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CPCs (cork-polymer composites)
CPCs are a range of cork composites that combine the adaptability of polymers and the lightness and sustainability of cork. We use bio-based polymers derived from recycled resources, developing sustainable and versatile solutions suitable for molding, injection molding and blow molding processing. Compared to 100% syn…

Cork composites for high performance
While cork has a higher loss factor than rubber – which is essential to the dampening function and consequent dissipation of energy – anti-vibration rubbers are isolative and offer very little damping. The combination of these two materials as a cork rubber composite brings added characteristics as a vibration isolatio…

Benefits of cork composites for sealing applications
Our range of engineered sealing materials is based on soft gasket technology, specifically designed and tested to withstand stringent application needs in diverse environments while providing effective final product customization and manufacturing options. The fact that cork has a closed cell structure, filled with air…

What Makes Cork–Rubber Composites Special?
Cork–rubber composites merge two complementary materials: ● Cork brings high compressibility, excellent damping, low density, and strong elastic recovery. ● Rubber adds mechanical strength, flexibility, and durability under stress. This synergy allows the composite to absorb and dissipate vibrations more effectively,…

Cork Composite Outperforms Expectations. Key Findings:
Superior Fire Resistance of Cork Composite. No bottom‐surface ignition: throughout 200 minutes of firebrand accumulation, the composite cork never burned through its full thickness. Minimal flame production: flame presence was nearly imperceptible, with only occasional light smoke. Lower smoldering penetration: Compare…

Why choose Amorim T&D cork composite solutions?
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…

Leading Rail Innovation with Cork-Rubber Composites
In the evolving landscape of rail infrastructure, the demand for sustainable, high-performance materials is paramount. Amorim Cork Solutions stands at the forefront, offering cork-rubber composites that address these needs effectively.

Cork composite sealing solutions successfully tested in a 100% hydrogen environment
To guarantee impermeability to hydrogen, Amorim Cork Solutions has tested two cork-based materials: cork&EPDM and cork&NBR. The tests revealed that both seals provide excellent sealing in a 100% hydrogen environment.

What's the impact of a cork composite solution in transportation applications, used in interior floors of passenger railway carriages?
The Alucork® floor is a lightweight composite structure composed of a sandwich panel with a CorecorkTM core, resulting in an appreciable weight reduction compared to current technology plywood panels and an improved noise and thermal insulation performance.
How can injection molding optimize the production of cork composite seals?
The use of the injection process in cork composite joints, not only modernizes production but also offers an efficient solution.

New cork composite developed specifically for this project
The new cork composite is based on an unprecedented combination of natural color and expanded cork granules. In addition to the aforementioned advantages, it was conceived respecting other requirements of the project, in particular in terms of dimensional stability, waterproofing and resistance to natural sunlight. In…

London, Copenhagen and Bonn are the three venues of this installation, for which a new cork composite has been developed.
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.

In the search for innovative, sustainable and efficient materials, the mobility industry has been exploring various alternatives to traditio…
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…
Merging makes us stronger
New business unit results from the merger of Amorim Cork Composites, Amorim Cork Flooring and Amorim Cork Insulation.

Cork Polymer Compounds: A game-changer
Led by innovation, we have developed a range of cork bio composites that offer the mouldability of plastics and the lightness and sustainability of cork.

Increasing the operating life of electrical transformers: The advantages of using internal vibration pads
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.

Cork 3D Molding - Unleashing Creativity
Amorim Cork Solutions develops a new composite for 3D molding technology.

Our mission
To value cork, designing sustainable composite solutions for multiple applications.

Amorim Nature 130 and 190 natural infills for artificial turf, produced by Amorim Cork Solutions, have obtained the prestigious RAL Gütezeic…
Awarded by the German Quality Guarantee and Certification Institute (Deutsches Institut für Gütesicherung und Kennzeichnung), this quality seal identifies products and services produced according to the most demanding quality criteria.

Our Alchemy
We have a perfectly balanced team of alchemists, from highly experienced Chemists, who have been discovering all the proprieties and characteristics of cork and complementary composites, to young and dynamic recently graduated interns that have no boundaries to their imagination, and know no limits for cork and composi…
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-thinking solution for a variety of applications.

