In August 1991 the company was established with the constitution of Indusa - Indústria de Sanitários, Lda. Founded by 11 partners it started its path in the sanitary ware sector which was little explored until then.

Following its foundation the company began the construction of its first industrial unit in Zona Insdustrial de Mamodeiro, Aveiro.

The factory starts with the production of sanitary ware in Vitreous China and within a year manages to double its production capacity and number of workers.

Indusa becomes certified by the NP EN ISO 9002 norm. In a short period of time it gains the consumer's trust and consolidates an image of quality.

Sanindusa reinforces its growth by acquiring a company, in pre-start-up phase, specialized in taps and fittings: Grau - Torneiras e Acessórios, S.A.

Sanindusa builds a new production unit specialised in the manufacture of standard and hydro massage acrylic bathtubs, shower trays and shower columns. The company changes its offer to a integrated product solution while presenting a broader concept for the bathroom.

The production of taps and fittings started this year. This company completed its existing product range by introducing these bathroom and kitchen items.

In August 2000 Sanindusa 2 was born to continue with the production of sanitary ceramics in Vitreous China and to increase the company’s production capacity. This ambitious project started as an example of technological innovation in the sector. It used advanced technologies and was designed from the point of view of rationalisation of production resources, integrated global management of the process and consequent optimisation of the quality of the manufactured products.

The company changed its corporate name to Sanindusa - Indústria de Sanitários, S.A. while still preserving the Indusa brand, which was still recognised by all its customers. It is also in this year that the first subsidiary of the company in Spain was launched: Sanindusa España. In 2001 a new production unit for Fine Fireclay ceramics was also born, especially built for the production of larger and bolder design pieces. This new stage directs the product towards a different market segment, such as architects and interior designers, since this material allows the development of more distinct technical and aesthetic solutions.

The acquisition of the Spanish sanitary ware company Unisan XXI, S.A., is part of the strategy of growth and entrance in the neighbouring market. Sanindusa saw its number of companies grow to four, introducing itself categorically in the Spanish market. This acquisition is part of the company’s internationalisation strategy that views the Iberian market with great potential. This was also the year in which the brand Indusa changed to Sanindusa. With this change and rebranding comes the slogan "Lifemoments" with the aim of associating its products with consumers' lifestyles, sensations and emotions.

In this year the Environmental Management System according to the NP EN ISO 14001 norm took place as well as the registration in the Eco-Management and Audit Community System (EMAS).

Sanindusa received international recognition with two design awards regarding the WCA collection. Designed by the architect Carvalho Araújo it won a Design Plus Award in Germany, organised by the Messe Frankfurt Exhibition in partnership with the German Design Council. In the USA it won the Good Design award, given by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in collaboration with the Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd. The company’s commitment with product and service quality, as well as the concern with improving environmental performance were visible this year with the integration of the management systems of Sanindusa and Sanindusa 2 through the development of the Management System Manual which was attested by the environmental certification of Sanindusa (ceramic units 1 and 2) according to the NP EN ISO 14001 norm. It was also the year when the Integrated Quality, Environment and Safety Management System was implemented at Sanindusa 2, in order to obtain certification regarding quality, environment and safety. It is in 2005 that the registration on EMAS is attributed.

With the goal of promoting the brand in the United Kingdom Sanindusa UK Limited was created 100% owned by Sanindusa - Industria de Sanitários, S.A.

Strategically Sanindusa decides to enlarge its product range by including a Spa range in its catalogue.

Line 42 bathroom mixers, designed by Emanuel Rufo, won an iF Design Award in Germany. This distinction is synonymous with quality and worldwide prestige, being one of the biggest and most important international awards attributed by the iF International Forum Design.

In the month of October, Sanindusa suffered a very significant loss. A forest fire completely destroys the C3 ceramics unit located in Tocha. Sanindusa 2 is completely devastated by the terrible fires that raged throughout that area. Despite the great loss, the Group remained firm and motivated to rebuild this production unit and preserve the jobs of its employees.

The reconstruction of Sanindusa 2 begins on the same location.

The first pieces resulting from the production of this new project appear after almost 4 years. The late start was marked by successive delays caused by the pandemic. At the world vanguard in automation and technology, Sanindusa 2 will thus be once again the stage for the largest exhibition of equipment available for sanitary ware. Working since February this unit in Tocha will guarantee Sanindusa an increase in productivity. Nowadays Sanindusa can proudly state that it has conquered in just a few years a prominent place in a sector characterised by strong business groups, even despite the adversities in its still short path. Its path is valued for representing the largest sanitary ware company in the Iberian Peninsula with its own national capital.