Portugal Aosheng Hi-Tech

Type
Business expansion
Country
Portugal
Region
Continente; Norte; Área Metropolitana do Porto
Location of affected unit(s)
Valongo
Sector
Manufacturing
(28) Manufacture of machinery and equipment
28.1 - Manufacture of general-purpose machinery
28.11 - Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
200 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
8 April 2025
Employment effect (start)
8 April 2025
Foreseen end date

Description

Portugal Aosheng Hi-Tech will invest €18 million in a manufacturing facility for wind turbine blade components, located in Valongo, northern Portugal.

Aosheng is a high-tech Chinese company, specialises in advanced solutions for the wind energy, automotive, medical equipment, and electronics industries.

Production is scheduled to begin in 2026, with recruitment starting in 2025. According to CEO Johnny Xu, this marks the company's first expansion beyond China.

According to the CEO choosing Portugal will improve delivery times for customers in Europe, "bringing us closer and increasing our competitiveness in the wind energy market".

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2025), Portugal Aosheng Hi-Tech, Business expansion in Portugal, factsheet number 202611, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202611.