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September 2024
Hi,
Summer's winding down, and fall is just around the corner. Get ready for a season filled with exciting events and updates! Let's kick things off with a look back at our summer highlights:
We are also recruiting for several positions! If you are looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to join a dynamic team,?check out our careers page.
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Leading the way forward with our latest achievements
NASCAR Unveils BEV Prototype Featuring Natural Fibre Bodywork
NASCAR has introduced its first all-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) prototype, featuring Bcomp's high-performance flax-based composites, marking a step forward for sustainable innovation in motorsports in the United States. Our reinforcement materials reduce carbon footprint while offering enhanced safety, making them a sustainable alternative to traditional carbon fibre.
BMW Group and Bcomp Win Prestigious 2024 Altair Enlighten Award for the BMW M Visionary Materials Seat
BMW Group and Bcomp have been awarded the prestigious Altair Enlighten Award in the Sustainable Process category for the BMW M Visionary Materials Seat. This project redefines manufacturing with a focus on lightweight, circular production for large-scale vehicles, with recyclability in mind. The seatback features Bcomp's ampliTex?-PP flax-based composite, combining both the structural and aesthetic properties?in one manufacturing step.
Bcomp CEO, Christian Fischer, Reflects on the Future of Automotive in a Circular Economy
In an interview with Carbon Pulse, Christian Fischer shared his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive sector in existing and pending regulatory frameworks. He highlighted the importance of strong regulations, such as the EU's End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation, in driving the shift to a circular economy.
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MCipollini and DMT Cycling Elevate Endurance Cycling with Bcomp’s ampliTex
In collaboration with MCipollini and DMT Cycling, Bcomp's ampliTex? flax-based composite has been integrated into the seatpost of the new ITACA bike, enhancing both performance and sustainability. The unique properties of flax contribute to providing the ITACA bike a reduction in vibrations and road-borne impacts, reducing fatigue and providing greater comfort for cyclists.
Natural Fibre Composite Bodywork for Team Würth Power 135 TRD Hilux
Team Würth Power 135 TRD Hilux competed in the 2024 Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) in Thailand. The Toyota Hilux, featuring Bcomp’s flax-based natural fibre composite bodywork, aims to combine sustainability with performance. The Toyota Hilux, piloted by Mr. Masanao Nitta and his co-driver, Mr. Satonaka, has proven extremely resilient during the tough racing conditions where human and machine are pushed to the limits.
Bcomp’s Materials Featured in the Foiling SuMoth Challenge, Putting the Wind Behind Sustainable Design
Bcomp's?materials were featured in the 2024 Foiling SuMoth Challenge, a student sailing competition focused on sustainable design for foiling boats. As an official partner, Bcomp provided guidance to these talented innovators on using flax-based composites, which reduce the environmental impact of boat manufacturing while maintaining high-performance. Teams from around the world participated, pushing boundaries of innovative designs with natural fibre components.
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