Biography:

Tapio Korhonen is Commercial Director at WH Lipex, a leading supplier of glass and basalt fibre technology and manufacturing equipment, supporting composite producers worldwide. With extensive experience in advanced materials and industrial systems, Korhonen leads global commercial strategy, partnerships, and market development across the composites value chain. At the intersection of materials innovation and industrial scalability, he works closely with customers to deploy high-performance, cost-efficient solutions for glass and basalt fibre production. A key focus of Korhonen’s work is enabling more sustainable composite manufacturing through improved process efficiency, alternative raw materials, and emerging recycling technologies. As the composites industry accelerates its transition toward circularity, Korhonen actively engages with OEMs, recyclers, and research organizations to bridge technology development and commercial adoption.

About WH Lipex GmbH:

WH Lipex GmbH is a globally respected engineering and technology supplier specializing in advanced solutions for the glass and basalt fibre industries. With over 40 years of expertise, the company designs, engineers, and supports manufacturing systems—from individual components to complete turnkey production plants—tailored to the specific needs of fibre producers worldwide. WH Lipex partners with clients throughout the project lifecycle, offering consulting, plant engineering, construction management, staff training, and ongoing technical support to help optimize performance and reduce costs. As part of the Woollard & Henry Group, WH Lipex combines deep industry know-how with global reach to advance materials technology and sustainability. The company also develops recycling solutions for fibre production waste and participates in initiatives that promote circular economy practices in composites manufacturing. Headquartered near Frankfurt, Germany, WH Lipex serves a diverse international customer base with reliable, high-quality technology and services.