Oeneo History

photo of Oeneo plant1939 – Sabaté founded by Augustin Sabaté

1999 – Merger of Seguin Moreau and Radoux forms Diosos group

2000 – Merger of Sabaté and Diosos to form Sabaté Diosos

2003

  • Jan - Sabaté Diosos becomes Oeneo, with new dominant shareholder Orpar
  • June – Decision made to invest €1.5m Euro in a Super Critical CO2 facility in Spain to treat cork with the Diamant technology

2004

  • Jan – Construction of the Diamant treatment plant commences in Spain
  • July – DIAM launched in Australia
  • Sept – DIAM launched in New Zealand
  • Dec – DIAM launched worldwide at Vinitech in Bordeaux and is awarded the trophy for innovation in packaging, the only trophy awarded in this category

2005

  • Jan - Sabaté closure division becomes Oeneo Closures to reflect the new ownership and introduces DIAM and S-Cap to the market, reinforcing their position as a supplier of safe and secure closures.
  • Feb – Decision made to cease production and sales of technical corks (agglomerated and 1+1) and the low quality cork closures.
  • March – The launch of S–Cap, the Oeneo Screwcap.
  • May - All sites become ISO 9001 and commence the process to achieve BRC certification
  • June - HACCP certification achieved at all production sites
  • August – Launch of Mytik DIAM for Champagne and Sparkling wines
  • Sept - New General Manager joins Oeneo.
  • Nov - Diamant production facility commissioned.
  • Dec – DIAM sales reach 60 million corks in the first year with a customer list of over 1300, including Louis Jadot, Bodegas Lan, Tempus Two, Mission Estate.

2006

  • DIAM sales expectations with over 1800 customers worldwide.
  • May - French site expects to achieve BRC certification