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Henkel has reached a strategic material supply agreement with carbon revolution, the world's leading manufacturer of integrated automotive carbon composite wheels. This cooperation includes the establishment of a dedicated production facility at Henkel's existing plant near Melbourne. The global automotive industry is looking for lightweight solutions. Wheel is one of the most important parts in automobile, because it has the characteristics of rotation and non spring load. When it comes to wheels, integrated carbon composite technology is a new choice for global automobile manufacturers. Compared with traditional aluminum wheels, single carbon fiber composite wheels can provide up to 40-50% weight savings and superior surface finish. Konrad Brimo Hayek, senior business development manager, auto parts, Henkel, said: "based on years of close cooperation with carbon revolution, we have expanded the mature portfolio of composite technology to develop proprietary solutions that meet the demanding performance indicators of global auto manufacturers. The cooperation with carbon revolution aims to provide the best existing solutions for various global OEM carbon wheel projects, and obtain the active support of Henkel through the dual production capacity in the European Union and Australia. " Carbon revolution's carbon fiber composite wheels are now used in some of the world's most prestigious. Due to the low inertia of composite wheels, the significant reduction of non spring rotating mass translates into direct vehicle handling benefits, from better steering feel and traction to improved acceleration and braking response. In terms of sustainability, the technology can also improve fuel or power efficiency and help automakers reduce the carbon dioxide balance of their vehicle systems. Brett gass, CTO of carbon revolution, added: "as a lightweight component, carbon wheels can make a significant contribution by minimizing the amount of energy consumed by wheels spinning up and dragging down each time a car accelerates or decelerates. This saves fuel for internal combustion engine vehicles and electric power for all electric vehicles, and maximizes their mileage. Compared with steel or aluminum wheels, Henkel's advanced material technology also helps us reduce the overall noise, vibration and hardness of carbon wheels, which means that car manufacturers can save weight on additional sound insulation. "