Automotive supplier Yanfeng and specialty material solutions provider Trinseo have announced a collaboration to develop automotive interior materials that align with OEMs’ circular economy targets and the 2030 end-of-life vehicle (ELV) requirements.
The collaboration focuses on accelerating the market launch of circular materials for automotive interiors through mechanical recycling and dissolution process technology.
Yanfeng and Trinseo plan to jointly develop, produce and commercialize these materials for future automotive applications. Both companies have signed an agreement to expedite the introduction of circular materials for automotive interiors.
“By leveraging our extensive knowledge with Trinseo’s technical expertise, we accelerate the development of circular automotive materials and offer our customers benefits along the entire value chain. Together we can provide recycled, high-quality solutions tailored to the auto makers’ needs,” said Gunnar Büchter, VP of global sustainability at Yanfeng.
“Trinseo and Yanfeng are a perfect fit. With Yanfeng we can expand and leverage our circular and low-carbon solutions for all automotive customers and markets,” said Han Hendriks, CTO at Trinseo.
