CORKS
In the late 1970’s, Presma supplied in an alliance with Plastimac, complete lines for the production of synthetic corks, plastic corks, foamed corks or whatever you prefer to call them.
The process involved a dedicated multi-station structural foam molding machine combined with finishing and printing equipment.
A couple of these lines were operating in Epernay, France (the heart of the French wineries), a couple also in the UK, and another line somewhere in South Africa.
The idea was terrific and generated such a demand that the synthetic cork manufacturers of those years concentrated their efforts in selling know how and royalties, instead of working to refine the manufacturing of the synthetic corks.
We are bringing back a technology that is now in great demand.
After more than 25 years the market conditions are changing and finding good natural corks at a reasonable price has become difficult.
Worldwide there is a shortage of natural bark corks, and in addition they reportedly fail about 8% of the time, souring both wine and customers.
Meanwhile, global wine consumption has increased, especially among premium wines that require corks. Globally, close to 9 billion corks are used each year. A 1 billion in North America alone.
As machine manufacturers, the resolution for the 2000 is to bring our 30 years experience to the table and help develop this industry which could bring a lot of benefit to the “wine lover” families, and I invite the other three parties involved, such as material manufacturers, cork manufacturers, and wineries to join us in this business venture.
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