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2 September 202527 August 2025

BMW ersetzt CFK mit Naturfasern

Leichtbau mit geringerem CO2-Fußabdruck: BMW hat gemeinsam mit dem Partner Bcomp Naturfaser-Verbundwerkstoffe zur Serienreife gebracht

BMW Replaces CFRP with Natural Fibers

Lightweight construction with a lower carbon footprint: BMW has teamed up with partner Bcomp to bring natural fiber composites to series production

25 August 202519 August 2025

Sunreef Takes Bcomp’s Sustainable Materials on Board

Sailing innovation brings flax fibre composites to the forefront of sustainable yacht design

26 June 202529 August 2025

Ready for Series Production: BMW Group Achieves Major Breakthrough with Utilization of Natural Fiber Composites

Natural fiber composites available for use in series production of future models - Reduced CO2e in production with end-of-life consideration - BMW M Motorsport applies innovative material technologies

Durchbruch erzielt: Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffe erlangen Serienreife bei der BMW Group

Naturfaser-Verbundwerkstoffe startklar für den Serieneinsatz in künftigen Modellen - CO2e-Reduktion in der Herstellung mit End-of-Life-Betrachtung - BMW M Motorsport setzt auf innovative Materialtechnologien

5 June 202528 May 2025

European natural fibers emerge in bio-based architectural projects

Two lightweight structures have been created using filament-wound flax fibers, demonstrating the material’s strength and design flexibility

12 May 20256 May 2025

Bcomp Collaborates With Siux to Serve up Sustainable Innovation in Padel With New GEA Racket

A bold new chapter for padel begins as flax fibre composites enter the court in Siux rackets

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 “8^th 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

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