Kordsa to work with Bpreg to expand biocomposite capabilities

Photo Credit: Bpreg, Kordsa

Kordsa (Izmut, Turkey), a subsidiary of Sabancı Holding, announces its investment in Bpreg Composites (Nilüfer/Bursa, Turkey), a company that has specialized in industrial biocomposites using organic fibers since 2017. Kordsa aims to extend its expertise in composites technologies, particularly regarding sustainability, by offering environmentally friendly alternatives to its customers.

Kordsa told CW that it is currently focused on the use of flax and hemp fibers. “Bpreg was approved for use of hemp seeds and studies are ongoing,” Kordsa says. “Flax fiber reinforcements are also promising.”

Kordsa anticipates that its contribution will grow the company while opening up opportunities for knowledge and technology sharing domestically and internationally — Kordsa production facilities, capable of hosting Bpreg’s mass production processes, will enable the global offering of Bpreg’s product portfolio to Kordsa customers in various parts of the world.

Bpreg biocomposite solutions span different sectors such as automotive, mobility, marine vehicles, aviation, sports equipment and consumer products. The company combines products obtained from organic fibers with different polymers through a patented production technique, resulting in high-performance, sustainable and industrially user-friendly composite materials. The biocomposite materials to be produced through the Bpreg and Kordsa collaboration will also promise a natural appearance, making them suitable for aesthetic applications on external surfaces.

“While we have been creating value for our customers for 50 years, we have also pioneered sustainable and purpose-driven development within the ecosystem. Through our collaborations in this ecosystem, we contribute to the economy of the country, including entrepreneurs, and we pave the way for new ideas,” Kordsa CEO İbrahim Özgür Yıldırım says. “Our investment in Bpreg serves a dual purpose: supporting sustainability initiatives and fostering the global reach of Turkish technology. In the near future, products obtained from organic fibers, sourced from local producers in Turkey, will be made available to the customer portfolio through the synergy of Bpreg and Kordsa. This will open a new chapter in our mission to serve as a bridge between Turkey and the world.”

Bpreg was one of eight selected startups that earned investment through the “Sabancı ARF Almost Ready to Fly” program, initiated by Sabancı Holding in 2022, culminating in the graduation of its first cohort in recent months.