About us

With almost half a century of experience in the conception, production, and distribution of generator sets, we take energy to the entire world.

Grupel started its activity, in 1976, producing and selling a wide range of power generators (open or soundproofed), with powers from 2 to 3500kVA, and equipped with the best quality components from our own brand as well as other internationally renowned companies.

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We believe that access to electricity boosts the development of regions. We know, however, that its supply is not uniform worldwide and that consumption needs differ from region to region.

For this reason, our team works every day to create tailor-made solutions, according to each geographical reality and application goal, whether for emergency contexts or for continuous operation. To this end, we have the largest production unit for this type of equipment in Portugal and an efficient warehouse of around 6,000m2.

We are a benchmark brand in the sector and we work tirelessly to satisfy our customers, having been awarded the Prémio Cinco Estrelas [Five Star Award] and the Estatuto PME Líder [SME Leader Status] over the years.

But we are not only recognized in Portugal. Currently, around 85% of the company’s turnover is due to our international presence in more than 70 countries. 

With our clients and partners, we take our Energy further and further.

Mission

We design, produce and sell power generators, taking energy to the whole world.

Vision

To produce Energy via any source, grow in a sustainable way and consolidate our presence in the world, keeping the agility that characterizes us.

Values

Focus on the Customer | Innovation | Team Spirit | Loyalty | Integrity and Ethics

A message from our CEO

Eng. Marco Santos

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Grupel started its operations, in 1976, as a small company. Today, it has become the largest production unit of generator sets, in Portugal, operating in the 5 continents with more than 50 distributors.

With a well-defined focus on the customer, we always look to exceed their expectations. Therefore, we challenge ourselves daily so that we can achieve more and more, reinforcing our leading position year after year.

We want to keep growing with the support and partnership of all stakeholders, customers, employees, suppliers, financial institutions, auditors and others. Only this way can we keep on our path to success, sustainable growth and creating value with high financial solidity.

Grupel around the world

Our Energy is in more than 70 countries that represent about 80% of our turnover.

Grupel counts with a specialized sales team in Portugal, Spain, France and China, which enable us to thoroughly answer the needs of each region.

We also have a network of over 50 highly specialized distributors, particularly in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.

This way, Grupel ensures greater proximity to the client and a presence on a global scale.

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Through the years in the power generation market

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1976
2023
Expansion of our production and warehouse unit. The new unit totals 6000sqm.
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2022
Grupel signs agreement with the multinational Cummins Inc.
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2022
Grupel wins the Prémio Cinco Estrelas [Five Star Award] for the fifth consecutive year, in the "Generators" category. It will go on to win it in 2023, 2024 and 2025, as well.
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2021
Acquisition of the software development company ISSHO.
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2020
Grupel renews its Estatuto PME Líder [SME Leader Status]. It was distinguished with this status again in 2022 and 2023.
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2018
Grupel wins Prémio Cinco Estrelas [Five Star Award] for the first time. A distinction that is the result of a market research among Portuguese consumers.
2015
Following the reorganization of the whole Group, Cymasa and Grupel merged, through a new brand image - GRUPEL ENGINEERING BY CYMASA.
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2013
Changing Industrial Facilities
Grupel starts the construction of a new plant with 6,000 m2 manufacturing area and 1,000 m2 of offices, located in Vagos, close to a major highway.
2013
Grupel starts its internationalization process, in Angola, with the goal of being one of the leading companies in the generators sector in Africa.
2012
Entry of a new dynamic and experienced team and the adoption of new strategies for international markets.
2011
With the corporate group restructuring, Omnisantos, SGPS, SA becomes the totalitarian shareholder and Eng. Marco Santos assumes the CEO role.
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2010
Cymasa - Grupos Eletrógenos SL. a spanish company leader in the manufacturing of large power generators is acquired by Grupel.
2008
Omnisantos Group acquires Grupel.
2006
Acquisition by the company Telcabo of the full share previously owned by the company TVE.
1990
Modernization of the manufacturing facilities and installing of a testing laboratory.
1980
Grupel acquired its first manufacturing facilities.
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1976
Constitution of Grupel as an organized company on 7th January, by Mr. José Reis da Conceição de Oliveira Melo and his wife Maria de Fátima Gregório Melo.

Quality and Environment

Grupel is in permanent adaptation to the constant changes and demands of the market. All employees actively participate in the achievement of Grupel’s goal to ensure, simultaneously, the effectiveness of the Integrated Quality and Environmental Management System and meet the needs and expectations of customers, considering the environmental impact of its activities and compliance with all legal requirements.

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Based on ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, Grupel commits to:

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Know, analyze and adapt the company to the needs, expectations and requirements of its customers, ensuring their total satisfaction in competitive products and services, allowing their loyalty and the consolidation of the company's image in the market.
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Protect the environment, through the responsible use of resources, pollution prevention and promotion of recycling, preserving biodiversity and ecosystems.
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Identify, assess and control the environmental aspects arising from its activity, products and services, while also considering those that it can control and influence stakeholders, in a life cycle perspective.
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Stimulate openness, creativity, training, responsibility and organizational ethics, enhancing the company's good image.
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Stimulate teamwork and promote the involvement of all, ensuring quality and environmental requirements, with suppliers and other stakeholders, monitoring customer satisfaction, promoting and fostering partnership relations.​
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Manufacture products and provide services in accordance with the established internal procedures, the contractual requirements assumed and compliance obligations arising from applicable legislation and regulations, continuously ensuring their assessment of compliance and correction of identified deviations.
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To obey the procedures established in the Integrated System, complying with the obligations set out in the Noise Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex VIII, in order to be able to guarantee and declare that their equipment complies with the established noise emission limits, thus being able to affix the appropriate markings on their equipment.
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Assume proactively an attitude of continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System, oriented to the improvement of its environmental performance.
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Count on the permanent effort and involvement of suppliers to ensure the satisfaction of our customers' needs.
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Improve the profitability of the company and promote cost reduction.

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Work with us

Our team and our people make our Energy unique.

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Liliana Sousa

Assembly Line

Since 2018, I’ve experienced Grupel’s extraordinary environment, where I can contribute positively to the team.
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Nuno Felício

Technical Department

I’ve worked at Grupel since 2011 and I am certain that we are a reference thanks to our resilient management and strong team spirit.
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Andreia Sá

Spare parts Deparment

Working at Grupel means overcoming challenges individual and collectively. It’s in the in-house dynamics that I gain encouragement and the will to do my best, aiming for the company to receive the recognition it deserves.
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João Soares

Engineering

Grupel offers us challenging projects on a global scale, allowing us to think outside the box and innovate.
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Andrea dos Santos

Electrical Sector

Grupel allows me to learn new things every day. It motivates me and makes me continue to excel.
Raquel Martínez

Raquel Martínez

Projects & Quality Manager

I have been part of Grupel since 2010 and the growth and evolution of the company has been incredible. It is great to be able to participate in this project.