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Above: Wipag’s PA6 containing recycled carbon fibre is used in the BMW iX


Wipag works with BMW on sustainability


Wipag is to work with research institutions and companies from various sec- tors in a project managed by BMW Group to develop new approaches for the use of sustainable automotive materials. A key objective for the


‘Future Sustainable Car Materials’ (FSCM) consor- tium is to develop new process routes and material concepts with the aim of strengthening closed-loop systems for plastics and metals, increasing use of


recycled and bio-based materials, and reducing CO2 emissions. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) and is scheduled to last three years. n Wipag is already supply- ing BMW with a high performance PA6 com- pound reinforced with recycled carbon fibre for use in a structural wind- shield component on its BMW iX EV (image). �www.wipag.com


Covestro ends Maezio


Covestro is to discontinue its Maezio fibre-reinforced composites product line and to close the production unit at Markt Bibart in Germany by the end of this year. The move is part of a


strategic optimisation plan that will see the company intensify its effort on its core


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engineering plastics activities. Covestro launched the Maezio product line eight years ago. The intention was to target the developing market for lightweight thermoplastic composite materials. �www.covestro.com


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