News from OLI
OLI has completed the migration to ISO 56001:2024, becoming one of the first companies in Portugal to obtain this international certification dedicated to Innovation Management.
OLI was awarded the COTEC Innovation in Internationalisation Prize, in partnership with Santander Portugal and the World Trade Center Lisboa
From June 24 to 26, 2025, OLI will take part in InstallerSHOW, the UK’s leading event for professionals in the heat, water, air, and renewable energy technology sectors.
OLI presents OLIFILOS, a range of shower drain systems integrated into the floor or wall that offers minimalism, freedom and comfort to the bathroom.
From 17 to 21 March, OLI will be presenting its latest innovations for the bathroom at ISH Frankfurt, the world's largest trade fair for bathrooms, construction and energy.
For the seventh year in a row, OLI is entering the MotoGP World Championship tracks as the official sponsor of the Italian Gresini Racing team.
OLI, the largest cistern manufacturer in Southern Europe, closed the 2024 financial year with a turnover of 75.2 million euros, representing an overall increase of 3% compared to the same period last year. For this year, the company has set itself the goal of achieving a turnover of 82 million euros, which will mean growth of 9 per cent.
OLI was honoured with the 2024 Export Award by the Luso-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
EASY MOVE is an innovative solution on the market that stands out for its features. Using a remote control, it is possible to adjust the height of the toilet / washbasin according to the user's needs, making it a suitable solution for people with reduced mobility, the elderly and children.
OLI and Regiplast will be at the Ideobain 2024 trade fair from 30 September to 3 October in Paris, at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. This will be the first presentation of the two companies following the acquisition of Regiplast.
OLI, the Iberian leader in the production of cisterns, has acquired the french company Regiplast, in France
Around 350 guests of 25 nationalities were present at OLI's 70th anniversary celebration, which took place last Saturday 22nd at its headquarters and industrial complex in Aveiro - Portugal.
Through our partner ADWaters, our EasyMove product was entered into the NYCxDESIGN Awards presented by Interior Design and was the winning product in the Health and Wellness category.
OLI is one of the main partner brands of the Arch Conference, an architectural conference that will be taken place on May 7 and 8, in the cities of Porto and Lisbon, respectively.
After a successful participation in 2023 at the A@W Lisbon edition, OLI will repeat its presence at this prestigious architecture event, this time in the city of Madrid.On the 8th and 9th of May, the IFEMA - Madrid will host this event, whose main theme for this edition is "Healthy Materials".
Over 3 days, Las Vegas was the showcase for the latest innovations and trends in the world of kitchens and bathrooms, with a record number of professionals in the field attending the KBIS trade fair.
It was 70 years ago that Oliveira & Irmão S.A., now OLI, was born out of the dream, irreverence and will to succeed of two brothers.
Las Vegas will take center stage for the latest innovations and trends in the kitchen and bath industry from February 27-29, at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2024. At this event where thousands of industry professionals gather, OLI will be present through Ad Waters, a leading company in plumbing product distribution and OLI's representative in North America.
OLI closed 2023 with a turnover of 73 million euros, a slight decrease of 3 per cent compared to the same period last year. For 2024, the company aims to resume growth and reach the 80 million euro mark in the year it celebrates its 70th anniversary.
OLI presents three collections - Lake, River and Lagoon - which challenge geometry, with straight or curved lines, and guarantee greater water efficiency.
OLI inaugurated, today, the tenth expansion of its industrial complex, located in Aveiro - Portugal, in a global investment of 12 million euros which now allows the company to add a total area of 42 thousand square meters and reduce its environmental footprint.
During 5 days, the main novelties of the sanitary sector were in the spotlight at the largest fair of the sector held in Frankfurt.
In 2023, OLI continues to accelerate in the World Motorcycle Championship - MotoGP - as official sponsor of the Italian Gresini Racing team. This season, Italian Fabio Di Giannantonio (#49) and Spanish Alex Marquéz (#73) are the bets.
In 2022, OLI, recorded a turnover of 75.5 million euros (M€), which represents a growth of 7% over the same period last year.
OLI will once again be exhibiting at ISH, the world's largest trade fair for HVAC & Water, which will be held from March 13 to 17 in Frankfurt - Germany.
