Hexcel Corporation

Hexcel Corporation is an American public industrial materials company that develops, manufactures, and markets advanced lightweight composites technology and structural materials. Its mission is to propel the future of flight and transportation by providing innovative, high-performance material solutions that are lighter, stronger, and tougher, contributing to a better world. The company's global headquarters is located in Stamford, Connecticut, USA.

Hexcel's product portfolio includes carbon fiber, reinforcements, prepregs, resins, adhesives, honeycomb, engineered core, and composite structures. These materials are crucial for various applications across commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial markets. Key industrial applications include wind turbine blades, sports equipment, and high-performance automotive products.

In recent leadership news, Thomas C. Gentile III was appointed CEO and President in May 2024, and subsequently elected Chairman in December 2024. The company reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales increasing by 9.9% year-over-year, driven by rising commercial aerospace build rates. Hexcel was also recognized as Embraer's Best Supplier of the Year for the second consecutive year in March 2026. Hexcel maintains a leading market position in aerospace composites and is the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry, serving major customers like Airbus and Boeing.