# Hexcel and Arkema form strategic alliance for aerospace thermoplastic composites

Hexcel and Arkema have signed a strategic alliance to develop carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite solutions for the aerospace sector, combining Hexcel's carbon fiber expertise with Arkema's PEEK resins. A joint R&D laboratory will be established in France.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-04-26
- Where: France, France
- Status: announced
- Products: carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes, PEEK resins
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md) (partner)
- [Hexcel](https://endata.com/companies/15803.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [echemi.com](https://www.echemi.com/cms/12257.html), 2018-04-26: "I am delighted to announce this partnership with Hexcel, a leading advanced composites supplier to the aerospace industry."

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