BPREG
Turkish developer and manufacturer of natural fiber-reinforced thermoplastic biocomposites (flax/hemp) for industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Burcu Karaca Uğural
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Kordsa (Sabancı Holding subsidiary); RACY Ventures; Sabancı ARF
Technology & Products
Key Products
EcoRein/UD (Unidirectional thermoplastic prepregs); EcoRein/W (Woven thermoplastic prepregs); EcoRein/ST (Slit tapes for ATP/winding); EcoRein/F (Dry fabrics for thermoset prepregs); Bio-based lightweight sandwich panels
Technological Advantage
Patented production technique combining flax/hemp fibers with thermoplastic polymers; industrial-scale serial production capacity via Kordsa infrastructure; 10+ years flax/hemp composite R&D expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
CO₂-negative natural fiber composites (flax/hemp) that reduce component weight by up to 50%, achieve full circularity with zero waste, and cut product CO₂ emissions by up to 60%, while remaining cost-competitive with synthetic composites.
How They Differentiate
Fully dedicated to natural fiber composites (not a side business); patented production technique; backed by Kordsa (Sabancı Holding subsidiary) for mass production scale; 10+ years of dedicated R&D since 2014 doctoral research; diversified raw material base (European flax, Turkish flax, Turkish hemp); 90% export rate.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive OEMs and suppliers, mobility/transportation, aviation, sports equipment, consumer goods manufacturers seeking sustainable lightweight composite materials.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Mobility/Transportation; Aviation; Sports Equipment; Consumer Goods; Marine
Competitors
Bcomp (Switzerland); Lineat Composites (UK); TECNARO GmbH (Germany)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2014: Doctoral research on natural fiber thermoplastics begins; 2017: Company founded; 2018-2020: First prepreg line built and validated; 2021: European distribution begins, Horizon Europe projects, slit tape and dry fabric groups launched; 2021: Co-founded Döngü Kooperatifi to revive Turkish flax farming; 2024: Strategic investment from Kordsa; 2025: Turkish hemp fibers incorporated into thermoplastic prepregs.
Notable Customers
KomodoBikes (UK); Valeo (France); W8SVR (Germany); Weav3D (USA); Corebon (Sweden); CompositeEdge GmbH