Amorim Cork Solutions part of Corticeira Amorim, the world leader in the cork industry with a long track of achievements using cork in demanding industries such as construction, flooring, sports surfaces, mobility, energy sealing, consumer goods, furnishings, and footwear. We recycle, reuse and reinvent entirely natura…

Amorim Cork Solutions combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology. We are proud to say that ACS has developed a wide range of underlays to satisfy all market needs. ACS underlays are extremely versatile, allowing them to be used with many types of flooring! Made from a variety of raw materials, Amorim u…

Amorim Cork Solutions combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology. We are proud to say that ACS has developed a wide range of underlays to satisfy all market needs. ACS underlays are extremely versatile, allowing them to be used with many types of flooring! Made from a variety of raw materials, Amorim u…

Every day we’re confronted with challenges that we respond to in a unique and distinctive manner. We have a team of 600 employees, distributed across several regions of the world , which means that multiculturalism is a fundamental pillar of our Human Resources strategy. Innovation and the ability to generate new busin…

Achieving the impossible is what drives our company. Every day we’re confronted with challenges that we respond to in a unique and distinctive manner. We have a team of 600 employees, distributed across several regions of the world , which means that multiculturalism is a fundamental pillar of our Human Resources strat…

Amorim Cork Solutions launched a Kaizen project in order to increase its industrial contribution margin. The initiative has already delivered positive results and the company recently received an Honourable Mention in the Kaizen Lean Awards, in the category, 'Excellence in Productivity'.

Amorim T&D is a range of cork composite solutions, developed by Amorim Cork Solutions, especially for the power industry. These solutions not only perform well in these specific applications but also offer environmental advantages. As a natural and renewable material, cork aligns with sustainability goals while del…

We strive daily to reinvent the world: we recycle, reuse and reinvent entirely natural and organic materials. And thus do we invent a new world.

Amorim Cork Solutions was clearly the top option for me. Not just because of your professionalism and kindness, but I would say mainly because I could align my vision for my brand with ACS’s vision. No other competitor was so forward-thinking, so caring about the future health of our Planet. To me, it was a no-brainer.…

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With almost three years of experience in shoe manufacturing, they don’t just pay special attention to the fact that their shoes are handcrafted, but also to the manufacturing contexts where they are made. They work exclusively with manufacturers who share their corporate philosophy and are based in the EU.   When selec…

The reforestation was carried out under the "Common Forest" project of Quercus, which has been ensuring the planting of thousands of native trees, since 2011.

Cork Infills meet requirements of standards RAL-GZ 944 and DIN-EN 15330-1

Amorim Cork Solutions is celebrating the successful test flight of a groundbreaking electric plane that used Amorim Cork Solutions materials in its battery system.

ACS has been a partner in my cork design projects for many years. First, ACS is committed to innovation, and is forward-looking in seeing the new potential for cork applications in design and architecture. ACS was able to custom produce many of the materials and components for this project. Second, ACS and Amorim are w…

If you want to produce something with cork composites in larger quantities in Europe, Amorim is the ideal partner. But we are not only talking about quantities. Taking a closer look at our partnership, Amorim helps us improve our products and our activities in the cork flooring business. With innovative products and fu…

The initiative got the company and researchers to work side by side, making clear both parties' willingness to collaborate on projects that promote cork as a raw material.

Amorim Cork Solutions and Primal Soles drive Circular Economy

Home Accessories with Eco-friendly Design and Packaging, In the scope of this initiative. Amorim Cork Solutions has eliminated the use of plastic film, now comprising only a paper band.

The Life Cycle Assessments analyzed different ACS products and concluded that they all have a negative carbon balance

Buildings, bridges, highways, dams or airports; there are numerous large-scale concrete structures whose durability and safety depend on correct installation of expansion joints.Expansion joints are structural building elements that are positioned between concrete slabs or between concrete connections to other material…

Amorim Cork Solutions is a world-renowned company with a long legacy of achievements in aerospace, transportation, construction and sustainable green products using cork. At our Innovation and R&D centre, we are always searching for new and high performance solutions.Targeted towards the LVT flooring industry’s new…

Amorim Cork Solutions, a Corticeira Amorim company, was created to attribute value to cork-based sub products and other cork derivatives which due to their technical characteristics, have less interest for the production of cork stoppers. In light of the opportunity of leveraging the performance of composite materials…

Amorim Cork Solutions’ main activity is the production of cork granules and cork composites.  In its context, customer satisfaction and the satisfaction of the remaining stakeholders is decisive for the sustainable development of the Organisation, which takes on continuous improvement and availability of the necessary…

Amorim Cork Solutions and Bluemater have established a partnership to develop a cork floating island – which is natural, resilient and visually appealing.