Less is more selected by the ADI Design Index 2022 is now in the running for the Compasso d'Oro 2024.
It was within the scope of the Augmanity Project - Augmented Humanity, that the paper entitled ""Predictive Maintenance on Injection Molds by Generalized Fault Trees and Anomaly Detection"" won an international award.
Aiming to listen to professionals who work directly in the architecture sector, OLI launched the first edition of OLI Talks, a project that is here to stay.
Inspired in the recent decoration trends, OLI presents the SLIM flush plate with matte finish, in three shades: black, white and grey.
OLI, Iberian leader in the production of flushing cisterns, extends its range of technologically advanced solutions with the new eLINE, an electronic flush plate that enables the contactless activation of the flushing cisterns.
In the first six months of the year, OLI achieved a turnover of 41.3 million euros (up 15% on the same period 2021), making it the best first half ever.
Last May 5th OLI had gathered in an inspiring atmosphere where the essence of architecture was discussed.
On April 20th, OLI launched a new robotic cell in its industrial complex in Aveiro, which will produce 3000 valves per day and more than one million per year, with a total of 60 references.
OLI “accelerates” the international brand visibility by step up to the MotoGP world championship with the team Gresini Racing.
Less Is More is now available to be integrated with the OLI120 Plus, OLI74 PLUS, Expert Plus and Quadra Plus in-wall cisterns.
On World Environment Day (June 5), OLI launched a Guide to Environmental Good Practises, and presented employees with a pencil that can be planted after use.
Invited by APCMC - Building Materials Association, OLI participated in the Circular Summit on June, with the mission of sharing the work it has done in promoting the circular economy.
The Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo's first hotel in Spain, has entrusted OLI the mission of providing water sustainability and design to around 200 bathrooms.
In 2020, OLI grew in Eastern Europe, having achieved the highest growth rates in Ukraine, Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
Recently, OLI joined the DPHA - Decorative Plumbing + Hardware Association, an American association of dealers, manufacturers, representatives and professionals in the plumbing industry, which aims to share knowledge in order to increase the sector's competitiveness.
OLI equipped the bathrooms of the Mandel Foundation, in Jerusalem, a reference organization whose mission is to foster relations between the United States of America and Israel, in the areas of education and leadership. In this construction work designed by Mckinnel & Mallis Architects and Kolker Kolker Epstein Architects were selected the OLI80 SANITARBLOCK in-wall cisterns and Karisma Matte Chrome flush plates.
For the fourth consecutive year, OLI presented its latest innovations at MOSBUILD, which attracted 67 thousand visitants.
It is common knowledge that when a toilet is flushed, microscopic particles carrying bacterias are dispersed. Developing new products that combat the spread of bacterias in bathrooms, is one of the objectives of OLI, which has sought to offer a solution of antibacterial flush plates.
António Oliveira, CEO of OLI, was awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Innovation Award. The jury has recognised its ability over the last 40 years to transform ideas into businesses that promoted innovation, created jobs and generated social impact.
For the third consecutive season, OLI returned to the Motorcycle Racing World Championship track in the Moto2 and Moto3 categories and already scored a podium. OLI sponsors the Gresini - Team Federal Oil Gresini (Moto 2) and pilots Fabio Di Giannantonio and Nicolò Bulega and the Indonesian Racing Team Gresini and pilots Jeremy Alcoba and Gabriel Rodrigo.
In order to develop its presence in the East, OLI participated in the Acetech 2021, the biggest exhibition in Asia and the third biggest in the world, which took place in Mumbai between the 12th and the 14th of February.
OLI equipped a luxury Condominiums in San Francisco, in the state of California, with the OLI74 PLUS S90 flush systems and the RIA flush plate with polished chrome finish.
With a future where fresh water shortages will be a reality, water saving is an everyday duty. Consequently, OLI developped the PLUS technology to be incorporated in its various in-wall installation systems.
From March 30th to April 2nd there will be many sustainable and inclusive design innovations that OLI will present at Mosbuid Fair, Moscow.Visit us at Exhibition Wall 14, Stand F1055.
