Manuel Lopes

Manuel Lopes is a sales manager at Amtrol-Alfa, a Worthington Enterprises Company, since November 2013, leading marketing and sales for the refrigerant and technical gases market globally. Responsibilities include managing a client portfolio, overseeing market evolution, participating in R&D projects, and handling sales processes through CRM documentation. Prior roles encompass plant manager, directing a manufacturing unit for LPG steel bottles and ensuring production efficiency and quality while coordinating team performance. As a mechanical engineer, expertise included continuous improvement in manufacturing processes using methodologies like Toyota Kata and Lean practices. Previous experience at KASFRIAK involved production management systems, equipment development, and energy efficiency solutions. Manuel Lopes holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade do Minho.