Stamford, Connecticut - Hexcel Corporation announced today its collaboration with METYX (Istanbul, Turkey) to manufacture high-performance carbon fiber pultruded profiles using polyurethane (PU) resin and unidirectional carbon fiber for the wind energy market.
The companies will jointly develop innovative technologies that build on Hexcel's expertise in polyurethane systems for the skiing industry and its strengths in delivering high-performance composites for wind energy customers. This partnership aims to extend their combined capabilities into other composite applications. METYX is a leading manufacturer of non-crimp fabrics (NCF), glass and carbon textiles, consumables, core materials, fabric kits, molds, prototypes, and components for industries including wind energy, marine, automotive, rail, and construction.
Claude Despierres, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hexcel, stated: "We are excited to collaborate with METYX to leverage our polyurethane expertise and explore opportunities in the wind energy market. We look forward to sharing our knowledge and experience with their team."
Ergenç İneler, Chief Operating Officer of METYX Europe, added: "We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Hexcel. Our customers demand exceptional quality and cost efficiency, and Hexcel's experience in PU technology aligns perfectly with our strategic plans for this new business unit."