Amorim Cork Solutions has established partnerships with Swedish entrepreneurs, who have extensive experience in the wood industry and master 3D molding techniques with a long tradition in Scandinavia.This is a two way process where we combine our knowledge in cork raised through research, experimentation, and over 140…

The play-and-play area at Jayang's nursery in Seoul, South Korea, was one of the first places to receive the new, safe and comfortable eco-friendly cork flooring developed by A-Road - a Korean flooring company - in partnership with BASF Korea and Amorim Cork Solutions. The solution has been specially designed for publi…

The range of solutions developed by Amorim Cork Solutions focuses on sealing, housing and cell spacers applications, to prevent temperature propagation during thermal runaway episodes.

TIPSY is the latest item to be included in Amorim Cork Solutions MATERIA collection - a set of new cork products that can be seamlessly and functionally integrated into our everyday lives.

The project presented by EMEF - Empresa de Manutenção de Equipamento Ferroviário S.A primarily aims to increase passenger comfort and safety and reduce energy consumption through improved sound insulation and reduced carriage weight due to incorporation of Amorim Cork Solutions' AluCORK® flooring solutions. Projects of…

I would say it has been extremely smooth working with the Amorim Cork Solutions team throughout the development process, everyone has been super professional, patient and responsive to my queries. I am very appreciative of the support I have received, which ultimately contributed to the success of the project.

It is the first range of products that uses cork as an insulating material to cook food using liquid nitrogen.Cork is the best material for thermal insulation purposes and Bahí&Güell came up with this idea: Why not take advantage of this exceptional material for cooking purposes? Amorim Cork Solutions was the ideal…

Next-generation launch rockets of ULA, using composite primary structures supplied by Ruag Space, are going to incorporate Amorim’s ablative thermal solution P50. Under the name Vulcan, these ULA launch rockets will replace Atlas and Delta Launchers, currently using Amorim's product. Fairing shell with Amorim P50 ablat…

When choosing to be present on online social networks, it's important that Amorim Cork Solutions employees understand what is recommended and expected, both professional and personally on these channels. On social media, your updates are usually searchable, accessible to a global audience, and can influence not only yo…

Amorim P50 is a key component for ensuring the safety of the astronauts.

New business unit results from the merger of Amorim Cork Composites, Amorim Cork Flooring and Amorim Cork Insulation.

The partnership between Amorim Cork Solutions and Vitra Design Museum (VDM) - one of the world’s most important design museums – has brought over 3,200 agglomerated cork pieces to Weil am Rhein, Germany. The blocks are being used in the exhibition Home Stories: 100 Years, 20 Visionary Interiors. They have made it poss…

Floaters mix cork with recycled polymers, with the ambition of achieving a neutral carbon footprint.

Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland designed the Porto and Lisbon cork tiles included in the Beller Collection from Spinneybeck, which chose Amorim Cork Solutions to produce these decorative modules that guarantee thermal and acoustic insulation performance. The collection won the #MetropolisLikes prize in NeoCon 2…

Ensuring transport sustainability is an increasing concern for companies and citizens. Global awareness of this concern has led car manufacturers to progressively choose raw materials that guarantee a symbiosis between performance and sustainability. The sector’s biggest companies are now investing in more environmenta…

CPCs are a range of bio-composites developed by Amorim Cork Solutions' i.cork factory, which combine the moldability of plastics with the lightness and sustainability of cork. Using bio-based plastics derived from renewable resources, these compounds offer an ecological alternative to conventional plastics made from fo…

FiberCork, ensures that the product not only performs exceptionally but also actively contributes to carbon reduction.

The underlayment Go4cork Blend with Nike Grind aims to have a positive impact on the environment by creating a sustainable solution based on circular economy principles.

It is very often that “just putting some rubber” to isolate structures creates an inefficient or even a vibration isolation problem, without taking into account the characteristics of the whole system; such as media environment and temperature, material stiffness adjusted to the application load, surface area, material…

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Amorim Cork Solutions has launched Bio Based Panel, an innovative cork solution to meet the constant challenges imposed by the industry.

The space incorporates various cork-based solutions - in particular wall coverings supplied by Amorim Cork Solutions.

Go4Cork exists to materialize Amorim Cork Solutions innovation culture

A family story of sustainability, connecting Zipse with Amorim Cork Solutions

Amorim Cork Solutions contributes to Europe’s first full-scale reusable rocket test with cork-based TPS

The Acousticork Vibration Isolation range from Amorim Cork Solutions offers solutions with an excellent compromise between damping and insulation.

The Acousticork Vibration Isolation range from Amorim Cork Solutions offers solutions with an excellent compromise between damping and insulation.

Amorim Cork Solutions is part of various working groups that aim to develop new industrial processes that will ensure the applicability and extensive provision of hydrogen solutions.

Find here the selection of Amorim Cork Solutions cases studies and find the way we are improving this sector.

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Explore Amorim’s cork-based flooring solutions that offer comfort, performance, and sustainability while reducing environmental impact.

RETALT - Retro Propulsion Assisted Landing Technologies - a project that includes Amorim Cork Solutions.

All products by Amorim Cork Solutions rely on a sustainability model that has been perfected throughout the company’s history.