A simple and fast filling system; it’s safe, considering the sanitizing liquid is always inside a closed circuit, unlike the traditional tablets which are always in contact with the water causing damages on the cistern and their components; It is universal since it is compatible with all bathroom detergents on the market; has a 450ml storage capacity; and at the aesthetic level, it is a more elegant solution because it is hidden inside the cistern.
In order to develop an even closer relationship with our customers, scattered across the 5 continents, OLI has been increasingly investing on its digital presence. OLI TECH, a free mobile application that helps professionals find information, installation and repairs of the brand’s sanitary installation products was launched.
To ensure high levels of water efficiency, hygiene and safety on their bathrooms, the Isabel Zendal Hospital’s new Emergency Center, in Madrid chose OLI.
In this 5-Star Hotel, the in-wall flush cistern OLI74 PLUS and three different control plates were installed: the polished chrome BLINK and the SM15, by Souto de Moura and the polished chrome INO-X 01, designed by the Italian architect Romano Adolini.
Blink is a range of control plates for in-wall flush cisterns and urinals, with a minimalist design, which fits naturally into any new or remodelled bathroom.
On the World Toilet Day (19th November), OLI emphasised the urgency of reducing the consumption of drinking water in the toilet and the right that everyone has to a basic sanitation network. Water shortage and lack of sanitation are a threat to an dignity, food safety and to public and environmental health.
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OLI TECH was developed for smartphone and tablet to provide direct access to useful information for sanitary professionals. With this app you will be able to quickly access installation videos, technical data sheets, assembly instructions and main features of each products that OLI offers to market.
The ICONIC Stadium in Qatar, will host the Football WORLD Cup Final in 2022 with OLI signature in its bathroom.
In spite of the actual COVID-19 pandemic limiting our physical proximity, OLI keeps itself present everyday in its clients and partners life thru digital communication.
Thinking on small bathrooms, OLI has developed the QUADRA PLUS flushing cistern range. Now, for a small bathroom space, there’s an ideal flushing cistern to install in the corner.
The Radisson RED hotel in Lima, Peru, chose OLI to equip its bathroom spaces. Located in one of the most famous neighbourhoods, Miraflores, this hotel, designed by architect Lucas Gashu, stands out for its architecture and design.
OLI has a range of solutions where touch is not necessary. Thanks to the presence of capacitive sensors, the flush can be activated only with the approach of the hand, avoiding the contact and transmission of bacteria.
The use of rainwater in sanitary installation systems is a response to reduce water consumption in the bathroom. According to United Nations recent forecasts there will be a water deficit of 40% worldwide in 2030. Therefore, it is urgent to adopt new consumption patterns, especially in the bathroom, since it accounts for 33% of domestic consumption.
OLI launches a new face shield, the best solution for safety and comfort.
In these turbulent times it is more important than ever to stay in close communication with our partners and with the people who use our products worldwide
The OLI 74 Plus Happy Air in-wall cistern is the new solution for renewing the air in windowless bathrooms.
Protecting any environment against the spread of bacteria is extremely important, especially when thinking about bathrooms and the times we live in. This concern becomes even more evident in buildings such as hospitals, senior homes or any other public space.
OLI makes its industrial contribution to the national fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, producing a face shield support that will help protect health professionals in the treatment of patients with the new coronavirus.
Hospitals around the world have chosen OLI solutions to ensure water sustainability and high levels of hygiene and safety in bathrooms.
We feel proud of the OLI team that work in factories, warehouses, offices or at home!
In a permanent update and organization, a new menu was created on the OLI website.
OLI has a range of solutions where touch is not necessary, thanks to the presence of capacitive sensors, the discharge can be activated only with the approach of the hand, thus avoiding the contact and transmission of bacteria.
OLI won the IF Design Award 2020, considered the Oscar of world design, with the Easy Move range, in the bathroom category.
For the second consecutive season, OLI is the official sponsor of the World Motorbike Championship, in the Moto2 and Moto3 categories, whose 2020 season kicks off in the first weekend of March, with the Qatar Grand Prix.
OLI is the first sanitary systems company in the world to adopt ColorADD, a unique, universal and transversal code that allows colour blind people to correctly identify colors.
