8 November 20245 November 2024 Melker of Sweden’s Värmdö Wins Product of the Year for Sea Kayaking Built with ampliTex™ flax fabrics and a solid cork core, the Värmdö kayak combines superior mechanical properties with innovative, sustainable design for paddlers of all levels
7 October 20242 October 2024 First Solar-Powered Ferry Constructed with Natural Fibre Composites is Launched on Adriatic Sea This ferry, with a capacity of 100 passengers, is a pioneering waterborne mass transportation vessel, which uses natural fibre composites for interior parts to significantly reducing CO₂ emissions
26 September 202420 September 2024 Bcomp Obtains B Corp Certification This milestone reaffirms our commitment to decarbonising the world through high-performance bio-based materials
20 August 202414 August 2024 Sustainability award for the BMW M Visionary Materials Seat In close cooperation with an international project consortium, BMW M has been developing the prototype for a new type of vehicle seat and was awarded first place in the "Sustainable Process" category
Nachhaltigkeitspreis für den BMW M Visionary Materials Seat BMW M hat in enger Zusammenarbeit mit einem internationalen Projektkonsortium den Prototyp für einen neuartigen Fahrzeugsitz entwickelt und wurde dafür mit dem ersten Platz in der Kategorie „Sustainable Process“ bedacht
5 August 20242 August 2024 FEATURE: CO2-derived plastics could trump bio-based plastics on GHG footprint, resource usage CO2-derived plastics could reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of plastics under a clean energy grid scenario and reduce pressure on biomass resources, which will become increasingly in-demand as the world pivots towards a more circular economy, say plastic experts
5 June 202429 May 2024 CUPRA Born VZ driving sustainability with Bcomp’s natural fibre materials CUPRA announces the use of Bcomp’s innovative natural fibre composite solutions for the new CUP Bucket seats in the CUPRA Born VZ electric vehicles
26 April 202424 April 2024 Bcomp Closes CHF 36M (US $40M) Series C Funding to Foster Mobility Decarbonisation with High-Performance Bio-Based Materials
5 February 202431 January 2024 Alliance For European Flax-Linen & Hemp To Host Extended Natural Fibre Composites Village At JEC World 2024 The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp will continue to expand its partnership with JEC Group, hosting a Natural Fibre Village at JEC World 2024 that will showcase the activities of the Alliance and ten of its members in an enlarged 250 square meter area dedicated to natural fiber composites
5 December 20235 March 2024 Selecting Sustainable Fibers for Composite Materials Jussi Roto, sourcing manager for materials and technology at composites manufacturer Exel Composites, explains the vital role that fiber selection plays in sustainable composites production
3 May 20232 May 2023 Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp to host expanded natural fibre village at JEC World 2023 A big portfolio of flax products for industrial-scale-use will be presented, from building materials and performance parts for automotive vehicles to consumer goods and products for the marine industry
11 April 20236 April 2023 Natural fiber composites: Growing to fit sustainability needs A push for sustainability solutions, alongside supply chain and technical advancements in natural fiber materials, processing to manufacture them into composites, are fueling R&D and commercial growth into new markets
5 December 202230 November 2022 BMW / BComp: Replacing carbon with flax With the new BMW M4 GT4, BMW M Motorsport is taking their use of sustainable composite solutions to the next level. There is no other GT racing car in series production matching the amount of natural fiber composite parts
9 November 20227 November 2022 Enduro mit Naturfasern und Bio-Compounds Biobasierte Compounds von Akro-Plastic und naturfaserverstärkte Composites reduzieren den CO2-Fußabdruck einer Enduro aus dem Hause KTM
14 April 202211 April 2022 Bcomp closes CHF 32m Series B with mobility- and impact venture capital The combination of investors is unique and confirms the strong interest from the market in Bcomp’s technologies, ranging from the automotive and aerospace industry to wider mobility and sustainability sectors
Bcomp schliesst Serie B-Finanzierungsrunde über CHF 32 Mio. mit Mobilitäts-, Finanz- und Impact Venture-Capital Investoren ab, darunter BMW i Ventures Die Kombination von Investoren ist einzigartig und bestätigt das starke Interesse des Marktes an Bcomps Technologien, welche von der Automobil- und Luftfahrtindustrie bis zu weiteren Mobilitäts- und Nachhaltigkeitssektoren reichen
19 November 202116 November 2021 Sustainable bio-composites from Retrac Range takes a three layered approach with bio-content fibres and resins and energy efficient manufacturing
2 September 202131 August 2021 Just out: new report on bio-based chemicals, polymers and materials Developing bio-based chemicals, polymers and products in a sustainable manner allows for substantial new business opportunities
18 May 202118 June 2021 The Global Market for Natural Fibers 2021 There are global concerns regarding the use of non-renewable materials in manufacturing, and increasing environmental legislation
26 March 20219 September 2021 Chemicals and Materials for the Future: Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – Final Program Which renewable materials are solutions that meet the needs of future societies? As a response to this challenging question, nova-Institute has decided to unite all relevant industries in the new “Renewable Materials Conference”, May 18–20, 2021, featuring a unique concept to present all renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled.
9 March 20219 September 2021 Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – A unique concept that covers all renewable materials solutions in one event Program already available – application period for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2021” still open! The conference will take place as an online event.
3 March 20219 September 2021 Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – A unique concept that covers all renewable materials solutions in one event Almost final program already available – application period for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year” still open! The conference will take place as an online event.