CPC are produced by Amorim Cork Solutions (ACS) through an extrusion process in which cork and thermoplastics are mixed to deliver the best of both worlds.

Amorim Cork Solutions has launched the new underlayment Go4Cork ONE, which combines cork with PET foam derived from recycled wind turbine blades.

At Amorim Cork Solutions, we place our experience and knowledge of cork at the service of creativity, through the design of different items in which this material makes a difference.

Amorim Cork Solutions is a member of the consortium responsible for the patent of a totally innovative system, that makes it possible to print reliable and functional heating circuit systems in cork.

Amorim Cork Solutions is developing cork surfboards for the Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara.

In our innovation team, our mission is to systematically develop solutions that allow us to be competitive and explore strategic areas where the characteristics of cork are highly valued by clients and consumers, adding value to the organization and its shareholders.We believe our innovation processes will be more effe…

The Amorim T&D range of solutions are performance-driven and recognized worldwide, with a long track record of application in transformers, reactors, bushings, and other T&D components. But what makes our solutions so unique? The answer comes naturally: cork.

i.cork factory, the pilot plant and innovation department of Amorim Cork Solutions, was created precisely to respond to the challenges of our customers in the development of new products.

Amorim Cork Solutions’ lightweight cork TPS debuts in NASA’s BOLE DM-1 static fire, protecting next-gen Artemis boosters bound for the Moon and beyond.

Specialized vibration control materials have to be used in order to minimize the progressive degradation of a transformer's internal components. In this context, Amorim Cork Composites has developed various sustainable cork composite solutions under the Amorim T&D brand, one of which is VC2100.

When deciding on the right cork product to be used in this (and other future projects for the conversion of leisure vehicles) in order to create a cosy and elegant environment for the leisure vehicles, the choice fell clearly on the material Amorim MNL051.

Produced from cork and recycled polyethylene foam, U38 innovatively combines the acoustic and load-bearing capacities of foam-based underscreeds with cork's resilience and environmental credentials. The pre-attached PE foil raises the tensile strength of the underscreed as well as it will allow cut costs by eliminating…

During the 2-day event, latest trends, sales, materials, technologies, new product categories, certification, and research were extensively debated by 75 professionals from leading European flooring companies and their suppliers. Participants discussed the state of the art in this industry and future trends, new develo…

As a result, through the Cork Potential Internship Program, we assume the daily challenge to identify talented young people who can play an important role in the future of our teams and be a driving force behind the growth of our organization.

The support provided by Amorim is second to none. This is a team that will go the extra mile to achieve something that is seemingly impossible. It’s a pleasure working with people that take such pride in what they do, and that offer a service and a product that is truly environmentally friendly.

As a result, through the Cork Potential Internship Programme, we assume the daily challenge to identify talented young people who can play an important role in the future of our teams and be a driving force behind the growth of our organization.

The cork components used in Amorim NRT®62 flooring solution, with and without a vapour barrier, have been shown to have a negative carbon balance.

Separate the materials you want to send to the ReVALUE programme. Create a sample and send it to Amorim Cork Solutions for evaluation. The quantities should be defined by Amorim Cork Solutions' team.

"Cork. Naturally Durable” - the new creative campaign from Amorim Cork Solutions - emphasizes the exceptional durability and sustainability of cork-based underlayments, which provide long-term performance that reduces the need for frequent floor replacements, ultimately extending the lifespan of your floor.

Over the years, designers from all over the world have been working together with Amorim Cork Solutions to create magnificent design concepts, which have contributed to raise awareness to this unique material.

The ACS Design Studio, from Amorim Cork Solutions, gave full technical support to the trophy - a piece of art that incorporates the street art language that marks RED’s artistic production.

Melker of Sweden, in partnership with Amorim Cork Solutions, unveils the Värmdö kayak, an award-winning innovation featuring MNL020 cork core for unmatched sustainability and performance.

Amorim Cork Solutions has always been committed to ensuring the transition from a linear economy of “make, use and dispose” to a circular economy of “make, use, recycle and re-use”. The company has therefore been using other materials in addition to cork, in particular synthetic foams sourced from other industries. Ins…

As an eco-efficient solution, lightweight and comfortable, cork is a fundamental element for increasing thermal and acoustic comfort, reducing weight and optimizing energy consumption. The solutions of Amorim Cork Solutions are applied on the flooring, partitions, and side panels of the EcoTrain, contributing to the co…

Amorim Cork Solutions USA was the cork supplier for these extraordinary design pieces proving that cork is an excellent material for furnishings because of its flexibility, warm feeling and advanced molding techniques.

The key factor in ensuring a negative carbon footprint is the genesis of the cork oak forest which is a carbon sink, responsible for retaining 73 tons of CO2 per ton of cork used for a typical application this corresponds to 2,7 kilotons of CO2 retention.

In order to respond to these challenges, Amorim Cork Solutions has developed Amorim ETP700, a material with unique properties that is positioned as an essential solution for the next generation of electric batteries.

Articles related to your expertise or where your opinion is valued are a good starting point. Balance it with content published by Amorim Cork Solutions on Linkedin.

