QLS - Industrial Metrology, is pleased to inform that is associated to the Portuguese Association of manufacturers for the automotive industry (A.F.I.A.).
"The decision to join this association reinforces the position of QLS - Industrial Metrology to be the company to provide metrology services and quality control services in this sector, allowing us to be even closer to our customers and take part of an association with the prestige of AFIA, stated QLS - Industrial Metrology CEO, Mr. Jorge Branquinho.

Who is A.F.I.A.?
Manufacturers Association for Automotive is the Portuguese Association that represents and brings together national and internationally, suppliers to the automotive industry. The AFIA was founded in 1979 by government proposal, following a policy of relaunching the automotive industry, for the integration of Portugal in the European Economic Community.

The A.F.I.A. aims to…
Being the representative of the development of the interests of entities related to the automotive industry;
Being the Association of reference in the promotion:
The innovation in the concepts and processes;
The knowledge and exchanges between companies and others;
The use of a common language in the sector.

With significant impact on the Portuguese economy, this sector, which is characterized by its horizontality, has been playing an increasing role in the development and recognition of the Portuguese industry, assuming a heavy burden on the trade balance.