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Articles 14 . Nov . 2018
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Safer and more accessible playgrounds – Corkeen by Amorim

Given its positive contribution to outdoor and leisure areas, urban parks and playgrounds, cork can be used as a safe, stable and sustainable surface, due to its main characteristics: lower surface temperature, impact absorption, odorless, drainage capacity, lightweight, fire-retardant and hypoallergenic. Additionally,…

26 . Jul . 2017
Safer and more accessible playgrounds

The Corkeen system is the kind of surface on which we want to see our children play.   Produced by Amorim, in accordance with strict safety standards (EN1176 and EN1177), it offers state-of-the-art technical performance and maximum safety for children.    As it is a compact system, the shock absorber surface does not…

News 28 . May . 2021
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France already adopts the Corkeen solution for its playgrounds

The Corkeen system becomes part of the Squaire Services portfolio.

Case Studies 17 . Dec . 2020
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Bergen, Norway

Municipality chose Corkeen system as an alternative to rubber surfaces in children's playgrounds

07 . Jun . 2021
Corkeen, the innovative and ecological solution for children’s playgrounds

Corkeen by Amorim is a Corticeira Amorim company, specialized in fall protection surfaces for playgrounds and outdoor play spaces. Produced with cork, a 100% natural, recyclable and renewable raw material, Corkeen combines sustainability, accessibility and safety credentials, harmoniously merging the concepts of Commun…

Case Studies 02 . Dec . 2020
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Varberg, Sweden

Installation of Corkeen system in a playground

Case Studies 30 . May . 2019
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Marbäck, Sweden

Installation of Corkeen system in a municipal playground

Case Studies 02 . Dec . 2020
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Täby, Sweden

Installation of Corkeen system in a playground area

Case Studies 17 . Dec . 2020
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Children's playground in Lisbon is the first Corkeen project in Portugal

The children's playground at Espaço Monsanto, in Lisbon, is the first facility in Portugal to receive Corkeen, an innovative retained fall protection system for playgrounds made of natural cork, developed, and produced by Amorim. Located in the largest Portuguese forest park, the playground has about 90 m2 and has bee…

Case Studies 22 . Jul . 2022
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Fun and safe playground

An 87 m2 public playground located in the city of Hougang, Singapore, is the project that opens the doors to Southeast Asia for the Corkeen system. The client is the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council. The council was looking for a flooring solution with a natural and uniform color, capable of maintaining impact-dampening c…

Case Studies 22 . Jul . 2022
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Varsaw, Poland

Corkeen system replaces rubber flooring in a school playground

Case Studies 02 . Dec . 2020
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Tensta, Sweden

Installation of Corkeen system in a housing complex playground

12 . Jul . 2021
What are the main benefits of the Corkeen system, compared with synthetic and natural playground surfaces?

Before Corkeen, the selection of a retained fall surface system faced the difficult task of simultaneously satisfying the natural, ecological and sustainable materials option, without compromising accessibility and stability during maintenance. In large spaces, where it is important to think about a diversity of soluti…

Case Studies 02 . Jul . 2021
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Skanör, Sweden

Installation of Corkeen system in a city park playground

09 . Jul . 2021
What are the main benefits of the Corkeen system, compared with synthetic and natural playground surfaces?

- Most natural components in the system. - Drainage capacity - Smell less than rubber system - Lower temperature - Lightweight material - Lower costs regarding maintenance if compared with loose material like sand or barch.

Case Studies 22 . Jul . 2022
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Bergen, Norway

Corkeen system installed in a model-school playground from an environmental perspective

Articles 31 . May . 2021
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30 . Nov . 2020
Bringing nature back into play

One system, one mission: create safe and sustainable playgrounds for everyone to play in.

02 . Apr . 2020
Brand Masters

Corkeen Brandmasters are companies with recognized experience in the installation of playgrounds which are certified by Corkeen.

27 . Sep . 2016
Playground Zeist

Size: 28m2 Year of conclusion: 2022 Installed by: Donker Groep

27 . Sep . 2016
NyTeknik – Sweden

After the alarm about microplastics: Now comes playgrounds with cork   Rubber mats on playgrounds can release microplastics that end up in seas and lakes. The alternative: A cork-based playground.   See more

Case Studies 16 . Dec . 2022
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Ås, Norway

Corkeen system installed in a school playground

Case Studies 26 . Oct . 2022
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This is a perfect match with Corkeen’s values.

In a project carried out by the Municipality of Bordeaux to renovate all the playgrounds of the city’s schools and nurseries, the Corkeen system was chosen for the Paul Lapie nursery school. The goal of this project is to make playgrounds safer, but also fresher, more playful and greener.

News 15 . Apr . 2021
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Corkeen Brand Master

Our business model is based on partnerships with our Corkeen Brand Masters, who represent the brand and its exclusive system. Corkeen Brand Masters are companies with recognized experience in the installation of playgrounds, certified by Corkeen to install and train other installers of Corkeen solutions within their ge…

News 27 . Sep . 2019
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The distinction was given in an innovation competition promoted by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, which considered Corkeen as a safe, sustainable, and environmentally friendly solution. Sweden is one of the leading countries regarding finding a solution for more environmentally friendly products for playg…

27 . Sep . 2016
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News 21 . Sep . 2022
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This innovative and revolutionary surfacing system for playgrounds also complies with EN1176 and EN1177 standards and has been designed so that all children can play safely. Corkeen does not contain any toxic or chemical substances, such as heavy metals, EDCs, TVOCs, formaldehyde, or PAHs, which means that it is a comp…

30 . Jul . 2020
1. Definitions

1.1. “Authorized Team”: means (i) the installation team directly employed by Seller or its affiliates, trained in the installation of Corkeen Products, or (ii) third party installers and installation companies, trained in the installation of Corkeen Products, who are called in or commissioned by Seller as subcontractor…

27 . Sep . 2016
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28 . Jun . 2021
Our Future Today

Respect for nature is the essence of our existence. In product design, the concept of sustainable development does not only mean meeting the current needs of markets, it means providing a response without compromising the future generations. Based on one of the most extraordinary raw materials, cork, combined with tech…

Why Cork 27 . Sep . 2016
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