Case study on Amorim Cork Solutions’ high-performance TPS material applied in KSLV-II, South Korea’s flagship orbital launch vehicle.

Evolution towards an eco footprint is a statement that Amorim Cork Solutions believes in and shares, within the framework of development of Footcork® EVOLUTION developed by Amorim, a new thermoformable material produced from recycled and natural materials.

Evolution towards an eco footprint is a statement that Amorim Cork Solutions believes in and shares, within the framework of development of Footcork® EVOLUTION developed by Amorim, a new thermoformable material produced from recycled and natural materials.

Amorim Cork Solutions introduces the latest additions to the Amorim NRT® range: Amorim NRT® 31, 32, 33, and 34. These new pre-attached underlayments are designed to enhance the performance and value of your flooring, while maintaining its integrity. Developed specifically for the flooring industry, including laminates,…

In order to reinforce this proposal of ecological value based on a model of circularity, new product ranges are being updated, incorporating surplus raw materials from other industries, such as footwear, automobile, sports or upholstery production, whose final destination would otherwise have been landfilled. These mat…

By choosing cork composite solutions instead of 100% rubber solutions, we not only contribute to a more environmentally friendly system, but also add the specific benefits of cork to the solution - such as natural resilience, flexibility and low lateral extrusion. By opting for Amorim T&D solutions, manufacturers c…

The Amorim Cork Solutions-developed cork infills combine a certified origin with the materials’ durability and comfort for users.

The wall coverings and panels created by Submaterial place a wool felt layer - of variable thickness according to the references - over a 3-mm cork backing provided by Amorim Cork Solutions.   The backing used by Submaterial is based on cork agglomerate produced from waste derived from the manufacture of wine corks or…

“This launch of a cork-covered seat is the result of a strategic partnership with Amorim Cork Composites, and reflects the path that Monte Meão established a few years ago to expand its skills and capabilities in order to strengthen our position as a leading supplier to the railway industry,” explains Fernando Cerqueir…

Thanks to cork’s unique cellular structure, the material offers excellent compression and recovery, allowing it to be stepped on during installation without affecting stability or long-term performance, unlike lower-density foam alternatives. This product also includes a verified Environmental Product Declaration, refl…

National is a Swedish partner company of Amorim Cork Solutions for sealing solutions focused on the automotive industry. As it specialises in heavy machinery, selected Amorim Tech Seal solutions to seal the fuel tank caps of tractors, trucks, and other heavy vehicles. ​ The rubber-applied cork gaskets fully matched the…

Cork plays a significant role in the elastomer and is directly responsible for the damping function, commonly designated as the energy loss factor, while the rubber matrix takes care of the isolation, together they are the ideal combination when considering vibration and noise reduction solutions especially at resonanc…

Cork plays a significant role in the elastomer and is directly responsible for the damping function, commonly designated as the energy loss factor, while the rubber matrix takes care of the isolation, together they are the ideal combination when considering vibration and noise reduction solutions especially at resonanc…

The underlay protects the floor from moisture effects that may appear on the substrate. Amorim Cork Solutions also offers options with integrated vapor barriers, which prevent the circulation of moisture through the subfloor.

Amorim Cork Solutions extensive experience in the footwear industry, together with its clients and partners, has resulted in an increased technical specialization of its products and positioned the footwear industry as a strategic business.

Amorim Cork Solutions extensive experience in the footwear industry, together with its clients and partners, has resulted in an increased technical specialization of its products and positioned the footwear industry as a strategic business.

The new Multilayer Panel Simulator (MPS) is a tool developed by Amorim Cork Solutions to simulate the acoustic isolation of a multilayer panel, focusing on two main solutions:

The presence of cork in these solutions also has a positive impact on the shape factor comparing to rubbers. While rubbers are considered incompressible and require space to displace the compressed volume, the rubber-cork formula developed by Amorim Cork Solutions displaces much less volume, due to the internal compres…

When blended with other materials, in high technological formulae, cork may not be so visible. That's why we have created Cork Inside by Amorim. A seal that assures that, even if you don't see it, cork is present in the optimal amount in our products, rigorously tested by Amorim Cork Solutions’ innovation and engineeri…

Inspired by nature and the harmony and serenity transmitted by yoga, Amorim Cork Solutions has developed a range of essential accessories for practising this activity, entirely made from cork.

Cork Inside formulations combine cork with other materials and are developed and rigorously tested by Amorim Cork Solutions' innovation and engineering teams. Cork Inside responds to stringent requirements and guarantees the performance required for its application.

These solutions have demonstrated the ability to reduce noise by up to 10 decibels and isolate more than 95 percent of vibrations in real-world transformer installations. The use of cork-based damping materials directly supports the long-term operation of transformers and reactors. With high recovery and creep resistan…

FiberCork, a solution developed by Amorim Cork Solutions in partnership with Delignit, combines high performance with sustainability. It addresses the environmental and technical challenges of the automotive industry, standing out as the ideal choice for the thermal insulation of electric vehicle batteries.

