Hexcel Opens New Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Utah

Hexcel Corporation hosted public officials, customers and local contractors at its manufacturing site in West Valley City, Utah as the company held a grand opening and ribbon cutting on March 22 for its new Center of Research & Technology (R&T) Excellence.

The 100,000-square-foot building is home to a state-of-the-art laboratory where company scientists and researchers collaborate with customers on the latest composite technology developments for aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications. With its completion, the facility is the company’s largest center for innovation and product development in North America and a showcase for the company’s advanced composites technology, providing space for future growth and expansion in the years ahead. The company expects to add up to 150 jobs at the center over the next 12 years.

Speaking to customers who took part in the event, Hexcel Chairman, CEO and President Nick Stanage emphasized that customer collaboration is the driving reason for the establishment of the new facility.

“It is because of you that we envisioned building a center of research and technology excellence where our doors will always be open to you,” he said to customers from about 20 companies attending the event. “We look forward to continuing to work with you and your teams to innovate and collaborate on next-generation solutions that will drive your success for decades to come.”

During the tour of the new Hexcel Center of Research & Technology Excellence, customers saw new state-of-the-art equipment in various laboratories, including the analytical, chemical, fiber creel and prepreg, microscopy, mechanical test and general labs.