The most extensive meeting of the non-metal team took place on 14 December, at the Forum XXI space, in Trofa. Close to half a hundred participants analysed the year 2023, reporting on the work carried out in different geographies. After evaluating the work done, it was time to present the challenges for 2024. To relax after an intense day, the group travelled until Gaia to discover the origins of the nectar that made Porto famous, in a cultural program that ended with a wine tasting, an recommend experience. On 15 December, the morning was dedicated to a visit to Frezite's Space and Devices companies (SERI and FHP), to learn more about the business and recommend the Group's know-how.

The ceremony took place on 25 November at FEUP - Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto). Vasco Daniel Castro Pires was the winner of this eighth edition of the award for the best master's dissertation in mechanical engineering with a significant experimental component. The student presented a dissertation entitled "Study of a novel curved single lap joint concept with non-uniform adhesive thickness". Pedro Pacheco, member of the Executive Committee and a former student of the institution, represented Frezite at this annual event.

From 12 to 16 October, Frezite tools were highlighted at Wood Tech, the most important trade fair for the woodworking industry in Turkey. Konsep Makina, Frezite's distributor for the Turkish market, took part of it. This dealer is a regular exhibitor at this event, which is held annually at the Tüyap Fair Convention & Congress Centre, in a recommendable partnership.

The participation was done to renew energies in a market where Frezite made its debut as an exhibitor in 2009. The 15th edition of Vietnam Wood, the leading regional trade fair for woodworking industry in Vietnam, was well attended. Frezite's Vietnamese distributor, a partner for growth in that Asian market, also took part in the event, which took place between 20 and 23 September at the Saigon Convention and Exhibition Centre.

To better publicise its presence in the Mexican market, Frezite's Wood Division made its debut at the Tecno Mueble International trade fair, which took place between 16 and 19 August at the Guadalajara exhibition centre. Having been selling to the South American market for more than two decades, the group opted to take part in this event to increase brand awareness and better publicise its cutting tool solutions in the non-metal area. Frezite has had a branch in Mexico for a decade, operating in the metal sector.

A regular presence in the main competitions of the sport, Frezite is once again associated with the European Roller Hockey Championship that took place in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Catalunya (Spain), between 17 and 22 July 2023. The Madeira Division brand was highligthed on the pavement of the event that was broadcast on several televisions from different countries in southern Europe, where the sport is very popular. Frezite is a reference supplier of tools to produce hockey sticks and is committed to ensuring an agile and efficient service to its customers, also a requirement of this sport.

The Frezite branch in Brazil participated in an awareness-raising lecture on the care to be taken with tools, namely polycrystalline diamond tools, and their applications. The action was promoted this month with a customer that is considered a reference in the supply of bathroom furniture in the Brazilian market. It is Frezite, promoting its role as a cutting-edge partner.

The quarterly sales meeting was held at Frezite’ s premises in Trofa on 7 July. Close to fifty participants, mostly members of the sales teams from Portugal and Spain, had a morning dedicated to safety training and to the technical presentation of a partner. In the afternoon, was done the business analysis and the day ended with relaxed moments of fraternisation before the summer holidays. See you, in the next one meeting!

The decision to get to know Frezite – the latest addition in Walter – brought the Nordic team to Portugal to find out how its products can support the business in the Nordic region, especially within the Aluminium area. With the team spread across three countries: Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, this trip was also to celebrate the great results achieved from the Nordic team in 2022 and an opportunity for team building spirit. They also learnt about the team and facilities of FREZITE, in Trofa. Step by step, the teams from Frezite and Walter are getting to know each other and develop group synergies.

Walter Management Team travelled to Portugal to meet the Frezite Group's team and facilities in Trofa, Vila do Conde and Porto. Since the summer of last year, Frezite has been part of Walter and both teams are working together to better promote the group's synergies. The visit, which also involved combined meetings of the Walter and Frezite teams, took place between June 12 and 15 and was considered "a big success" by the Walter President and CEO Christoph Geigges.

FREZITE took the opportunity of Ligna - the leading trade fair in the wood sector where the main players in the wood, furniture, and wood processing industry exhibit - to present its new product catalogue to the market. Check Here to see he New Catalogue

After previous edition of LIGNA 2021 was cancelled due to the pandemic, the Wood Division team returned to exhibit in Hannover, Germany. The event, which took place between 15 and 19 May, provided the long-awaited re-encounter with customers and partners and served as a motto to communicate the repositioning of the brand as "Your Cutting Edge Partner". The company took advantage of the show to present its tooling solutions for cutting, milling, drilling, and clamping systems. See how