Leading partner to the global wine and spirits industry.

With a rich tradition and extensive experience, along with a commitment to quality and excellence, the Harv 81 Group supports wine and spirits producers by providing consistent and reliable solutions through our companies: Cork Supply, Tonnellerie Ô, Talis, Bouchon Abel, Studio Labels, and Legnokaps.

 

As global industry leaders, we focus on long-term business success through the production and distribution of top-quality wine-related products and services.

Our Purpose

The Most Admired Partner.

 

At the Harv 81 Group, our dream is to be the most admired partner in the premium wine and spirits industry. We believe that by truly embodying our “Work Hard, Play Hard” spirit, in both our professional and personal lives, that we will have demanding, passionate and dedicated teams to make this dream a reality.

Nine pillars define our Character:

familia

Family

fiáveis

Reliable

resilientes

Resilient

atenciosos

Caring

exigentes

Demanding

apaixonados

Passionate

corajosos

Courageous

inovadores

Innovative

transformativos

Transformational

familia

Family

fiáveis

Reliable

resilientes

Resilient

atenciosos

Caring

exigentes

Demanding

apaixonados

Passionate

corajosos

Courageous

inovadores

Innovative

transformativos

Transformational

The fundamental Beliefs that guide us:

In leading by example

We believe in setting the benchmarks that others aspire to achieve.

Customer service is dead we belive in customer love

While some may see customer service as a transaction, we see it as a relationship built on love and care.

In always challenging the status quo to creat great products and services

Mediocrity has no place in our vocabulary. We constantly push the limits so as to create exceptional products and services.

Curiosity and openess to change is vital to our growth

Understanding that change is vital for our growth, we embrace it and foster an environment where curiosity thrives.

In creating an exciting, safe and joyful work environment

We promote a stimulating, safe, and joyful workplace where creativity flourishes.

In inspiring people to do what they love

We aim to inspire people to pursue their passions, both within and beyond our organization.

Our existence is dependent on sustaining the trees that are the foundation of our products

Our existence is bound to the trees that form the basis of our products, and we are committed to conserving them.

In doing more with less as a means for transformation

We believe in focused growth, managing our business with prudence and sensibility.

In leading by example

We believe in setting the benchmarks that others aspire to achieve.

Customer service is dead we belive in customer love

While some may see customer service as a transaction, we see it as a relationship built on love and care.

In always challenging the status quo to creat great products and services

Mediocrity has no place in our vocabulary. We constantly push the limits so as to create exceptional products and services.

Curiosity and openess to change is vital to our growth

Understanding that change is vital for our growth, we embrace it and foster an environment where curiosity thrives.

In creating an exciting, safe and joyful work environment

We promote a stimulating, safe, and joyful workplace where creativity flourishes.

In inspiring people to do what they love

We aim to inspire people to pursue their passions, both within and beyond our organization.

Our existence is dependent on sustaining the trees that are the foundation of our products

Our existence is bound to the trees that form the basis of our products, and we are committed to conserving them.

In investing in focused growth, while maneging the business prudently and sensibly

We believe in guided growth, managing our operations with care and sensitivity.

In everything we do, our Focus is clear: Make a Difference.

 

Our commitment to making a difference goes beyond the products we create – it is reflected within our organization, making a positive impact on the lives of our colleagues, fostering a culture of growth, care, and inspiration.

At Harv 81 Group, we are not just manufacturing products; we are creating a legacy.

The Team

Jochen Michalski
Founder and CEO
Miguel Mardel Correia
Group Vice President
Isabel Allegro
CEO, Europe & South America

Cork Supply

Paulo Couto
CFO, Europe & South America

Cork Supply

Peter Hladun
CEO, North America

Cork Supply & Tonnellerie Ô

Greg Hirson
Global Innovation Director
Aaron Haw
Managing Director, Australia

Cork Supply & Studio Labels

Monika Michalski
Global Brand & Marketing Director
Nicholas Michalski
Executive Management Associate

Worldwide Operations

Group

Production Units

Argentina
Australia
China
France
Portugal
South Africa
United States

Sales Operations

Argentina | Australia | China | France | Portugal | South Africa | Spain | United States

Our History

1981
1991
1993
1995
1995
1997
2003
2006
2007
2008
2010
2013
2015
2016
2022
2022
2024

1981

1981

Cork Supply Founding
Our journey began in California, supplying cork closures to the US wine market. Jochen Michalski, our founder and president, set up the first cork operations for the group.
1981

Cork Supply Founding

Our journey began in California, supplying cork closures to the US wine market. Jochen Michalski, our founder and president, set up the first cork operations for the group.

1991

1991

Cork Supply expansion into Australia
A decade later, we expanded the Cork Supply business and entered the Australian market. A cork finishing plant was set up to serve the local wine industry.
1991

Cork Supply expansion into Australia

A decade later, we expanded the Cork Supply business and entered the Australian market. A cork finishing plant was set up to serve the local wine industry.

