Cooper Standard Showcases Sustainable Sealing on Renault Group's Emblème Demo Car
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Cooper Standard (NYSE:CPS) announced its collaboration with Renault Group on the Emblème demo car project, featuring two innovative sealing solutions: FlexiCore™ thermoplastic body seal and FlushSeal™ sealing system.
The company successfully implemented a 100% thermoplastic solution, replacing traditional rubber-plus-metal sealing designs. This marks the first validation of a fully colored visible surface on automotive door seals using FlexiCore technology. The innovations contribute to reduced CO2 emissions, enhanced recyclability, and improved vehicle aesthetics through flush glass styling.
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- Transition to 100% thermoplastic solution enables lighter, more sustainable vehicle architecture
- New sealing systems are fully recyclable, reducing environmental impact
- Innovation enables new aesthetic customization opportunities for automakers
- Continued collaboration with major automaker Renault Group strengthens market position
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"We were honored to be selected to collaborate with Renault Group on the Emblème project, showcasing our innovative sealing systems that support vehicle design evolution and climate goals," said Patrick Clark, president, sealing systems and chief manufacturing officer, Cooper Standard. "As the automotive industry accelerates toward net-zero targets, Cooper Standard continues to lead the way by developing forward-thinking solutions that balance environmental responsibility, high performance and cost effectiveness."
Accelerating Sustainable Progress
As part of this collaboration, Cooper Standard successfully transitioned from a traditional rubber-plus-metal sealing design to a
The Emblème demo car also incorporates Cooper Standard's FlushSeal sealing system, which was originally introduced in 2019 in collaboration with Renault. This easy to install system features Cooper Standard's next generation aerodynamic design with enhanced window guidance and offers material flexibility with lightweight options.
Redefining Vehicle Aesthetics
The Emblème project is the first time Cooper Standard has validated the use of a fully colored visible surface on an automotive door seal using its FlexiCore thermoplastic body seal. This innovation opens new doors for aesthetic customization in vehicle interiors, enhancing brand differentiation and design flexibility for automakers. In addition, Cooper Standard's FlushSeal sealing system enables the styling trend known as flush glass or flush glazing. This innovation merges style with cutting-edge technology to improve both vehicle appearance and performance.
For more information about Cooper Standard's sustainability efforts and commitments, please see Cooper Standard's latest Corporate Responsibility Report.
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