The Group

Founded in the city of Porto by António Pinto and Arnaldo Cruz, Pinto & Cruz officially opens on Rua de Alexandre Braga, the company's headquarters for 55 years.

For health reasons, Arnaldo Cruz leaves the company, leaving only António Pinto, who grants shares in the company to his two sons, Arnaldo Pinto and Joaquim Pinto.

Opening of the Brasília Shopping Center with the first escalators in the north of the country, installed by Pinto & Cruz.

Death of Arnaldo Pinto.

With the death of António Pinto, founder of the company, Joaquim Pinto becomes majority shareholder

Inauguration of the company's new facilities and headquarters in the Porto Industrial Zone.

The first Pinto & Cruz branches open in Benavente and Lisbon.

Over the years, delegations have grown throughout the mainland and islands.

The company was established Pinto & Cruz Angola, a company under Angolan law.

Luís Pinto (son of Arnaldo Pinto) is appointed general director.

Establishment of the Pinto & Cruz Group, with the creation of companies in different business areas and support areas.

The acquisition of an elevator company in Mozambique, which gives rise to Pinto & Cruz Moçambique.

In Cape Verde, the company Tucan is acquired, which gives rise to Pinto & Cruz Cabo Verde.

Participation in the company Nortaluga, headquartered in Viana do Castelo.

Acquisition of new companies: Viselbi, based in Viseu and EMP - Microprocessor Elevators, headquartered in Maputo.

Participation in the company Frincor, headquartered in Sintra.

Participation in the company Tekbox, headquartered in Seixal and acquired the company Facil, in Ponta Delgada Azores.

Participation in G.Höfle, headquartered in Maia, focusing its activities on solutions for solid waste.

Following Luís Pinto's departure from the company, Miguel Pinto, son of Joaquim Pinto, takes on the role of Managing Director.