The development of the new cork concrete solution was produced through a partnership between Amorim Cork Solutions, the Cement Applications Development Centre (CDAC), Secil, the Institute for Research and Technological Development for Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability ( ITeCons) of the University of…

The development of the new cork concrete solution was produced through a partnership between Amorim Cork Solutions, the Cement Applications Development Centre (CDAC), Secil, the Institute for Research and Technological Development for Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability ( ITeCons) of the University of…

Amorim Cork Solutions has been supplying high quality sealing gas materials for over 25 years to various national and international customers. ​ In addition to cork and rubber seals for natural gas and LPG systems, we are expanding our product range by offering solutions for hydrogen. This and other low-carbon gases re…

At Amorim Cork Solutions, we use cork as a raw material and as a differentiating factor in the production of flooring solutions. In all the applications we provide – final flooring, underlayments, and components – we design and develop customized solutions and products tailored to the needs and requirements of our clie…

These innovative solutions developed by Amorim Cork Solutions are essential for creating multilayer panels that meet varying performance, sustainability, and efficiency demands in the mobility sector. For more information, contact our team.

Cork can be transformed through various industrial processes that allow creating products with a high degree of perfection and detail. Learn about some of the technologies we work with at Amorim Cork Solutions.

Amorim Cork Solutions is driven by constant challenges and is therefore highly motivated to develop Taylor-made products, such as accessories for the flooring sector.  For that is important:  • Inclusion of cork • Technical feasibility • Dimension of the business

Amorim Cork Solutions is driven by constant challenges and is therefore highly motivated to develop Taylor-made products, such as accessories for the flooring sector.  For that is important:  • Inclusion of cork • Technical feasibility • Dimension of the business

To solve this problem, Primal Soles has developed the first 100% recyclable hotel slippers: Primal Slippers. Produced with cork supplied by Amorim Cork Solutions, the slippers are collected after use and sent for recycling, from which material will be reused in the production of new slippers. The insole of the slippers…

Based on his commitment to work only with natural, sustainable or directly recyclable materials, Tom Dixon chose agglomerated cork to cover the floors and the stairway leading to the garden’s upper level. Cork is also used in the items of furniture that invite visitors to sit and contemplate the green surroundings. The…

The electrical industry's commitment to developing safer and more sustainable equipment delivers many benefits for people and the environment, but also leads to new challenges in terms of vibration and noise control. Cork composite solutions offer various benefits to respond to these new challenges, since their natural…

Cork is one of the materials chosen by the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to create original works in Portugal. Brainless Figure in Cork, a sculptural self-portrait by the activist, was produced by Amorim Cork Solutions, from high density agglomerated cork and is part of the exhibition, Ai Weiwei - Rapture, that opened at th…

Our mission is to be a one stop shop for flooring manufactures where they can find innovative and added-value solutions with competitive price and compatible with their production process.The vision in this segment is for Amorim Cork Solutions to be associated with innovation, trust and uniqueness. With the Double Belt…

The history of cork is intrinsically and romantically linked with wine and drinking vessels, from ancient times to the present day. When this project started, I visited Amorim Cork Flooring to analyze the variety of flooring options available, and later had the opportunity  to visit Amorim Cork Solutions. The multitude…

Its negative carbon footprint, low thermal conductivity and sealing capacity, together with resistance to extreme temperatures and a high damping capacity are characteristics that make cork a raw material with enormous potential for this sector.  From electric mobility to wind and solar energy, Amorim Cork Solutions ex…

We started by studying the new base material in its possible variations, density, granule size and shape, binder ratio, rigidity, among others. After this first stage, we aimed to obtain from the cork its best known characteristics, studying incorporation of different cork densities, granule sizes and shapes. Finally w…

MYORTHOPEDICS   “The incorporation of cork in the orthopaedic footwear market is extremely beneficial, because it ensures excellent quality, highly valued in our products, because it is a rich raw material, extremely easy to mould, and has the capacity to be a breathable material. It also delivers multiple advantages f…

MYORTHOPEDICS   “The incorporation of cork in the orthopaedic footwear market is extremely beneficial, because it ensures excellent quality, highly valued in our products, because it is a rich raw material, extremely easy to mould, and has the capacity to be a breathable material. It also delivers multiple advantages f…

In the solar energy sector, Amorim Cork Solutions has also been presenting innovative solutions that are important steps towards a more responsible energy production. One of these projects focuses on the development, in partnership with EDP and the Spanish company Isigenere, of a cork-based float for photovoltaic panel…

The innovative solution, developed within the framework of the OSIRYS project for better air quality in buildings, has already been applied in buildings in Spain and Estonia. The European Commission has considered that the OSIRYS project - which included Amorim Cork Solutions' Innovation Department - is a success story…

Acousticork by Amorim has launched three products that have a negative carbon balance: T10 Essence, T10 Essence with a vapour barrier and T56 Endurance with a vapour barrier are more environmentally friendly solutions when compared to other products composed of 100% synthetic materials. These underlayments, produced by…

