COMBINING THE BEST OF NATURE Nature’s Best Cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree “Quercus Suber.” The lifespan of this remarkable tree can be up to 200 years, and its ideal growing locations are the Iberian Peninsula, North Africa and some Mediterranean Islands. The art of harvesting this amazing raw material has been passed down from generation to generation of skilled craftsmen who perform this task without harming the tree and allowing it to produce this valuable natural resource over and over. Since it takes nine years for the tree to regenerate the bark, this task can only be performed...

GIVING PLEASURE AND SATISFACTION Product Line Our cork product line consists of a wide-range of products encompassing all types of cork closures; they include wine corks, sparkling wine corks, bar-tops as well as other varieties. They can be straight natural corks, agglomerated corks, colmated corks, 1+1 corks and microgranulated corks. No matter what our clients’ needs are, we are always able to provide a reliable and affordable solution. Our products are: Natural, recyclable and bio-degradable Homogenous and structurally sound They provide: Excellent sealing properties Guarantee of organoleptic...

SPARKLING WINES CORK stop OPTS

JPlusTwo cork stoppers are the traditional 2+0 sparkling wine closures. They are designed to withstand the high pressures of sparkling wines, while preserving its characteristics. This type of cork consists of an agglomerated body with two natural cork disks glued together. The discs are made ​​ from a high-quality cork and are subjected to a deodorization process. The bodies are produced by individual molding with pre-sterilized granules of optimized size and density. These corks have excellent mechanical, sealing and sensorial performance, with guaranteed organoleptic neutrality. JPlusOne cork...

RELAX ENJOY THE MOMENT STILL WINES

JPNatur corks are a 100 % natural product, manufactured by punching a cork from a pre-selected strip of bark. Thanks to its unique characteristics, natural corks optimally regulate the gaseous exchange between the wine and the external environment allowing the aging of wine while avoiding its oxidation. Natural cork stoppers are the ideal closure for reserve wines, which are intended to age in bottle for long periods of time. JPStyle corks are natural cork stoppers with high porosity that are subjected to a colmating process that improves its visual appearance and physical properties. JPDuo stoppers...

JPAglo cork stoppers are manufactured by extrusion using cork granules ranging in size from 2mm to 5mm. They are stoppers with great visual homogeneity and present themselves as one of the most economic solutions for wines with low price and high rotation. JPAglo Premium stoppers are made by extrusion using cork granules of controlled density ranging in size from 4mm to 6 mm. They have a superior performance in terms of elasticity/dimensional recovery when compared to normal agglomerated corks. They provide a good seal and excellent mechanical behavior. Recommended for wines consumed up to one...

Capsulated corks are designed for bottles containing liquors, spirits and fortified wines. They are comprised of a cork body with a capsule glued at one end. The cork may be 100% natural cork (JPCapNatur), colmated natural (JPCapStyle) or micro agglomerated (JPCapFine). The capsule can be made of different materials such as plastic, wood, glass, metal, among others. This type of stopper does not require corkscrew and allows for multiple insertion and extraction. They are available in different sizes, shapes and grades. JP CapNatur corks are capsulated corks made of 100% natural cork. Ideal for...

Density (Kg/m3) Natural Natural Colmated Technical 1 + 1 Technical 1+0 Technical 2+0 Technical 1 + 1 Colmated Agglomerated Agglomerated Agglomerated Microagglomerated New Generation Microagglomerated New Generation Microagglomerated New Generation Technical New Generation (1 + 1) Technical New Generation (1+0) Champagne 2+0 Champagne 1+0 Champagne 3+0 Sparkling Agglomerated Sparkling New Generation Microagglo Sparkling New Generation Microagglo JP Natur JP Style JP Duo JP One JP Two JP Duo Style JP Aglo JP Aglo Premium JP Aglo SP JP Tech JP Tech Premium JP Fine JP Duo Tech JP One Tech JP Plus...

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ABOUT US JPS Group is one of the world leaders in the cork business. It has implemented a vertical business model, from the forest to distribution. It is in the cork oak forests we find the raw material for our four production units (one of which is in the heart of the Portuguese cork forest) as well as the inspiration and attitude towards balanced development. We are a family-based organization spanning 3 generations, with experience, know-how and ingenuity to overcome challenges, develop new products and create opportunities and ideas. In 2012 we produced over 750 million stoppers that were...

PRODUCTION UNITS Jorge Pinto de Sá Rio Meão Sedacor I São Paio de Oleiros

|PS |..rKr Pii.4i.4r Si Jorge Pinto de Sa, Lda Rua Cruz de Malta, 110 • P.O. Box 435 • 4524-907 Rio Meao • PORTUGAL Tel. +351 22 7471920 • Fax: +351 22 7447796 [email protected] • www.jpscorkgroup.com SEDACOR - Sociedade Exportadora de Artigos de Cortiga, Lda. Av. Monte de Cima, 117 • P.O. Box 42 • 4536-906 Pagos de Brandao • PORTUGAL Tel. +351 22 7470590 • Fax: +351 22 7453322 [email protected] • www.jpscorkgroup.com COMPETE HtCttRAMAOPSWCIONAL FACTORS DE COMPETTT1VI0ADE