New DIY chain comes to Portugal
Lisbon: OBRAMAT has just opened its first store in Portugal. The new unit located in the commercial area of Alfragide, in Carnaxide, represents an investment of 18 million euros and marks the company’s debut in the national market, after consolidating its presence in Spain with 37 stores.
In addition to being the company’s largest store to date – with 9,000 square metres (m2) of sales area and 7,000 m2 of logistics space – OBRAMAT wants to reinforce its commitment to valuing professionals in the sector. All employees at the new store have undergone an intensive training program, with more than 50 hours of specialised preparation. In total, 200 jobs were created and 65 collaboration agreements with local suppliers were signed, according to idealista.
The construction and renovation materials company will soon launch a professional academy to train new talent and encourage careers in the construction sector, as explained in the statement sent to newsrooms. This initiative aims to meet the growing need for qualified labour and stimulate entrepreneurship in the area.
“OBRAMAT Alfragide is positioned as the company’s largest warehouse and will provide more than 20 thousand references from the best brands, structured into nine large sections: construction materials, wood and carpentry, tools, hardware, electricity, sanitary, plumbing-heating, ceramics and paints”, says the company in a statement.
“OBRAMAT is arriving in Portugal at a key moment, when the construction and renovation sector is booming. We want to meet this demand appropriately and offer professionals in the sector a place that brings together everything they need, with the best service”, says Antonio Bullido, General Director of OBRAMAT Spain.
