JEC World 2026
In March 2026, FOREST took part in JEC World 2026 in Paris, showcasing its work on sustainable composite materials for transport and electromobility through two expert sessions and an on-site networking cocktail.
FOREST partners Bitrez Group, Arkema, and MBHA exhibited at the event with their own booths, contributing to the project’s overall visibility and engagement. The EcoComposites Cluster was featured at JEC World 2026, highlighting the broader landscape of EU-funded initiatives working on sustainable composite materials.
NETWORKING COCKTAIL
The FOREST networking cocktail, held on 11 March 2026 at the Bitrez Group booth, provided an informal setting for project partners and stakeholders to meet and exchange ideas.
The session created space for discussions on sustainable composite materials, future collaboration opportunities, and ongoing developments within the FOREST project. Bringing together representatives from research and industry, the networking activity complemented the technical programme and supported dialogue within the composites community.
SPEAKER SESSIONS
FOREST contributed to the JEC World 2026 programme with two dedicated speaker sessions, presenting key developments in sustainable composite materials for transport and electromobility.
Bio-Benzoxazine Composites for Sustainable Electromobility
Jan-Marten Sprenger – Fraunhofer IFAM
Jan-Marten Sprenger is a researcher in polymer chemistry and material behaviour, specialising in sustainable biocomposites. In this presentation, he introduces a bio-based benzoxazine composite developed within the FOREST project for scalable battery case manufacturing, combining fast processing with performance and lightweight design.
Sustainable Light-Weighting of Hybrid Pultrudates
Fernando Ramos-Saz – AIMPLAS
Fernando Ramos-Saz, FOREST project coordinator and composite materials specialist at AIMPLAS, presents developments in hybrid pultruded laminates based on bio-based PA6 and carbon fibre reinforcements. The work demonstrates improved mechanical performance while supporting lightweight and resource-efficient transport applications.
