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KONGSBERG and HEXCEL sign long-term partnership agreement
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) and HEXCEL Corporation (HEXCEL) have signed a long-term partnership agreement at the Paris Air Show for the supply of HexWeb® engineered honeycombs and HexPly® prepregs for KONGSBERG’s strategic production programs over a five-year period.
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 KONGSBERG’s production program for several years to come.” says Terje Bråthen, EVP Aerostructures & MRO at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
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”.
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Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology. We propel 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 for us all. Our broad and unrivaled product range includes carbon fiber, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, honeycomb, resins, engineered core and composite structures for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications.
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Tel:+4746402317ivar.simensen@kongsberg.comAbout us
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, a business area within KONGSBERG, develops and delivers technology and systems that protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. We develop and manufacture solutions such as air defence systems, remote weapon stations, missile technology, command and control systems, communication and surveillance solutions, microsatellites, and digital remote towers for customers worldwide—strengthening national security and defence capabilities. Key customers include governments, defence organisations, and armed forces across Europe, the United States, and NATO member countries, in addition to stakeholders within the commercial aviation sector.
KONGSBERG (OSE-ticker: KOG) is an international technology group that delivers advanced, sustainable and reliable solutions that contribute to safety and efficiency in complex operations under extreme conditions. KONGSBERG collaborates with global players in the defence, energy, maritime, fisheries and aerospace industries. KONGSBERG has more than 14,000 employees in 39 countries and had total revenues of MNOK 48,872 in 2024.
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