Materials and Applications.

Cork is one of the main materials that have been gaining prominence in the area of sustainable and eco-efficient construction.

Damping is essential for vibration control in construction. With a high loss factor, cork is an excellent damping tool, boosting security and comfort in buildings and infrastructures.

Damping is essential for vibration control in construction. With a high loss factor, cork is an excellent damping tool, boosting security and comfort in buildings and infrastructures.

A shoe construction in which the upper of a shoe is cemented, rather than stitched, to the sole of the shoe. Cement construction results in a lighter, more flexible shoe.

A shoe construction in which the upper of a shoe is cemented, rather than stitched, to the sole of the shoe. Cement construction results in a lighter, more flexible shoe.

The main constituent of ACM52 is cork, which is 100% natural, reusable and recyclable. A sustainable product that guarantees protection against risks to human health and the environment, in compliance with current REACH regulations, contributing to energy savings.

The main constituent of ACM30 and ACM52 is cork which is 100% natural, reusable and recyclable, it is a sustainable product that guarantees protection against risks to human health and the environment, complying to current REACH regulation, contributing to energy savings.

Engineered hardwood is constructed by stacking planks in alternating directions. This creates stable flooring that is less affected by moisture or changes in humidity.

Engineered hardwood is constructed by stacking planks in alternating directions. This creates stable flooring that is less affected by moisture or changes in humidity.

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Different types of assemblies and flooring have different needs and there is no single product that is appropriate for all types of flooring.

Different types of assemblies and flooring have different needs and there is no single product that is appropriate for all types of flooring.

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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…

Today there is chronic pressure on shipyards’ and shipowners’ margins, while the IMO guidelines call for “safe, secure and efficient shipping on clean oceans”. At the same time, passenger numbers are growing globally, as are new builds and ship modernizations.If the building and operation of passenger vessels are to be…

Available in different compositions and thicknesses, Acousticork underscreeds offer a high performance solution for sound insulation and airborne noise control. They are suitable for buildings with stringent acoustic requirements, such as hotels, supermarkets, shopping centres or multipurpose projects, which combine ho…

In the future, I’m thinking about using this concrete solution for construction of small buildings, because it delivers a high degree of insulation. Imagine a house made entirely of stone, except that the stone is actually concrete mixed with cork. Therefore, we have resistance capacity and insulation capacity in relat…

To find the best option for acoustic and vibration insulation for your construction project, try the Noise and Vibration Simulator (NVS).

To find the best option for acoustic and vibration insulation for your construction project, try the Noise and Vibration Simulator (NVS).

“It's great to be part of a company that sets even more ambitious goals each year and makes us realize that the "our best performance" can always be improved. At Amorim Cork Composites we have the possibility to learn about different markets, interact with leading international players in their respective business fiel…

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 Expandacork's unique flexibility enables its easy deployment and also its capacity to resist without any deterioration the continuous deformations caused by different climate conditions. Amorim Expandacork materials correspond to a long term compromise between performance, durability and mechanical resistance re…

Trevor, EUA

Trevor, EUA

If you are looking for eco-friendly and sustainable construction materials, cork can be the solution.

The materials in the construction area have undergone constant improvements over time.

Expandacork Tipo II used in the construction of a new passenger terminal.

Sales Manager Construction Europe and Middle East

Corkwall is an eco-friendly final coating that can be used for different purposes like construction and renovation of external and internal elements.

Yes. Scarcity of natural resources, global warming and environmental pollution are our main concerns in terms of sustainable development. Promoting green products is essential if this global mission is to be successful.

Yes. Scarcity of natural resources, global warming and environmental pollution are our main concerns in terms of sustainable development. Promoting green products is essential if this global mission is to be successful.

Damping is essential for vibration control in construction. With a high loss factor, cork is an excellent damping tool, boosting security and comfort in buildings and infrastructures.

