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From visible trim to hidden under-hood parts, automotive demands colour that holds, heat that doesn't fade it and additives that survive years of vibration and sun. Astra serves interior, exterior, under-hood and structural components across the vehicle.

Automotive & Transportation

From visible trim to hidden under-hood parts, automotive demands colour that holds, heat that doesn't fade it and additives that survive years of vibration and sun. Astra serves interior, exterior, under-hood and structural components across the vehicle.

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Segments in Automotive & Transportation

The segments that make up this market, and where our colour and additive solutions earn their place.

Electrical & Electronics

Covers Mirror Housings, Claddings, Grilles and Spoilers within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on PP-B, ABS, ASA and PC/ABS.

Exterior Body & Trim

Covers Door Panels, Seat Components, Consoles and Dashboards within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on ABS, PP-B, PC/ABS and HDPE.

Fluids, Fuel & Air

Covers Headlamp Housings, Bezels, Covers and Interior Lenses within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on PC, PMMA, ABS and PC/ABS.

Interior Trim & Cockpit

Covers Brackets, Engine Covers, Clips and Fans within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on ABS, PP-B, PA6 and PA66.

Lighting & Glazing

Covers Junction Boxes, Connectors, Ev Components and Housings within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on PA66, PBT, PPS and LCP.

Logistics & Packaging

Covers Seat And Headrest Foams, Gaskets, Weatherstrips and Acoustic Parts within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on PP-B, TPV, TPEE and GPPS.

Safety & Structural Parts

Covers Air Ducts, Filler Pipes, Fuel Tanks and Washer Bottles within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: weatherable, colourfast aesthetic colouration with scratch resistance for visible/interior parts. Typically carried on HDPE, PP-B, PA6 and TPV.

Sealing, Nvh & Foams

Covers Airbag Covers, Steering Wheels and Interior Structural Ribs within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on GPPS, PP-H, TPU and TPO.

Transport Interiors

Covers Bus/Rail Panels, Luggage Racks, Flooring and Seat Shells within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on PP-B, ABS, HDPE and PC.

Underhood & Powertrain

Covers Bins, Component Trays, Dunnage and Pallets within Automotive & Transportation. What matters here: high-jetness opacity and carbon-black UV protection (light-blocking, weatherability). Typically carried on PA66, PPA, PPS and HDPE.