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Discover our high-efficiency, multi-functional screen press solutions designed to elevate printing quality and speed in Lisbon, Porto, and across Portugal.
Portugal’s printing and packaging industry has undergone a massive technological transformation over the past decade. Centered in major economic hubs like Porto, Lisbon, and the industrial zones of Braga and Aveiro, Portuguese manufacturers are shifting towards high-value-added products. Among these, the production of premium screen-printed cards has emerged as a crucial sector. This includes high-security banking cards, RFID-enabled hotel key cards for the Algarve’s thriving tourism sector, luxury membership cards for national retail chains, and specialized smart cards for public transport networks like Metro de Lisboa and Metro do Porto.
The demand for premium cards in Portugal is not limited to functional plastic substrates. With the country being the world's leading producer of cork, innovative Portuguese print designers are increasingly combining traditional screen printing techniques with eco-friendly and sustainable materials. Screen printing is the preferred method for these demanding substrates because it allows for the precise deposition of thick, vibrant ink layers, specialized varnishes, and security coatings that other printing techniques cannot replicate.
As Europe moves rapidly towards sustainable production, Portuguese printing companies are adopting advanced automated equipment to replace energy-intensive, manual setups. The integration of high-speed automatic cylinder screen presses and computer-to-screen (CTS) systems has become the gold standard for maintaining competitiveness in the European Union market.
Several key trends are shaping the future of card manufacturing and screen printing in Portugal:
Guangdong Shengtu Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., (ST Machinery) established in 1998 and based in Dongguan, specializes in intelligent printing and packaging equipment and solutions.
As the primary drafting unit, ST Machinery participated in formulating the national industry standard JB/T 12712-2016 Printing Machinery—Book Cover Making Machine, which was officially implemented in June 2016. In 2017, the company was designated as the only "Practical Training Base for Case-Making Equipment in the Printing and Equipment Industry under the Mechanical Industry Vocational Skills Identification System" in China. Since then, it has successfully conducted multiple training sessions.
The company currently offers an extensive range of intelligent molding and efficiency-boosting equipment under the “ST” brand. With its head office in Dongguan, Shengtu operates production facilities in both Dongguan and Shanghai, and has established sales offices across North, Southwest, and East China. Internationally, it maintains a robust network of distribution partners throughout Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
From high-security banking institutions to luxury hospitality resorts, our machinery serves a wide array of high-precision card production needs across Portugal.
Serving the luxury hotels and resorts of the Algarve and Lisbon. Our screen printing presses deliver thick, durable ink layers on contactless RFID cards, ensuring they withstand repeated use, sun exposure, and mechanical wear.
The world-famous Porto Wine cellars and Douro Valley estates require premium neck tags and authenticity certificate cards. Our cold-foil and cast & cure lines apply stunning holographic patterns that act as anti-counterfeiting seals.
For Portuguese banks and fintech companies. High-precision stop cylinder presses apply signature panels, magnetic strips, and tactile braille characters with micron-level registration accuracy, meeting strict security regulations.
We combine decades of industrial experience with youthful innovation to deliver state-of-the-art screen printing solutions worldwide.
Operating in the competitive European market means Portuguese card manufacturers and commercial printers must adhere to strict quality, environmental, and safety regulations. ST Machinery's screen printing lines are engineered specifically to meet these demands:
Traditional screen making relies on film exposure, which involves chemicals and is prone to misalignment. The DIS-300 Computer-to-Screen CTS Plate and Scanner system allows Portuguese print shops to write digital data directly onto the screen emulsion. This eliminates film costs, speeds up the prepress workflow, and ensures perfect registration for complex multi-layer smart cards.
For high-end card manufacturing, registration accuracy is everything. The ST-1060AD features a linear magnetic servo drive system, which provides smooth, wear-free movement and micron-level precision. This technological edge is crucial for printing antenna layers, secure metallic patterns, and multi-color overlays on plastic credit cards.
With the growing demand for premium security cards and high-end retail packaging in Lisbon and Porto, the ST1050CM and ST1050C lines offer inline cold-foil and cast & cure functions. This allows for the simultaneous application of metallic foils and decorative holographic patterns in a single pass, saving time, reducing material waste, and improving overall yield.
Our journey of continuous growth, technological breakthroughs, and global expansion over the last three decades.
Our full lineup of high-precision screen printing machinery, cylinder presses, and digital Computer-to-Screen plate systems serving the Portuguese market.