The integration of cork inside the MINI Strip is thus another achievement in line with Corticeira Amorim's mission: adding value to cork in a competitive, differentiated and innovative way, in perfect harmony with Nature. In other words, fostering the development of sustainable products, practices, and solutions. While…

Amorim Cork Solutions commissioned an independent Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment study, that aimed to identify the environmental impact of Top Layer NRT 94. The study, which assessed the impacts of forestry management, transport of raw materials and production, concluded that Top Layer NRT 94 has a negative…

Once the prototype was tested and optimized, the two parts that make up the cover of the Rion chair were produced from cork provided by Amorim Cork Solutions using CNC machining. Through a computer-aided arm, this technology allows to change the material’s geometry and to easily create bent parts or complex three-dime…

Amorim Cork Solutions commissioned an independent Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment study, that aimed to identify the environmental impact of Top Layer NRT 94. The study, which assessed the impacts of forestry management, transport of raw materials and production, concluded that Top Layer NRT 94 has a negative…

Amorim Nature 130 - a cork-based natural infill for artificial turf - was the solution chosen for renovation of the football pitch of Tangstedt Sports Club, near Hamburg.

Explore our range of cork-based home products at Amorim Cork Solutions. Committed to sustainability, we are excited to introduce our new packaging solutions. Aligned with Corticeira Amorim's sustainability and carbon footprint targets, Go4cork has invested in eco-design of its product range. Besides introducing new pro…

The piece is reinterpreted in cork, a 100% Portuguese material that is lightweight, durable, and renewable, produced in collaboration with Amorim Cork Solutions. This choice not only reinforces the commitment to more sustainable production practices but also highlights the innovative potential of cork, without ever los…

The underscreed selected for application in the eMedia Investments building was the Acousticork U38. Made from cork and recycled polyurethane foam, it guarantees excellent impact noise insulation in new and refurbished buildings.   In addition to the thermo-acoustic insulation properties, the U38 has a high load capaci…

The underscreed selected for application in the eMedia Investments building was the Acousticork U38. Made from cork and recycled polyurethane foam, it guarantees excellent impact noise insulation in new and refurbished buildings.   In addition to the thermo-acoustic insulation properties, the U38 has a high load capaci…

Two comparative tests were conducted between cork underlayments and 100% foam underlayments, in order to assess the durability of cork-based solutions vs. synthetic solutions from the same category. The results of the Dynamic Load Test and the Compressive Creep Test revealed that cork underlayments are the best option…

Donald Thomas spoke with Amorim Cork Solutions about the benefits of cork for the aerospace industry, his experience and contribution to space achievements and how he sees space exploration over the next decade. A fascinating interview to read, learn and dream.

Amorim Cork Solutions has developed an innovative cork composite specifically for the One Two Three Swing! Installation, designed by the Danish collective, SUPERFLEX. Originally created for the Tate Modern in London, the work has been replicated in other venues, including Bonn and Copenhagen in 2018.

GOTEC Sportsysteme showed great satisfaction regarding the quality of the cork-based infill supplied by Amorim Cork Solutions for this project. The installation process was carried out without difficulties and the final result meets the goals of the company and the club in terms of final aspect and conditions for spo…

The use of cork in the field of electric mobility is one of Amorim Cork Solutions' most recent ventures, taking advantage of its know-how in developing high-performance solutions for such demanding sectors as the aerospace industry. Our priority is to offer solutions that protect the key component of electric vehicles:…

Amorim Cork Solutions has now launched an innovative range of multilayer systems that combine cork with other materials - such as mica, foam or aerogel - to create more sustainable, high-performance solutions. Cork is a 100% natural, reusable and recyclable material, and from an environmental, social or economic perspe…

The use of Amorim Expandacork will provide a positive contribute allowing the construction elements to contract and expand, consequentely avoiding cracks and lowering its maintenance ratio. Selecting the right material to apply to expansion joints is critical to ensure safety and durability in construction. Cork-based…

The underscreed chosen for the Center for Islamic Civilization was U85, from Amorim’s Acousticork range.   Produced with circular economy materials, it consists of agglomerated cork mixed with recycled polyurethane foam and a layer of recycled rubber to insulate impact noise from the floating screed.   The use of waste…

Our mission is to be a one stop shop for flooring manufactures where they can find innovative and added-value solutions with competitive price and compatible with their production process.The vision in this segment is for Amorim Cork Composites to be associated with innovation, trust and uniqueness. With the Double Bel…

From the first ignition to payload delivery, Amorim Cork Solutions provides advanced thermal protection and ablative systems for the most critical parts of an Expendable Launch Vehicle System (ELVS). Our materials are integrated into Solid Rocket Boosters, rocket engines, cryogenic tanks, and payload fairings, ensuring…

Amorim Cork Solutions, a global player in sustainable cork solutions, highlights the continued acoustic benefits of its cork underlayment products under the Go4Cork brand. The latest test results highlight how cork-based underlayments enhance the sound insulation of various flooring types, from wood to SPC and laminate…