Cork has been gaining prominence among architects, engineers and designers worldwide, who use it in increasingly creative and innovative ways. Indulge yourself, and enjoy all the benefits that this natural material has to offer.

Construction company Calbud   Underscreed installation Epufloor

Construction company Calbud   Underscreed installation Epufloor

This project is a reference on the new trends in building and construction: composites, indoor air quality and positive life cycle assessment.

The installation at the heart of the London Design Biennale 2021 at Somerset House includes a central clearing that is entirely built from cork which will house an interactive installation where visitors can learn about the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs),

Technical sustainable solutions with high performance and durability for demanding construction systems

Daewoo Engineering & ConstructionDaewoo Engineering & Construction is a Korean construction company founded and established in 1973, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Daewoo Engineering & ConstructionDaewoo Engineering & Construction is a Korean construction company founded and established in 1973, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Expandacork products absorb the vibrations, expansions, and contraction caused by heat in the different construction materials.

Expandacork products absorb the vibrations, expansions, and contraction caused by heat in the different construction materials.

Expandacork products absorb the vibrations, expansions, and contraction caused by heat in the different construction materials.

Expandacork products absorb the vibrations, expansions, and contraction caused by heat in the different construction materials.

The track’s vertical dynamics are a significant part of the stresses exerted on the structure as well as the level of vibration and noise transmitted, hence the track is influenced by the incorporation of elastic elements, their dynamic properties, and the way these are arranged on the structure leads to a considerable…

Our underlayments are a great solution for new construction applications and or renovations of existing spaces.

Core Simulation, after already identified the acoustic isolation needed and the material intended to use in the structural layers. Based on this information, MPS will simulate the best core solution for the construction of a multilayer panel.

Expandacork products absorb the vibrations, expansions, and contractions caused by heat in the different construction materials.

NationalRevNacionalRev is a construction multi-material distributer that has also good partnerships with specialized applicators to provide a good service with the warranty needed.

Expandacork products absorb the vibrations, expansions and contractions caused by heat in the different construction materials.

SecilUniversity of CoimbraInstitute for Research and Technological Development for Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability (ITeCons)Cement Applications Development Centre (CDAC)

GOTEC Sportsysteme, a German company specialized in the construction and maintenance of sports grounds, chose a cork-based natural infill for artificial turf for the construction project of the SG Malsburg-Marzell Sports Club football field in Germany.

As a result of technological advances and strong investment in R&D+I, the applications of cork are increasingly surprising, from its use in construction and architecture, in design, in the manufacture of clothing, jewelry and footwear, in furniture, decoration, health and cosmetics, in energy production, pollution…

During the session, those present had the opportunity to learn more about the characteristics of cork, and the way in which it is integrated into a range of solutions. This universe of applications in areas such as construction, furniture, footwear, or the transport industry demonstrates the personality of this raw mat…

To guarantee the silence and comfort of users and visitors inside the complex, the project foresees the application of 22,000 m2 of Acousticork underscreed on the floor of the new Center for Islamic Civilization. The underscreed is installed on the floor between the structural slab and the screed during the constructio…

Founded in 1961 in Austria, the EGGER Group is a global leader in the manufacture of wood-based materials for furniture, interior design, the flooring industry and construction products. www.egger.com Photos' credits: EGGER

With the purpose of reducing the propagation of impact noise and improving the acoustic insulation of buildings, an underscreed is a resilient sublayer applied to the floor, between the structural slab and the screed, during the construction process. In addition to the acoustic comfort, the use of an underscreed also i…

Cork-based materials have become prime building materials in world-class projects such as these buildings. In addition to the quality of the material and its insulation properties, such buildings have to comply with green construction and sustainable building principles and efficient use of natural and energy resources…

With the purpose of reducing the propagation of impact noise and improving the acoustic insulation of buildings, an underscreed is a resilient sublayer applied to the floor, between the structural slab and the screed, during the construction process. In addition to the acoustic comfort, the use of an underscreed also i…

