OEM Partner | Carbon Neutral
Hemp-Based
Automotive Composites
BioComposites Group develops and integrates renewable, bio-based materials by engineering hemp-based automotive composites as the foundation of lighter, more sustainable vehicle components. We are leading the shift away from oil-based plastics toward high-performance natural fiber interior structures.
Description
Potential hemp automotive component applications include door panels, rear package trays, load floors, instrument panels, center consoles, pillars, seat backs, spare tire covers, and door bolsters. The composition of our hemp mats can be customized for specific applications, thanks to our unique ability to blend different fibres.
BioComposites Group is strategically located to leverage strong relationships with supply partners in both the wood fibre and agricultural fibre sectors. Where required, our non-woven composite mats can also be formulated with a blend of natural and synthetic fibres to meet the performance needs of particular applications.
Three Composite Technologies
We offer multiple composite solutions to meet different OEM requirements, from traditional thermoset to advanced thermoplastic technologies.
Wood Fibre Composite (Thermoset)
Traditional hot-compression molding
BCG utilizes wood fibres to produce a composite sheet that can be used in the traditional hot-compression molding process. BCG combines wood fibres with an oil-based binder (PF resin) to create a lightweight rigid part.
COMPONENTS
- Thermo-mechanically refined (TMP) wood fibres
- Long fibre component, synthetic and/or natural fibres
- Nylon scrim backing sheet
- Emulsified wax solution
- PF or similar resin
APPLICATIONS
Load floors, package trays, interior door panels, seat backs, spare tire covers, consoles, headliners
Natural Fibre PP Composite (NFPP)
Thermoplastic – 25% weight reduction
Agricultural hemp or flax fibres combined with polypropylene fibres produce a Terrafibre panel product that yields a 25% weight reduction over glass-reinforced plastics.
COMPONENTS
- De-cortified and cleaned natural fibres (hemp/flax)
- Polypropylene synthetic fibres
- Polypropylene scrim backing sheet
APPLICATIONS
Instrument panels, door panels, center consoles
Light-Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT)
Low pressure, thermo-formable composite
A low pressure, thermo-formable composite of plastic resin and long chopped fiberglass combined with outer layers as needed for the application. BCG can blend agricultural fibres into this product as well.
COMPONENTS
- De-cortified and cleaned natural fibres (hemp/flax)
- Polypropylene synthetic fibres
- Fibreglass fibres
- Polypropylene scrim backing sheet
APPLICATIONS
Load floors, package trays, interior door panels, seat backs, spare tire covers, consoles, headliners
WHY CHOOSE BCG
Performance Meets Sustainability
As the automotive industry moves toward greener technologies and carbon footprint reduction, natural composites offer a proven alternative to oil-based plastics and glass fiber.
Light-weighting
Hemp composites are 25-30% lighter than conventional materials, improving fuel efficiency and reducing overall vehicle weight.
Sustainable Materials
Bio-based materials that reduce environmental impact by 20-25% through the components' lifecycle.
Custom Formulations
Our unique ability to blend different fibres together allows customization for any application, including blends of natural and synthetic fibres.
Faster Production
NFPP compression technology enables faster production with its one-step compression and covering process.
Strategic Location Advantage
BioComposites Group is strategically located to leverage strong relationships with supply partners in both the wood fibre and agricultural fibre sectors
- Access to local wood fibre supply partners
- Agricultural fibre sector partnerships
- Flexible natural/synthetic fibre blending
- North American manufacturing & supply chain
North American Manufacturing
Strategically located in Alberta, Canada, we leverage local supply partnerships in both wood fibre and agricultural sectors, ensuring a robust North American supply chain.
- Access to local wood fibre supply partners
- Agricultural fibre sector partnerships
- Flexible natural/synthetic fibre blending
- North American manufacturing & supply chain
50T
Daily Capacity
OEM
Certified Partner
25%+
Weight Reduction
80%+
Natural Content
Ready to Integrate
Sustainable Components?
Partner with North America’s leader in natural fibre automotive composites. Let’s discuss your specifications and develop what we need.