The NEOTECH® technology is the most recent innovation by M.A.SILVA, and has revolutionized the market for technical stoppers, through a continuous and automatic process which uses controlled steam and pressure to expel TCA and other volatile compounds from the cork granules.

It is used to guarantee high quality in SILKTOP® stoppers and VIVA® sparkling wine stoppers, as well as in micro-agglomerated NEO® stoppers.

The granules are moved from the steam area directly to the drying area, eliminating the risk of cross contamination by microorganisms.

Beyond eliminating TCA, the NEOTECH® technology actually improves the physical properties of the granules; eliminating their stratification; as well as standardizing the performance of the natural characteristics of cork.