Amorim Isolamentos

Amorim Isolamentos is a Business Unit of Amorim Group in Portugal and leader in the production of thermal and acoustic insulation materials based on natural raw material cork: Expanded Insulation Cork Board. 1- Expanded Insulation Cork is an environmentally friendly raw material, 100% natural, renewable, recyclable and endogenous with a high application potential in the construction industry. Among the many technical advantages of using cork, its thermal and acoustic insulation performance is worth a special mention. 2- Raw material….just cork, Natural industrial process….no additives, Practically unlimited durability….keeping their technical characteristics, Totally recyclable, Free of formaldehyde and VOCs 3- Some history: Since expanded insulation cork was discovered in New York, USA back in 1891 some applications appeared but note that Expanded Insulation Cork can and is produced in different grades and densities, depending on its final application. Expanded Insulation Cork Board is produced from the natural cork granules which are steam-heated which causes the cork to expand activating suberin, a natural binder that is in the cork. No other binders or chemicals are added!