The commitment to continuous training and close relationships with professionals of the sector and all the community characterize OLI's activity. In the last year, the factory was visited by 1300 people, namely customers, industry professionals, schools and universities.
OLI sponsored two Portuguese teams in the 10th edition of the Africa Eco Race: João Rolo (KTM), on motorcycle, and the duo Fernando and Nuno Barreiros (Isuzu), on off-road category, covering together 7500 km in 12 days of competition.
To celebrate World Toilet Day (November 19), OLI, a global brand of bathroom solutions, raised awareness of the fact that 2.4 billion people around the world do not have access to proper sanitation.
Moon Black, OLI’s control plate, made of Vista Alegre porcelain, won the fourth international award this year.
The Easy Move range shone at the 5th edition of TechDays, a technological conference and show of innovation that took place in Aveiro from the 10th – 12th of October.
OLI presented an innovative bathroom at Decor Hotel, the professional tradeshow for Equipotel, Construction, Products and Services for hotels and hospitality industry, which took place in FIL in Lisbon from the 24th to the 26th of October.
OLI is the national winner and European finalist, in the Innovation category, of the European Business Awards 2019, in which 120,000 companies from 33 countries have applied.
On September 28th we concluded OLI´s 65th anniversary festivities with the celebration of a Mass, by the Bishop of Aveiro, D. António Moiteiro, at the Vista Alegre Chapel, followed by dinner at the Montebelo Vista Alegre Hotel in Ílhavo.
OLI's close connection with architecture is already a brand hallmark, so the participation in the 5th Edition of Archi Summit in Lisbon last July was another opportunity to consolidate OLI´s brand identity.
Uruguay is one of the key growth markets for OLI in Latin America. Therefore, OLI chose the capital, Montevideo, to organize a training session for local customers and installers. OLI presented a range of sanitary system solutions and shared up-to-date information as well as good installation practices.
World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5th and with it we revive what we do best at OLI!
At the end of May OLI took another important step in representing the brand in Asia by attending the international "Kitchen & Bath China" fair.
Moon Black was awarded the German Innovation Award 2019 in the Excellence in Business to Consumer - Heating & Bathroom category.
The new corporate website that OLI debuted earlier this year as part of its 65th anniversary, was awarded at the Lusophone Creativity Awards (Bronze Award in the Digital category).
With the objective of maintaining a close relationship with architecture of excellence, OLI supports the international itinerary exhibition "Carrilho da Graça: Lisbon". The exhibition presents a selection of ten projects for the city of Lisbon designed by the architect João Carrilho da Graça from 1980 to 2015.
OLI continues to focus on its international presence. In the last month, OLI debuted in Iceland with Vatnsvirkin. The brand was launched at an event that brought together more than 100 participants.
OLI is stepping up its influence in Russia and its neighbours in both the ceramic and retail markets. OLI is particularly attractive to those who seek to benefit from OLI's continuous investment in innovation and its productive capacity in Russia, where it has been manufacturing since 2016.
For the 2019 season, OLI is sponsoring three riders. One rider in the Moto2 Federal Oil Gresini team, Sam Lowes, British. And two riders for the Moto3 Kommerling Gresini team, Riccardo Rossi, Italian, and Gabriel Rodrigo, Argentinean. Moto2 and Moto3 are two categories belonging to the World Motorcycle Championship organized by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM).
OLI, through DESCO, who represents the brand in Belgium, was present at BATIBOUW, the largest construction and urban rehabilitation fair in the country.
OLI is back at ISH, the world's largest bath, building and energy fair, which runs from March 11th-15th in Frankfurt, Germany, to introduce its innovations for the bath space.
Hundreds of professionals from around the world experienced first-hand OLI´s novelties at ISH, the world's largest bath, building and energy fair, which recently took place in Frankfurt, Germany.
The in-wall cistern control plate, Moon Black, is once again recognized for its design and has been awarded the Design Plus award, which will be presented in Germany at the ISH fair.
"Moon Black" is a unique flush plate that is aesthetically pleasing with easily distinguished shapes.
