- Hexcel is investing $250 million in a new carbon fiber plant in Roussillon, France.
- The plant will occupy a 37-acre site and employ 120 people by early 2018.
- Construction will begin by mid-2015, enhancing the supply chain for Airbus and Safran.
- The facility will include new precursor and carbon fiber lines, plus Quality Control labs and offices.
Investment and Expansion
Hexcel Corporation announced a $250 million investment to expand its carbon fiber production capacity in Roussillon, France. This new facility will include precursor and carbon fiber lines, as well as Quality Control laboratories and offices.
Global Supply Chain Enhancement
This expansion is part of Hexcel’s strategy to create a diversified and robust global supply chain to meet the growing demand for carbon fiber composites in the aerospace industry. The new plant in France will support European customers and enhance the supply chain by adding precursor and additional carbon fiber capacity in Europe.
Facility Details
The new plant will be located on a 37-acre site at the Osiris Chemicals Industry Platform in Roussillon, near Hexcel’s existing weaving and prepreg manufacturing facilities near Lyon. The plant will supply carbon fiber to major customers, including Airbus for the A350 XWB and Safran for the CFM LEAP engine.
Timeline and Employment
Construction of the new plant is scheduled to begin by mid-2015, with full operational status expected by early 2018. The facility will employ 120 people when fully operational.
