Fifty years ago, Tomás Castro Silva embarked on a journey driven by the courage of someone who believed that hard work, dedication, and innovation could transform an idea into a benchmark of excellence.

What began as a project founded on the determination to do things better soon became far more than a company. It became a culture of excellence, a lasting commitment to quality, and a way of doing business built on trust, close relationships, and respect for customers, partners, and employees alike.

Over the past five decades, RICO has faced challenges, overcome difficult times, embraced technological change, and earned the trust of customers in markets around the world. Every machine designed, every solution delivered, and every satisfied customer represents another chapter in a story written with determination, expertise, and a genuine passion for engineering.

Yet the true legacy of RICO is not measured solely by its achievements. It is measured by the values that have remained unchanged throughout the years. By the ability to innovate without losing our identity. By the responsibility to honour the past while building the future.

Celebrating 50 years is, above all, a tribute to the vision of our founder and to every person who has contributed—and continues to contribute—to this remarkable journey. It is a recognition that every milestone has been made possible by generations of people who believed that excellence is never a destination, but a daily commitment.

Today, we look back with pride. Not only because of how far we have come, but because our journey gives us the confidence to keep evolving, innovating, and creating value for our customers around the world.

A legacy is not what we leave behind. It is what we build every day for the generations to come. And that is the commitment that will continue to define RICO for the next 50 years.

30th July 2026
Paulo Silva (CEO)