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CORK WORK - CORK MANUFACTURE

1st phase :   

"Démasclage" : (Removing the cork crust) operation consisting in removing the cork from the tree during the months of June-July-August so that the cork comes off more easily.
2nd phase :   

First boiling of cork at 100° so that it flattens and becomes more malleable.
3rd phase :   

Warehousing of cork in the cellars (resting of the cork).
4th phase :   

Face : determination of the quality of the cork.
Classification : by thickness and qualities of the cork..
5th phase :   

Forming of bales by categories and qualities.
6th phase :   

Boiling again to burst the grains and stabilize the cork.
7th phase :   

Strip drawing : cutting of boards in strips of different sizes.
8th phase :   

Casing : manufacturing of cylindricals at the desired sizes.
9th phase :   

Edging or trimming : reduction of the cork to its final height.
10th phase :   

Polishing of the cork's diameter for its finishing.
11th phase :   

Washing : Disinfection of the cork.
12th phase :   

Sorting : classification of the corks by qualities.

The cork is rot proof. A good cork for Corks must be 9 to 10 years old and have the elasticity and flexibility properties necessaries for the use it is intended to.
A good cork is seen by the eye: regular veins, fine and very little pits.
The corks are always made from the most beautiful cork boards.
The boards are cut in strips which thickness corresponds to the cork's diameter and the width to the cork's height. Then within the thickness the corks are cased between the crust and the soft part according to the cork's grain. The best parts are always chosen.
Buying a Good Cork is an art, such as elaborating wine!

Our Universal Cork adapts uniformly to the necks of different kinds of bottles.

The Cork is part of the Art of living, the Art of wine, the Art of the table.
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Since 1887, AU LIEGEUR© company is a specialist in making cork products.

Since the beginning, the manufacturing plant is located in Soustons (Landes - France) and we have a sales boutique in Paris between "L'Ecole Militaire" and "Invalides".

Still today, we perpetuate the know-how and accuracy of gestures of cork processing to make cylindrical, conical corks as well as other kinds for sealing and other uses. Other products made are used for many different applications in the food industry, cosmetics, aeronautics, laboratories, shoes, packaging and packing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a complement of this conventional activity, we have developed a range of top quality communication objects in cork and wood (specially in boxwood), that we personalize by embossing and we market it to prestigious customers (for fine wine and so on).

Likewise, we have an active partnership with St-Gobain-Verneret Group for finishing and marketing of silicone bungs with embossed wooden core.

In conclusion, for 115 years, AU LIEGEUR© company allies tradition, know-how and creativity to meet your needs.

AU LIEGEUR©, the specialist of cork products.
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