Portugal Alves, SA, was founded in 1991 using initially the name "António Portugal Alves Lda.". Dedicated to the sale of tubes of general use and plumbing, having been expanding its range of products namely structural tubes, special profiles , sheet and iron to better satisfy various market sectors, being linked to the metalworking, automobile, furniture, camping and civil construction industries.

Like all companies, Portugal Alves S.A. aims to obtain the largest possible market share. The company's strategy is based on a careful management of customers / activity sector in order to better serve its customers and have a factor of preference in relation to the competition.