Hexcel Corporation - HXL- Profile

Hexcel Corporation. The Group's principal activity is to develop and manufacture advanced structural materials. The Group operates in three segments namely, Composites, Reinforcements and Structures. The Composites segment manufactures and sells carbon fibers, prepregs, honeycomb, structural adhesives and specially machined honeycomb parts. The Reinforcements segment manufactures and sells industrial fabrics and other specialty reinforcement products made from a variety of fibers. This segment also weaves electronic fiberglass fabrics that are a substrate for printed circuit boards. The Structures segment manufactures and markets composite structures primarily for use in the aerospace industry. The Group's products are used in commercial aerospace, space and defense, electronics, general industrial and recreation markets. The Group operates in the United States and Europe and has sales offices located in the Peoples Republic of China and Australia. Composites accounted for 71% of 2006 revenues; Reinforcements, 20% and Structures, 9%