The Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira, Lda (ECM)  is the largest regional production and distribution company of beverages in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, certified by national and European standards (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). Manufactures, markets and distributes its own brands of beers, soft drinks and water, still representing prestigious brands in other categories (spirits, wines, juices and nectars, waters, milks, oils, vinegars and sauces). As part of the universe of the Pestana Group, the largest Portuguese hotel group has already a strong international investment, and the quality assurance of the hallmarks of ECM derived from a long industrial experience of its founders, with over 130 years.   [see more]

Being a leading company in the market of beers, soft drinks and water, being preferred by consumers, exceeding expectations with quality products and services. We want to provide great job satisfaction and well-being to our entire team. We want to ensure the longevity and profitability of the company.  [see more]

• Strategy
  

The ECM was the first brewery in Portugal to have its Environmental Management System certified to ISO 14001 in January 2003.

In May of that year the ECM saw its Quality Management System certified according to Standard ISO 9001:2000. 

In 2006 and 2009 the Integrated Management System for Quality and Environment of ECM was again audit, this time for the renewal of certificates. The Management System is so certified by the standards ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.  [see more]

• Medals

Up to 2010, products produced in-house totalled 135 Medals awarded by Monde Selection, the oldest and most prestigious independent organisation in the Quality Selection sector, founded in 1961 in Brussels.

A contest is held annually awarding outstanding beverages for their organoleptic qualities, in comparison with other products in the same category. The selection is made by a jury of specialists elected based on their professional expertise. Recognition by this institution therefore constitutes an indisputable guarantee of quality of ECM products to its consumers.[see more]