Manuel pinho

Since 1980

 The Man Behind the Dream 

ALPIM XXI cannot be discussed without delving into the story of the man who brought this entire project to life. Mr. Manuel Pinho is the soul of this company and the engine that propels it towards constant growth. Born in the land of shoemakers and craftsmen, his destiny was preordained. Combining his knack for making things happen with a passion for the art, he is now one of the names on the list of successful entrepreneurs in the region. ALPIM is today what Mr. Manuel dreamed of in 1980 and has been making happen ever since it became his life. He started working in the sector at the tender age of 12, gradually growing and absorbing all the knowledge to build what we now know as ALPIM XXI.

Manuel Pinho is the name that embodies dedication and the courage to face any challenge head-on. While his heart lies in modeling, you can also find him in various production areas because Mr. Manuel, as he is known, is one of us. Every day, he works alongside his loyal collaborators, always ready to help, teach, and resolve any challenges that may arise.

He embarked on this journey as an individual, and in 1992, with the surge in exports, transformed the company into a limited liability company named 'Alpim – Fábrica de Calçados, Lda.' Currently, the company is known as 'ALPIM XXI – Calçados, Lda,' continuing its footwear production activity. Alongside this, 'ALPIM – Investimento e Gestão' emerged to manage all real estate assets. This change became apparent at the turn of the century and remains steadfast.

The production evolution of the company

Its production evolution has gone through the manufacturing of models like Pratik and S.Crispino, but nowadays, it is equipped with a flat assembly line that allows the creation of models with an excellent finish.

It took its first steps in designing children's models, progressed to men's footwear. However, nowadays, it specializes in women's footwear, which multiplies along the production line, offering high-quality products in a mid/high-range with a strong sense of aesthetics and fashion.

Season after season, the models that parade through the hands of its collaborators delight those who witness their creation. The art of shoemaking has elevated manufacturing to the level of excellence that we have accustomed our customers to.

ALPIM XXI exports the majority of its production to high-value fashion markets, such as French, Canadian, and American markets. The company supports its customers in the development of new collections as well as the creation of new projects related to what has been considered the "sexiest industry in Europe".

Mission

It is our mission to transform raw materials into dreams. At Alpim, the satisfaction of our customers, partners, and collaborators is paramount.
Producing shoes is just one part of the process that aims to integrate customers into this home and invite them to bring the necessary ingredients to obtain the most refined models. We provide wisdom, technique, and embrace all challenges.

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Respect and Equality

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Customer Focus

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Manufacturing Excellence

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Environmental Responsibility

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Value-added Services

Partners

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