Biography:

Mr. FUKUI joined Toyota Industries Corporation in 2016, specializing in the design of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic). He contributed significantly to the development of 3D CFRP components for automotive applications & focused on the development of recycled carbon fiber spun yarn in recent years, pioneering advancements in sustainable CFRP technology.

About Toyota Industries Corporation:

Toyota Industries Corporation, established in 1926, is the manufacture and sales of textile machinery, materials handling equipment, automobiles, and automobile parts. Committed to innovation and quality, we continues to drive progress across diverse industries, delivering advanced solutions that support global mobility and industrial development. Especially to composite development, we leverages its expertise in textile machinery, the company’s founding business, to develop advanced composite materials based on spinning and weaving technologies. In this development, we succeeded to develop 100% recycled carbon fiber span yarn which is compatible with virgin carbon fiber in CFRP. Through collaboration with partner companies, we build a comprehensive CFRP recycling system, aiming to realize a circular economy and contribute to sustainable society. In 2023, we received the JEC Award for this innovation in recycled carbon fiber spun yarn, followed by the Germain Innovation Award in 2024.