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By leveraging flax-based technologies, Bcomp aims to significantly reduce carbon footprints in these industries while enhancing material performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This significant financial injection will bolster Bcomp&#8217;s production capabilities and facilitate its expansion into Asian and North American markets. The company, recognized among the <a href=\"https:\/\/i3connect.com\/gct100\/the-list\">Top 100 Global Cleantech Companies<\/a>, is pioneering the development of sustainable materials for various sectors, including mobility and mass transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bcomp&#8217;s innovative technologies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcomp.ch\/products\/powerribs\/\">powerRibs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcomp.ch\/products\/amplitex\/\">ampliTex<\/a>, utilize flax-based fibers to create high-performance, lightweight composites. 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