- 6 August 2008 -
Hexcel sets up prepreg plant

HEXCEL CORPORATION will set up a glass prepreg plant in Colorado, USA, to support the emerging North American wind turbine blade industry. The plant will begin production in the second half of 2009.

“With renewable energy targets now set in 30 states, the US is expected to continue to be a strong growth market for wind turbines and we are pleased to see our customers investing in the region,” says Dave Berges, Chairman and CEO of Hexcel, Stamford, Connecticut, USA.

Hexcel; www.hexcel.com

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