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“We’ve set the standard for quality and

value with a commitment to you, our products and the environment.” – Jean Francois Lafitte

Lafitte maintains a family-owned business with

production and distribution facilities for wine

corks and capsules in Chile, France, Portugal and

the United States. With over 80 years of industrial

experience, Lafitte’s eager attention to new and

evolving industry standards ensures our continual

improvement in producing the highest quality

cork products suitable for all wines.

Quality Assurance – Our Standards

Lafitte Cork and Capsule is a founding member

of the CQC (Cork Quality Council), which sets

stringent standards on corks to be sold in the

U.S. market.

Since 1995, Lafitte California has operated

a state of the art QC laboratory with an

ozone-infused moisturizing room to aid

in ensuring cork sterility,

the first of its kind in

the U.S.

our environmental vision and mission...

We talk everyday about the quality of natural

cork – the ideal and sustainable solution in

wine closure products. After 25 years of business

in California, Lafitte remains committed to

improving the environmental sustainability of

our products and operations.

Lafitte aims to be a progressive community leader

in sustainable production. We are committed

to continuously improving the quality and

integrity of our products and services, with an

active focus on environmental responsibility.

our quality and innovation...We offer an unparalleled quality assurance

program that works at both the preventative

and curative levels of cork production.

From the traditional harvesting of the best

quality cork oak bark to our innovative

processing facilities and rigid control

of all characteristics of the cork at each

stage of production and delivery, you

are assured of receiving the highest

quality cork.

making history...Lafitte is a French family with a reputation in the

cork industry for supplying the finest cork for over

four generations. Beginning in France, the company

moved its major production site to Northern Portugal

in 1956, in order to be directly involved in the

selection of fine cork from the most thriving and

sustainable cork forests in the world. In 2003,

Lafitte purchased a second processing plant in

Portugal to meet an increasing demand for quality

cork production.

45 Executive Court

Napa, California USA 94558

Telephone: (707) 258-2675

Fax: (707) 258-0558

Email: [email protected]

800-343-2675lafitte-usa.com

our cork products

The unique organic properties and sustainability

of cork make it an ideal choice for wine closure.

The Lafitte Cork line produces a range of natural,

agglomerated, colmated or bartop cork stoppers

that are customized to suit your specific preferences

and the aging qualities of your wine.

Our experienced sales team works in partnership

with you to select the highest quality cork product

to best meet your needs.

our Quality Promise The quality of our cork production is a direct result of continuing efforts to

improve our procedures and products while respecting industry standards

and regulations.

our capsule products

Lafitte produces a complete range of PVC, Polylaminate,

Aluminum and Tin capsules in a wide array of sizes,

colors and finishes to meet your needs. Our commitment

to research and development, makes us a leader in

wine capsule production. Our expertise in photoengraving

and silk-screen printing provide you with exciting

design possibilities.

our Quality Promise Lafitte produces capsules using the highest quality material available.

We work closely with customers and suppliers to meet exacting standards

and ever-changing demands.

Features: ■ All natural product

■ Recommended for long term cellaring

■ Enhance your customer’s perception of your brand

■ Also available for 3L, 6L and 9L bottles

■ Multiple grades available

Standard Dimensions:

Diameter: 24mm Length: 45mm/49mm/54mm

Features:■ Natural appearance

■ Economical alternative to natural cork

■ Ideal solution for faster turnover products

■ Excellent sealing characteristics

■ Easy extraction

■ Branding options available


Diameter: 23.5mm Length: 45mm

Features:■ Economical option

■ High grade visual look

■ Ideal for faster turnover wines

■ Branding options available


Diameter: 24mm Length: 45mm

Features:■ Natural or Colmated

Cork shank

■ Top disc embossing

■ Gilded

■ Custom dimensions

■ Ideal for ancillary non-wine products

Features:■ Individual molding offers

noteworthy physical and mechanical properties.

■ Introducing the MAX-CLEAN System; a cutting edge sterilization and deodorization technology to eliminate TCA.

■ Manufactured using granulate sourced from the production of our natural cork closures.

■ A natural cork product engineered to lower your bottom line!


Diameter: 24mm Length: 44mm

Bezel: IN-NOVA 1mm / CLASS 3mm

Stock Standard Dimensions:

Black Plastic Disc Diameter: 29mm, Height: 9mm Natural Cork Diameter: 20mm, Length: 27mm

Wine’s discreet guardianLike wine making, cork production is a meticulous art form. Many vital measures are involved in the transformation of cork oak bark into high quality wine cork stoppers. Lafitte continually strives to improve the quality of our wine cork production using the latest available research.

NEW!

Features:■ Standard 110 micron for

premium image

■ Top embossing available

■ Up to 3 colors silk screened for the highest quality

■ No seam – premium image

Features:■ High quality look at an

affordable price

■ Heavyweight premium look

■ Up to 7 colors can be incorporated into design

■ Options include tear-tab, top embossing, hot stamped or printed

■ Multiple finishes available

PVC Capsules Lafitte offers one of the highest quality, shrinkable PVC capsules on the market. Featuring increased color capabilities, heat shrink capsules can be color matched to your label and can be produced with a variety of finishes. We offer a wide range of sizes and styles to match your bottling requirements.

Features:■ Most affordable option for

your capsule requirements

■ Up to 7 colors can be in-corporated into the design

■ Anti-scuff inks used

■ Options include tear-tab, top embossing, hot stamped or printed

Features: ■ Top embossing available

■ Premium image of Tin at a lower price

■ No seam – quality finish

Stock Colors:

Stock Colors:

Polylam Capsules Polylam capsules are made by laminating (or layering) aluminum, polyethylene and aluminum. Polylam provides economy while maintaining a high-quality metal image.

Stock Colors:

Stock Colors:

Tin Capsules Our popular tin capsules offer the highest quality of materials and construction with multiple options to produce a superb finished product.

Alustar Capsules Alustar is our popular Aluminum capsule that offers the form and function of Tin at a more affordable price. Computerized silk screening and color blending enables us to color match to your label or artwork and produce a top-notch finished product.

Natural CorkNatural corks of the highest grade, made from only the best quality cork oak and subjected to rigorous quality control to ensure top performance.

Agglo 1+1 Cork This stopper is made with natural cork discs at each end of an agglomerated cork constructed of natural cork granules.

Micro Agglomerate CorkA perfectly balanced system from Lafitte offering two high performance products, the CLASS and the IN-NOVA. Both products benefit from the revolutionary MAXCLEAN System®.

Colmated Cork These stoppers are made from natural cork with pores filled with natural cork by-products and binders in order to create a smooth, visually aesthetic looking stopper.

Bar TopsA natural cork stopper with a plastic disc top designed for easy removal and re-use. The bar top is generally used for bottling fine spirits and is available in both natural and colmated cork options.

our Guarantee We believe it is our responsibility to make advancements in the technology, service and stewardship of our resources and continue to set the standards of excellence in our industry. This ensures our commitment to maintaining sustainable partnerships at all levels of our service and production.

Make your markChoose from: embossing, photo engraving, silk screening and precise color-matching to ensure the capsule is the crowning achievement to your brand.

or call: 800-343-2675learn more: lafitte-usa.com

Available Sizes: Stock sizes available for immediate shipment. visit: Lafitte-USA.com for current stock sizes Call for pricing and availability.




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