5 February 20212 February 2021 Schweizer Morand Hypercar: Naturfaser, 1.470 kW und 400 km/h Höchstgeschwindigkeit Bcomp's Naturfaser-Composites dienen sowohl mit zum Karosserieaufbau, als auch zur Gesamtgestaltung des Innenraums des Morand Hypercar
4 February 20212 February 2021 A Swiss Hypercar mixing stunning performance and sustainable technology Bcomp's natural fibre composites will be used for the external bodywork of the Morand Hypercar as well as throughout the interior
9 December 20205 December 2020 Four Motors startete mit Vollnaturfaser-Karosseriebausatz im 24h-Rennen Großteil des Fahrzeugs besteht aus Renewables, denn der Bausatz umfasst Stoßstangen, Frontsplitter, Fronthaube, Heckdeckel, Diffusor und vorderen Kotflügel
7 December 20202 December 2020 Northern Light Composites Introduce Ecoprimus Dinghy - the First Sustainable and Recyclable Dinghy on the Market
16 November 202011 November 2020 Natural fibre reinforced satellite panel Result of a close collaboration between Bcomp Ltd and experts from the European Space Agency, RUAG Space and IRS Stuttgart
12 November 202010 November 2020 Medical Face Masks Made with Natural Fibres Baruffi Composites have created the prototype for a reusable medical mask
World-first sustainable alternative to carbon-fibre revealed for motorsport crash structures Two firms showing successfully that natural fibres can play an important role for structural- and safety critical parts in vehicle construction
14 October 20209 October 2020 Racing cars with body parts made from renewable raw materials The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR will tackle this year’s Nürburgring 24-hour race featuring a complete body kit made of natural-fibre composite materials for the first time
Rennwagen mit Karosseriekomponenten aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Der Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR geht im Rahmen des diesjährigen 24-Stunden-Rennens auf dem Nürburgring erstmals mit einem vollständigen Karosseriekit aus Biofaser-Verbundwerkstoffen an den Start
4 September 20209 September 2021 Revealed: How McLaren is pioneering the use of sustainable composites in F1 McLaren collaborates with Bcomp to develop F1's first natural fibre composite racing seat
25 May 202020 May 2020 New Contract for a day sailer with attitude Designed for thrilling, easy, short-handed sailing boosted by green power, this eco-friendly Café Racer is a real game changer. Just unplug, step aboard and go!
25 February 202013 July 2020 Polestar setzt verstärkt auf Nachhaltigkeit – auch im Innenraum Innovative Technologien von Bcomp lassen Naturfasern in leichte und sichere Innenverkleidungen verwandeln
24 February 20209 September 2021 Polestar takes sustainability seriously with innovative new solutions for car interiors Innovative materials such as Bcomp’s natural fibre composite solutions reduce plastic content, cut weight and could improve crash behaviour for interior panels
19 November 201919 November 2019 Winners of the innovation award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” show the amazing versatility of commercially available biocomposites For the seventh time in a row, the “Biocomposite of the Year” innovation award was bestowed to producers and developers of innovative and new applications for biocomposites. The award ceremony took place at the world's largest conference on biocomposites: The “8th Biocomposites Conference Cologne”
23 October 201930 October 2019 Six candidates are nominated for the innovation award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” – Biocomposites are highly versatile: the choice is yours! The winners of the innovation award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” will be chosen at the “8th Biocomposites Conference Cologne”, in Cologne, Germany
Sechs Kandidaten sind für den Innovationspreis “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” nominiert – Biokomposite sind ausgesprochen vielseitig: Die Wahl liegt bei Ihnen! Die Gewinner des Innovationspreises "Biocomposite of the Year 2019" werden auf der "8th Biocomposite Conference Cologne" in Köln ermittelt
3 September 20192 September 2019 Growing application areas for biocomposites Dr. Asta Partanen from the nova-Institute explains, why usual plastics getting more and more replaced by biocomposites with wood or natural fibres
Einsatzgebiete von Biocomposites wachsen Dr. Asta Partanen vom nova-Institut erklärt, warum herkömmliche Kunststoffe zunehmend durch Biokomposite mit Holz- oder Naturfaseranteil ersetzt werden
4 July 20193 July 2019 Impulses for Innovations – 5TH ICC – INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITES CONFERENCE 10-12 September 2019, Messe Stuttgart, Germany, Congress West
Impulse für Innovationen – 5TH ICC – INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITES CONFERENCE 10-12 September 2019, Messe Stuttgart, Deutschland, Kongresscenter West
18 February 201913 February 2019 Flax fiber skis, biobased turf for 2020 Olympics, Gevo’s isoprene, Veja vegan leather, castor oil jacket membrane and more The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of February 8th
11 February 20196 February 2019 Hit the slopes with bio-based skis and snowboards Hanno Schwab builds skis using flax fibre composites and wood and flax cores
20 July 201818 July 2018 Schweizer Firma startet mit Natur-Hightech für Tesla und Co. durch Wer sagt denn, dass Hightech aus Plastik und Metall sein muss? Das Start-Up Bcomp in Freiburg setzt auf Flachs – und schafft's damit sogar ins Weltall
29 June 201820 November 2019 powerRibs™ enables ocean plastic in automotive interior parts Thanks to Bcomp’s powerRibs™ reinforcement technology, ocean plastic properties can be boosted using natural fibres
26 March 201822 March 2018 ESA partners with renewable fiber company Bcomp to test natural fibers for use in space Goal of collaboration program is to reduce the environmental impact of space exploration by producing less space debris and removing that which is in orbit
26 July 201725 July 2017 Biocomposites, wood and natural fibres as well as bio-based polymers at COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 Composites going green
Bio-Verbundwerkstoffe, Holz- und Naturfasern sowie bio-basierte Polymere auf der COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 Composites going green
26 October 201526 October 2015 Candidates nominated for “The Wood and Natural Fibre Composite Award 2015” Companies were invited to submit their recently or soon to be launched products for the award that highlights new materials and products from the world of WPC and NFC