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Manufacturing Manufacture of machinery and equipment Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 28.11 - Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
200 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
8 April 2025
Employment effect (start)
8 April 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
Portugal Aosheng Hi-Tech will invest €18 million in a manufacturing facility for wind turbine blade components, located in Valongo, northern Portugal.
Aosheng is a high-tech Chinese company, specialises in advanced solutions for the wind energy, automotive, medical equipment, and electronics industries.
Production is scheduled to begin in 2026, with recruitment starting in 2025. According to CEO Johnny Xu, this marks the company's first expansion beyond China.
According to the CEO choosing Portugal will improve delivery times for customers in Europe, "bringing us closer and increasing our competitiveness in the wind energy market".
Eurofound (2025), Portugal Aosheng Hi-Tech, Business expansion in Portugal, factsheet number 202611, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202611.
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