SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF) – a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group – today officially opened its new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. The new facility is strategic for the manufacture … Continue reading

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – When discussing electric vehicles it is understood that the enemy to range is weight. Anything that can be done reasonably to reduce vehicle weight has to be investigated, and, if feasible, incorporated into the production … Continue reading

Exploring the focus towards carbon in all of its applications within BMW and on the global stage. Carbon. The 6th most abundant element in our galaxy. More and more we hear about its uses and innovative applications that move us … Continue reading

Autojunk.nl spotted the current generation BMW M5 with an unique….paint job. The M5 in question had its entire body wrapped up in black carbon fiber. In the past we have seen similar M5s sporting either matte paint jobs or vinyl … Continue reading

BMW and French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen are considering extending their cooperation beyond the existing partnership in developing engines. The French automaker plans to join BMW in developing carbon fiber. “We look for technical solutions at a premium manufacturer and … Continue reading

Press Release: SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers – a joint venture of the BMW Group and SGL Group – broke ground today on the new greenfield carbon fiber manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. More than 70 guests from Moses Lake … Continue reading

At the recent Innovation Days Mobility event, BMW unveiled their future plans in becoming the world’s leader in volume-produced cars with an electric drive and with a passenger cell made from carbon. CFRP, a recent buzzword introduced by BMW, short … Continue reading

US$ 100 million investment for the initial phase of production 80 new jobs to be created in Moses Lake for the initial phase Green energy source is the critical decision factor SGL Group and BMW Group jointly announced today at … Continue reading

Seattle Times reports that BMW and another unnamed German company have chosen Moses Lake City as the site for a new plant to manufacture carbon fibers to use in building lightweight cars. Back in October 2009, SGL Group and BMW … Continue reading