Cooper Standard Expands Sustainability Portfolio with FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) has introduced FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal, a revolutionary vehicle sealing solution that replaces traditional metal carriers with recyclable lightweight plastic. The new product offers up to 44% weight reduction and is made of 100% TPV and PP materials, making it fully recyclable.
Key benefits include outstanding flexibility for easy assembly, high retention performance, reduced energy consumption in manufacturing, and improved aesthetics. The product has successfully completed internal mass production testing and is being tailored for various OEM requirements. FlexiCore has been named a 2025 Automotive News PACE Award finalist.
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) ha introdotto il FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal, una soluzione innovativa per la sigillatura dei veicoli che sostituisce i tradizionali supporti in metallo con plastica leggera e riciclabile. Il nuovo prodotto offre una riduzione del peso fino al 44% ed è realizzato con materiali 100% TPV e PP, rendendolo completamente riciclabile.
I principali vantaggi includono un'eccellente flessibilità per un facile assemblaggio, alte prestazioni di ritenzione, ridotto consumo energetico nella produzione e un'estetica migliorata. Il prodotto ha completato con successo i test di produzione in serie interni ed è in fase di adattamento per soddisfare vari requisiti OEM. FlexiCore è stato nominato finalista del PACE Award di Automotive News 2025.
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) ha presentado el FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal, una solución revolucionaria para el sellado de vehículos que reemplaza los portadores de metal tradicionales por plástico ligero y reciclable. El nuevo producto ofrece hasta una reducción del peso del 44% y está fabricado con materiales 100% TPV y PP, lo que lo hace completamente reciclable.
Los beneficios clave incluyen una flexibilidad excepcional para un fácil ensamblaje, alto rendimiento de retención, menor consumo de energía en la fabricación y estética mejorada. El producto ha completado con éxito las pruebas internas de producción en masa y se está adaptando a varios requisitos de OEM. FlexiCore ha sido nombrado finalista del PACE Award de Automotive News 2025.
쿠퍼 스탠다드 (NYSE: CPS)는 전통적인 금속 지지대를 재활용 가능한 경량 플라스틱으로 대체하는 혁신적인 차량 씰 솔루션인 FlexiCore™ 열가소성 바디 씰을 발표했습니다. 이 새로운 제품은 최대 44%의 중량 감소를 제공하며, 100% TPV 및 PP 재료로 제작되어 완전히 재활용 가능합니다.
주요 이점으로는 간편한 조립을 위한 뛰어난 유연성, 높은 유지 성능, 제조 시 에너지 소비 감소 및 향상된 미관이 포함됩니다. 이 제품은 내부 대량 생산 테스트를 성공적으로 완료했으며 다양한 OEM 요구 사항에 맞게 조정되고 있습니다. FlexiCore는 2025년 자동차 뉴스 PACE 어워드 결선 진출자로 선정되었습니다.
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) a lancé le FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal, une solution de scellement révolutionnaire pour véhicules qui remplace les porteurs métalliques traditionnels par du plastique léger et recyclable. Le nouveau produit offre une réduction de poids pouvant atteindre 44% et est fabriqué à partir de matériaux 100 % TPV et PP, ce qui le rend complètement recyclable.
Les principaux avantages incluent une flexibilité exceptionnelle pour un assemblage facile, des performances de retenue élevées, une consommation d'énergie réduite lors de la fabrication et une esthétique améliorée. Le produit a réussi les tests de production de masse en interne et est en cours d'adaptation aux diverses exigences des OEM. FlexiCore a été nommé finaliste du PACE Award d'Automotive News 2025.
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) hat den FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal eingeführt, eine revolutionäre Dichtungslösung für Fahrzeuge, die herkömmliche Metallträger durch recycelbares, leichtes Plastik ersetzt. Das neue Produkt bietet eine Gewichtsreduktion von bis zu 44% und besteht zu 100 % aus TPV- und PP-Materialien, wodurch es vollständig recycelbar ist.
Zu den wichtigsten Vorteilen gehören hervorragende Flexibilität für eine einfache Montage, hohe Haltekraft, reduzierter Energieverbrauch in der Produktion und verbesserte Ästhetik. Das Produkt hat die internen Tests zur Massenproduktion erfolgreich abgeschlossen und wird an verschiedene OEM-Anforderungen angepasst. FlexiCore wurde als Finalist des PACE Award von Automotive News 2025 benannt.
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"As the global automotive sealing industry shifts to a more competitive, sustainable and lighter weight industry, Cooper Standard recognizes the opportunity to revolutionize vehicle body seals with a product that offers both superior sustainability and performance benefits," said Patrick Clark, president, Sealing Systems and chief manufacturing officer, Cooper Standard. "By matching the requirements of traditional body seals, we anticipate FlexiCore to be a 'plug-and-play' product for our OEM customers that enables swift adoption with minimal disruption."
Cooper Standard's FlexiCore body seal offers an alternative to traditional EPDM seals containing metal-based carriers that has existed for over 50 years with a lightweight, flexible and sustainable solution made of 100 percent TPV (thermoplastic vulcanizate) and PP (polypropylene) materials. This enables a number of differentiating attributes that include:
- Outstanding flexibility resulting in ease of assembly;
- Weight reduction of up to
44% ; - High retention performance;
- Reduced energy consumption in the manufacturing process;
- Fully recyclable; and
- Improved aesthetics with a consistent show surface.
"This product is the latest component of our sustainable product portfolio journey and demonstrates our commitment to be sustainability leaders in the global mobility markets," said Clark.
In preparation for large-scale manufacturing, Cooper Standard has tested the ability to mass produce FlexiCore through its internal i3 Innovation process with success. Currently, Cooper Standard is working closely with various OEMs across regions to tailor this technology to specific vehicle requirements. FlexiCore was also recently recognized as a 2025 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Pilot Award finalist.
For more information, please visit: https://www.cooperstandard.com/products/flexicore.
About Cooper Standard
Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 21 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing our materials science and manufacturing expertise, we create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's team of more than 22,000 team members (including contingent workers) are at the heart of our success, continuously improving our business and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.cooperstandard.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
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