ecogres

Our Commitment, Your Sustainable Choice

The Epitome of
Sustainable Stoneware

By choosing ecogres to bring your creations to life, you’re not just choosing sustainability – you’re showcasing your brand’s commitment to a greener planet.

In 2023, with a focus on minimizing the environmental impact of stoneware production, Grestel inaugurated the ECOGRES factory in Aveiro, Portugal. Recognized as one of the most advanced ceramic facilities in the world, ECOGRES combines energy-efficient technology with flexible, scalable production methods.

The factory can produce 30,000 pieces per day, offering private-label partners the ability to create high-quality, sustainable collections with precision and reliability.

Eco-designs

Our design team combines expertise with a strong focus on sustainability to bring your private-label vision to life. From concept to creation, we guide you in developing collections that consider form, materials, ergonomics, and eco-conscious design – ensuring your brand delivers both style and responsibility.

Our ecogres collections

Grestel can create thousands of unique shapes and decorations using ecogres clay.

Proudly Awarded: Products and Operations

Grestel and the COSTA NOVA Industria Group are acknowledged as one of the largest industrial groups in stoneware production. Their continuous investment in innovation has been globally recognized through various prizes and awards.
Ecogres - Cerâmica Ecológica was recognized at the European Funds Awards, as it was awarded an honorable mention on December 5th at the 1st edition of the European Funds Awards for its ECOGRES 4.0 project, a distintion for its contribution to a more sustainable ceramics industry.
COSTA NOVA Industria won the Best Poster Award at the CTCV Ceramics Technical Conference. Grestel’s poster showcased laser-based solutions for decoration, defect repair and digital ink sintering, which offers precision and energy savings by avoiding traditional kiln firing.
Ecogres project won the award in the circular economy category, among numerous candidates.
This award recognizes companies and organizations that stand out for their performance and good sustainability practices in three main areas: environmental, social and governance.
Our company was honored in the "Export + Employment" category at the 13th Export & Internationalization Awards (2023), recognizing our excellence in both global trade and job creation.
Grestel has been distinguished with the status of COTEC INNOVATOR by COTEC Portugal, the Association for Innovation, bth in 2023 and in 2022. This acknowledgment is granted to Portuguese companies that stand out for their innovation capabilities and are considered examples of value creations for the country.
Our Ecogres project was distinguished with the KI-LIFE 2022 sustainability award, during Homi, in Milano. This award aims to recognize companies that have created products or projects with special attention to sustainable development, environmental respect, and social responsability.
The Ecogres project was honored in the Foodservice category at the EquipHotel Innovation Awards 2022. This recognition highlights our daily efforts and commitment to innovation and the environment. Ecogres is actively contributing to a greener future every day.