The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) awarded its Innovations in Lightweighting Award to Cooper Standard for its FlexiCore™ Thermoplastic Body Seal on December 17, 2024. This award recognizes suppliers for innovative products that provide direct or indirect mass savings to North American and global automotive OEMs.
The FlexiCore Thermoplastic Body Seal offers a total weight reduction of up to 44% compared to traditional metal components in vehicle body seals. This reduction can improve vehicle efficiency, which is particularly significant as the mobility industry evolves toward hybrid electric and electric vehicles.
This recognition marks the second recent accolade for the FlexiCore seal, which was also named a finalist for the 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award. Patrick Clark, president of Sealing Systems, stated that the award demonstrates the product's innovation and strong potential to positively impact future vehicle designs.
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