1965
Start of the Company, part of the Batista Russo Group (MAN importer at the time). Beginning of production in the Seixal plant.
Our Products
LEAF SPRINGS AND TRAILING ARMS
Conventional Leaf Springs
Also known as multi-leaf springs, conventional leaf springs are manufactured from a specific spring steel grade and profile. Their use is seen mainly on medium to heavy vehicles, agricultural and industrial machinery and also still on LCVs. Their main advantage is the possibility of being easily repaired, key disadvantages are their weight and volume, and also the existence of unwanted interleaf friction.
Parabolic Leaf Springs
An evolution of conventional leaf springs, parabolics are designed with constant stress in mind. The parabolic profile of each leaf guarantees that only the essential quantity of steel is used, leading to significantly lighter springs when compared to conventionals. They are also manufactured from a specific spring steel and profile, appropriate for the taper rolling operation they are submitted to. Main advantages are their lightness and virtually nonexistence of interleaf friction by design, key disadvantage can be a slightly more difficult repair, especially in remote locations.
Trailing Arms
Developed for air suspension, mostly seen in trailers, buses and trucks, but also more and more on different machinery, trailing arms are typically a hybrid between a parabolic spring and a structure for holding the axle and air bellow in position. Manufactured also from a specific spring steel grade and profile, with much higher thicknesses than their counterparts, design normally aims for high spring rates and lateral rigidity.
SERVING OUR CUSTOMERS
INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
More than 95% of our production is destinated to international markets, with Germany, France, Italy and Spain as our primary export countries. Germany represents over two-thirds of our total production.
We supply the industry's premier OEM axle manufacturers, and partner with leading European aftermarket parts suppliers for trucks, trailers and light commercial vehicles.
Our Strengths
Team and Practices
Our Team
We count on a team of highly skilled professionals, fully committed to our project.
Best Practices
We follow the best practices with an ultimate goal: to deliver our products on time and with the highest Quality standards.
Flexibility and Versatility
Our renowned proficiency, allied to the capacity of manufacturing small and medium batches, many times reinventing and improving our Customer’s products, place us in the leading position of projects where Flexibility and Versatility are of utmost importance.
Partnerships
We work every day to conquer and renew the recognition of our Customers, in partnership with our Suppliers and in respect of our Community.
Quality
Uncompromising Quality
Raw Materials
ELO Automotive partners with top-tier European steel suppliers to ensure exceptional final product quality.
Process
All our processes are complemented with stringent quality control.
Heat Treatments
High-strength and fine-grained steels undergo proprietary heat treatments, guaranteeing optimal performance of springs throughout their service life.
Certifications & Awards
OUR HISTORY
Milestones
1968
Company acquisition by the GALUCHO group. Supply of MAN, Berliet Tramagal, Ford, General Motors, and more vehicle assembly lines.
1970
Production capacity increase. Leadership of the repair market in Portugal and in the Portuguese presence countries in Africa.
1980
Launch of the new plant at Casal do Marco. First steps in exporting, focusing on the German market.
1990
Increment of technical and technological skills. Investments in computer aided design systems (CAD). Growing penetration in export markets.
2000
ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification. Trailing arm production start. Consolidation as exporters.
2010
Automation of production systems and processes.
2020
Progression to Industry 4.0 digital transformation. Conceptualization of energy transition.
SPORTS
Projects
FIA European Truck Racing Championship
Jochen Hahn
Vice-Champion 2024
2023 Portuguese Bajas Championship
Francisco Dias
To be the best, you need to work with the best partners. With the help and dedication of ELO Automotive, we were able to take a giant leap in the development of our car and to win our category in the first race we did together, Baja Portalegre, and we keep moving forward this season. Huge thanks to all the ELO team!
Africa Race Winner
Elisabete Jacinto
Off-Road Racing Truck Driver
I am grateful to ELO Automotive for having contributed to making me the first Portuguese driver to achieve a victory in a world class off-road rally, and the only woman in the world to reach such an achievement. Thanks!
Contacts
Contact Us
Location:
R. Quinta da Galega de Cima, 24
Casal do Marco
2840-126 Aldeia de Paio Pires
Portugal
Email:
info@elo-automotive.com
Call:
+351 212 244 599