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.