German materials leaders Covestro and BASF will show customers the path to sustainability at Fakuma 2024.
Covestro of Leverkusen (B4–4208) will showcase materials and solutions for automotive, electrical/electronic, consumer goods and textile applications that "make the world more circular," officials said in a news release.
They added the firm will show exhibits that contain materials with mechanically and chemically recycled content, as well as contents from biomass — either as components or attributed through the mass balance methodology.
"To accelerate circularity and sustainability, we need to work closely with our customers and partners along the value chain on adopting alternative raw materials, renewable energy sources and recycling technologies," Senior Vice President Guido Naberfeld said.
Materials included in applications at the Covestro booth include polycarbonates, specialty films and thermoplastic polyurethanes. Officials said these materials will demonstrate how sustainability and performance can go hand in hand across industries.
One key exhibit is an innovative automotive front-end design that combines looks and functionality while also incorporating electronics. Covestro materials used in the concept are Makrolon PC and Makrofol PC film. Officials said the same materials can be used to make nearly monomaterial electronic displays, which are ideal for integration into smart surfaces in kitchens, vehicles and consumer electronics.
Covestro aims to become increasingly circular and climate neutral, with the goal of operational climate neutrality (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2035 and full climate neutrality by 2050, officials said.