Stork Composition
Thin natural stone layer embedded in agglomerated cork through high resistance resin-fiberglass composite and showing structural adhesive properties.
Cork-rubber composite solutions specifically designed to produce the most suitable materials for sealing
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…
Cork solutions for a more sustainable energy sector
We are reinventing the energy sector with cork-based composite materials that enhance technical performance and promote sustainability

Dan Thomas, a retired NASA astronaut, visited the premises of Amorim Cork Solutions, in Trevor (USA), to honor the employees of the company…
According to the American - who spent 43 days, 8 hours, and 13 minutes in space spread over four missions - the Amorim P50 product is a key component for ensuring the safety of the astronauts and he partly owes his own life to it. "I would not be here, whole and healthy, if you had not guaranteed that all was well made…

Monte M - CEO
“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…

Our Solution
Amorim Cork Solutions developed a bio-based TPS solution made from high-performance cork composites and sustainable resins. Engineered specifically for reusable vehicles like Themis, this TPS is designed to withstand extreme heat while maintaining structural integrity. To support rapid turnaround, the TPS will be mount…

Our Solution
Amorim Cork Solutions provided its P50 cork-based thermal protection system, a high-performance, lightweight composite material engineered to deliver:• Exceptional thermal insulation• Mass reduction, critical for launch efficiency• Environmental benefits, with cork being a natural, renewable raw materialAmorim TPS was…

Mission
To value cork, designing sustainable composite solutions for multiple products and applications.

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"The cork composites used - ranging from the cork granulates (used in the garden beds or to fill the stools) to the rolls - are exceptional not only because of their formal value, but because in tactile terms they create an irresistible urge to touch them", Ana Pérez-Quiroga.

At the forefront in creating value from recycled materials
The new agglomeration line, expected to commence operation in 2019, is mainly focused on the production of cork composites mixed with raw materials from the circular economy, such as PUR and EVA, among others. In line with current market trends, Amorim Cork Solutions aims to be at the forefront in creating value from…

Amorim Cork Solutions
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…

Vega, the european rocket
The European Space Agency's (ESA) most recent rocket was launched into space in 2012, equipped with technical products manufactured by Amorim Cork Solutions. To prevent the rocket from overheating, cork was placed in the nose cone and other areas sensitive to temperature.As a result of the natural thermal and vibration…

Multilayer solutions for batteries' thermal insulation
FiberCork is a range of solutions designed for the thermal insulation of high voltage batteries in electric vehicles and offers applications such as thermal pads, bulkhead partition walls, and module covers, ensuring excellent insulation performance. It combines Amorim Cork Solutions capacity in the innovation and deve…

Explore the versatility of cork
In total, the Sobreiro collection is made up of four pieces that combine the beauty and versatility of cork: one armchair and three cabinets. The armchair is completely made from natural cork blocks, reminiscent of a traditional wine stopper. Now the cabinets are made using different types of cork, such as expanded a…

Innovation in solar energy
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…

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The original works were produced with support from Corticeira Amorim, who served as both adviser and supplier of the different types of cork used in the collection: natural cork, expanded agglomerate, composite expanded agglomerate and clay with cork. The latter is an experimental material developed within the framewor…

Performance and sustainability
In addition to the performance of Amorim Tech Seal products, the choice of a solution based on cork and rubber was also motivated by the fact that cork is a natural and sustainable material. The sector has been increasingly focused on the end-of-life impact of vehicles, looking for materials that can be recycled and…

Why is cork so attractive when it comes to furnishings?
Cédric: First of all because of its natural appearance. Use of cork composites inspires us to adopt a straightforward contemporary language. Klas: Because it’s so familiar…it feels like home already.

Double Belt Press (DBP) Technology
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…

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Cork is incorporated into a bio-composite sandwich panel and delivers unique advantages in terms of thermal insulation, antifungal protection, fire retardancy, and indoor air quality.Cork cells are impregnated with air, thus making cork an excellent and unrivalled thermal insulator. No other material can deliver such e…

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Cork technology is in a strong position to make an important contribution to a cleaner, greener cruise ship industry, with greater IMO compliance. ACM52 is a new multifunctional product for interior deck covering with IMO certification that combines outstanding technical and functional performance with impeccable susta…

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Amorim Cork Solutions has launched a new underlay Go4Cork Blend, with a negative carbon balance, that combines cork composites with EVA foam, using recycled scraps from Nike’s footwear manufacturing process – called Nike Grind.

