1 WHY CHOOSE CORK
1.1 Fertility and biodiversity
1.2 Good air
1.3 Environmental safety
1.4 Social impact
1.5 Positive ecological balance
1.6 Perception by the consumer
2 THE CORK INDUSTRY
2.1 The cork oak
2.2 The cork stripping - Photogallery
2.3 Selection
2.4 Forest management
2.5 “Wild” cork and “reproduction” cork
When the tree reaches 20/25 years of age and its trunk reaches a sufficient diameter, it undergoes the first stripping.
The first cork obtained by the tree is called “male”, “wild” or “virgin” cork; it is a porous material, mostly used for construction and industrial purposes. After another 10 years, the “female” or “reproduction” cork is stripped. It is a more compact, light, elastic and waterproof material, which can be used for the production of cork stoppers.
The other harvests will generally occur once every 10 years during the whole life of the plant, that often lasts many centuries.The cork pieces which are taken from the plant are called “cork sheets”.
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| Colombin reached more than 25 millions euro turnover in 2007. Annual report for fiscal year 2007 confirms the growth of the multinational group. With over 1200 clients and 800.000 cork stoppers produced per day, Colombin closed the year with more than 25 millions euro turnover only in Italy. |
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| Colombin to launch a new communication campaign. Elegant and minimal, the new campaign by Art Attack Adv will be focused on the most advanced cork production processes developed and applied by Colombin for the total elimination of TCA. |
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