Design and interactivity
Smart bumpers and tailgates, integrated functions, protection, design and customization. Plastic Omnium develops complex exterior systems that improve performance, connectivity and aerodynamics. Discover the safer, more connected car of the future, with distinct style and new functionality.
Our latest innovations: for safer, more connected cars and limitless freedom of style
SMART BUMPER
Integration and freedom of style
More customization and communication thanks to the signature lighting system and integrated functions. Plastic Omnium designs systems that open the way for the autonomous, connected car of the future. Smart Bumper – a pillar of our innovation strategy.
allowing radar and lidar function
and obstacle detection
sensors
function for enhanced
safety
than a metal
tailgate
SMART TAILGATE
For a more connected car
For the autonomous, connected car, Plastic Omnium is developing innovations in complex rear-end modules that integrate radars, sensors and signature lighting. Our Smart Tailgates offer greater value-added and onboard intelligence.
Interactivity: greater ease of use with integrated contactless opening and closing functions.
Body panel functionalized with 4D imaging radar
Disruptive innovation in exterior body part and connectivity
A new generation of 4D imaging radar jointly developed by Plastic Omnium and the French deeptech start-up Greenerwave functionalizes exterior body panels for enhanced driving safety.
The 4D imaging radar, with unrivalled angular resolution (10 times higher than conventional radars) on large fields of view, will enhanced detection capability of the vehicle’s environment up to 300m whatever the external conditions.
The 4D imaging radar contributes to improve driving safety and will serve the development of autonomous vehicles.
for enhanced performances,
tending toward lidar’s ones
simplification
by one 4D imaging radar –
Easy integration in bumper
Sustainability
and processing power needed
cost efficiency
with vehicle ECU
Our product range

22 million bumpers producted annually, or one in six vehicles equipped
A world leader in exterior parts and systems, Plastic Omnium designs, manufactures and delivers complete bumper solutions, thanks to its R&D and industrial networks working closely with automakers. Their know-how and expertise in transforming polymer materials enables them to combine light weight with freedom of style to meet our customers’ needs. Our premium-quality products incorporate all the latest detection and onboard safety technologies.

3 million tailgates and spoilers delivered annually
Plastic Omnium, a pioneer in plastic tailgates, constantly innovates to improve its product solutions and meet its customers needs.Today’s tailgate onboards state-of-the-art technology, customized and adapted to each customer requirements: plastic structure reinforced with metal or composite inserts, glued painted skin and local reinforcements to meet crash requirements.

4 million parts delivered annually
Plastic Omnium designs a range of exterior parts (fender flares, rocker panels, door trims) that add to the esthetic and distinctive character of the vehicles from each automaker. Our expertise in adding decorative flair to these exterior parts enables the Group to offer our customers a distinctive look and freedom of style that bring added flexibility to their brand premiumization.