- In March 2025, Hexcel Corporation announced the opening of a new carbon fiber prepreg manufacturing facility in Casablanca, Morocco, aimed at expanding its global footprint and meeting rising demand from aerospace and defense sectors. The facility is expected to enhance supply chain resilience and support key customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with lightweight, high-performance composite solutions.
- In January 2025, Toray Industries, Inc. unveiled its next-generation high-toughness carbon fiber prepreg system, TORAYCA™ T1100G-12K-190FA, designed specifically for space and military aerospace applications. The product boasts improved impact resistance, thermal stability, and fatigue performance, reinforcing Toray’s position as a leader in advanced composites.
- In November 2024, Gurit announced the development of a bio-based epoxy carbon fiber prepreg, featuring 60% bio-derived content. Targeting the wind energy and marine markets, this innovation aligns with sustainability trends and regulatory pressure to reduce carbon footprints in industrial manufacturing.
- In October 2024, Solvay partnered with Safran to co-develop carbon fiber prepregs for the next generation of aircraft engine nacelles. The initiative focuses on creating materials that can endure high thermal and mechanical loads while reducing weight, aiming to support sustainable aviation targets and increase aircraft fuel efficiency.
- In September 2024, Mitsubishi Chemical Group announced a strategic expansion of its carbon fiber prepreg production capacity in Japan and the U.S., in response to the growing demand from the electric vehicle (EV) and hydrogen energy sectors. The company also introduced advanced automation systems to improve production efficiency and reduce operational costs
