Manufacturing Today Issue - 226 July 2024 | Page 92

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Notably , we sourced carbon fiber from Mitsubishi Chemical Group , making us the first company to use carbon fiber in Europe
Diverse product portfolio
“ In the early 1970s , we began producing composites , mostly for sporting goods , with ski poles as our breakthrough product at the time . Notably , we sourced carbon fiber from Mitsubishi Chemical Group , making us the first company to use carbon fiber in Europe . We started experimenting with it and successfully used it to create our ski poles . After trying our hand at manufacturing various objects , we decided to specialize in composites and sporting goods . From the late 1990s , we were operating as an original equipment manufacturer ( OEM ) for industrial components . Today , our composite products are used in a wide range of applications including wind energy , electrical insulations , automotive , transportation , and numerous consumer goods like broom handles and telescopes . Our diverse product range is a result of our commitment to our processes and materials , rather than specific end-uses , which allows our customers to utilize our products in a variety of ways ,” he adds .
Although its products are versatile enough to be used in countless applications , Exel is most active within four distinct industries . Kim sheds light on the company ’ s offerings
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