This action forms part of the company's Sustainability Program, the "Natural Choice".
Vila de Mora, in the district of Évora, recently welcomed 80 volunteers of Corticeira Amorim who planted 2000 cork oaks, thus increasing the forest area of Portugal's National Tree. Herdade da Barroca, a property of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Mora, was the scene of the initiative that directly involved the community…

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We also research and develop innovative cork-based materials, through the application of extrusion, lamination or moulding processes, and by combining cork with other raw materials, in order to produce new materials.By using cork or composites that combine cork with materials from other industries, it is possible to cr…

WHY CORK?
Cork is a 100% natural material that has a honeycomb-like structure of microscopic cells filled with an air-like gas and coated mainly with suberin and lignin. One cubic centimeter of cork contains about 40 million cells. It has a closed-cell structure, making it lightweight, airtight and watertight. Cork is an amazing…

WHY CORK?
Cork is a 100% natural material that has a honeycomb-like structure of microscopic cells filled with an air-like gas and coated mainly with suberin and lignin. One cubic centimeter of cork contains about 40 million cells. It has a closed-cell structure, making it lightweight, airtight and watertight. Cork is an amazing…

Bundeskunsthalle, Bonn, Germany
On exhibition until 30-12-2018 The solution developed by Amorim Cork Solutions for these playgrounds is a new cork composite that meets very demanding requirements in terms of absorbing large-scale impacts and resistance to wear and tear. In the Bundeskunsthalle, the installation is integrated within the exhibition,…
We are in the midst of a revolution as different industries migrate to greener products and processes to ensure the sustainability of planet…
Amorim Cork Solutions has developed a range of cork composite solutions specifically designed for sealing applications, under the Amorim Tech Seal brand, that contribute to more efficient sealing, while improving the system’s overall sustainability.Cork is 100% natural, reusable and recyclable, making it one of the wor…

Amorim Cork Solutions is going to hit aerospace again, this time with United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Ruag Space.
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…

Cork Infill - V2
This product is a new generation of composite material incorporating cork. It is implemented as an innovative solution for use in artificial turf: its application is similar to that of a substrate, replacing traditional recycled rubber pellets. V2 significantly reduces the surface temperature of the turf, having a dire…

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"Blocks" is a 50 m2 installation, built entirely with cork blocks. A total of 108 blocks of cork were used (940x640x20 cm), made from three different composites, thereby creating an informal seating area inspired by the topography of the surrounding natural setting. Rona Meyuchas- Koblenz explains, "I have developed…

Optimisation of deck assembly and upstream processes
Since 2009, WOLZ NAUTIC has been pioneering in cork technology, significantly improving deck assembly in terms of man-hours, material costs, material handling and finishing.These advantages are made possible by the unique features of cork technology.Cork can be joined with conventional industrial adhesives and various…

What makes you choose Amorim Cork Solutions?
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…

Reinventing how cork engages the world of flooring
At Amorim Cork Solutions, we use cork as the basic raw material and as the differentiating factor in the production of both composites and materials to be used in the production of each of the several layers that make up a flooring system (top layer, inlay, core layer and pre-attached underlayment), and of accessories…

Cork at the service of design and sustainability
Raw materials of natural origin, such as cork which is 100% natural, recyclable and renewable, are an innovative and sustainable option for creating functional goods, with aesthetic concern, that accompany us at home, at work and during leisure time. It is estimated that for every ton of cork produced, cork oak forests…

Due to the increasingly rigorous regulations on safety and sustainability of electrical transformers, an increasing number of companies in t…
However, greater vibration and noise control is required for any system intended for installation in residential areas. Amorim T&D's range of vibration control (VC) solutions can help mitigate this problem, while helping reduce wear and tear on the system's parts and its environmental impact. Cork composites as a…

European Space Agency’s (ESA) IXV.
The Ablative Thermal Protection System is part of the Intermediate Experimental Vehicle (IXV) by integration of Amorim’s P50 cork composite in the project. It has been introduced in order to protect the structure of IXV from the effects of the thermal environment starting from the stand-by on ground phase, up to the at…

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Explore the versatility of our multipurpose rolls for a variety of different applications. Cork-composite rolls are available in various thicknesses and sizes, with or without self-adhesive. Not only can they be applied to walls, but can also be used as an anti-slip liner for drawers or for handicrafts.

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CORECORK is a range of cork products designed specifically for the composites industry. Combining a special binder developed for agglomeration, with selected and calibrated cork grains, obtains a unique material fully compatible with all the other raw materials used in this industry, resulting in the Corecork brand. Co…

Amorim Cork Solutions and the Circular Economy
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…

Polymers and the circular economy
Although this is an article about silence, since we are talking about cork’s impact on the quality of life in urban contexts, it would be absurd to focus solely on cork's acoustic performance. Cork is valued in the building industry due to many other characteristics, in particular the fact that it offers excellent ther…

Polymers and the circular economy
Although this is an article about silence, since we are talking about cork’s impact on the quality of life in urban contexts, it would be absurd to focus solely on cork's acoustic performance. Cork is valued in the building industry due to many other characteristics, in particular the fact that it offers excellent ther…

