Chinese automaker Geely has selected Lanxess as supplier of choice for an innovative front-end carrier (FE) structural component, which will be used in a coming passenger car model. The modern hybrid design goes beyond the traditional square/rectangular form front-end structure. While the lower cooler mounting is in sheet metal, the complex upper member was developed using the highly filled and heat-stabilized polyamide PP grade Durethan BKV50H2.0 EF, a material suited for structural components that require high stiffness and strength. The full plastic design for the upper section caters to a wide range of requirements for this multi-component assembly. The concept...