Autoneum nominated for the Automotive News PACE Pilot Award 2026

Flexi-Light PET, Autoneum’s innovative felt technology made from recycled PET, has been selected as a finalist for the Automotive News PACE Pilot Award 2026. The nomination recognizes groundbreaking innovations in the automotive industry and highlights Autoneum’s strong commitment to sustainable mobility solutions.

Autoneum has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Automotive News PACE Pilot Award 2026 with the sustainable felt technology Flexi-Light PET. The award is one of the automotive industry’s most respected innovation programs and recognizes forward-looking technologies with significant market impact. An independent panel of judges selected Flexi-Light PET from a highly competitive field of submissions.

Flexi-Light PET sets new standards in vehicle acoustics and sustainability. Made entirely from recycled PET, the technology combines outstanding sound absorption and insulation performance with a resource-efficient material concept. It helps vehicle manufacturers enhance interior comfort while reducing the environmental footprint of their vehicles.

The nomination for the Automotive News PACE Pilot Award 2026 recognizes Autoneum’s innovative strength and the potential of Flexi-Light PET to help shape the future of sustainable vehicle acoustics. At the same time, it acknowledges the commitment, expertise and close collaboration of the international teams that developed this pioneering technology and successfully brought it to market.

The winners of the PACE Awards will be announced on November 17, 2026, during the Automotive News PACE Awards Ceremony in Detroit.