TH!NK selects lightweight ARPRO® for new city car

Simple, light and resilient ARPRO selected for stylish new city car

Lightweight, resilient and 100 percent recyclable ARPRO has been selected by Nordic low emissions car manufacturer to enhance its new city electric car’s ecological potential.

“The door and instrument panel are critical structures that have to withstand multiple environmental tests, such as moisture, fire and harsh temperatures,” explains Paul Compton, JSP’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Europe). “The successful high temperature test results and recyclable properties of ARPRO led to TH!NK’s supplier, a leading tier one automotive technology company, choosing ARPRO.”

”The car is 95 percent recyclable. This makes it not only environmentally friendly to drive, it also will not pollute the environment after its usable life.” Christian Blom, TH!NK’s head engineer.

ARPRO provides a unique combination of material properties, making it ideal for use in automotive products. JSP is expert at adapting ARPRO for specific applications, where the it can reduce system mass by 25 percent to 35 percent. Its extremely high strength-to-weight ratio allows the TH!NK city’s interior panels to withstand occupant impacts without significant deformation and to return to their original shape following dynamic stress.

The Norwegian TH!NK city is an emission free, 100 percent electric car that meets all the safety requirements of a large car in both the European and US market. Its doors and instrument panel are made out of ARPRO, which in turn is fully recyclable, and laminated with a fabric cover in a quick one step process.

“The TH!NK project is further proof of ARPRO’s environmentally friendly qualities,” concludes Compton.

	TH!NK selects ARPRO® for new city car.
	The TH!NK city’s doors and instrument panel are made out of ARPRO, which in turn is fully recyclable.
	The car is 95% recyclable. This makes it not only environmentally friendly to drive, it also will not pollute the environment after its usable life: Christian Blom, TH!NK’s head engineer.
	The use of ARPRO is fundamental in the reduction of vehicle weight, CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The contrast between 1998 and 2008 shows the growth in demand for ARPRO automotive applications.

About ARPRO An essential product for the automotive, packaging and consumer product industries, ARPRO Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) is very light weight, absorbs energy repeatedly, and is highly durable. Products made from ARPRO are custom moulded into shape. ARPRO components are incorporated into over 22,700,000 cars and light trucks produced annually on a global basis, as well as in a range of consumer products.

About JSP JSP is the world leader in the production and development of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) and its many applications. As global provider, JSP engineers and design specialists help their customers gain a competitive edge through the innovative use of ARPRO EPP. The company's stock is quoted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

For more information on JSP, please contact Gary Carr - Marketing & Communications Manager gary.carr@jsp.com

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