2014CORK

CORK STOPPERSFLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS

COMPOSITE CORK EXPANDED CORKBOARD

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At the very core of the Amorim Group's activities since its foundation 145 years ago, Cork is the business area that has done most to spread the Amorim name around the planet, as the market leader in cork, from manufacturing to distribution.

CORK

CORK STOPPERSFLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS

COMPOSITE CORK EXPANDED CORKBOARD

A BUSINESS AREA ON A GLOBAL SCALE

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MEDITERRANEAN,2.1 MILLION HECTARES OF CORK OAK FOREST

With 2.1 million hectares of cork oak forest, the countries of the Mediterranean have in the farming of cork and the manufacture of cork products a fundamental cluster for the development of their economies and an ever increasing decisive source of hope, sustainability and progress of numerous communities.

AT L A N T I C O C E A N

SPAIN574,248 ha 61,504 tonnesPORTUGAL

736,775 ha 100,000 tonnes

MOROCCO383,120 ha 11,686 tonnes

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M E D I T E R R A N E A N S E A

FRANCE65,228 ha 5,200 tonnes

85,771 ha 6,962 tonnes

TUNISIA

ALGERIA230,000 ha 9,915 tonnes

ITALY64,800 ha 6,161 tonnes Mediterranean Region:

2,100,000 hectares of cork oak forest, the planet's largest concentration of the species.

Distribution of cork oak growing areas in Mediterranean countries, where the concentration in the Iberian Peninsula is clearly shown.

Lower density > Higher density

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PORTUGAL, THE WORLD LEADER OF THE CORK INDUSTRY

Portugal is the world leader in the cultivation of cork oaks, and is home to the largest cork oak covered area in the Mediterranean. Portugal is also the leader in terms of cork extraction, accounting for almost 50% of the world's cork production, making the country the leading exporter of this raw material.

MAIN EXPORT DESTINATIONS FOR PORTUGUESE CORK2012(Source: National Statistical Institute)

GERMANY€ 79 million

ITALY€ 81.6 million

USA€ 139 million

FRANCE€ 165.2 million

SPAIN€ 94.4 million

PRODUCTION (tonnes)*Source: FAO (2010)

4.9%

SPAIN61,504 tonnes

30.5%PORTUGAL100,000 tonnes

49.6%

FRANCE5,200 tonnes

2.6%

ALGERIA9,915 tonnes

ITALY6,161 tonnes

MOROCCO11,686 tonnes

5.8%TUNISIA6,962

tonnes

3.5%

3.1%

* Western Mediterranean Countries.

FRANCE65,228 ha

3%TUNISIA85,771 ha

4%ITALY

64,800 ha

3%

SPAIN574,248 ha

27%

PORTUGAL736,775 ha

34%

ALGERIA230,000 ha

11%MOROCCO383,120 ha

18%

CORK OAK FOREST AREA (ha)*

Source: Portugal: AFN (2010); Spain: MARM (2007); Italy: FAO (2005); France: IM Liège (2005); Morocco: HCEF Marroc (2011); Algeria: EFI (2009); Tunisia: Ben Jamaa (2011)

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The business activities of Amorim related to cork cover the world, in terms of industrial production and the sale of its products. We are present on 5 continents in more than 100 countries. We have a network of 83 companies, 30 of which are industrial plants, and we also have 248 agents operating in different markets and sectors.

PRESENT IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES

11 INDUSTRIAL UNITSOF RAW MATERIAL

19INDUSTRIAL UNITS OFCORK SOLUTIONS

42 DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

11 JOINT-VENTURES

248KEY PLAYERS

AMORIM, WORLD LEADER

CORK STOPPERS · CORK COVERINGS · COMPOSITE CORK · EXPANDED CORKBOARD

Geographic Location Industrial Units

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MONTADO

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Amorim Award recognises best forestry management practices

Corticeira Amorim has set up and exclusively funds a National Award to recognise the best forestry management practices. This is a protocol established with 4 other entities: National Forestry Authority (AFN); Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Biodiversity (ICNB), Quercus and WWF, under the European Business & Biodiversity initiative.

As well as being the only tree in the world that produces bark with the singular features of cork, the cork oak plays a decisive role in the sustainability process:

THE CORK OAK A REMARKABLE TREE

> Prevents soil degradation

> Makes soils more productive

> Regulates the water cycle

> Fights against desertification

> Retains and stores carbon for long periods of time

> Generates high levels of biodiversity

> Fights the climate changes

> Creates employment and wealth

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The removal of the cork oak bark is called stripping. This is the beginning of the industrial cycle of cork, which does not end with the final product reaching the market because cork's special qualities allow it to be 100% recycled and systematically returned to the market in an almost eternal cycle.The cork is stripped from the cork oak - an extremely delicate manual operation - when the tree reaches the age of 25-30 years. It is then repeated every nine years, without the tree being damaged or killed in any of these operations.

