This milestone underscores the enduring collaboration and mutual commitment to innovation and excellence in aerospace technology. “We are honoured to celebrate 50 years of supply to Embraer, a relationship that has been built on trust, innovation and shared vision,” said Tom Gentile, chairman, president and CEO of Hexcel, during a ceremony at the 55th International Paris Air Show. “Hexcel’s advanced composite materials have been integral to the performance and efficiency of Embraer’s aircraft, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.”
“Hexcel has been a key partner in our mission to deliver our aircraft with safety first and quality always,” added Roberto Chaves, executive vice-president of global procurement & supply chain of Embraer. “Their commitment to quality, collaboration and innovation has contributed to the sustainable growth of our businesses. We are excited to recognise Hexcel as a preferred supplier. Through this partnership, we are shaping the future of the aerospace industry.”
50 years of collaboration
Hexcel has been a longstanding provider of a range of advanced composite materials to Embraer, including prepregs, engineered core and advanced structures. These materials are used in various Embraer aircraft platforms, such as the C-390 military transport, the E-Jet E2 family of narrowbody regional aircraft and the Phenom 300 business jet.
Hexcel’s history with Embraer is marked by numerous achievements, including the recent recognition as Supplier of the Year in the standards & materials category. This award is a testament to Hexcel’s dedication to delivering high-quality materials and exceptional service.
As both companies celebrated 50 years of collaboration, they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing aerospace technology and creating a sustainable future for the industry through future development and demonstration programs.
“We have had fantastic record of collaboration and excellence over the last 50 years,” concluded Gentile. “Hexcel’s vertically integrated supply chain, global manufacturing expertise and world-class composites technologies have enhanced the performance and reliability of Embraer’s aircraft, and our commitment is to help Embraer advance the future of aviation for the next 50 years and beyond.”
about Hexcel
Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology propelling the future of flight and transportation through excellence in providing innovative high-performance material solutions that are lighter, stronger and tougher. Its broad 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, defence, space and industrial applications.
about Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in commercial and executive aviation, defence and security and agricultural aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing services and support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 s an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high-value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centres, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Cover photo (from left to right): Lyndon Smith, president of Americas & global fibres at Hexcel; Conor Keenan, vice president of commercial aerospace, Americas & global fibres at Hexcel; Tom Gentile, chairman, president and CEO of Hexcel; Bob Kody, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Hexcel; Cleiton Silva, vice president of technology and advanced projects at Embraer; Stacey Reiersgaard, vice president of defence & space at Hexcel; Luciano Castro, vice president of global procurement at Embraer; Giovani Firmo, director, procurement and contracts at Embraer and Imad Atallah, vice president of carbon fibres, matrix & reinforcements at Hexcel