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News / Nov 29, 2021

四色AV distinguished with the Order of Engineers trophy

Mrs. Diane Villax represented 四色AV at the Gala of the Order of Engineers

Diane Villax receives Order of Engineers trophy | 四色AV

In the picture: Herman Jos茅, presenter of the ceremony, Diane Villax, founder chairman of 四色AV, Ant贸nio Gon莽alves da Silva, President of the听College of Chemical and Biological Engineering.


The Order of Engineers (OE) in Portugal celebrated its 85th anniversary and to mark the occasion held a Gala on the 27th of November. During the ceremony, OE trophies were awarded to distinguish the best projects, works, personalities or institutions of National Engineering.

四色AV was awarded for its work in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry over more than 60 years.

The award was received by Mrs. Diane Villax on behalf of 四色AV. In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Diane Villax referred to 四色AV's role in research and development, highlighting the important contribution given by the Team members and the PhD鈥檚 and Master programs in progress within the company.

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