Exel’s joint venture, Kineco Exel Composites India (KECI), has reached volume production capacity at its new manufacturing plant in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, for carbon fiber components used in wind turbines. The facility, completed in 2024, is now fully operational after testing throughout 2024 and 2025, with dedicated lines for producing flats used in turbine blades.
The plant was developed by Exel and Kineco Group, with machinery and layouts tailored for high-volume production of carbon fiber components. Volume shipments have commenced following full customer approvals, including a €10 million order from a South Asian manufacturer in 2024. The facility produces flats, joiners, and bolt fixtures, primarily for use as structural reinforcements in turbine blades.
Flats produced at the plant are designed to manage increased mechanical loads as blade lengths grow. India added 4.15 GW of wind capacity in 2024, bringing the total installed capacity to 50 GW, increasing demand for such components.
“Reaching volume production capacity in India marks a leap in our long-term plans to support the wind industry,” said Kari Loukola, executive vice president of industrial solutions at Exel Composites. “By localizing our pultrusion capabilities in India, we can supply high-performance components close to the point of use, helping our customers meet their business goals.”
“Locally made, IEC 61400-5 certified products delivered at volume. Our team has worked hard to get to this point, and we’re ready to meet both the technical and logistical expectations of our customers,” added Rohit Verlekar, chief operating officer at KECI.
Exel Composites is a manufacturer of composite materials and industrial solutions, with operations in multiple regions and a focus on supplying components for wind energy and other industrial applications.