Hexcel is a leading global manufacturer of advanced composite materials and lightweighting solutions for the aerospace sector and offers a broad and evolving product portfolio, including materials designed for defence and space, commercial aerospace and industrial applications.

“This partnership agreement is a reflection of Hexcel and Kongsberg’s strong relationship over many years and the company’s joint commitment to partnering for the future. The agreement provides a solid base for Kongberg’s production program for several years to come,” says Terje Bråthen, EVP aerostructures & MRO at Kongsberg.

Thierry Merlot, Hexcel president, Europe Middle East Africa Asia Pacific, adds: “We are delighted that Kongsberg has placed their trust in Hexcel as their advanced composites solutions partner. This partnership agreement secures business on key programs in the defence market for years to come.”

about Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, a subsidiary of Kongsberg, is Norway’s premier supplier of defence and aerospace-related systems and solutions. The company’s portfolio comprises products and systems for command and control, information, data handling and surveillance, communications solutions, space technology, missiles and remotely controlled systems. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace also has extensive capabilities within advanced composite manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul within the aircraft and helicopter market.

about Kongsberg

Kongsberg is an international, leading global technology corporation delivering mission-critical systems and solutions with extreme performance for customers that operate under extremely challenging conditions. The company works with nations, businesses and research environments to push the boundaries of technology development in industries such as space, offshore and energy, merchant marine, defence and aerospace, and more. Kongsberg has about 11,000 employees located in more than 40 countries.

about Hexcel

Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology. The company propels the future of flight and transportation through excellence in providing innovative high-performance material solutions that are lighter, stronger and tougher, helping to create a better world. The broad and unrivalled product range includes carbon fibre, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fibre-reinforced matrix materials, honeycomb, resins, engineered core and composite structures for use in commercial aerospace, space & defence and industrial applications.