A Journey of Precision
EPALFER was born from a passion for precision engineering and the desire to serve industry with excellent technical solutions. Over the years, we have consolidated our position as a reference in the metal stamping tools sector.
EPALFER is Founded
Founded in Águeda by Eduardo Oliveira and Paulo Henriques with a clear goal: to design and build stamping tools capable of forming the most complex sheet metal parts with precision and efficiency.
First Tier 1 Millestone
Delivery of our first progressive die to a Tier 1 automotive supplier — on time and to the precision required. This milestone proved our technical capability and established us in the automotive sector.
Scaling Up Capacity
Investment in new CNC milling machines and 400-tonne presses, enabling tools up to 2,000 × 1,000 mm.
Technology & Simulation
Adoption of AutoForm forming simulation, raising quality and enabling shorter, more competitive lead times.
A New Hall for Larger Tools
Um novo pavilhão de 4.000 m² e maquinaria adicional alargaram a nossa capacidade para ferramentas até 4.500 × 2.200 mm e 50 t — consolidando a EPALFER como um dos principais fabricantes independentes de ferramentas na Europa e um parceiro de confiança no setor automóvel: Body-in-White, bancos, baterias e componentes de suspensão.
From Tools to Parts
A dedicated 2,000 m² area with 2D/3D laser cutting, bending, laser welding and MIG/MAG, producing prototype and serial parts for the most demanding automotive and aeronautics applications.
A Reference in Tooling & Metal Products
With nearly 100 specialists and a 6,000 m² facility, EPALFER is a trusted European partner for the most demanding sectors.