NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Automotive
Analysts (SAA) recently awarded its Innovations in Lightweighting
Award to Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) for its revolutionary
FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal. This award recognizes suppliers
serving North American and global automotive OEMs with innovative
products or technologies that provide either direct or indirect
mass savings.
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 44%,
FlexiCore seals can improve vehicle efficiency while
maintaining durability and performance. Additionally, the seal is
fully recyclable, making it an environmentally sustainable option
for the automotive industry.
"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
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Contact for Media:
Chris Andrews
Cooper Standard
(248) 596-6217
CAndrews@cooperstandard.com
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