Project Details
Total Eligible Cost
€1.017.899,80
EU Funding (Non-refundable)
€356.264,93
Project Duration
21 months
2021-09-20 → 2023-06-30
Location
Vila Nova da Barquinha
Região Centro
Beneficiary Entity
Nuvens Vivazes, unipessoal, Lda.
Managing Body
IAPMEI
Inovação Empresarial
Main Objective
Reforçar a competitividade das PME
Innovation & Industry 4.0
Implementation of a fully autonomous, automated and computerized production unit, incorporating all Industry 4.0 principles, with modular and additive mattress production line management capability.
E-commerce Business Model
Development of an e-commerce based business model promoting a direct relationship between the company and the end customer, positioning Nuvens Vivazes as the largest online mattress seller in the world.
Investment Realization
The investment spans 21 months and follows the planned schedule, as shown in the image below.
Project Objectives
Create new production unit for SPRING, STANDARD PROFILED and TECHNICAL PROFILED mattresses in COVERABLE and NON-COVERABLE versions
Achieve installed capacity of at least 1,050 mattresses per shift (2,100 in two daily shifts)
Become the main national reference in mattress manufacturing and largest online mattress seller worldwide
Implement fully autonomous, automated and computerized production unit with Industry 4.0 principles
Achieve drop shipping time never exceeding 24h in EUROPE and 48h for the rest of the world
Produce 5 additional technical models beyond the 5 foam-based models from project 113761
Implement line management capability for modular and additive mattress production
Position Nuvens Vivazes as the leading national mattress manufacturer and top global online seller by volume and value
Operate a fully autonomous, automated and computerized Industry 4.0 production unit
Ensure drop-shipping times ≤ 24 h within Europe and ≤ 48 h for the rest of the world
Reach > €40 million business volume by 2025, with 90% exported
Cover 40% of energy needs via self-production (photovoltaics), create 119 qualified jobs (10 at level 6+), and control all cost variables
Strategic Business Goals
Meta 2025
Reach business volume over €40 million by 2025, with 90% for external markets
Sustentabilidade
Cover 40% of energy needs with self-production (photovoltaic investments)
Emprego
Create 119 direct qualified jobs, 10 with level 6 or higher
Controlo Operacional
Control all cost variables (layout, times, methods, production bottlenecks, energy, HR, etc.)
Expected Results & Contractual Obligations
Gross Added Value (VAB)
€13.229.103,55
Qualified Job Creation (CEQ)
10 qualified jobs
Business Volume (VN)
€40.175.436,77
Capacidade de Produção
1.050
colchões por turno
2.100
colchões em dois turnos diários