2026.05.06
Reinforced Plastics Are Gaining Ground in the Automotive Industry
Reinforced plastics are increasingly replacing metal in automotive applications • Glass fiber reinforced PA, PP, and PC offer weight reduction and high mechanical strength • Automakers are targeting higher efficiency and longer EV range • Structural supports, housings, front-end modules, and under-the-hood parts are already being produced from reinforced compounds • Demand for engineering compounds and high-performance materials continues to grow