Can natural fiber composites compete with carbon fiber in
demanding automotive and motorsport applications?
At JEC World 2026, Ilkay Özkisaoglu speaks with Per Mårtensson,
Chief Revenue Officer of Bcomp, about the industrialization of
flax fiber reinforced composites, sustainability, lightweight
design, and the journey from motorsport innovation to series
production vehicles.
Bcomp has become one of the most recognized pioneers in natural
fiber composites. What started in high-performance racing
applications has evolved into commercial programs with major
automotive brands including BMW, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Cupra,
Porsche and Suzuki Racing.
In this interview, Per explains why the future of composites is
not about replacing carbon fiber everywhere, but about using the
right material in the right place. According to Bcomp, natural
fibers can deliver excellent stiffness-to-weight performance
while reducing environmental impact and introducing additional
benefits such as vibration damping, enhanced safety
characteristics and distinctive design aesthetics.
Topics discussed include:
Why natural fiber composites are gaining momentum in automotive
applications
How Bcomp moved from Formula E and GT racing into series
production vehicles
Collaboration with BMW M and the importance of strategic OEM
partnerships
Applications in BMW, Volvo, Polestar, Cupra, Porsche and Suzuki
motorcycles
Thermoplastic and recyclable composite solutions using ampliTex
and powerRibs technologies
Lightweighting, sustainability and circular material
strategies
Safety advantages compared with conventional carbon fiber
structures
Design freedom, customization and brand identity through
bio-based composites
Aerospace opportunities and future aftermarket applications
One of the most interesting takeaways from this discussion is
that sustainability alone is not enough. Per argues that
bio-based materials must also provide performance, functionality,
lightweighting benefits and customer value. Only then can natural
fiber composites achieve large-scale industrial adoption.
The conversation also explores how OEMs increasingly integrate
sustainability goals into product development while still
demanding performance, safety and cost competitiveness. Bcomp's
approach focuses on delivering all of these elements
simultaneously.
If you are involved in composites, automotive engineering,
lightweight materials, motorsport, aerospace, sustainability,
circular economy initiatives or advanced manufacturing, this
interview offers valuable insights into one of the industry's
most innovative material technologies.
Interview conducted by Ilkay Özkisaoglu at JEC World.
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