#Composites

2024-03-14

Kordsa showcased advanced composite technologies at JEC World 2024

Kordsa, one of the world's leading companies in advanced materials, showcased its presence at JEC World 2024 in Paris, the Composite Technologies Exhibition held from March 5 to 7. At this prestigious gathering that brings together all facets of the composite material sector, Kordsa shared the latest innovations in composite technologies with attendees.

JEC World 2024, held in Paris, from March 5 to 7, brought together key players in the composite sector, with Kordsa, a subsidiary of Sabanci Holding, actively participating in this international summit for the composite industry.

As the main sponsor of JEC World 2024, which brings together innovative initiatives, experts, academics, and R&D leaders in the field of advanced materials, Kordsa, alongside its affiliated companies Fabric Development Inc., Textile Products Inc., Axiom Materials Inc., and Microtex Composites Srl. showcased innovations in the field of composite materials with the visitors. In addition, technologies developed at the Composite Technologies Center of Excellence in Turkey, consolidating product development, production, and application stages, were presented to participants.

Highlighting Kordsa's 50-year history of creating value for customers and its role in leading sustainable and benefit-focused development within the ecosystem, CEO Ibrahim Özgür Yildirim stated, "Kordsa's path to becoming one of the world's leading companies in advanced materials involves viewing sustainability as a business model. Our vision, described as 'Reinforcing Life,' signifies Kordsa's journey contributing to the world, humanity, and the ecosystem. We continue to reinforce this journey with sustainable-focused products that have the power to transform the entire ecosystem. With our composite production facilities in the USA, we are a supplier to leading organizations in the commercial aerospace industry. Recently, we consolidated the management of our composite companies operating in North America under a single umbrella. We enhanced our capabilities through our Italy-based company, Microtex Composites, which primarily supplies carbon fiber woven and prepreg materials to the super luxury automotive sector and motorsports in Europe. With our extensive production spread across various regions, we will continue to present our reinforcement technologies to the world. Our goal is to create value for all stakeholders by leading in the global market, technology, and sustainability."

Kordsa Chief Technology Officer Hüseyin Ates © 2024 Kordsa

Highlighting Kordsa's recent investment in BPREG, a sustainable advanced materials company offering eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic composites, Ibrahim Özgür Yildirim stated: “BPREG's focus on composites industries' green transformation with natural fiber-reinforced advanced composites aligns seamlessly with Kordsa's approach. We will facilitate the global deployment of BPREG's product portfolio to customers in different parts of the world."

In his opening speech at the exhibition, Kordsa Chief Technology Officer Hüseyin Ates remarked: “Since 2014, as a signatory to the UN Global Compact, we have committed to a journey towards net-zero emissions by 2050, a pledge to future generations. Guided by the desire to make a difference, we operate with the ambition of fostering sustainability through a resilient value chain and encouraging partnerships that share our vision. Our global impact is amplified through sustainable practices encompassing principles of a circular economy. Here at JEC World, we are excited to share insights, learn from others and explore new partnerships, contributing to our ongoing commitment to sustainable development.”

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