Since its foundation in 1966 by Mr. Carlos Alberto da Silva Rego , Louropel- Fábrica de Botões, Lda. has steadily been dedicated to production and commerce of buttons. Initially nominated with his founder name, from its very beginning the company invested Mr. Rego's experience and knowledge by using a technology which was innovative even for that decade: the manufacturing of buttons from polyester resin.
The constant technological and infrastructure expansion of Louropel and its strategic location in the Ave Valley, centre of the evolving Portuguese textile industry, determined the change into its nowadays designation: Louropel- Fábrica de Botões, Lda.
The construction of two brand modern industrial units and the addition of updated production process have now Louropel led to be worldwide recognized as:

* A highly technical developed company with innovative manufacturing systems.
* A highly technical developed company with innovative manufacturing systems.
* The unmatched market leader.

Besides, to meet the international market growing demand, Louropel has integrated its know how and infrastructures to develop an unique and patented production cycle of an eco-friendly product called "Ecological biodegradable buttons" made from all natural components ( corozo, cotton, recycled paper, semolina flour, vegetables, fruit, wood, etc.)