COMPANIES

COSTA NOVA
Industria manages
a portfolio of
companies.

The COSTA NOVA Industria Group traces its roots back to Grestel - Produtos Cerâmicos, established in 1998 and located in Vagos, Portugal. Grestel has been committed to crafting high-quality stoneware tableware, ovenware, and serving accessories for more than 25 years.

Today, the COSTA NOVA Industria Group has achieved global recognition as a leading Portuguese stoneware manufacturer, overseeing a portfolio of four factories (Grestel I, Grestel II, Grestel III, and the latest addition in 2023, Ecogres), and managing two distinguished brands – COSTA NOVA and Casafina by COSTA NOVA.

The company is also involved in Private Label, producing tableware for renowned international brands.

Its products are sold on all five continents and are showcased in some of the world's most prestigious stores and hotels. Between 85 and 90% of the production is intended for export, with the United States serving as the primary market.

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Grestel

Grestel - Produtos Cerâmicos, S.A. is the Group’s main company, founded in 1998. Is a Portuguese company dedicated to manufacturing and designing tableware and accessories made of fine stoneware, in an original concept ofquality, durability and exclusive design.

Our expertise relies on an outstanding knowledge of ceramic craftsmanship from the very beginning, combined with the best natural resources in Portugal and the latest technologies, using a unique formula at high-firing temperature.

Production began in temporary facilities with a small team of 12 employees. Today, the company has grown to over 1000 skilled technicians and artisans, all working with great dedication to create some of the finest stoneware products in the world.

Designed for both home use and the hospitality industry, Grestel’s fine stoneware products are known for their original design, high quality, durability, and sustainability.

Ecogres

In 2023, to expand the production of Ecogres® and reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainability, the COSTA NOVA Industria Group inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in the Mota Industrial Zone, Ílhavo, Aveiro (Portugal) – Ecogres - Cerâmica Ecológica, an eco-friendly production unit representing the forefront of innovation in the ceramics sector.

Exclusively dedicated to the production of recycled clay, Ecogres - Cerâmica Ecológica stands out by adopting a circular economy model, using over 95% recycled materials in its production. This unit is one of the most sustainable in the world, reflecting the Group’s ambition to lead the way towards more ecological and responsible ceramics.

COSTA NOVA USA

COSTA NOVA USA is the North American branch of the COSTA NOVA brand, acquired in 2017 as Casafina Living, a long-standing partner, with the goal of bringing Portugal’s fine stoneware products to the American and international markets.

Located in Brewster, NY, in a space that combines administrative offices, an outlet, and a warehouse, COSTA NOVA USA has a team of 20 employees and an efficient structure that allows it to serve both end consumers and hospitality professionals across the country.

Journey

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2025

Creation of Grestel COSTA NOVA SL (Spain).

2023

Opening of the renovated COSTA NOVA Showroom.

2023

Opening of the New Industrial Unit Ecogres – Cerâmica Ecológica, part of the COSTA NOVA Industria Group

2023

Renaming of Casafina Living to COSTA NOVA USA.

2023

Establishment of the COSTA NOVA
Industria Group.

2022

Start of construction of the new facility
in the Mota Industrial Zone, Ecogres – Cerâmica Ecológica.

2021

Opening of the COSTA NOVA store in Porto.

2020

Launch of the first Ecogres collection
by COSTA NOVA.

2020

Addition of new machinery at Grestel I for Ecogres® production.

2019

Start of operations at the new Logistics Center next to Grestel II, dedicated exclusively for our own brands.

2018

Start of construction of a new Logistics Center next to Grestel II.

2018

Opening of a new Outlet/Factory Store (new warehouse next to Grestel I).

2018

Opening of the first COSTA NOVA brand store in Lisbon.

2017

Start of operations at Grestel III, employing
an additional 150 staff members.

2017

Acquisition of the Casafina brand, one of Grestel's most important clients since 2002.

2015

Expansion of Grestel II with a new logistics area (5.000 m²).

2011

Inauguration of the new social, administrative, and showroom building (400 m²).

2007

Expansion of Grestel II to include a new laboratory and mold section.

2005

Start of production at Grestel II, employing 150 workers.

2005

Internacional registration of the company's own brand, COSTA NOVA.

2004

Construction of the second production unit for tableware, located near Grestel I.

2003

First participation at Ambiente trade fair in Frankfurt, the largest consumer goods fair.

2002

Expansion of Grestel I to increase capacity with new machinery.

2001

First participation at Tendence trade fair, in Frankfurt.

2000

Transfer of the production unit to Grestel I.

1999

Production started in temporary facilities with 12 employees.

1998

Grestel founded by a team with extensive experience in the ceramics industry.