Composites are used in the automotive and truck in-dustry for over 50 years now. SMC and BMC are the best solution for weight reduction and design freedomat a vehicle, while stiffness, strength and temperature performance are also provided. As a corrosion-resistant material, our products are ideal to realize a complex shape with a perfect surface. Easy to bond, on-line and off-line paintable, Menzolit sup-plies excellence in creation. SMC and BMC are widely utilized for exterior body panels, like front ends, deck-lids, bonnets, fenders, hood or tonneau covers. In the engine compartment, SMC and BMC are used for oil sumps, valve covers and also for smaller precision de-vices, such as throttle bodies and inlets. Special grades of SMC and BMC can stand the heat generated by lighting systems. Therefore most headlamp reflectors worldwide are injection-moulded from BMC. In the truck industry, SMC and BMC are used for exterior body panels, especially for the cabins, where the excellentcorrosion resistance and SMC's inherent stiffness is profitable.The applications range from front panels, bumper systems, air deflectors, step, toolboxes and roof spoiler up to side protection and side spoilers.In addition, SMC/BMC parts at the engine drasticallyreduce the noise due to better sound reduction pro-perties compared to conventional material. Therefore, oil sumps, valve covers or driving shaft covers are used.Another important benefit is the weight reduction which allows better fuel economy.