CORK STRIPPING AN ANCIENT MANUAL PROCESS

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After harvesting, the cork is stacked to rest for a long period for the raw material to stabilise, in the Amorim Group's industrial units.

An adult cork oak produces an average of 60 kg of cork every time it is stripped.

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The cork oak forests are major allies in the battle against global warming, thanks to their capacity to retain CO2 for long periods of time, given the longevity of the species.The cork oak forest is also a major ally in striking a climatic balance and acts as a barrier against desertification thanks to the tree's ability to regulate the water cycle, retaining rainwater and encouraging its infiltration into the ground.

FSC Certification

FSC certification of forests and products is a crucial component of the worldwide environmental protection strategy. Amorim was one of the pioneers and main promoters of this certification in Portugal and is proud of that role which has already been recognised by some of the most important world market operators.

CORK AND ENVIRONMENT

30.66 million tonnes of CO2

retained by the world's cork oak forests

per year.

is the value fixed by Portuguese cork

harvested annually in Portugal.

343,000 tonnes of CO2

The cork life cycle

contributes to the reduction of

greenhouse gases.

25,000 tonnes of CO2

is the amount retained annually by Amorim cork

stoppers.

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Amorim has implemented a worldwide cork stopper collection and recycling programme. It has also conducted countless initiatives to raise awareness and provide training on product recycling. Currently has three cork stopper recycling industrial plants.

AMORIM, RECYCLING CORK STOPPERS ON A GLOBAL SCALE

CORK STOPPERS LEADERSHIP OF THE CARBON FOOTPRINT

The cork stoppers produced each year by Amorim are responsible for the reduction of 25,000 tonnes of CO2. If we take into account their plant nature and the property of being a material that is 100% recyclable and 100% reusable, cork stoppers will continue to perform their retention function far beyond their useful life, almost for eternity, making this product ecologically unbeatable.

Cork Closure

CLOSURESCO2 EMISSIONS

24XmoreCO2

Metal Closure26X more emissions

Plastic Closure10X more emissions

10XmoreCO2

0%

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CORK OAK FOREST, ONE OF THE WORLD'S 35 BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS

Cork oak forests are one of Europe's richest ecosystems, supporting a wealth of fauna and flora of great diversity, associated with the variability of tree densities and the different soil types.More than 20 species of reptiles and amphibians, over 160 species of birds, including some of the rarest in Europe and 37 species of mammals (60% of the Portuguese mammals) form part of this unique mosaic of life.

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The Amorim Group's Research, Development and Innovation policy is a core pillar supporting its worldwide leadership in the Cork industry. Focused on qualitative improvement, the Group has constantly invested in optimising its portfolio of products, latest-generation technology and manufacturing processes, so as to ensure greater efficiency and competitiveness in the international markets.

RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONA FUNDAMENTAL AXIS IN THE ASSERTION OF LEADERSHIP

The Amorim Group, in partnership with front-line international entities, is involved in several innovative projects linked to the transport sector, such as the Siemens metro project, the Vega rocket, the IBUS project and the ISEAT project.

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CORK STOPPERS

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Cork's natural sealing capacity is unrivalled, ensuring the perfect wine evolution and maturing in the bottle.

NATURAL CORK STOPPER

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Champagne cork stoppers, designed for wines that combine high pressure with delicateness, have evolved since the bygone days of D. Pérignon, finding their definitive form in the combination of an agglomerate cork body and two natural cork discs at one of the ends, the one in contact with the wine.Their excellent mechanical behaviour and ease of bottling are key advantages and the reasons for their selection by the most important winemakers in the world. Amorim cork stoppers for champagne and sparkling wine have excellent physical, chemical and oenological performance, making them the preferred choice for the producers of the world's best champagnes.

CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINE CORK STOPPER

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Corticeira Amorim and the American company O-I - world leaders in the cork and glass packaging sectors - have developed an innovative concept, that for the first time combines the cork stopper and glass in an easy-to-open solution, aimed at the fast turnaround still wine segment.Helix is an ergonomically-designed stopper made from cork and a glass bottle with an internal thread finish in the neck, specially designed for the continued use of the cork stopper. 

HELIX, AN INNOVATIVE PACKAGING CONCEPT

Advantec Colours®

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TECHNICAL STOPPER

In response to the winemakers' highest demands, the Twin Top stopper® is manufactured based on the technology behind the production of the champagne cork stopper. It retains all the benefits of the natural cork stopper, comprising an agglomerated body and a disk of natural cork at each end. 

