The 2022 BMW M4 GT4 brought the partners closer to the road, featuring more natural fibre parts than any GT race car to date — inside and out. This racing success transformed into BMW Group committing these materials to production road car exteriors within three years. When manufacturers and world-leading OEMs stake their competitive reputation on sustainable materials across diverse platforms, they create compelling proof points throughout the automotive supply chain, demonstrating that high performance and environmental responsibility are competitively advantageous. MANUFACTURING SCALABILITY AND INDUSTRY INTEGRATION Racing partnerships don’t just validate materials; they pioneer the manufacturing processes that enable mass production. Customer collaborations have enabled Bcomp to perfect production techniques that deliver consistent, high-quality results at both racing speeds and automotive volumes. ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ are now fully validated for large-scale integration into existing automotive production processes, with IATF 16949 certification, the industry’s most respected automotive quality standard. They offer UV and ageing resilience while maintaining racing-proven performance characteristics. The supply chain foundation also supports scalability. Bcomp sources flax from companies adhering to the Masters of Flax Fibre® certification scheme, ensuring traceability and quality. Flax›s low water requirements and drought resistance make it a resilient crop choice in the face of climate change, providing supply security for automotive manufacturers planning long-term
The automotive industry is witnessing accelerated adoption of racing-proven sustainable materials. The visibility and credibility generated by high-profile racing partnerships create market pull that extends beyond environmental considerations to performance differentiation. Recent announcements from major automotive manufacturers indicate this trend is accelerating. Beyond BMW Group’s commitment to natural fibre composites in interior and exterior parts of future vehicles, Volvo, CUPRA, and Polestar have already integrated these materials into the interior parts of series vehicles. This demonstrates how racing success continues to build confidence for broader applications For interiors, Bcomp’s thermoplastic natural fibre composites also offer circular economy benefits, with production scrap recyclable into base materials for second-life applications, which support automotive manufacturers’ sustainability targets and regulatory compliance strategies. PRODUCTION REALITY ACCELERATED BY RACING INNOVATION Racing partnerships represent more than technological collaboration, they’re driving innovations that can transform mass production and make the school run more sustainable. By demonstrating that high performance and environmental responsibility can coexist under the most demanding conditions, these partnerships are accelerating the adoption of technologies that will transform how everyday vehicles are designed, manufactured, and experienced by drivers worldwide. In the race toward sustainability, motorsports innovation will lead the way for automotive trends. www.bcomp.com
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