Lisbon, April 13, 2026 (Lusa) – The Portuguese company Purever has won a €30 million contract to supply the Indian group Agratas' new battery factory in England, which will power Jaguar and Land Rover electrified vehicles, the company announced on Monday.
The Portuguese multinational, headquartered in Nelas, was selected by Agratas, a division of the Tata group, to design, produce, and install clean and dry rooms in areas that require controlled environments for cell manufacturing and battery assembly, according to a company statement. The Indian group's new battery factory in Somerset, England, will equip electrified Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.
The contract, won by the subsidiary Purever Ardmac UK, totals around €30 million in its first phase. It covers the production and installation of technical walls, ceilings, doors, and circulation areas, among other construction features manufactured at Purever group plants. This agreement follows another project completed for battery manufacturer Envision (AESC) in Newcastle, primarily serving Nissan, which has begun operations.
"Purever provides an integrated solution for the Agratas factory that covers concept development, detailed engineering, and all architectural elements associated with the construction of controlled environments," said Luís Coelho Borges, founder and CEO of Purever Industries. He said that the work includes "specialised construction services and rigorous commissioning to meet the demanding particle, humidity, and environmental control requirements of such facilities."
Beyond the automotive industry, Purever operates in the pharmaceutical, hospital, defence, and food sectors with its clean, dry, and cold room solutions. The company currently maintains a strong presence in the data centre sector through Ardmac, with ongoing projects in more than six European countries.
Purever Industries operates factories in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and the US, with offices in 18 countries. The group is currently competing to supply clean rooms for the future Chinese CALB battery factory in Sines, Portugal.
The multinational's plans include establishing its own factory in India.
The group’s ongoing projects include work for Microsoft in Ireland, Google in Austria, Fuji in Denmark, and pharmaceutical company Lilly in Ireland and Spain, and Novo Nordisk in France. Purever reported a turnover of approximately €450 million in 2025.
"Based on deep sectoral knowledge, we deliver projects that meet deadlines and support safety and quality, allowing customers to reduce the duration of industrial start-up," said Luís Coelho Borges.
Purever Industries employs over 1,500 people and owns eight factories across Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, the UK, and the US, as well as 25 offices in 18 countries.
Purever designs, manufactures, and builds technical facilities requiring thermal insulation or controlled environments for dust, humidity, or fire protection. The company serves sectors such as data centres, electronics, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, battery factories, and the aerospace industry, alongside the entire food chain from manufacturing to logistics, food retail, and restaurants.
The group operates through four brands: Ardmac, Dagard, Coldkit, and Misa. Purever celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Dagard operates two factories in France and one in the US and marks 75 years of existence this year. Meanwhile, the Purever factory in Nelas, Viseu, celebrates its 35th anniversary.
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