With the purpose of reducing the propagation of impact noise and improving the acoustic insulation of buildings, an underscreed is a resilient sublayer applied to the floor, between the structural slab and the screed, during the construction process. In addition to the acoustic comfort, the use of an underscreed also i…

Cork-based materials have become prime building materials in world-class projects such as these buildings. In addition to the quality of the material and its insulation properties, such buildings have to comply with green construction and sustainable building principles and efficient use of natural and energy resources…

Applied to the floor between the structural slab and the screed during the construction process, an underscreed significantly reduces the propagation of impact noise through the structural elements of the building and improves its sound insulation. In addition, by helping to limit heat losses, it also has an influence…

Applied to the floor between the structural slab and the screed during the construction process, an underscreed significantly reduces the propagation of impact noise through the structural elements of the building and improves its sound insulation. In addition, by helping to limit heat losses, it also has an influence…

We bring cork to your life. We’re with you every day, whether you’re looking for a solution for a quieter and more comfortable environment, whether it is a construction work or looking for a natural and unique element to complete your home or workspace design.

Amorim Cork Composites 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 materi…

NOTE: In equipment where a shunt wall is present, the actual shunt wall can serve as the compressing element of the CLD against the interior tank wall, this  construction will also reduce the vibrations that are passed on by the shunt wall to the tank structure due to the loss currents from the active part.

We have gathered a team capable of delivering competitive solutions for large scale projects, encompassing mold construction, technical support in product industrialization and acoustic performance.Each shape is a new challenge and so we invite designers, architects, and technical experts to join us in this exciting ne…

Providing comfort with reduced energy use is the real energy benefit of efficient window assemblies. Low U-factors (rate of heat loss) are required to reduce heat loss through window assemblies, especially in colder climates where larger window assemblies are used for greater sunlight exposure. The U-factor performance…

Gisela Simas’ work is characterised by functionality, customization and versatility, and is not conceived to achieve mass-market sales of her works.   With contemporary lines, made from cork and wood, the Dora coffee table has an innovative, practical and highly original construction, conveying a great feeling of softn…

Inspired by the shape of the wings of a Boeing 737-800, the pieces intend to create a feeling of continuous movement. With contemporary lines and a glass top, made from cork and wood, the Dora coffee table has an innovative, practical and very original construction, conveying great softness. In turn, the grand but eleg…

The development of the new cork concrete solution was produced through a partnership between Amorim Cork Composites, 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 Composites 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 natur…

Reduction of noise transmission can reach levels of 5 to 12dB (across the frequency range up to 5kHz) compared to conventional flooring systems and depending on the Alucork construction type. Overall when considering the soundproofing per unit of mass (dB / kg), Alucork distances itself from any system known, making it…

Cédric: Our next collection is called MOTHER. To step back to what Mother Earth offers us. A series of abstract shapes, based on the circle, symbolizing the infinite cycle of "cradle to cradle". We share shapes, inspire moods ... and the end users determine the final destination.  Klas: To work hard on how to implement…

Like the sun, soil, and water have driven the cork tree to spread its branches as high and in the most diversified ways possible, we too feed on ideas. We feed on ideas, to thrive on innovation. That's how we always find something new to do with cork.The cork not incorporated into the stopper industry represents the id…

Amorim Cork Composites’ new approach is based on the knowledge that product design, throughout its life cycle, has huge relevance on environmental impacts. We are committed to ensuring that the design of products extends their function as far as possible. This is our working philosophy and we want to spread the message…

The pads – an engineered compound with cork and natural rubber - from Acousticork range are designed to optimize sound and impact insulation in floor construction and achieve resonance frequencies of 6 to 10Hz when correctly installed.  When integrated within a floating floor system, VC1000’s pads are used to obtain ve…

Cork is a very special material. Natural and eco-friendly, it is fully reusable and recyclable, making it a sustainable and environmentally friendly option. Along with benefits for the planet, it has unique features that also make it special for people. Reliable, durable and highly versatile, it can be used to create f…

