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NUO FlexHolz wins Techtextil Innovation Award 2026

NUO FlexHolz is the next evolution of the well-known wood textile NUO and is made from 100% biodegradable materials, including real wood veneer, natural fiber fabric made from hemp, and a newly developed lignin-based adhesive layer. NUO FlexHolz has been honored with the Techtextil Innovation Award 2026 in the category "New Product". This recognition highlights the joint development by Schorn & Groh, NUO GmbH, and the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) and marks an important milestone on an international stage.

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NUO wood textile graces the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric

For decades, the finest real wood veneers have fascinated enthusiasts of exclusive driving culture. Now, Renault is bringing a breath of fresh air to material design and environmental compatibility in its top-tier Megane E-Tech Electric: As the first car manufacturer to do so, Renault is utilizing the NUO real wood surface as standard, combining a modern aesthetic with sustainable materials.

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Interior of the future – Material innovation NUO convinces in InBiO project. Huge touch displays and plastic switches: that's how cars are operated today. There are better suggestions for the future. An interdisciplinary team from the fields of chemistry, industrial design, computer science and textile technology at Reutlingen University has developed a new operating concept. It reduces the complexity of operation and is made of bio-based materials.

NUO X Giorgetti

Where innovation meets Italian craftsmanship: We are delighted to announce our partnership with the luxury brand Giorgetti. A particular highlight of this collaboration is the Clori armchair, designed by Carlo Colombo, featuring a backrest refined with our flexible wood, NUO. A true milestone, which Giorgetti first unveiled at Milan Design Week.

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NUO wins the prestigious Interzum Award "Best-of-the-Best"

This award underscores our commitment to design, sustainability, and innovation. We are proud of the recognition from the expert jury, which demonstrates that we are setting new standards in the industry with NUO. This is a significant milestone that continues to drive us forward.

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We’re very proud to receive the V-Label Award in the category „Special Influencers' Award“ recognising the positive impact, quality & innovation in the plant-based industry! The Awards celebrate companies beyond their products, recognising also their efforts in creating a positive impact in the environment and within their communities, as voted by a panel of relevant influencers.

INTERIOR OF THE FUTURE. NUO makes an impression in the InBiO project. Gigantic touch displays and plastic buttons are the tools drivers use now to operate their automobiles. Better ways are in the works for the future. An interdisciplinary team from the chemistry, industrial design, IT and textile technology departments at the Hochschule Reutlingen has developed a new operating concept. It reduces operational complexity and relies on bio-based materials. 
Competition "bdia ausgesucht! 2020" awards innovative products. The companies from the bdia promotion association were invited to submit innovative products, which were evaluated by the bdia presidium in terms of design, application possibilities and usability. Out of 45 submissions, NUO wins the1st place.