Rio Meão, 13.6.2024,
JPS CORK GROUP has proudly celebrated a historic milestone on June 7th, completing 100 years of activity, bringing together the entire “family” of the Group (companies Jorge Pinto de Sá, Lda. and Sedacor, Lda.) in a unique and exciting event of enormous joy and sharing, remembering the history and projecting the future of this rare example of longevity and innovation in the sector.
Since its foundation in 1924, JPS CORK GROUP has been a driving force for progress, at the forefront of the cork industry.
It has grown and built a vertical and diverse business in markets and products.
Today it is a global reference in the sector.
It all started in a small factory in Paços de Brandão, with the founder, Jorge Pinto de Sá, gifted with a big heart and courage for a young man of just 19 years old, who, having a visionary mind, began this path, working in the production of natural cork stoppers. He not only founded the first company, but he also left the seed of his attitude and values, for a lasting legacy.
This example currently lives in the daily lives of his four children and a son-in-law who followed his footsteps.
Today, the Group extends across five production units, covering more than one hundred thousand square meters, in Santa Maria da Feira, Ponte de Sor and Guimarães.
With a capacity to produce 3 million cork closures a day, namely for still wines, sparkling wines and spirits, JPS CORK GROUP currently produces a wide range of cork products and solutions, for the most diverse business areas and applications.
Over a century, it has experienced challenges and triumphs, continually adapting to market changes and maintaining a firm commitment to its fundamental values.
Today, the future is assured, not only with the current 2nd generation, but also with the 3rd and 4th already in activity.
In 100 years of existence, innovation has taken many forms, recognized by the most diverse and prestigious national and international awards.
The centenary celebration is a time to recognize all who have contributed to its success and to look to the exciting future that awaits.
"Over these hundred years, our journey has been marked by many achievements, difficulties, and challenges that have tested our capacity for adaptation and resilience. But we have never gone astray from our commitment or our way of always being close to our customers and partners. THANK YOU to all the customers, partners, friends, employees and family who supported and accompanied us, allowing us to reach this point! Let the next 100 years come!"
