We engage in the development of innovative lightweight solutions with improved performance in acoustic and flame retardancy at reduced density, in order to meet the increasing demand for reduction of pass by noise and CO₂ emissions. For the engine compartment, our unique lightweight PUR foam builds the base to achieving these goals.

Embodying the spatial separation of engine and passenger compartment, the dash inner places an ambivalent challenge in the engineering of the required automotive parts – meaning the alignment of the best acoustic performance at the lowest weight possible and a reasonable cost competitiveness. Thanks to our innovative CIM and HMP technologies we can adapt tailor-made solutions according to our customers needs.

Our interior insulations for pillars, doors, roof and seats usually come as a sandwich construction with a core heavy layer showing different properties in terms of anti aging, odour control and deepness in shape. The unique formulation for the roof stiffener allows for the substitution of roof deadeners and integration of thinner steel roofs, which has a positive impact on weight reduction of the entire body.

Based on our unique HMP technology we are able to produce an integrated floor carpet, with either a dilour or a tufted surface carpet and insulation backing. The combination of improved material (recycling PET and cotton fibres) and process (one step) covers the full LCA of the product, thus making a significant contribution to reduce CO₂ emissions. As a further milestone in the development of sustainable products we offer surface carpets based on biological (renewable) material out of other industries (e.g. the food industry) while maintaining the aspiration for acoustic comfort, odour control and high durability at the same time.

The trunk compartment has become an important part of the vehicle, thanks to the developments in SUV vehicles. In this respect, we are combining light weight with optic and acoustic comfort. Light composite, sandwich structures reinforced with glass fibers or recycled carbon fibers, along with the highest quality in surface materials based on recyclable and renewable materials. Our verticalisation approach in materials and processes lead us towards the possibility of offering fully dedicated, platform solutions

Exterior components in the vehicle are functional in the reduction of noise transmission from many external sources including tires, road noise and aerodynamics in the passenger compartment, while also reducing noise transmission from the engine to the external environment. Some also have the function of improving aerodynamic performance, therefore reducing fuel consumption. Our innovative solutions for exterior components are making a significant contribution towards achieving the new challenging objectives of noise reduction set by governments and institutions while also improving passenger comfort and meeting the goals of sustainability.