Cooper Standard's FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal Wins SAA Innovations in Lightweighting Award
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) has received the Society of Automotive Analysts' (SAA) Innovations in Lightweighting Award for its FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal. This innovative solution, which was also named a finalist for the 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award, replaces traditional metal components with eco-friendly plastic in vehicle body seals.
The groundbreaking technology offers up to 44% weight reduction while maintaining durability and performance. The fully recyclable seal addresses critical sustainability needs in the automotive industry, particularly significant for electric and hybrid vehicles where lightweight materials can offset battery and electric motor weight.
According to Patrick Clark, president of Sealing Systems and chief manufacturing officer, this innovation demonstrates Cooper Standard's commitment to providing solutions that meet sustainability, performance, and cost-efficiency requirements for their customers.
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) ha ricevuto il premio Innovations in Lightweighting dalla Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) per il suo FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal. Questa soluzione innovativa, che è stata anche nominata finalista per il 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award, sostituisce i tradizionali componenti metallici con plastica ecologica nei sigilli delle carrozzerie dei veicoli.
La tecnologia rivoluzionaria offre un riduzione del peso fino al 44%, mantenendo durabilità e performance. Il sigillo completamente riciclabile affronta le esigenze critiche di sostenibilità nell'industria automobilistica, particolarmente importante per i veicoli elettrici e ibridi dove materiali leggeri possono compensare il peso delle batterie e dei motori elettrici.
Secondo Patrick Clark, presidente dei Sealing Systems e chief manufacturing officer, questa innovazione dimostra l'impegno di Cooper Standard nel fornire soluzioni che soddisfano le esigenze di sostenibilità, performance e costo-efficacia per i propri clienti.
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) ha recibido el premio Innovations in Lightweighting de la Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) por su FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal. Esta solución innovadora, que también fue finalista para el 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award, reemplaza los componentes metálicos tradicionales por plástico ecológico en los sellos de la carrocería de los vehículos.
La tecnología innovadora ofrece una reducción de peso de hasta el 44% mientras mantiene la durabilidad y el rendimiento. El sello completamente reciclable aborda las necesidades críticas de sostenibilidad en la industria automotriz, especialmente significativo para los vehículos eléctricos e híbridos donde los materiales ligeros pueden compensar el peso de las baterías y los motores eléctricos.
Según Patrick Clark, presidente de Sealing Systems y director de fabricación, esta innovación demuestra el compromiso de Cooper Standard de proporcionar soluciones que cumplan con los requisitos de sostenibilidad, rendimiento y costo-eficiencia para sus clientes.
쿠퍼 스탠다드 (NYSE: CPS)는 자동차 분석가 협회(SAA)로부터 플렉시코어™ 열가소성 바디 실을 위해 경량화 혁신상(Innovations in Lightweighting Award)을 수상했습니다. 이 혁신적인 솔루션은 전통적인 금속 부품을 차량 바디 실에서 친환경 플라스틱으로 대체합니다.
이 획기적인 기술은 내구성과 성능을 유지하면서 최대 44%의 중량 감소를 제공합니다. 완전 재활용이 가능한 실은 전기 및 하이브리드 차량에서 배터리와 전기 모터의 무게를 상쇄할 수 있는 경량 소재의 필요를 충족하는 중요한 지속 가능성 요구를 해결합니다.
세일링 시스템의 사장 겸 최고 제조 책임자인 패트릭 클락에 따르면, 이 혁신은 쿠퍼 스탠다드가 고객의 지속 가능성, 성능 및 비용 효율성 요구를 충족하는 솔루션을 제공하기 위한 약속을 보여줍니다.
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) a reçu le prix Innovations in Lightweighting de la Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) pour son FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal. Cette solution innovante, qui a également été nommée finaliste pour le prix 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award, remplace les composants métalliques traditionnels par des plastiques respectueux de l'environnement dans les joints de carrosserie des véhicules.
Cette technologie révolutionnaire offre une réduction de poids allant jusqu'à 44% tout en maintenant la durabilité et la performance. Le joint entièrement recyclable répond aux besoins critiques de durabilité dans l'industrie automobile, particulièrement important pour les véhicules électriques et hybrides où des matériaux légers peuvent compenser le poids des batteries et des moteurs électriques.
Selon Patrick Clark, président de Sealing Systems et responsable de la fabrication, cette innovation démontre l'engagement de Cooper Standard à fournir des solutions qui répondent aux exigences de durabilité, de performance et de rentabilité de ses clients.
Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) hat den Innovationspreis für Leichtbau von der Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) für seinen FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal erhalten. Diese innovative Lösung, die auch als Finalist für den 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award nominiert wurde, ersetzt traditionelle Metallkomponenten durch umweltfreundlichen Kunststoff in Karosserieschlössern von Fahrzeugen.
Die bahnbrechende Technologie bietet eine Gewichtseinsparung von bis zu 44%, während sie Haltbarkeit und Leistung aufrechterhält. Die vollständig recycelbare Dichtung adressiert wichtige Nachhaltigkeitsbedürfnisse in der Automobilindustrie, was besonders wichtig für Elektro- und Hybridfahrzeuge ist, bei denen leichte Materialien das Gewicht von Batterien und Elektromotoren ausgleichen können.
Laut Patrick Clark, Präsident von Sealing Systems und Chief Manufacturing Officer, demonstriert diese Innovation das Engagement von Cooper Standard, Lösungen bereitzustellen, die den Anforderungen an Nachhaltigkeit, Leistung und Kosteneffizienz ihrer Kunden entsprechen.
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The SAA honored the Cooper Standard team during the SAA's Material Innovations Summit held Dec. 6 in Wyandotte, Mich. This recognition marks the second recent accolade for Cooper Standard's FlexiCore Thermoplastic Body Seal, which was also named a finalist for the 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award.
The FlexiCore Thermoplastic Body Seal is a groundbreaking solution that replaces traditional metal components in vehicle on body seals with a more eco-friendly, lightweight plastic. By offering a total weight reduction of up to
"As the mobility industry continues to evolve, Cooper Standard is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that meet the critical sustainability, performance, and cost-efficiency needs of our customers," said Patrick Clark, president, Sealing Systems and chief manufacturing officer, Cooper Standard. "We are honored to be recognized for our FlexiCore body seal, as we believe it demonstrates great innovation and a strong potential to positively impact future vehicle designs."
According to the SAA, advanced materials are essential for boosting both the fuel economy and emissions reduction of modern automobiles while maintaining safety and performance. As the mobility industry evolves toward hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and electric vehicles, advanced materials take on a greater significance, particularly as vehicle affordability is paramount. Using lightweight materials in these vehicles can offset the weight of power systems such as batteries and electric motors, improving efficiency and increasing their all-electric range.
About the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA)
The SAA's mission is to provide members with timely access to automotive insights from a wide range of perspectives. The SAA aims to provide automotive professionals exclusive access to industry leaders, early insights, and outstanding networking opportunities. SAA members include every automotive industry professional interested in timely and useful auto industry data, discussion, and dissemination of ideas, concepts, and solutions. For more information on the SAA, go to SAAauto.com.
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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