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Cork, the outer bark of the cork oak tree, is an extraordinary material that can be applied in a wide array of different situations in our daily lives. From its gentle touch to its thermal and acoustic insulation properties, this 100% natural, renewable, and recyclable raw material is one of the world’s most versatile…

Impact noise insulation as part of the system
The use of a NRT pre-attached underlayment acts like the traditional underlay, preventing the transmission of mechanical energy through the slab. The perfect energy attenuation is provided by the engineered combination of different cork granules, targeted to be underneath the MDF, plywood, staves, WPC's or polymer, or…

Impact noise insulation as part of the system.
The use of a NRT pre-attached underlayment acts like the traditional underlay, preventing the transmission of mechanical energy through the slab. The perfect energy attenuation is provided by the engineered combination of different cork granules, targeted to be underneath the MDF, plywood, staves, WPC's or polymer, or…

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Creation and innovation are the project’s two main vectors, whose main mission is to design new materials, and test and exploit the application of new technologies that haven’t yet entered into industrial production. It thereby aims to leverage Amorim Cork Solutions’ resources, know-how and production processes. Led by…

Amorim Cork Solutions is a member of the consortium responsible for the patent of a totally innovative system, that makes it possible to pri…
The production process of agglomerated cork, preparation of cork surfaces and printing of heating circuits was designed to be continuous, or using sheets. This prevents separation of the layers (delamination) and offers the benefits of thermal insulation provided by cork. The invention has various possible industrial a…

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To answer Spinneybeck's criteria and demands of its new collection, Amorim Cork Solutions developed materials, processes and tools to produce the cork tiles designed by Lars Beller Fjetland. Inspired by techniques used in traditional shoe sole molding, Lisboa and Porto tiles are acoustically absorptive composite cork w…
Amorim Cork Solutions management policy (1)
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…

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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…

Cork, the ideal material for gas sealing solutions
Cork’s thermal and chemical resistance and impermeability to liquids and gases make it the ideal raw material to develop sealing solutions. In addition to complying with the different technical specifications of gas systems, cork helps reduce the system's carbon footprint, which is essential in order to attain sustaina…

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“Cork has been used in the energy market for a long time, but its potential is now more evident than ever. From solar energy and wind energy, to electric mobility, the ambition is, in the medium term, to make this sector one of the main pillars of growth for Corticeira Amorim in the area of composite materials,” says…

Lars Beller talks about how the opportunity and inspiration arose to create the Porto and Lisboa cork tiles for the Beller collection, by Sp…
Inspired by techniques used in the traditional molding of shoe soles, Lisboa and Porto are acoustically absorptive composite cork wall tiles composed of 16” square modules that are easily installed with a special pressure-fit rail system. Their design references Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer’s ceramic tiles, where…

Exterior Primary Decking
ACM30 is a cork composite, a material specially formulated to be used as an exterior primary deck covering for leveling and fairing with additional features. Due to the materials composition it significantly benefits weight reduction, being 2 to 5 times lighter than available primary decking’s therefore improving vesse…

Crushable TPS
Development and functional testing of an innovative protection system that will simultaneously perform structural and thermal functions, allowing the re-entry process of space capsules to Earth to be simplified. This system will combine the capacity to absorb impact energy on landing and the capacity to support the the…

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Melker of Sweden’s Värmdö kayak has made headlines for redefining what a sea kayak can be: lightweight, durable, and environmentally responsible. At the center of this achievement is a material that is as technical as it is natural. Amorim Cork Solutions’ MNL020 is a bio-based cork core developed for structural composi…

If you are currently trying to decide on which flooring to use in remodelling your home, and if your main concern is the choice of look that…
An underlay is much more than just something you place under the flooring. The underlay is part of a solid foundation that can determine the floor’s performance in terms of acoustic properties and comfort, while also adding to its lifespan. Even though it is not visible, it can still be felt and perceived thanks to the…

products: metamorphosis
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…

Better results in a more sustainable way
Amorim T&D cork composite solutions have been designed and specifically tested for transmission and distribution equipment, in order to meet the needs of each application. Incorporation of cork in the material endows the solution with excellent conformability and reduced lateral expansion, essential characteristics…

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Weighing about 40% less – in comparison with similar alternative thicknesses available in the market – the ALUCORK® system will make it possible to reduce energy consumption and expenses for this type of high-speed train, thus constituting a more advantageous option in environmental and economic terms.Produced using an…

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The ‘Spirit of Innovation’ officially became the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle in January 2022, when speeds of 387.4mph reached during test flights in November 2021 were officially verified by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale – breaking three separate world speed records. It was the result of a long-te…

Amorim Cork Solutions hosted this year’s General Assembly of the MMFA - Multilayer Modular Flooring Association.
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…