1993

1993

Global Quality Control Laboratory
A quality control laboratory to screen cork closures was founded by the group in Portugal. This was the first step to establish new and rigorous quality control procedures for the global cork industry.
1993

Global Quality Control Laboratory

A quality control laboratory to screen cork closures was founded by the group in Portugal. This was the first step to establish new and rigorous quality control procedures for the global cork industry

1995

1995

Cork Supply expansion into Portugal
In 1995, we began manufacturing cork closures in Portugal. At this stage, we integrated the quality control laboratory founded in 1993 into our own production unit, and established a finishing plant dedicated to serving the European markets.
1995

Cork Supply expansion into Portugal

In 1995, we began manufacturing cork closures in Portugal. At this stage, we integrated the quality control laboratory founded in 1993 into our own production unit, and established a finishing plant dedicated to serving the European markets.

1995

1995

Cork Supply expansion into South Africa
Still in 1995, we entered the South African wine market by setting up a local finishing unit and a dedicated sales team.
1995

Cork Supply expansion into South Africa

Still in 1995, we entered the South African wine market by setting up a local finishing unit and a dedicated sales team.

1997

1997

Newpak USA & Australia founding
In 1997 we began a partnership with Nomacorc as their distributor for synthetic closures in the US and Australian markets.
1997

Newpak USA & Australia founding

In 1997 we began a partnership with Nomacorc as their distributor for synthetic closures in the US and Australian markets.

2003

2003

Cork Supply expansion into Spain & France
We expanded into these key European wine markets by establishing local sales operations to service Spanish and French customers.
2003

Cork Supply expansion into Spain & France

We expanded into these key European wine markets by establishing local sales operations to service Spanish and French customers.

2006

2006

Cork Supply expansion into Argentina
We established a finishing unit in Argentina, along with a local sales team to provide a faster and more dedicated service to this market.
2006

Cork Supply expansion into Argentina

We established a finishing unit in Argentina, along with a local sales team to provide a faster and more dedicated service to this market.

2007

2007

Diversification into the labels business
In 2017, the group diversified its product offering by acquiring Studio Labels in Australia. Studio Labels is a premium wine label supplier in the Australian market.
2007

Diversification into the labels business

In 2017, the group diversified its product offering by acquiring Studio Labels in Australia. Studio Labels is a premium wine label supplier in the Australian market.

2008

2008

Tonnellerie Ô founding
The group diversified once again in 2008 by founding a cooperage in California. Barrels and oak alternatives are produced from both French and American oak.
008

Tonnellerie Ô founding

The group diversified once again in 2008 by founding a cooperage in California. Barrels and oak alternatives are produced from both French and American oak.

2010

2010

Cork Supply expansion into Italy
We expanded into the Italian wine market in 2010 by establishing a local sales operation to service customers in this region.
2010

Cork Supply expansion into Italy

We expanded into the Italian wine market in 2010 by establishing a local sales operation to service customers in this region.

2013

2013

Talis Bartops for Spirits
With the growth of the spirits industry, we developed a dedicated product portfolio and brand. The Talis by Cork Supply brand has a dedicated production unit in Portugal and is globally represented with sales teams in key markets.
2013

Talis Bartops for Spirits

With the growth of the spirits industry, we developed a dedicated product portfolio and brand. The Talis by Cork Supply brand has a dedicated production unit in Portugal and is globally represented with sales teams in key markets.

2015

2015

Cork Supply expansion into China
To meet the needs of the growing wine market in China, we set up a finishing unit locally, along with a local sales team, to provide a faster and more dedicated service to this market.
2015

Cork Supply expansion into China

To meet the needs of the growing wine market in China, we set up a finishing unit locally, along with a local sales team, to provide a faster and more dedicated service to this market.

2016

2016

Technical Cork Production Unit
Since 2016, the group has invested heavily in the production of technical corks for both still and sparkling wines. A new production unit was built in northern Portugal with a production capacity of 600 million closures per year.
2016

Technical Cork Production Unit

Since 2016, the group has invested heavily in the production of technical corks for both still and sparkling wines. A new production unit was built in northern Portugal with a production capacity of 600 million closures per year.

2022

2022

Acquisition of Legnokaps
In 2022, we acquired Legnokaps, a Portuguese company specializing in the manufacturing of wooden capsules for spirits and fortified wines.
2022

Acquisition of Legnokaps

In 2022, we acquired Legnokaps, a Portuguese company specializing in the manufacturing of wooden capsules for spirits and fortified wines.

2022

2022

Acquisition of Bouchons Abel
2022 was also the year of the acquisition of the French cork closure supplier, Bouchons Abel.
2022

Acquisition of Bouchons Abel

2022 was also the year of the acquisition of the French cork closure supplier, Bouchons Abel.

2024

2024

Creative Oak expanded into Europe.
To support the evolving needs of European winemakers, we established a local presence focused on oak innovation.
2024

Creative Oak expanded into Europe.

To support the evolving needs of European winemakers, we established a local presence focused on oak innovation.