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History

Tradition and excellence in Angolan graphic arts.

Over 70 years of history, three generations and one passion: printing with quality, in Angola.

The Edições de Angola team celebrating 50 years
EAL’s 50th anniversary, celebrated with the team.

EAL: tradition and excellence in Angolan graphic arts

Edições de Angola Lda was founded on 26 June 1953 and began its journey in the Angolan printing market. On 17 April 1969 the company was acquired in full by one of its partners, Silvino Norberto, opening a new chapter in its history. From 1985 his son, Carlos Arques Santos, took over as Managing Partner — a position he still holds — ensuring continuity and strategic vision.

In a market as dynamic as Angola’s, which demands rapid adaptation, Edições de Angola has established itself as one of the largest national companies in the graphic arts sector. Our success comes from the harmony of four fundamental pillars: premises, machinery, people and the company–client relationship.

History

The people behind the story

1953

Founded

On 26 June Edições de Angola, Lda enters the Angolan printing market.

Silvino Norberto
1969

Silvino Norberto

On 17 April he acquires the whole company, opening a new chapter.

1985

Carlos Arques Santos

Silvino Norberto’s son becomes Managing Partner — a role he still holds today.

History

Our pillars of success

01

Space and infrastructure

Optimising our space, distributing equipment efficiently and keeping our people mobile receive constant attention, ensuring a continuous and effective workflow.

02

Leading technology and global recognition

Equipped with the most modern machinery on the international market, Edições de Angola delivers outstanding quality. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised with 8 international BID (Business Initiative Directions) awards, 2 international OTHERWAYS (Association Otherways Management & Consulting) awards, an eBIZguides diploma, 2 FILDA Lions and an EFA (Made in Angola) award, among many others. Together with those of SILNOR, also part of the group, that makes 14 listed awards — clear evidence of what EAL has achieved.

03

Human capital and continuous training

We devote substantial attention to our people, their training and how they engage with the natural dynamics of our work. We believe people are the active element of the whole structure, so we provide demanding in-house training that matches the equipment they operate.

04

Personal relationships and a vision for the future

The nature of our work calls for a personal approach, which we cultivate and which has won our clients’ preference. We aim to anticipate the market’s growing needs, because staying one step ahead is how we rise to every challenge. As part of this great country, Edições de Angola lived through the hardships Angola faced; what matters now is to look ahead with optimism and determination.

05

A broad product range serving the national market

We produce everything from magazines and notepads to posters, books and cardboard boxes. We serve virtually every branding agency and design studio in Angola, and we are honoured to count the Angolan Government among our clients.

Growth and the future

Our work raises the level of quality already achieved in the country and removes the need to import printed products. Today the Angolan market can rely on products that match the best on the international market. For us, quality is an unequivocal principle, one we pass on to our trainees from day one.

We move steadily into the future and see our company grow every year. Oil and mining drive the Angolan economy, and we keep pace as every sector grows. That pressure has pushed us to modernise and follow international developments. The global graphic arts market constantly brings new products within our reach, keeping us at the forefront of innovation.

Quality

For us, quality is an unequivocal principle.

Timeline
  1. 1953

    Founded

    On 26 June Edições de Angola, Lda is born and begins operating in the Angolan printing market.

  2. 1969

    New ownership

    On 17 April partner Silvino Norberto acquires the whole company.

  3. 1985

    Second generation

    Carlos Arques Santos becomes Managing Partner.

  4. TAAG

    Technical milestone

    The TAAG magazine becomes the first publication in Angola printed with nylon-print letterpress.

  5. 2005—15

    International recognition

    Quality awards in Paris, Geneva, London, Moscow, New York and Italy.

  6. 2022—25

    FILDA Golden Lions

    Three Golden Lions at FILDA and expansion into corrugated board production.

  7. Today

    Third generation

    A national reference in graphic arts and packaging, with over 24,100 m² of facilities.

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