A house built almost entirely from cork, with low carbon emissions and whose components are recyclable at the end of its life cycle. This is the proposal from a group of British architects to promote ideas about the environmental impact of the construction industry. Created by Matthew Barnett Howlandwith Dido Milne and…

Amorim Tech Seal's priority are the automotive, heavy duty and gas industries. As a result of continuous investment in R&D, we have developed a very diversified portfolio of sealing solutions for these areas. We work closely with our customers to develop sealing joints adapted to the requirements of each project. O…

Amorim Cork Solutions and HAPE, the world’s leading producer of wooden toys, have joined forces to explore the cork toys market. This partnership has resulted in Korko - a joint venture that aims to respond to growing demand for safe, ecological and natural toys. One of Korko's toy collections - produced by Amorim Cork…

CoMMute project has developed a prototype of modular and multifunctional floating flooring for regional and intercity railway cars, using materials with low environmental impact.This solution makes it possible to cut total installation costs and guarantees greater comfort for passengers by delivering improved thermal a…

According to an analytic study conducted by the consultancy firm, EY, the underlayment Plus Go4Cork by Amorim has a negative carbon balance of -8.1kg CO2 eq/m². The carbon balance of the underlayment Plus VB Go4Cork by Amorim is -7.8kg CO2 eq/m². By promoting carbon sequestration in the cork oak forest that is superior…

A gasket material suitability is defined by a variety of application factors shown in the adjacent diagram. The common perception that the temperature and chemical resistance must be assured are only part of the equation. Amorim Cork Solutions systems' approach ensures joint integrity by considering the multiple variab…

Amorim Cork Solutions develops specific compound formulations for acoustic insulation and vibration isolation which offer highly insulating or dampening materials in compliance with a wide range of environmental conditions and several construction applications. See below the possible applications of Acousticork materia…

Amorim Expandacork Type II was chosen for application in the expansion joints of the buildings and other infrastructures of Taiwan Taoyuan airport’s new Terminal 3. The product is a cork-based solution for expansion joints that ensures excellent performance and low maintenance. Designed to fill the spaces between concr…

Given the rising importance of sustainability in the mobility sector, there is growing demand for more sustainable materials in vehicle manufacture, in order to reduce the sector's environmental impact. Cork is a 100% natural and recyclable material that can be used instead of plastics, foams and other materials that a…

Amorim Sportsfloor Cork-Rubber Flooring is an excellent solution for gym floors, either in the home or in commercial spaces. Easy to install and maintain, it is an extremely durable solution for a variety of applications.  With excellent resilience and vibration absorbing characteristics it has many possible uses beyon…

I love to use as few elements as possible, and always try to achieve a harmonious balance between materials – including some man-made materials, such as metal, and other natural materials, such as wood, leather or cork. I always try to find the best raw materials, with the best possible quality. In this specific case,…

The raw material chosen for the 12th edition was cork. (Over 80 m3 [about 2,825 ft3] of this material was supplied by Amorim Cork Solutions). The authorship of the work – which chose cork to cover the entire underground space - was by the Herzog & de Meuron architectural office and the artist Ai Weiwei. The beginni…

Midmac approved and solely used Amorim’s Expandacork Type II for its expansion joint filler in most areas where application requires this solution. In other areas Midmac used a Bituminous impregnated joint filler type, aided by Amorim Cork Solutions Expandacork Type II, and executed by highly skilled workers. Qatar Fou…

The house includes cork provided by the companies, Amorim Cork Solutions and Amorim Isolamentos. It uses 300 blocks of expanded cork agglomerate, a material used as the structural element of the house’s walls, together with several cork composite solutions, that cover the roof, floor and ceiling, in a total of about 20…

The designer Tiago Sá da Costa was inspired by the appearance, sustainability, flexibility, and versatility of cork to create Curcubita. Presented for the first time in Venice Design, held between May 13 and November 26, in the context of La Biennale di Venezia 2017, the Curcubita lamps enabled the designer to discover…

The underlay solutions of Amorim Cork Solutions currently encompass 60-65% of the market, with a tendency to increase. The business area which covers sports flooring is a world of opportunities for the dissemination and application of underlay products. A considerable increase in markets like South America, Brazil, Ind…

A 1910 mill building in Assonet, Massachusetts, has been transformed into the new 11,000-square-foot corporate headquarters for Piping Systems Installations, Inc. The adaptive reuse project, led by Jones Payne Architects, is a story of heritage, community, and sustainability, brought to life through the innovative use…

The studies undertaken[1] thus far indicate that the use of turf with artificial infills, specifically SBR rubber, entails no health hazards. However, players and the community are often concerned about the risk of oral intake, inhalation or skin contact with potentially hazardous elements contained in rubber particles…

The studies undertaken[1] thus far indicate that the use of turf with artificial infills, specifically SBR rubber, entails no health hazards. However, players and the community are often concerned about the risk of oral intake, inhalation or skin contact with potentially hazardous elements contained in rubber particles…

