Forvia Faurecia Moldados

Visit the Forvia Faurecia Moldados factory in São João da Madeira to see injection, cutting and sewing lines for headrests, armrests and foam seats. Tours run on a scheduled timetable and are conducted in Portuguese, English and French.

Visits last about 60 minutes and are limited to small groups. Photography is not allowed; the visitor route has partial accessibility and there is no on-site parking at the factory address.

A compact, guided walkthrough of an active automotive-components production line with live demonstrations and safety briefings.

Look out for:

• Injection and molding stations; foam-cutting and stitching lines.

• Assembly steps for headrests, armrests and seat modules.

• Safety protocols and PPE requirements explained by staff.

• Live production rhythm—do not expect access to every production area.

Best way to experience it:

Book in advance (mandatory), arrive a few minutes early for the safety briefing, wear closed-toe shoes and follow the guide. Groups are limited; expect a 60-minute visit with explanations in Portuguese, English or French.

• Mandatory scheduled visits; contact the tourism desk to book.

• Visits typically run 60 minutes; group size is limited (min and max apply).

• Photography is not permitted inside the factory.

• Partial accessibility on the visitor route; there is no dedicated parking at the site.