Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH

Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH specializes in the development, production, and marketing of high-performance carbon fibers and carbon fiber-reinforced materials. Based in Wuppertal, Germany, the company operates a major production site in Heinsberg-Oberbruch, which is the only industrial carbon fiber manufacturing facility in Germany.

The firm produces PAN-based carbon filament yarns and short fibers under the Tenax™ brand, along with prepregs, thermoplastic composites, and other semi-finished products. These materials are characterized by their high strength, low weight, excellent fatigue and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for advanced composite applications.

As a key European subsidiary of the Teijin Group, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH contributes to the group's global carbon fiber business alongside operations in Japan, the United States, and Vietnam. The company serves diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, civil engineering, marine, oil and gas, medical technology, and sporting goods.

With a production capacity of about 5,100 tons per year, it ranks among the largest carbon fiber producers in Europe. The company has a history rooted in the 1980s and has undergone name changes from Tenax Fibers GmbH to Toho Tenax Europe GmbH before adopting its current name in 2018. It employs approximately 450 to 500 staff and focuses on innovation and sustainability, including ISCC PLUS certification for mass-balanced sustainable products.