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🚀 Find out how we brought the future of sustainable lightweighting to JEC Group World 2025 ! From high-performance motorsports and automotive interiors to next-generation recreational gear, mass transportation, and infrastructure solutions, our flax-based reinforcement materials continue to be utilised by industry leaders and set new industry benchmarks. Here are just some of the key applications JEC visitors could explore at our booth, reinforcing the momentum for sustainable lightweighting: 🚗 Automotive | CUPRA Born VZ CUP Bucket seat integrates #ampliTex™ in series production, proving the scalability of natural fibre composites. Polestar seatbacks and Volvo Cars EX30 components also showcased the future of automotive interiors. 🏍️ Motorsports | One of the most visited attractions at our booth was the SUZUKI MotoGP motorbike bodywork, highlighting our continued collaboration with Tras Ltd.. Other featured parts included elements from the #Škoda Motorsport Enyaq RS Race, and the KTM AG motocross brake cover. 🏂Recreational | The latest Movement Skis SEQUENCE and #K2 ski’s Mindbender skis were exhibited alongside the Jones Snowboards Stratos snowboard bringing ampliTex™ to the slopes. The #Adidas Green Padel, the DUOTONE Kiteboarding Concept Blue Range kitesurf, and the #Decathlon Sandever Beach Tennis racket demonstrated how flax composites enhance sports across disciplines. 🌊️ Mass Transportation | One could discover the seat of the first solar-powered ferry by Marservis d.o.o., built using Bcomp materials and now navigating the Adriatic Sea, marking a major step toward more eco-friendly marine transport. 🏫 Infrastructure | TEMCA’s shading cladding, developed for City School International Jacques Chirac in Marseille, demonstrates how natural fibres enhance both aesthetics and durability in modern construction. The growing adoption of our ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ across industries proves that sustainability and high performance go hand in hand. If you missed us at the show, stay tuned for more updates on how we are shaping lightweighting. 🔗 Learn more about our latest customer highlights: www.bcomp.com/news Christian Fischer | Per Mårtensson | Enrico T. | Johann Wacht | Ken Kruck | Nicolas Samson | Gabriele Grezzana | Patrick Vuagnat | Paolo Dassi #Bcomp #SustainableLightweighting #PlayNaturallySmart #NaturalFibre #JEC25 #Composites #Decarbonisation

🏍️ Bcomp and Tras Ltd. bring bio-based technologies to motorcycle racing Building on successful collaborations, Bcomp has teamed up with the Japanese composite specialist to bring #ampliTex and #powerRibs to the world of motorcycle racing, further advancing the pinnacle of motorcycle racing technology. With over 20 years of expertise making the bodywork of Suzuki’s MotoGP bikes, Tras played a key role in Suzuki ECSTAR’s winning machine featuring a natural fibre cowl made using Bcomp’s cutting-edge materials. Offering up to 85% CO₂ footprint reduction, improved safety, and viable end-of-life solutions, our materials prove that sustainability and high-performance can go hand in hand — even in the most demanding environments. Most recently, Tras used Bcomp’s materials to create a natural flax fibre body for the front fender, rear fender and winglets of the Suzuki CN Challenge racing motorbike, competing in the WEC Endurance Race Suzuka 8 hours. Johann Wacht, Manager Business Development & Strategic Customer Relationships at Bcomp, added: With race organisers increasingly demanding more sustainable alternatives, our collaboration with Tras showcases how bio-based materials can be seamlessly integrated into part manufacturing and vehicle design, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable motorsports.” 🚀 Experience our natural fibre materials firsthand at JEC Group 2025 on Bcomp’s booth 5A63 – March 4-6, where the Suzuki MotoGP cowl will be exhibited and at the JEC Mobility Planet for the Suzuki CN Challenge bike parts. 🔗 Read the news here: https://lnkd.in/eUzBRa_p Per Mårtensson | Ken Kruck #Bcomp #Tras #MotoGP #Suzuki #SustainableMotorsports #NaturalFibres #SustainableLightweighting

