The production process of the stopper is exhausting and requires total dedication and time to the correct output stabilization.
It starts in the receipt of the raw materials, subject to a rigorous selection process, and ends with the properly controlled by the Laboratory finished product.
Records exist at all production stages, and also instructions and standards to be met, which are reflective of the experience of Years handling this noble product.
The current market requirements dictate that we have a wide range of stoppers in stock ready to mark and treat in order to serve the customer in the shortest amount of time.
We work with carriers who assure us the delivery of the goods into the customer's address in a short time, anywhere in the world.
J. Tavares, Lda
Apartado 105 | Lugar da Valada
4536-904 SANTA MARIA DE LAMAS
PORTUGAL
Phone: (351) 22 747 4000
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After the 3rd stripping, the tree has a duration of 150-200 years, subject to about 16 strippings.
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The 1st cork apt to produce cork stoppers is taken from the 3rd stripping, ie the 25-30 year old cork oak tree.
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The best time to rip off is between the months of May or June to August.
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The cork oak is the only tree in the world whose bark can be extracted without killing it.
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In the manufacturing process of cork products, all waste is used for other purposes.
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Since the reign of the Portuguese King Dinis (XIII century) that there are laws to protect the cork oak tree.
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Portugal tem a maior extensão do mundo de área de Sobreiros (730.000 hectares).
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Portugal was the pioneer in creating laws that prohibit the killing of the Cork Oak and encourage their planting and exploitation.
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It is estimated that the cork oaks absorb per year, 4.8 million tons of carbon dioxide.
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A cork oak tree produces in average 4.000 cork stoppers per harvest.
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Cork is a natural, recyclable and biodegradable product.