Hardcork
Developing a biobased composite made from cork and fibers.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Hardcork® is a registered trademark for a biocomposite material developed and distributed by the German company bufo technology UG. The company positions this material as a sustainable replacement for conventional, non-sustainable composite materials.
The core of the product is cork, a renewable resource harvested from the bark of cork oak trees without harming the tree itself. This focus on cork as a primary filler material allows Hardcork® products to claim a negative carbon dioxide balance, meaning more CO2 is sequestered during its production than is emitted. The material is engineered for applications where lightweight yet stable structures are necessary. It serves various sectors including vehicle construction (land, water, and air), architecture, crafts, and sports equipment.
Hardcork®'s formulation can be adapted for different applications and manufacturing processes. The company offers the material in several forms to cater to a diverse client base. These include coated panels and sandwich materials for structures like floor plates or wall and ceiling panels, which benefit from high insulation and water resistance. It is also available as a premix or prepreg material for processing in vacuum infusion or hand layup methods, and as a ready-to-use putty. Furthermore, bufo technology UG provides the manufacturing of turnkey products, delivering finished components ready for end-use. The product's inherent high initial strength can reduce the need for multiple outer layers and additional stiffening in further processing, making it an efficient option for manufacturers.
Keywords: biocomposite, sustainable materials, cork composite, lightweight structures, negative CO2 balance, composite panels, sandwich material, prepreg, vehicle construction materials, architecture materials, sports equipment composites, marine composites, automotive composites, aerospace materials, bufo technology UG, eco-friendly building materials, sustainable manufacturing, composite core materials, natural fiber composites, turnkey composite solutions