🏭 SFG Composites and Bcomp join forces to scale sustainable flax fibre composites for automotive industry With growing regulatory pressure and consumer demand for greener solutions, the automotive sector is seeking scalable and cost-effective sustainable materials. Bcomp is proud to announce this strategic collaboration, delivering a turnkey solution for automakers looking to meet sustainability targets while maintaining cost and performance advantages. Why is flax a proven alternative for automotive lightweighting? ✔️ Reduced weight by up to 50% and up to 60% lower CO2 footprint with circular opportunities vs. similar plastic parts ✔️ A full new range of sustainable design possibilities, fitting the unique language of brands ✔️ Seamless integration into existing automotive processes   "Bcomp has been a trusted partner of SWS Board Technology, part of the same family group of businesses, for a few years, helping bring flax fibre innovations to the action sports industry. Now, by extending this collaboration to SFG Composites, we can bring the same sustainable innovation to the automotive sector, ensuring performance, quality, and cost efficiency at scale”, said Ines Polewka, Business Development Director at SFG Composites. Heading to JEC World 2025 (March 4-6) ? Feel welcome to stop by at SFG Composites (Hall 5 C142) and Bcomp (Hall 5 A63) booths, to experience our bio-based solutions firsthand 🔗 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e5KVnA-W Christian Fischer | Per Mårtensson | Johann Wacht | Nicolas Samson | Gabriele Grezzana | Patrick Vuagnat #SustainableLightweighting #Bcomp #NaturalFibre #ampliTex #powerRibs #SFGComposites #SustainableInnovation #FutureOfMobility

🏂 Bcomp x Jones Snowboards: bringing our #ampliTex at the Heart of the Snowboard Market Bcomp has teamed up with Jones Snowboards, part of the Nidecker Group family, to integrate our natural fibre composites snowboard designs. This collaboration marks a major step in advancing high-performance, sustainable materials in the snowboarding industry. The new Stratos all-terrain freeride board features our flax-carbon hybrid tape, enhancing stiffness while maintaining a lightweight feel and excellent vibration damping. Riders can enjoy smoother and more responsive rides, while experiencing a perfect balance of playfulness and control on and off the slopes. Valentin Penning, Product developer & coordinator at Jones said, “This collaboration with Bcomp has enabled us to improve performance and decarbonise the lifecycle of our Stratos all-terrain board. The team’s technical expertise and ongoing support from concept to the final snowboard was invaluable, and truly showcases their commitment to helping brands to build a more sustainable future.” “Teaming up with industry-leading and sustainability-committed snowboard experts at Jones was a natural fit. Bcomp’s solution was originally born in the snowsports world to help the industry push the boundaries of performance and sustainability, so it is always a pleasure working with sports manufacturing leaders like Jones to continue making strides towards a better, more circular snowsports sector,” added Patrick Vuagnat, Sports & Leisure Manager. 🚀 Come see the Stratos all-mountain freeride board at our JEC Group World 2025 booth 5 A63 in the Natural Fibre Village, alongside other sports equipment paving the way for sustainable innovation. 🔗 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/epiBMHx8 #Bcomp #ampliTex #SustainableInnovation #Snowboarding #EcoPerformance #JonesSnowboards #NaturalFibres #JEC2025 #Nidecker Photos by Andrew Miller

🚗 Transforming automotive colour and trim design with plug and play solution As automotive consumers seek increased personalisation, Bcomp’s #ampliTex product range delivers a diversity of new colour and trim options, while seamlessly combining sustainability and design. By replacing traditional petroleum-based materials with flax-based ampliTex™ textiles, automakers can introduce a new level of customisation while maintaining performance and efficiency. Whether a glossy finish or a more understated matte tone, the personalised surfaces allow brands to reflect their unique design language. Why is ampliTex™ the perfect material for vehicles ranging from entry-level lines to higher-end custom models ? ✔️ Premium natural fibre aesthetics with various weave patterns and colour choice with PANTONE® shades ✔️ Customisable software driven pattern for tailored design ✔️ Compatible with existing production processes, including back-injection moulding From Polestar and Volvo to CUPRA, leading OEMs are already integrating ampliTex™ into serial production, leading a new age of automotive design, where every interior element carries a story of innovation, craftsmanship, and care for the environment. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eTBA_zcG #SustainableInteriors #NaturalFibreComposites #AutomotiveDesign #Bcomp #ampliTex #FutureOfMobility Per Mårtensson | Nicolas Samson

