Our history

Two decades of engineering
in motion

Founded in 2002 by Paulo Azevedo, Antípoda has grown step by step: first as a specialist in conveyor design and manufacturing, then as an international company, and today as a strategic partner to clients and integrators across the world.

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2002

Antípoda's story is one of consistent, deliberate growth. A local venture near Porto became an international engineering company through method: listening to clients, investing in people and technology, and delivering what was promised. That approach produced an average annual growth of 26 percent and, above all, relationships that last.

2002
Antípoda is founded in Maia

Located in Maia, near Porto airport, Antípoda begins its journey in the design, manufacturing and installation of conveyors, laying the foundations of a specialised engineering expertise.

2008
Internationalization

What began as a local venture becomes an international force, with tailored solutions and a customer centric approach carrying Antípoda's engineering across borders into new markets.

2010
Partnerships with scholar institutions

Collaborations with institutions such as FEUP, ISEP and INESC TEC place Antípoda at the forefront of product development and open the door to exceptional emerging talent.

2011
A dedicated R&D department

Recognising the importance of innovation in a fast evolving industry, Antípoda invests in a dedicated R&D team to explore emerging technologies and pioneer new intralogistics solutions.

2012
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification

TÜV Rheinland certifies Antípoda's quality and environmental management systems, aligning operational practice with the highest internationally recognised standards.

2015
Standardization of the product range

Meticulous standards and specifications ensure consistent quality and performance across the whole product range, streamlining manufacturing and raising reliability.

2016
Special machinery and international offices

A dedicated special machinery department and new local representation abroad bring customized engineering closer to clients in their own markets.

2019
Pallet Handling product range

The pallet handling range is published as a catalogue: standardized, field proven equipment families, documented in detail and tailorable to each project.

2020
Postal and Parcel product range

A comprehensive collection of solutions for the postal and parcel industry, designed to optimise sorting, handling and tracking in high volume operations.

2022
AIP, the Antípoda Integrator Program

AIP opens direct engineering access to OEMs, robotics and systems integration companies: CAD blocks, operating manuals, bills of materials, spare parts, catalogues and certificates.

2026
Own facilities of 22,000 m²

Antípoda moves into its own 22,000 m² site, with 6,800 m² of installed industrial capacity and a further 6,000 m² under construction, preparing the ground for the next stage of growth.

2002
Antípoda is founded in Maia
2008
Internationalization
2010
Partnerships with scholar institutions
2011
A dedicated R&D department
2012
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification
2015
Standardization of the product range
2016
Special machinery and international offices
2019
Pallet Handling product range
2020
Postal and Parcel product range
2022
AIP, the Antípoda Integrator Program
2026
Own facilities of 22,000 m²

The next chapter is already being built. Antípoda now operates from its own 22,000 m² site, with 6,800 m² of installed industrial capacity and a further 6,000 m² under construction. More space, more capacity and the same essence: engineering made to your needs, delivered by people who care about your operation.

ISO
9001
ISO
14001

Certified in quality and environmental management since 2012, Antípoda treats certification as a daily practice, not a diploma on the wall.

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