Short-Glass/PP Replacement for Long-Glass/PP

In this application, a glass and mineral-reinforced PP copolymer containing 65% post-industrial recycled scrap polymer was used to replace a virgin long-glass PP with no loss in performance and no tooling changes. A battery of tests showed the new recycled short-glass/mineral PP had comparable mechanical performance to the incumbent virgin long-glass PP while providing environmental benefits and saving $2-3 USD/vehicle.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2015 Ford F150, Ford Escape & Ford Fusion System Supplier Summit Polymers, Inc. Material Processor Summit Polymers, Inc.

Material Supplier TMG Automotive Resin Optipro CP2510GM GF PP

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