Type: Public
On the web: http://www.hexcel.com
Employees: 4,043
Employee growth: 8.3%

The first footprints on the moon didn't come from Neil Armstrong, but from Hexcel, a maker of composite materials. Back then Hexcel made the footpads on the Apollo 11 lunar module; today the company makes advanced structural materials used in everything from aircraft components to wind turbine blades. Its composite materials include structural adhesives and honeycomb panels used in products like satellites, auto parts, golf clubs, and even window blinds. Commercial aerospace companies account for half of Hexcel's sales; military and other governmental space and defense sales add up to almost 30%. Markets for Hexcel industrial products include wind energy, recreational equipment, and transportation.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $1,173.6M
One year growth: 5.9%
Net income: $77.4M
Income growth: 37.5%

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: David E. Berges
President: Nick L. Stanage
VP Operations: Andrea Domenichini

Competitors:
BP
Cytec

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