Arkema and Hexcel signed a strategic cooperation, combined with Hexcel's expertise in the field of carbon fiber and Arkema in the field of polyether ketone ketones, to jointly develop thermoplastic composites solutions for the aerospace industry.
The strategic cooperation aims to develop carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes for the production of lightweight components for future aircraft. In addition to its lightweight properties, these new composites will also reduce costs and increase production for customers in the aerospace and defense sectors. speed.
As part of this cooperation, both parties will also establish a joint R&D laboratory in France.
'I am very pleased to announce that we have reached a strategic partnership with Hexcel, which is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace industry. This cooperation perfectly fits our strategy of developing advanced thermoplastic composite solutions with PEKK resin. We are The new PEKK plant in Mobile, Alabama will be operational by the end of 2018, and the cooperation with Hexcel will take effect several months before the new plant goes into production, said Arkema chairman and chief executive officer Thierry Le. Mr. Hénaff) said.
Mr. Nick Stanage, Hecht's chairman and chief executive officer, said, 'We are very pleased to cooperate with Arkema and continue to explore and define the future of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics in aerospace. Through this cooperation, and Our recent acquisition of OPM (Oxford Performance Materials) aerospace and defense business, Hexcel is rapidly becoming a leader in advanced composite thermoplastic technology.