Kenaf supply chain
The use of raw materials such as kenaf is of interest to the automotive industry since natural materials contribute toward making the vehicle lighter. Our use of renewable resources requires a sustainable supply chain.
In order to assure the sustainable cultivation of kenaf, a development project was initiated in Bangladesh by DRÄXLMAIER, as the specialist for lightweight construction, together with the BMW Group and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ GmbH).
The project evaluated the entire supply chain, from cultivation through production, based on ecological and social criteria. Based on this evaluation, measures were defined to make the supply chain more sustainable and more transparent. The project focus was on the education of kenaf farmers, as well as those involved in the local supply chain.
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DRÄXLMAIER Group
The DRÄXLMAIER Group supplies premium automobile manufacturers worldwide with complex wiring harness systems, central electrical and electronic components, exclusive interiors, and battery systems for electric mobility. The globally present company thereby covers the entire process chain: from the initial idea, through the development process, and up to precisely in-sequence delivery of the products to the assembly lines of automobile manufacturers. As a family business, DRÄXLMAIER also attaches particular importance to responsible and sustainable business practices for the benefit of people, the environment and society.
Founded in Germany in 1958, the company employs over 70,000 employees at more than 60 sites in over 20 countries. In 2023, the DRÄXLMAIER Group generated sales of 5.6 billion euro. Its customers include Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche and Volkswagen, as well as Californian premium automotive manufacturers.