The pads – an engineered compound with cork and natural rubber - from Acousticork range are designed to optimize sound and impact insulation in floor construction and achieve resonance frequencies of 6 to 10Hz when correctly installed.  When integrated within a floating floor system, VC1000’s pads are used to obtain ve…

Amorim Cork Composites 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 ne…

On the basis of this assumption, and in addition to the fact that cork stands because of its unique sustainability credentials - as a 100% natural, ecological, renewable, recyclable and reusable raw material - the construction of the pavilion uses other green materials - including recycled steel for the structural elem…

Our vision in the heavy construction segment: Amorim Cork Composites has a long track record, spanning numerous different applications, which enable us to demonstrate components and materials across a wide variety of environments and conditions. Amorim Cork Composites intervenes at the start of the business value chain…

A few years back, before LVT was on the front page of every publication related to the flooring industry, we had an inquiry from a company in regards to an impact sound solution for vinyl plank flooring.Before the Great Recession, our focus in marketing sound control underlayment products was the condominium market, wh…

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…

By combining innovative engineering and cork, the consortium formed by Amorim Cork Composites, 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…

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 combining of two or more signals results in an interaction called interference. This may be constructive or destructive. Another use of the term is to refer to undesired signals.

The combining of two or more signals results in an interaction called interference. This may be constructive or destructive. Another use of the term is to refer to undesired signals.

The combining of two or more signals results in an interaction called interference. This may be constructive or destructive. Another use of the term is to refer to undesired signals.

100 percent natural, reusable and recyclable, cork is, whether from the environmental, social or economic perspectives, one of the world’s most versatile materials. It takes each cork oak 25 years before it can be stripped for the first time and it is only from the third stripping (at 43 years of age) that the cork, th…

Lightness Cork is a very light raw material, weighing just 0.16 grams per cubic centimeter, and can float. Flexibility/compressibility Each cork stopper is made up of around 800 million airtight cells. Among them is a gaseous mixture which allows it to be compressed to around half its thickness, without losing any flex…

In these cases, cork is ideal for improving rooms’ thermal and acoustic insulation, reducing interior noise and helping to save energy. You can take advantage of these benefits by installing a cork underlay or floor base and applying expanded cork agglomerate or cork boards to the walls. Placed between the floor and t…

When Amorim Cork Composites added cork and rubber as the core material applied to sandwich wood panels (CPA - acoustic plywood) this was an innovative solution to reduce noise and vibration in interior floors for trains. The combination of viscoelastic material (such as cork) in a sandwich panel contributes greatly to…

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…

On the theme of "trends and shifts in paradigm”, it should be noted that cork itself is today a fashionable material, widely recognised as such by media figures and influential people from around the world.  Cork is, besides an unbeatable option in terms of sustainability (an increasingly valued requirement), a mouldab…

Let us introduce you to Go4cork, a new brand of DIY cork products created especially for people who are always thinking of the next project for renovating or decorating their house or office, but are also concerned with the environment and value responsible consumption. With Go4cork it’s so easy to make small changes o…

Step 1: Go4cork products are produced mainly with unused cork from the cork stopper industry. When we think about cork, we almost automatically think about cork stoppers. However, the production of cork stoppers uses only around 30 % of this raw material. It was precisely to give new life to this industry’s unused cork…

It serves as an excellent stress/dimensional absorber during the resin impregnation process, absorbing contradicting dimensional changes. Due to the expansion of the internal metal conductor and the contraction of the external RIP isolator during the curing process, preventing cracking of the resin insulator and reduci…

It serves as an excellent stress/dimensional absorber during the resin impregnation process, absorbing contradicting dimensional changes. Due to the expansion of the internal metal conductor and the contraction of the external RIP isolator during the curing process, preventing cracking of the resin insulator and reduci…