About Banhoazis
Industry: Bathroom furniture and accessories manufacturing
Size: 51 – 200 employees
Location: Braga, Portugal
Products used: SWOOD Design & SWOOD CAM
Sales partner: CREATRIX
Speakers: Ricardo Vicente: Manufacturing Operator (CAM), Ricardo Marques: Production Manager, Florbela Ferras: Product Design Specialist
Founded in 1996, Banhoazis designs and manufactures bathroom furniture that’s both elegant and functional, tailored to fit everyday spaces.
Over the years, the company has expanded worldwide, offering collections that combine quality, design, and functionality in standard and customized models.
Discover how SWOOD helped Banhoazis improve its bathroom furniture design and manufacturing process.
Before SWOOD: daily challenges to overcome
According to Ricardo Vicente, before implementing the SWOOD woodworking software, the company faced significant constraints:
- Technical drawings and sketches were made on paper,
- Communication between the design office and the workshop was often complicated, as the workshop didn’t have a 3D view to visualize the overall design.
Florbela Ferras adds that production times were longer because each piece was made individually, which also increased the risk of errors, especially when changes were made during the project.
SWOOD, a strategic choice for their workshop
Why did they choose this software?
Banhoazis chose SWOOD to manage the entire process, from design (CAD) to manufacturing (CAM), in one environment.
According to Florbela Ferras, this integration helps reduce design time through 3D visualization and automates many steps, from design to machining. Centralized data in a single report also ensures the reliability of design and production.
Results that make a difference
Less errors
All project data is now centralized, making communication between design and production teams clearer and significantly reducing errors.
Time savings
Thanks to SWOOD, all your projects are designed in 3D, and the corresponding machine programs are generated automatically.
Simplified customization
With SWOOD, teams work in an intuitive parametric environment that allows them to quickly adapt each model to customer needs (dimensions, finishes, configurations).
Improved collaboration
All departments work from the same database, making project tracking smoother, traceability stronger, and communication easier.
A clear vision of their projects
The Production Manager, Ricardo Marque, explains that the company now has three catalogs listing over 20,000 items, illustrated with realistic 3D renderings, many of which were created using SWOOD.
Production multiplied by three
Thanks to SWOOD, Banhoazis has tripled its production! As Ricardo Vicente points out, “Before, during 2014 and 2015, we used to produce 50 furniture a day. In 2016, we went up to 150 furniture.”
A vision for the future
By digitizing its projects, Banhoazis has positioned itself as a strong challenger, ready to meet market demands and continue growing.
An inspiration for woodworking professionals
The Banhoazis’ story clearly shows the advantages that the SWOOD software offers to woodworking professionals:
- better control of production through reliable, centralized data,
- smooth communication between the design department and the workshop
- and the ability to respond quickly to custom-made requests.
To discover another customer success story about SWOOD, click here for the article on Magromóvel, a company revolutionizing furniture manufacturing.
