Boston, MA 06/12/2014 (wallstreetpr) – In a very interesting announcement, it was revealed by the researchers at the Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and H.J. Heinz Co. that the two were investigating to make use of tomato fibres in order to develop sustainable as well as composite materials which can be used in manufacturing the vehicles. The researchers at the two companies specifically pointed out that the dried tomato skin might become useful as a source of wiring brackets in the Ford vehicles or in the storage bin which is used by the Ford customer for holding small objects. In this context, Ford is working along with H.J. Heinz Co. in order to investigate the ways for using the tomato fibres in the Ford vehicles.
The Triangle Business Journal Collaboration Report
The report about the collaboration between H.J. Heinz Co. and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) was published in the Triangle Business Journal, which is the sister publication of Business First. In the report, it was said that the dried skin of tomatoes might possibly be used for a few important things such as storage bins as well as wiring brackets. In its endeavor to develop 100 percent plant-based plastic, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has been collaborating with a lot of companies such as Procter & Gamble Co., Nike Inc. and Coca-Cola Co.
What Do The Researchers Say?
The researchers at the Heinz said that they were looking forward to the innovative ways in order to recycle and re purpose the seeds, stems and peels of over two million tons of tomatoes which are used by the company every year.
The spokesman for Heinz, Michael Mullen said that the mutual search of both the companies was to develop 100 percent plant-based plastics, which is why the researchers at both the companies were exploring the possibilities of using tomato skin for creation of more sustainable automotive components.