🚀 Bcomp is back at JEC World 2025 – Pushing Sustainable Lightweighting Further! We’re beyond excited to return to JEC Group World 2025 in Paris, on March 4-6, 2025 at the Natural Fibre Village – Hall 5, Booth 5A63. Our latest customer highlights will showcase how #ampliTex and #powerRibs are reaching new heights across recreational, motorsports, automotive, infrastructure, and mass transportation markets. 💡What else to expect? ‣ A first look at our newest flax-based reinforcement materials ‣ Immersive demonstrations – from large-scale industrialised products to impressive and innovative parts ‣ Direct discussions with our experts on technical insights or joint opportunities ‣ Discover other applications from Bcomp featured at the Innovation planets Don’t miss out – get your free badge, learn more about our most recent customer projects, or book a meeting by visiting our page: www.bcomp.com/jec25 Christian Fischer | Per Mårtensson | Julien Rion | Enrico T. | Patrick Vuagnat | Johann Wacht | Ken Kruck | Nicolas Samson | Gabriele Grezzana | Paolo Dassi #SustainableLightweighting #NaturalFibres #Bcomp #Decarbonisation #JEC25 Flax photography Credits: STEMUTZ.COM - STEMUTZ PHOTO

🚀 From Award-Winning Seatbacks to Series Vehicles: Bcomp’s Winning Season and Vision for 2025 As we step into 2025, we are reflecting on an extraordinary year of growth, innovation and milestones. Over the past twelve months, Bcomp closed a successful CHF 36M Series C funding round and scaled up in the very competitive automotive industry while introducing innovative solutions across motorsports, recreational, infrastructure, and mass mobility sectors. With a promising new year dawning, our CEO and co-founder, Christian Fischer, reflected on some of the biggest successes and challenges. His highlights of the year include: 🏁 Motorsports success Our bio-based composites culminated with the NASCAR’s battery EV prototype marking our US market entry, as well as the technical materials’ use in Škoda, Toyota Hilux race cars, and Super Formula’s autonomous race cars. 🚗 From concept cars for consumers to serial production cars The technology transfer from race to road vehicles is alive and well, from concept cars for consumers with KIA, Škoda, and Italdesign, to series applications like the bio-based seatback produced by Sabelt for the CUPRA Born VZ. ⛷️Extending into sports equipment production Our #ampliTex technology has demonstrated its versatility by reducing vibrations and improving performances for both the ITACA bike from MCipollini and DMT Cycling, as well as Movement’s SEQUENCE Series skis. 🥇 Award-winning collaboration and certification The BMW M Visionary Materials Seat, featuring our flax-based materials, won the prestigious Altair Enlighten Award, reflecting our mission to decarbonise the automotive industry. 2024 also marked a milestone as we achieved the B Lab Corp certification, solidifying our dedication to making a positive impact on the world. Reflecting on our journey, Christian Fischer, shared: "It’s never easy leading change, but we are providing a proven, commercially viable path away from a linear model of consumption towards more sustainable manufacturing and goods, especially in the traditionally petroleum-dependent automotive sector. As we scale, we have gained significant ground on the incredibly entrenched supply chains for conventional materials like plastic, glass, and carbon fibre." As we enter 2025, our commitment remains firm – to collaborate, innovate, and scale up solutions that enable industries to decarbonise without compromising performance. This journey would not be possible without our incredible team, partners and customers who share our vision to decarbonise the world. Here is to another year of progress, collaboration and impact to driving change together! 🔗 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eD3DGrYd   Julien Rion | Forest (Shu-Ling) Lim, FCCA, MBA | Elodie Brayer | Andreas Bruelhart | Enrico T. | Per Mårtensson | Quentin Lacroix #SustainableLightweighting #NaturalFibres #Bcomp #Decarbonisation

