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Nicolau de Macedo, S.A. is a quarry with 70 years of history, specialized in the extraction and transformation of Guimar\u00e3es Blue Granite. Its activity is divided in two main sectors: Aggregates and Ornamental Stone.<\/p>\n
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Aware of the strategic actions of planning, organization, execution and work control, Nicolau de Macedo is committed to implementing a quality, environmental and safety policy based on the principles of design, construction, installation and operation.<\/p>\n
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As a result of this adopted model, greater productivity, increased profits and minimized losses are achieved, turning this priority into the healthy growth and enrichment of society.<\/p>\n
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Nicolau de Macedo, a company dedicated to the production of aggregates and the processing of granite and similar stones, aware of the evolving market in which it operates and interacts, and with the purpose of continuously improving its performance, has undertaken the implementation and respective certification of its Quality Management System as an essential instrument to control and enhance the efficiency of its work processes, as well as to increase the satisfaction of the needs and expectations of its customers and other interested parties.<\/p>\n
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In this regard, Nicolau de Macedo makes the following commitments: To consider its customers as Partners, systematically seeking to anticipate and satisfy their needs and expectations, as well as to establish relationships based on a spirit of permanent collaboration;
To improve the quality of the supplied products, strongly investing in customer loyalty as a way to substantiate the company’s profitability; To invest in People, promoting their involvement, developments and responsibility at all levels, stimulating individual creativity and teamwork, ensuring the necessary skills for this purpose; To continuously improve processes, establishing management programs that encourage the company’s employees to achieve ever higher levels of performance within a framework of economic efficiency, in order to ensure the company’s sustainability.<\/p>\n
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We comply with all imposed regulations in order to reduce our environmental footprint and contribute to sustainable development.<\/p>\n
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