Developed using state-of-the-art technology, technical stoppers offer great structural stability as a result of their composition: cork microgranules of uniform size. They are recommended for wines with a certain complexity and intended for early consumption. A new generation of stoppers, at an extremely competitive price.

Advantec Colours® This is an innovative range aimed at the young market segment and beverages for early consumption, that aims to impress the consumer and meet the market's emerging needs, allowing the combination between the cork stopper's colour and the product's decorative elements.

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TOP SERIES CORK STOPPER

It is a natural cork stopper with a cap of different materials, such as plastic, metal, wood, porcelain, etc. The advantage of this stopper is that it combines an effective seal with extremely easy extraction. It uses silver, crystal or gold caps.The Top Series cork stoppers® are aimed at producers of spirits and are manufactured with state-of-the-art technology. This new natural cork stopper comes in 4 ranges, for different market segments: Prestige, Elegance, Premium and Classic Value. 

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CORK COVERINGS

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Thanks to Corktech technology, the Amorim coverings developed by the premium brand Wicanders are of the highest quality and guarantee an excellent performance in terms of thermal, noise and walking comfort and energy saving, in addition to their vanguard design.

Leonardo da Vinci Museum, Milan

PIONEERING AND INNOVATION IN COVERINGS

Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum

Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum

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2000 m2 of Corticeira Amorim cork flooring covers the floor of the crypt of the Sagrada Família, by Antoni Gaudí

BARCELONA CATHEDRAL

NEZU MUSEUM, JAPAN

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Cork is a material increasingly sought after by architects and designers for use in interior and exterior architecture, since it is quick and easy to install and has unrivalled thermal and acoustic insulation properties in addition to its aesthetic potential.

LEADING EDGE DESIGN IN INTERIOR COVERINGS

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Expanded corkboard is a sophisticated and technologically advanced material that is a 100% natural and recyclable product. Its unique properties make it a highly efficient thermal, acoustic and vibration insulator. Therefore, it is used in the construction of buildings, wine cellars, in the refrigeration industry, leisure facilities and also widely used in the construction of homes.

MAIN PROPERTIES:

· thermal, acoustic and vibration insulation;

· renewable and 100% natural raw material;

· natural industrial process (additive-free);

· unlimited durability, without loss of properties;

· totally recyclable;

· excellent dimensional stability (even when subject to large temperature variations);

· density: 110/120 Kg/m3;

· thermal conductivity coefficient 0.038/0.40 W/mk;

· low energy consumption (93% cork, 7% electricity).

CORKBOARDThis material of almost unlimited durability is used in external walls (including fair-face façades), cavity walls, flat and sloping roofs, door insulation, thermal and acoustic wood panels, and expansion/dilatation joints.

CORKSORBWe are promoting new uses for cork, including Corksorb, which is a material to absorb crude oil spills.

EXPANDED CORKBOARD

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The Ecorkhotel can be found on the outskirts of the city of Évora and is the first hotel in the world covered with cork.

ACOUSTICORK® UNDERLAYS

Cork underlays may be used for any kind of final flooring, such as ceramics, wood, carpet, linoleum, screed, etc.The AcoustiCORK® range provides high performance, a low noise level and durability, properties that remain intact during the entire life cycle of the product.

The extraordinary expansion capacity of cork (up to 140% of its original thickness) and its impressive flexibility make it an excellent choice for expansion joints in the construction of dams, airports, bridges, railway stations, artificial lakes, swimming pools, reservoirs, industrial plants, etc, since it can withstand constant forces without undergoing any deterioration.

COMPOSITE CORK 

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FASHION AND SPORT

The huge potential for using composite cork is well illustrated by the growing use of cork in Fashion and Sports Industries.

Mercedes-Benz and Garrett McNamara

announce the development of a cork

surfboard

Corkwear, by the designer Todd Bracher for Handmade, an exhibition by Wallpaper

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2nd Istanbul Design Biennial, 2014

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012, by Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei, with Amorim cork

Cork is today used in innovative and creative ways, and is increasingly a source of inspiration for designers.

ARTAND DESIGN

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Cork is increasingly preferred by designers and interior decorators as well as artists, due to its aesthetic qualities and creative potential, fitting perfectly with the new trends of eco-design, making it very attractive to consumers.

METAMORPHOSISEduardo Souto Moura

Naoto FukasawaÁlvaro Siza

Manuel Aires Mateus

Rua da Corticeira, nº 34 · Apartado 47 · 4536 - 902 Mozelos VFR · PortugalTel.: +351 227 475 800 · Fax: +351 227 475 801

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Editor: Amorim Holding II, SGPS, S.A. • Cork 2014 • 1st Edition: april 2015, Porto • 150 copies • Printing: Lidergraf • Legal Deposit: 391094/15