By combining innovative engineering and cork, the consortium formed by Amorim Cork Solutions, Critical Materials, PIEP and ISQ has developed a new Earth re-entry capsule (ERC) for the European Space Agency (ESA), that will transport soil samples from Mars back to Earth. The challenge involved the design and production…

Although we focus a lot on the visual appearance of the new floor, choosing the right underlayment is just as important as choosing the right flooring. An underlayment is a layer of material applied between the concrete (or the previous floor if it's a renovation job) and the final floor during the floor installation p…

Cork polymer compounds (CPC) are revolutionizing the market for home, office, and leisure goods, offering a sustainable and versatile material choice for consumers and manufacturers alike. The eco-friendly nature of cork, combined with the durability and resilience of polymer composites, positions CPC as a forward-thin…

A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study conducted by Itecons confirms that Acousticork by Amorim U36 and U38 underscreeds have a negative carbon balance. These innovative solutions, produced by Amorim Cork Solutions, contribute to the performance of the flooring solutions where they are applied, in terms of acoustic insula…

The cork blocks were moulded using CNC technology and were then combined, one by one, to test the construction format. After assembly of the test version, the structure was disassembled and the modules were transported to the store where they were re-combined, in less than 10 days, creating an impressive arch that welc…

The Amorim Cork Solutions, business unit of the Amorim Group, is committed to the development and manufacture of technical, environmentally friendly products based on cork, for numerous industries and applications.  The rail industry is one of the strategic segments of the company, where innovation and creativity in th…

The museum structure itself attracts at least as much attention as the art works on display. It is a spectacular building carved out of former grain silos, dating back to 1920, which now house the Zeitz Museum and a 28-room boutique luxury hotel designed by the renowned UK architect, Thomas Heatherwick. In today’s worl…

The museum structure itself attracts at least as much attention as the art works on display. It is a spectacular building carved out of former grain silos, dating back to 1920, which now house the Zeitz Museum and a 28-room boutique luxury hotel designed by the renowned UK architect, Thomas Heatherwick. In today’s worl…

The Metamorphosis project resulted from an invitation made by Experimentadesign to several architects and designers to think about new ways of using cork. Architects were asked to use cork in construction solutions, if possible. This challenge came at the same time that I was developing a project for the Cruise Termina…

Amorim Cork Solutions is able to supply all the components of the floor, except the floor itself! Our experience has led to the development of unique technical components for flooring industry – Noise Reduction Technology (NRT).We are focusing on product innovation and has a reactive innovation capacity (adapting to ma…

Suvarnabhumi Airport is built on virgin land, 24 km east of Bangkok. The completion of the first phase of the project, which included 56 boarding gates and 64 common spaces, resulted in a 563,000 square meter terminal, with capacity for 45 million passengers. The forecast maximum capacity after gradual expansion will b…

Amorim Cork Solutions (ACS) is proud to contribute to Amsterdam’s transportation project: the North-South Metro Line 52. This new line has a positive impact on urban mobility, since residents and visitors can now travel from the Boven 't Y Shopping Center in the north to the bustling Zuidas business district, in only 1…

Enhanced Thermal Insulation: Cork has low thermal conductivity and excellent acoustic insulation, making it ideal for building insulation. Amorim MD Facade cork panels offer high resistance to both heat and cold, ensuring interior comfort. Aesthetic Versatility: Expanded cork used as a façade cladding material provide…

Enhanced Thermal Insulation: Cork has low thermal conductivity and excellent acoustic insulation, making it ideal for building insulation. Amorim MD Facade cork panels offer high resistance to both heat and cold, ensuring interior comfort. Aesthetic Versatility: Expanded cork used as a façade cladding material provide…

With it, the importance of quality acoustic environments for human well-being continues to grow. People around the globe are more aware of the impact that acoustics have on their daily lives and expect higher quality acoustic experiences. On the other hand, trends in sustainability, recycling and circular economy requi…

The METAMORPHOSIS project brings together ten professionals from the fields of world design and architecture. Three of those invited are even winners of the Pritzker Prize: Álvaro Siza (Portugal), Eduardo Souto de Moura (Portugal) and Herzog & de Meuron (Switzerland). Also challenged to present different approaches…

The last object James Irvine designed for Amorim has, in his own words “a little story: it recalls a wonderful dinner by the sea, with such amazing talk about wine and some incredible vintage port. So, I started thinking that these wonderful bottles need to be cuddled and carried with the greatest of care. That is how…

The initiative – opened from December 12-18, 2016 – was part of the “Carte Blanche” project second edition, offering spaces in the palace to creations by renowned artists. The artist featured at this “Carte Blanche” is Tino Seghal, who in turn has called on several fellow artists, including the performance artist Isabe…

In this project, U85 underscreeds from the Acousticork by Amorim range were used. When applied to the floor between the structural slab and the screed during construction, they significantly reduce the propagation of impact noise through the building structure. The selection of this solution is in line with the hotel's…