoz” forms the largest written repository of Vila do Conde’s history — not forgetting the censored newspaper “A República.”
1969
In 1969, ownership was transferred to Alberto Santos, father of the current owners, who can be seen in the centre of the photo. At that time, he was a master typographer at the “Casa de Correção” — now the Monastery of Santa Clara — where, for many years, the best local graphic artists worked, including the renowned Carlos Ouvidor da Costa.
1970
1975
Relocation to Rua da Lapa, now in a dedicated building with facilities that allowed the company to keep up with the technological evolution of the time.
1981
1986
Installation of the first computerized typesetting system, representing a significant leap in pagination capacity, exponentially increasing productive and creative capabilities.
2004
Move to current premises, a purpose-built facility designed and organised to accommodate a complete range of equipment and departments dedicated to pre-press, design, web, and marketing work.
Mission
To help companies communicate better with their customers.
Overview
To be recognised for excellence in communication services in Portugal.
Values
Our values are committed to three fundamental pillars: Excellence, Rigor, and Ethics. All our efforts revolve around this triad.
Excellence because it is what we pursue every day in every job we do.
Accuracy necessary for the accurate execution of services.
Ethics because we believe it is possible to achieve extraordinary results honestly and fairly.