“Decarbonisation is imperative for our future” – Transforming automotive design with natural fibre composites At Bcomp, sustainability and innovation are leveraged through high-performance flax-based composites that reduce the impact on the environment. But none of this would have been possible without the strong collaborations that have driven our journey. The latest JEC Group Magazine article highlights how our materials are redefining vehicle design process, thanks to a close collaboration with our long-standing partners, BMW i Ventures and BMW Group. Key highlights from the interview to explore: ‣ Reducing CO₂ footprint’ vs standard materials Bcomp’s #ampliTex and #powerRibs achieve a CO₂ footprint significantly lower than carbon while maintaining comparable stiffness and weight ‣  Decarbonising vehicle manufacturing and beyond “We believe that with Bcomp, we have found a technology that can help us decarbonise composites by using natural rather than carbon fibres,” said Marcus Behrendt, Managing Director of BMW i Ventures. “Composite materials are generally very versatile as a result of their lightweight, stiffness and durability, making them essential accross many markets”. ‣  Proven performance and scalability “We have been in close contact with Bcomp for 5 years now and have built up extensive experience with natural fibre components,” stated Thomas Reisch, Head of Innovation and Transformation Program for Body and Interior at BMW Group M GmbH. “For the BMW Group, natural fibres are a sustainable composite material that has immense potential for wider use in series production.” But before seeking to use them in mass production, Bcomp’s materials were tested on the racetrack. “In 2019, we started with a Bcomp component in Formula E. In 2022, Bcomp our official BMW M Motorsport partner. In the BMW M4 GT4 racing series we now use many components made from natural fibres, both on the interior and exterior. Racing is the ultimate endurance test, and these natural fibre components have passed with flying colours!” 🔗 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/g72xrtCE   Christian Fischer | Per Mårtensson | Johann Wacht #SustainableLightweighting #NautalFibres #Bcomp #BMWiVentures #BMW

🏔️ Giving back to the Alps this holiday season As 2024 comes to a close, we at Bcomp are reflecting on the importance of giving back to the environments that inspire and sustain us. This year, the whole team has chosen to support Pro Alps - vormals Alpen-Initiative, a Swiss non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving the Alpine region’s fragile ecosystems and unique heritage Pro Alps actively works to safeguard the Alps’ unique biodiversity and cultural heritage for future generations by mitigating the impact of excessive traffic. Our mountains are more than a breathtaking landscape – they are home to diverse wildlife, vibrant communities and critical resources. Through this contribution, we are proud to help protecting the Alps as a thriving, sustainable environment for future generations, a region that has provided so much inspiration since the early days of Bcomp! 🔗 Read the full news here: https://lnkd.in/dj55WTNd Christian Fischer | Julien Rion | Forest (Shu-Ling) Lim, FCCA, MBA | Elodie Brayer | Laetitia Kulak | Andreas Bruelhart | Enrico T. | Per Mårtensson | Quentin Lacroix #Sustainability #AlpineConservation #GivingBack #InnovationForNature #ProtectOurPlanet #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #FutureGenerations #CorporateResponsibility

📢 The second edition of the “Overview of Cleantech Start-ups” is here! We are honoured to be featured alongside many inspiring company in this exhaustive report by CleantechAlps, which showcases Switzerland’s vibrant cleantech ecosystem. With over 560 start-ups established since 2010 and still in business in 2024, this sector is a driving force in the transition to a more sustainable economy. As a contributor to the cleantech industry, Bcomp is driving the shift to a decarbonised world with its cutting-edge solutions. Our high-performance flax-based composites demonstrate how sustainability and performance can go hand in handand this from sports and leisure to mobility representing a pivotal step in scaling our impact and pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation. The report is supported by : Federal Office for the Environment FOEN, PME, Alpana Ventures, Swiss Climate Foundation, Service de la promotion de l'économie et de l'innovation (SPEI)   🔗 Read more and get the report available free of charge here : https://lnkd.in/dhbphh7A   #CleanTechAlps #CleanTech #Bcomp #NaturalFibres #Lightweighting #Sustainability #Scaleup #Innovation Christian Fischer Photography credits: CleantechAlps