NAVIPA – Equipamentos Industriais Lda, was founded on June 30, 1981, by two partners, Manuel Marques and Rui Pereira. At the beginning of its activity, NAVIPA dedicated itself to projects aimed at the Naval Fishing Industry, quickly becoming a reference company in the sector. By virtue of carrying out its projects in the Naval Fishing Industry and manufacturing the respective equipment, such as Winches; Handlers; Steering Machines among others, Navipa acquired large quantities of Oleo-Hydraulic components from some prestigious brands, which ended up justifying obtaining the right to represent these same brands. Among others, Vickers, Salami and Regiana Riduttori stand out. In this way, an oil-hydraulic department was created at Navipa, which was dedicated to marketing the products and brands represented.

In 1995, the decision was made to develop and enhance this department, which culminated in the representation of other brands, in addition to those mentioned, such as Enerpac, Poclain Hydraulics, Olaer, OMT, Walterscheid, Eckerle, etc. As a result of notable growth in the oil-hydraulic area, the know-how acquired over the years and the privilege of working side by side with the main brands operating on a global scale in this sector, Navipa has included Oil projects in its offer. -Hydraulics, the supply and assembly of Oil-Hydraulic systems and technical assistance, in the most diverse sectors of activity such as Industry, Public Works, Energy, Environment and Agriculture.

Currently, new challenges arise, maintaining the ambition of continuing to be a reference in the area of ​​Oil-Hydraulics and engineering, thus contributing to the country's development.