Custom-made thermoplastic materials loaded with hemp fibres
At APM, we develop innovative thermoplastic materials incorporating natural hemp fibres. Specialising primarily in polypropylene (PP) matrices, we are also able to work with any thermoplastic matrix processable below 200 °C. Our bespoke compounds are precisely tailored to your technical and environmental requirements, optimising performance while reducing your carbon footprint.
Why choose hemp fibre?
Environmental responsibility
Hemp, cultivated and processed locally without pesticides and with low water consumption, represents an exemplary renewable resource for reducing the environmental impact of your products.
Enhanced mechanical performance
Incorporating approximately 20 % hemp fibres significantly improves mechanical strength in both tension and flexion, allowing a reduction in component thickness and delivering a marked weight saving.
Weight optimisation
By reducing thickness—and therefore overall component weight—you contribute to lower CO₂ emissions during transport and improved overall energy efficiency.
Moisture resistance and stability
Hemp fibres naturally exhibit good moisture resistance and excellent dimensional stability, ensuring greater durability of the materials.
Our technical expertise
With our state-of-the-art equipment, including extrusion and granulation lines fitted with precision feeders, we guarantee complete control over formulations. We incorporate various additives (antioxidants, flame retardants, stabilisers) to meet even the most demanding specifications.
Our ISO 9001:2015 quality and ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certifications attest to our commitment to providing high-quality, eco-friendly materials within a sustainable and responsible framework.
Tailored support
At APM, we adopt a personalised, collaborative approach from the precise definition of your needs to the optimisation of industrial production:
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FAQ: All you need to know about compounds containing hemp fibre
Which additives can be integrated into a hemp-fibre-filled compound?
Depending on your functional and regulatory requirements, we can incorporate antioxidants, flame retardants or any other additives that extend the service life of the parts you wish to manufacture with our materials.
What are the concrete environmental benefits of a natural-fibre compound?
Reduction of carbon footprint (lower CO₂ emissions during cultivation and transport).
Decrease in water consumption and absence of pesticides.
Weight saving of components to limit emissions during transport and use.
Which certifications do you hold to guarantee quality and environmental compliance?
Automotive Performance Materials (APM) is certified ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), demonstrating its commitment to the reliability and sustainability of its materials.