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News Published on 7/9/2024
NASCAR unveils BEV prototype featuring natural fiber bodywork

Implementation of Bcomp technical flax fibers in a U.S. motorsport first represents NASCAR’s step toward more sustainable competition vehicles.

News Published on 5/24/2024
Bcomp ampliTex makes appearance in Cupra EV Cup Bucket seats

The entire Cupra Born VZ line-up features all-natural fiber front seats that highlight functionality, aesthetics and reduced CO2 emissions.

News Published on 4/19/2024
Bcomp closes $40 million Series C funding to accelerate flax fiber adoption

New funding round supports enhanced production capacity, commercial automotive opportunities and new market support for flax fiber-based composite solutions.

Product Published on 2/28/2024
Flax fiber-based technologies target application diversity

JEC World 2024: Bcomp continues the tradition of exhibiting components from diverse markets, including motorsport, wider mobility and performance sports equipment, that incorporate ampliTex and powerRibs fibers.

News Published on 10/23/2023
Bcomp ampliTex fabric is incorporated into bus A/C panels

Proof of concept project leads to the manufacture of more environmentally responsible natural fiber-based bus panels by automotive supplier Eberspächer.

News Published on 6/15/2023
Flax composites enter serial automotive production via Volvo EX30

The small SUV, which focuses on sustainability and is designed to have the lowest carbon footprint of any model in Volvo Cars’ history, incorporates Bcomp ampliTex fibers in its dashboard and door trim.

News Published on 12/16/2022
Super Formula, Bcomp announce sustainable fiber composite bodywork

Japan’s premiere single-seater race series confirms hybrid composite parts for SF23 chassis as part of Next 50 plan.

 

News Published on 4/25/2022
Mercedes-AMG GT4 race cars now equipped with Bcomp natural fiber composite bumpers

Bcomp works with engineering specialist HWA to phase in natural fiber bumpers, replacing carbon fiber versions. Analyses report a 90% reduction in material emissions and thermal energy recovery potential.

News Published on 8/5/2022
Furniture designer incorporates Bcomp natural fibers into luxury REI chair

Tras, a Japanese design and manufacturing studio, draws from decades of composites work in motorsport to develop the sustainable ampliTEX-based chair.

 

News Published on 7/23/2021
Composites Evolution, Bcomp launch Evopreg ampliTex flax-epoxy prepregs

Compatible with Bcomp’s powerRibs reinforcement grid, the family of natural fiber materials drives enhanced stiffness, lightweight and a reduced footprint for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.

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