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29 Extrusion International 5/2022 Prestigious SPE Innovation Awards North America 2024 Won Syensqo has won the Safety cat- egory at the 2024 SPE Innovation Awards North America. Recognized for its pioneering contribution to electric vehicle (EV) safety, the award-winning part is an advanced busbar cable support bracket, uti- lized in the 2025 Cadillac CELESTIQ, a flagship EV in General Motors’ lineup. The award was presented at the 53rd Annual Automotive Innova- tion Awards Program on November 13, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. This event, established in 1970, is the oldest and largest recognition cere- mony in the automotive and plastics industries. The bracket, injection molded by Grand Traverse Plastics, is en- gineered to prevent thermal run- away and high-voltage arcing by minimizing cable motion through the use of high-performance, V0- rated PPS and PBT materials. The upper clips, made from Syensqo’s Ryton® R-4-220 BL PPS, provide a rigid and secure connection to the busbars, meeting stringent reten- tion requirements while also opti- mizing assembly efficiency. Unlike metal brackets, this design delivers exceptional durability and thermal stability ensuring the 15kg busbar remains isolated without damaging its insulation. “We are proud to celebrate this significant achievement with our partners at General Motors,” said Laura Hirschhorn, Executive Key Account Manager at Syensqo. “Our collaboration and the use of advanced Ryton® PPS have led to a component that sets a new benchmark for safety and produc- tion efficiency in the EV industry. This recognition highlights our commitment to innovative solu- tions that mitigate critical risks and accelerate the transition to electric mobility.” The Cadillac CELESTIQ, featuring this award-winning technology, be- gan production in December 2023. Both the vehicle and its components are available worldwide, continuing to push forward the boundaries of EV technology. Ryton® is a registered trademark of Syensqo. Syensqo www.syensqo.com The Syensqo team receiving the safety category award at the 2024 SPE Innovation Awards North America on November 13, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. From the left: Gregory Poterala, Rik LaBelle, Laura Hirschhorn, Gill Biesold, Alyssa Arend, Patrick Rodgers, and Geoffrey Lindberg (Photos: Syensqo) Busbar cable support bracket with upper clips made of Ryton® R-4-220 BL