Services

APCOR collects, manages and publishes all the knowledge that is produced on cork and its products. It assumes the role of information centre for the cork sector. It has a library and a media library, a photo library and an archive of national and international articles on cork and related industries.

Publishes Notícias APCOR, brochures and leaflets on cork and its products. It establishes a regular relationship with the national and international media. APCOR carries out analytical and forward-looking sector studies, research into consumer preferences, provides regular statistical information and collaborates with other entities on more general work on the cork and forestry sectors.

The promotion of cork and its applications plays a crucial role for APCOR. Through a variety of communication strategies and channels, APCOR seeks to disseminate information about the characteristics and advantages of cork, highlighting its sustainability, versatility and performance. The voice of cork has reached the various continents (Europe, Asia, America and Oceania) and the recognition of cork as a product of excellence in the world bears the APCOR brand. Its projects are developed in partnership with public authorities, but the support of its members and similar companies and associations in the various countries has been fundamental in affirming cork as a product of excellence.

Every year, actions are taken to promote and enhance cork, both nationally and internationally, from organizing visits by opinion leaders to the sector, taking part in events, managing digital channels and producing various materials, including Corkologist.

The association also provide the Cork Welcome Center – an information center about cork, from forest to final products – and the Cork Experience Tour – organized visits to cork companies in laboration.

Innovate to grow is the motto that has led APCOR to promote and to encourage innovation and development as factors of the success of the sector, and consequently, for companies. Through a partnership primarily with CTCOR, but also with companies, other associations, schools and universities, it develops projects that cover various areas with a particular focus on optimizing products and processes, but also on discovering new applications for cork.

Knowledge of the cork oak and cork has continually led to new areas of research that mobilize multidisciplinary teams, generating knowledge and practices that are implemented by agents in the sector.

In partnership with the CELiège - European Cork Confederation, APCOR is the organization responsible in Portugal for disseminating and supporting the implementation of the International Code of Cork Stopper Practices and its accreditation system - Systecode. This system establishes strict standards for the production of cork stoppers throughout the entire production chain. Every year, companies are audited by external entities to ensure compliance with the system's requirements, which reinforces consumer credibility and trust in cork products. This partnership between APCOR and C.E. Liège is essential for strengthening cork's position on the international market and ensuring its performance.

Cooperation between organizations in the cork sector and related sectors is another goal of APCOR. Thus, in addition to the associative network, APCOR cooperates regularly with various national and international organizations.

APCOR has established cooperation protocols with various organizations that bring advantages to its members. The range of protocols extends to entities in areas as diverse as: Banking, Insurance, Consultancy, Hospitality, Suppliers to the Cork Industry, among many others.