1969
The company António Almeida, Cortiças, SA is created by Mr. António Francisco Pinto de Almeida.
1995
The laboratory initially dedicated to inspecting the final product is created.
1998
Investment in the area of technical stoppers with the creation of milling and the 1+1 technical stopper.
2003
New cooking system installed.
2009
Implementation of the Food Safety Management System.
2014
Development of a new product - Evolution Technical Cork Stopper
2016
Installation of 520 solar panels.
2018
ISA – Individual Sensory Analysis started.
2020
EcoCert certification for our organic farming practices.
2023
Advanced Disinfection System for Natural Cork Stoppers - CASA (Clean Advanced System).
1978
Start of construction of the current facilities with a covered area of approximately 16,500m2.
1997
The company is certified according to the NP EN ISO 9002 standard for the manufacture of natural closures.
2000
SYSTECODE certificate for natural, natural colmated, agglomerated and 1+1 technical closures.
2004
Installed a new granulate disinfection system.
2011
SYSTECODE PREMIUM certification for the production natural, natural colmated, agglomerated and 1+1 technical closures.
2015
SYSTECODE EXCELLENCE certification for the production natural, natural colmated, agglomerated and 1+1 technical closures.
2017
Implemented the Molding section for the production of Microgranulate by closures Molding.
2021
FSC certification ensures that products come from well-managed forests that offer environmental, social and economic benefits.
2023
New sustainability projects underway. To be revealed in due time.