ABOUT US “It’s the legacy of modelling and handcrafting that we have been masterfully updating, seeking out the most skilled artisans and the latest technology to create our beautiful tableware ”
ABOUT US OUR STORY COMMITMENT TO QUALITY & SERVICE <strong>COSTA</strong> <strong>NOVA</strong> is a Portuguese brand dedicated to designing and manufacturing tableware and accessories made of fine stoneware from the best natural resources in Portugal. Since the beginning <strong>COSTA</strong> <strong>NOVA</strong> has been committed to the highest quality, service and design standards showcasing unique, timeless and simultaneously trendy collections that reflect the European heritage in ceramics and celebrate all that is irresistibly Mediterranean: the love of enjoying life, family, friends and good food. Embracing this lifestyle and with a unique and colorful atmosphere, the small fishing village Costa Nova was the starting point that led to the brand’s inspiration, launched in 2005. Located by the Northern Atlantic coast, this Portuguese coastal village is a well-known holiday spot for the Portuguese families, famous for its fresh fish and seafood and for its unique wooden houses painted in colorful stripes. We are constantly working to improve our development capacity and providing great service to satisfy the most demanding professionals and customers. Made of high-quality fine stoneware, our products are perfectly suited to both domestic and professional business for its design, quality and functionality, ensuring a long-lasting hotel, restaurant and home friendly product. 9 ABOUT US | TRADITION, IN<strong>NOVA</strong>TION & DESIGN ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY A unique assortment of European craft tradition, high-quality materials and unmatched design has enable <strong>COSTA</strong> <strong>NOVA</strong> to grow over the last 10 years into a renowned brand for fine stoneware products. Our expertise in designing and manufacturing tableware and accessories relies on an outstanding knowledge of ceramic craftsmanship from the very beginning, combined with the best materials and latest technology. Using the best natural resources in Portugal, COS‐ TA <strong>NOVA</strong> products are made in a single firing system heated up to 1180 ºC (2160 ºF) which creates a unique ceramic body with a special bonding between the clay and the glazed surface. This original formula explains why our stoneware is so durable and resistant to both thermal and mechanical shocks. Besides, our team of designers, technicians, modelers and craftsmen are constantly developing original shapes and colors, all the way to truly unique designed and handcrafted pieces. Sustainable growth, which customers and society in general increasingly demand, is a priority for <strong>COSTA</strong> <strong>NOVA</strong>. In keeping with the natural beauty of the area, and attempting to minimize our impact on the environment, our industrial units are “state of the art” environmentally safe. We use the most efficient and innovative waste processing and recycling procedures and our products are eco-friendly, reusable and recyclable. Single-fired production saves energy and reduces emissions into the atmosphere. We commit ourselves daily on building an efficient, modernized, innovative and sustainable organization, in harmony with our social and environmental commitments, through which we encourage good practices to protect the environment and the people involved in our activity.