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From Automotive Supplier to Sustainable Materials Pioneer: Hikari (Lightgreen SRL)

What happens when automotive expertise meets sustainable material innovation?

The Italian start-up Hikari (Lightgreen SRL), a subsidiary of automotive supplier Ranger, has developed an impressive answer: Green Molding Compound GMC®.

Instead of relying on conventional composites, GMC® rethinks the entire material concept:

  • 🌱 Natural flax fibers instead of glass fibers
  • ♻️ Bio-based polyester resin (~50% natural content)
  • 🍃 Food processing waste replacing mineral fillers

The result: a material that combines mechanical performance with environmental responsibility—ready for real industrial applications.

A compelling example is the Hedera vertical garden system, where structural stability and sustainability must go hand in hand. GMC® demonstrates how advanced materials can enable entirely new product concepts beyond traditional industries.

This innovation also convinced the jury: Hikari was a finalist of the MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award 2024.

👉 Learn more about Hikari:
https://www.emove360.com/sponsors/hikari-lightgreen/

👉 Inspired by this innovation? Submit your project to the MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award 2026:
https://www.emove360.com/awards/materialica-award/

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02.04.2026   |  

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