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Between and , increased exports, installation of new equipment, increased focus on training of specialised technicians and cooperation with European peers led to a marked technical development, which allowed the company to expand its business to new markets.

A tradition of producing exclusive pieces was started, of which a dinner set produced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is a prime example. Collaboration with contemporary artists also became increasingly frequent. The Vista Alegre Museum, opened in , boasts a collection of pieces that bear witness to the long and rich history of the company.

In , the company opened the Vista Alegre Art and Development Centre Centro de Arte e Desenvolvimento da Empresa — CADE in order to encourage the creation of new pieces and decorations, as well as promote painting and sculpture training. The Collectors Club was also created in This club, which was limited to 2, members at the time, reflects the importance of Vista Alegre in the art market. In May , a merger between the Vista Alegre Group and the Atlantis Group brought glassware and crystal back to the company and resulted in the largest tableware group in Portugal and the sixth largest group in the world within this sector, the Vista Alegre Group VAA Group.

This holding operates in areas as diverse as tableware, decorative porcelain pieces, hotelware, chinaware, ovenware, crystal and handmade glass pieces, as well as retail and distribution networks. Nowadays, Vista Alegre is more than a mere industrial unit. It is also part of the Portuguese heritage, boasting buildings of undeniable architectural interest, and a repository of social and artistic memories essential to the building of a Portuguese identity.

This factory, which followed the old traditional Portuguese glassworking techniques, was already known for producing some of the best handmade lead crystal pieces in the world. Nevertheless, all production activities continued to be performed manually, in an effort to preserve the millennial knowledge of artisans and the glass blowing and moulding techniques of yesteryear.

The quality of Atlantis crystal had a profound impact on consumer perception. Little by little, consumers started to value Portuguese crystal. The success achieved in North America opened doors to other markets. With employees and a greater production capacity, Atlantis expanded its business to approximately 20 countries, having achieved global visibility. The merger with the Vista Alegre Group, in , was a determining factor to business expansion. In the 21st century, Atlantis continues to affirm its presence in the main international markets and to be universally recognised as the manufacturer of one of the purest crystals in the world, combining traditional knowledge with the best in contemporary design.

The undisputed leader within its sector in Portugal, Atlantis, a Vista Alegre Group company, continues to focus on its expansion strategy, by targeting new markets and consumers. Brand Values. Over its long history, the Vista Alegre brand, which has always been intimately associated with Portuguese history and culture, has achieved unparalleled recognition and visibility.

Having adopted rigorousness, sophistication and versatility as its core values, Vista Alegre has been able to harmoniously combine tradition and modernity, and remain attuned to cultural trends. Spreading Portuguese culture worldwide, Vista Alegre products reflect the most recent design trends and are manufactured according to the highest quality and functionality standards.

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