One World Products Gains Automotive OEM Approval for Bio-Based Materials

One World Products, Inc. has achieved a critical manufacturing milestone with a major automotive OEM approving the company's cellulose fiber-filled masterbatch for use in near-future vehicle models. This approval validates the bio-based masterbatch as a production-ready alternative to traditional plastics and positions the company as a key supplier in the global transition to renewable and circular manufacturing practices.

The OEM approval capped a strong October performance that included surpassing 100,000 pounds of pelletized rubber shipped from the company's Eco Bio Plastics facility in Midland, Michigan. The company also expanded partnerships across the sustainability ecosystem, including pelletizing rubber for Full Circle Technologies. These combined achievements demonstrate One World Products' rapid evolution into a vertically integrated materials innovator serving the automotive and industrial sectors.

The company's portfolio includes cellulose, hemp, and bio-feed masterbatches alongside rubber masterbatch and pelletized compounds. These materials are specifically engineered to reduce carbon impact, improve weight and performance metrics, and integrate seamlessly with existing OEM manufacturing systems. The successful scaling of production capabilities indicates that sustainable materials can meet industrial reliability requirements.

Isiah Thomas, Chairman and CEO of One World Products, emphasized the significance of the OEM approval, stating that it confirms the company's materials are not only sustainable but production-ready. The milestone of shipping over 100,000 pounds of pelletized rubber in the same month demonstrates that sustainable innovation can scale effectively to meet industrial demands. The company's partnerships with industry leaders including Stellantis, West Michigan Compounding, Flex-N-Gate, and Full Circle Technologies highlight the growing acceptance of sustainable manufacturing approaches.

October also featured strategic plant visits from Stellantis and Dow, two global industry leaders collaborating with One World Products on next-generation sustainable material systems. These engagements underscore the increasing industry recognition of the company's technological capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and environmental leadership. The growing interest from major automotive and chemical companies signals a broader industry shift toward sustainable material solutions that can be integrated into existing production workflows without compromising performance or reliability.

For additional information about the company's sustainable material innovations, visit https://oneworldproducts.com. The company's progress in developing bio-based alternatives to traditional plastics represents an important step toward reducing the automotive industry's environmental footprint while maintaining manufacturing efficiency and product performance standards.