ECP4 Welcomes CEA Liten and CANOE as New Members, Strengthening European Collaboration in Polymer Research and Innovation

The European Composites, Plastics, and Polymer Processing Platform (ECP4) is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished members to its network: CEA Liten and CANOE. Their inclusion strengthens ECP4’s commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and industrial competitiveness in the European polymer and composites sector.

Advancing Sustainable Polymer Technologies with CEA Liten

CEA Liten, a key research institute within the Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives (CEA), is at the forefront of new materials and energy transition technologies. With over 1,000 employees, 12 research platforms, and more than 200 industrial partners, CEA Liten brings cutting-edge expertise in eco-innovative materials, polymer recycling, and high-performance polymers. The institute's Laboratory of Sustainable Polymers focuses on circular economy solutions, polymer upcycling, and bio-based materials, aligning with ECP4’s mission to support green and flexible manufacturing technologies.

CANOE: Pioneering Advanced Composites and Polymer Processing

CANOE, a French Research and Technology Organization (RTO), specializes in composites and advanced materials. With a strong emphasis on industrial transfer and upscaling, CANOE operates three locations across southwestern France, offering robot-assisted filament winding, polymer processing, additive manufacturing, and carbon fiber development. Their expertise in polymer recycling and sustainable composite manufacturing makes them a valuable asset to ECP4’s growing network of industry and research leaders.

A Strengthened European Innovation Ecosystem

By welcoming CEA Liten and CANOE, ECP4 further reinforces its role as Europe’s leading platform for collaborative research, industry-driven innovation, and policy advocacy in polymer processing and composites. Their membership enhances ECP4’s ability to address key challenges such as sustainable materials development, digitalization in polymer processing, and energy-efficient manufacturing.

“The addition of CEA Liten and CANOE marks a significant step forward for ECP4,” said Bertrand Fillon, ​ ECP4 President. “Both institutions bring a wealth of expertise and a shared vision for advancing sustainable polymer technologies. We look forward to fostering new collaborations that will drive European competitiveness and sustainability.”

About ECP4

ECP4 is the European Composites, Plastics, and Polymer Processing Platform, bringing together leading research organizations, industry players, and innovation clusters to drive advancements in polymer technology and sustainable manufacturing. Through strategic partnerships and European projects, ECP4 plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of polymer-based industries.

For more information, visit www.ecp-4.com or contact the Association General Manager Federica Gallicchio at Federica.gallicchio@ecp4.org

 

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About ECP4

About of ECP4

ECP4, The European Composites, Plastics and Polymer Processing Platform is an industry-driven collaboration that unites 25 members from 13 countries amongst the top-level European research institutions, regional plastic clusters, and EU-level industrial organizations of plastics and composites converters.

ECP4 brings innovation partners together to identify opportunities for collaborative Research and Development efforts which yield industrial innovation.

The objectives of the platform are:

  • To provide networking and collaboration among research institutions and the industry.
  • To facilitate the access of the European plastics industry to EU research programs, thus enabling SME’s to innovate, gain competitiveness and fulfil sustainable goals.
  • To communicate on new technologies and their relevance for the plastics converters and the composites industry.

Contact

Avenue de Cortenbergh 71 1000 Brussels

+32 27 39 63 89

Federica.gallicchio@ecp4.org

www.ecp-4.com