Biography:

Javier Munoz is Group Product Manager for Industrial Applications at Hexcel, bringing over 15 years of international experience in advanced composites. He leads strategic initiatives to deliver innovative solutions for the automotive sector, focusing on high-rate manufacturing and design-driven applications. Javier has been instrumental in introducing HexPly® M949, a fast-cure epoxy prepreg enabling premium carbon-look surfaces and rapid cycle times for complex automotive components. He works closely with major automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide, driving projects that combine performance, efficiency, and aesthetics. In addition to prepreg technologies, Javier leads the development of carbon towpreg solutions for engine sleeves, reinforcing Hexcel’s commitment to lightweight, high-performance structures.

About Hexcel:

Hexcel is a global leader in advanced composites, delivering high-performance materials that enable lighter, stronger, and more efficient structures across aerospace, defence and space and automotive markets. With decades of expertise in carbon fiber, reinforcements, and resin systems, Hexcel develops innovative solutions that meet the most demanding requirements for strength, durability, and sustainability. Our portfolio includes HexPly® prepregs, engineered fabrics, and towpregs, supporting applications from structural components to aesthetic surfaces. In the automotive sector, Hexcel drives next-generation mobility with fast-cure technologies like HexPly® M949 for high-volume production and premium carbon-look finishes. Committed to innovation and collaboration, Hexcel partners with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide to deliver scalable solutions that combine performance, efficiency, and design freedom. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Hexcel operates globally with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and customer success.