In 1964, the wine industry was transformed by the launch of STELVIN®—the first-ever screw cap designed specifically for wine. Now, 60 years later, Amcor Capsules is once again leading the way with a major innovation: a greener version of the iconic STELVIN® cap that significantly reduces its carbon footprint.
Lower Emissions, Same Trusted Quality
The new STELVIN® screw cap is the first low-carbon emission aluminum wine cap on the market. Through the integration of up to 46% recycled aluminum and the use of certified low-carbon primary aluminum, the production of each cap now emits up to 35% less carbon than a standard screw cap made with traditional European aluminum sheets.
This step forward is independently verified and reflects Amcor Capsules' broader sustainability mission.
Sustainable Options Go Even Further
Brands seeking additional environmental benefits can now choose the PVDC-free STELVIN® INSIDE liner, offering a more eco-conscious alternative without compromising performance.
The greener STELVIN® cap is now available across Europe, North America, and South America for both wine and spirits brands, and applies to all 30H60 screw caps produced in those regions.
Part of the TRANSPARENCE Program
This product upgrade is a key milestone within Amcor Capsules’ TRANSPARENCE program, launched in 2023 to drive continuous sustainability improvements throughout the wine and spirits industry supply chain.
“We were the market pioneers in 1964 with the launch of the first screw cap for wine,” says Yannick Magnon, General Manager of Amcor Capsules. “Since then, STELVIN® has set the standard for both quality and sustainability. This new evolution helps our customers meet their environmental goals while continuing to deliver top-tier performance.”
A Step Toward Net Zero
The new STELVIN® development aligns with Amcor’s larger climate commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2050. It also underscores the company’s dedication to increasing the use of recycled materials and reducing the environmental impact of packaging at scale.
With over 5 billion corks sold annually worldwide, Amorim celebrates 150 years of undisputed leadership in the industry, the company has distinguished itself by its quality, innovation, excellence and vision. We have introduced cork to the world and made cork global. The company was founded in 1870, when António Alves Amorim established a small cork stopper factory in the heart of the Port wine region. Four generations later, the group operates in over one hundred countries in all continents.
The company offers an array of high-quality solutions with impeccable sustainable credentials and proven benefits of cork, from top-of-the-range natural cork stoppers, to champagne stoppers and technical cork stoppers. A strong investment in R&D has produced some of the market’s most groundbreaking solutions, such as the Helix system, developed in partnership with O-I, dubbed “the first major wine packaging innovation of the 21st century”, and the cutting-edge screening technology NDtech, which offers the world first natural cork with a non-detectable TCA guarantee. State-of-the-art production technologies, leading expertise, and unparalleled quality control are some of the reasons why the world’s top wine producers rely on Amorim Cork to guard their treasures. Honoring the unique relationship between two exceptional living materials - cork and wine - from France to California, from Argentina to Australia, the world’s best wines are sealed with the world’s finest stoppers.
With sustainability as one of its pillars, Amorim is a member of the BCSC Business Council for Sustainable Development, the Forest and Trade Iberian Network, the Earth and Global Forest and Trade Network, and a founding member of the Porto Protocol. An environmentally responsible company, Amorim has developed a long-term project which integrates sustainability into all its operations, following the principles of circular economy. In 2007, Amorim became the first cork supplier in the world to receive FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification from the Rainforest Alliance for its natural cork closures. This certification is the guarantee that corks grown and manufactured under this accreditation meet the highest standards of sustainable and socially responsible forestry practices.
Title | Name | Phone | Extension | |
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Sales Representative: Napa Valley, Northern Sonoma | Bill Loftus | billloftus@sbcglobal.net | ||
Sales Representative: Napa and Sonoma | PJ Awe | pj.awe@amorim.com | ||
Sales Representative: Oregon, Washington, British | Michelle Rudd | michelle.rudd@amorim.com | ||
Sales Representative: Napa, Sonoma | Steve Kemiji | steve.kemiji@amorim.com | ||
Sales Representative: California: Delta, Central V | Sarah Griffis | sarah.griffis@amorim.com | ||
Sales Representative: Napa, Sonoma, Texas | Courtney Stornetta | courtney.curti@amorim.com | ||
Sales Representative: Northern America: Eastern Re | Brad Brunson | brad.brunson@amorim.com | ||
Sales Representative: Napa, Sonoma | Seth Crater | seth.crater@amorim.com | ||
Sales Representative | Brittany Morris | brittany.morris@amorim.com |
Locations | Address | State | Country | Zip Code |
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Amorim Cork America | 360 Devlin Rd., Napa | CA | United States of America | 94558 |