José Coelho da Silva receives a license to "explore a kiln for roof tiles" in Albergaria, Juncal, where the company is still in. CS began to manually produce canudo roof tile.

João Lopes Coelho da Silva (1913-2005), the founder’s son, inherited the company, changing its name to his own name.

Toghether with canudo roof tile, hitherto the only manufactured product, is introduced the manufactured tile Marseille, using manual presses.

First major expansion of facilities, with the creation of a complete unit later known as Mill #1, starting-up the production of the traditional Roman roof tile model. It’s in this building, fully recovered, where currently are the administrative services.

Factory 1 Expansion, where a large Hoffman kiln is installed.

The company changed its name to J. Coelho da Silva, Lda, and the entire share capital is owned by João Lopes Coelho da Silva.

The third generation takes over the management of the company.

A second production facility starts up (today known as Factory 2) automated and designed for the manufacture of a new model of roman roof tile under the brand F2.

Following the second oil shock, a preparation of solid fuels is installed to power the factory 2 kiln tunnel, a totally innovative project at the time.

The first phase of factory 3 is built. This unit is a fully automated and multi-product mill for the production of roof tiles and fittings. 
Begins the production of the Roman roof tile model, under the brand F3.

João Lopes Coelho da Silva is awarded as «Comendador da Ordem de Mérito Industrial».

The second phase of Factory 3 is built, enabling the production of the engobed roof tiles with different clay mixtures.

A new unit for clay preparation is built, then considered the most modern of the Iberian Peninsula, with an initial capacity of 180.000 tonnes per year.

Natural gas is introduced in all mills, replacing all other fuels, and is installed a CHP Plant.

This unit, with the possibility of producing roof tiles and fittings in colors and different clay mixtures, also introduces a pressing in plaster system and firing process on "H" gazettes in a hydrocasing technology kiln.
The production of a new Roman roof tile starts, premium quality, under the brand TECNO.
The company adopts a new logo, communicating with the initials "CS".

Begins the production of Marseille roof tile model under the brand DOMUS.

The CS commercial network extends to external markets.
On December 2nd, with 92 years of age, dies the major CS driver, João Lopes Coelho da Silva.

The first fully flat roof tile model of premium quality in the Iberian Peninsula is launched, under the brand PLASMA.
CS launches CS Facades concept, extending the use of Plasma range to the walls, with the creation of fittings that guarantee a ventilated facade.

WIP - «Work in Progress», is built. WIP is a training center for customers, specifiers, applicators and students of construction and architecture.

The company changes its name to CS - Coelho da Silva, SA, and the entire share capital is helded by the family Coelho da Silva.

The production line of Factory 4 is refurbished, increasing its flexibility and capacity.

A new model of Roman oof tile is launched, under the trademark F3 +, as the result of optimization of the previous model F3, which is discontinued.

The production line of Factory 3 is refurbished, increasing its flexibility and capacity.
CS SOLAR project is created, embodying a commitment to submit CS performance as a corporate interest in sustainable development.

The CS Rehabilitation concept is launched, with solutions aimed fot roof covering renovation: new marseille roof tile model, under the D3 + brand, Barrel roof tile, mansard tile, and eaves 65.

CS launches the Barrel roof tile (model with which it started its activity in 1927) on the market, reproduced from the historic curved roof tile, with a design that ensures the continuity of tradition.

The 1st phase of Factory 5 is completed, a new production unit for premium range products, using the most advanced technology in terms of process, flexibility and rationalization of energy costs.

Textured effects are presented in the Plasma model, introducing the concept of contemporary design on the tiles.

The production of a new Portuguese roof tile model begins under the brand F5, mainly aimed at international markets.

Inspired by the schist villages, Plasma TX5 roof tile seeks to reflect an ancient roof covering concept, by reproducing the texture of slate in clay tiles.

CS relaunches the Barrel roof tile on the market (model with which it started its activity in 1927), reproduced from the historic curved tile, with a design that ensures the continuity of tradition.

Angle to chimney 125 mm launch

Ventilation tile Barrel 45x20 launch

Eave corner Domus 3 pieces launch

Left PL1 ridge tile and Right PL1 ridge tile launch

LAUNCHESCurved finish eave inner corner 65 Tecno (13 pcs)Curved finish eave inner corner 65 F2 / F3+ (13 pcs)MR1 Curved finish eave inner corner 65 (13 pcs)Angle to chimney 150 mmChimney support tile 150 mm Plasma

Chimney support tile 150 mm F2 / F3+ launch 

LAUNCHESBarrel roof tile 45x16Chimney support tile 125 mm 45x16Barrel safety step and ventilation tile 45x16Barrel ventilation 45x16CR2 ridge tile

Primus marseille roof tile launch.A classic model with a contemporary design, Primus is the leader among Marseille-style roof tiles that can be fitted longitudinally and transversally.

LAUNCHESCR2 female 3-way apexCR2 ridge end capCR2 hip starter