OLI continues to invest in international training. Recently, a team was in Iraq promoting technical sessions aimed at industry professionals.
Come visit OLI´s stand at the ISH 2019 in Frankfurt
Last month, OLI participated in the 3rd annual ARCHITECT@WORK Roma, a major international architectural trade show, where it presented several solutions that combine design with sustainability.
Inadequate or non-existent sanitation and lack of hygiene are a threat to the lives and dignity of the population in Laos. Unhappy with this reality, the international NGO ADRA, based in The Netherlands, invited OLI to support a sanitation and hygiene project in the rural communities of this Southeast Asian country.
Recently OLI was in Tanzania, in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in the country, where it presented a portfolio of bath solutions specific to the African market, and organized a training session for 50 professionals, namely for the Dar Ceramica Center customer staff and for independent installers.
Once again OLI will be present at architect@work, this time at the Rome edition.
OLI challenged Vista Alegre and "Moon black" was born!
OLI´s patented sanitary system technology is winning over Asia, a leading geography in innovation and particularly attentive...
OLI showcased innovative solutions in New York at the ICFF trade show that brought together architects and designers from around the world...
As part of the international training plan, OLI recently promoted a “roadshow training” program in Israel and Palestine, markets where OLI has strengthened its presence.
The Portuguese Minister of the Economy, Manuel Caldeira Cabral inaugurated OLI's new mould factory at the group's industrial complex in Aveiro on May 11th.
In order to share their know-how and expertise in rehabilitation, OLI participated in the Urban Rehabilitation Week, at Pátio da Galé, Lisbon, from April 9th-15th.
More than 400 visitors, including designers, architects, builders, distributors and installers, were present at OLI's stand at MosBuild trade fair, from April 3rd-6th in Moscow, Russia.
OLI participates for the third consecutive year in space & interiors, the event in which architecture connects to the Milan Furniture Fair.
From March 6th to the 9th OLI will participate in the SHK fair in Essen, Germany, and will present the latest innovations.
Solidarity Concert Inspired by Water was a huge success! OLI raised 6 thousand euros for the Firefighters in Aveiro.
OLI was awarded the Millennium Horizons Award in the category "Innovation - Large Companies" at a ceremony presided over by the prime minister, António Costa, on November 15.
OLI will be present at architect@work London edition, the premier event for architects and designers that will take place from the 24th to the 25th of January at the Olympia London National Hall.
The German city of Essen was the stage for SHK, one of the world's most important bath, building and energy fairs in the world, which applauded OLI's innovations.
OLI participated in the international Architect @ Work fair, which took place from the 29th to the 30th of November in Milan.
In October OLI debuted at Architect@Work in Rome, one of the most important international architectural fairs, where OLI presented the latest solutions for sanitary ware for architects and designers from around the world.
As part of the international training plan, OLI has recently launched a roadshow in Israel and Palestine, where we have intensified our presence in recent years.
Portugal has four projects in the finalist stage of the "Mies van der Rohe 2017 Awards". This is one of the most influential architectural awards in the world. Of the four projects, OLI products are present in two of them - EDP's headquarters and the Nadir Afonso Museum.
The Green Project Award distinguishes, across seven categories, the most innovative projects in the area of sustainability in Portugal.
To celebrate World Toilet Day (November 19), OLI challenged 16 artists to turn OLI cisterns into works of art.
OLI has just been awarded the prize for "Archiproducts Design Awards 2016" - one of the most prestigious awards of Architecture...
OLI celebrated yet another World Water Day.
OLI organized the World Toilet Day between the 19th and 21st of November.
OLI won the "Innovation Award" at the second edition of the "Litoral Awards".
OLI will be present at BIG5, the International Building & Construction Show from the 23rd to the26th of November (between 11:00 – 19:00) at the Dubai World Trade Center in UAE.
OLI has won the Good Design Award, the oldest and most prestigious International Design Award, organized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and The Chicago Athenaeum.
World Water Day (22 March) was celebrated by OLI in Aveiro.
In its 65th year of history, OLI, the Iberian leader in the production of flushing cisterns, introduces a new corporate website that materializes brand values and presents the best digital practices, such as simple menus, clean design and easy navigation.
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