STAMFORD, CT. April 26, 2005 – Hexcel Corporation (NYSE/PCX: HXL) has opened a new sales office in Yokohama, Japan.
The sales office, supplying Hexcel’s full range of composite materials, will be run by Yukuo Hisatomi, Sales Manager.  Mr Hisatomi will be supported by Yoshi Shiuchi, Senior Sales Manager and Atsuko Sagawa, Office Administrator and Customer Service Supervisor.

The new Yokohama Sales Office will be fully supported by Hexcel’s global organization and resources, including Operations, Research and Technology, Quality Assurance and Technical Support.

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Hexcel Corporation is a leading advanced structural materials company. It develops, manufactures and markets lightweight, high-performance reinforcement products, composite materials and composite structures for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, electronics, and industrial applications.

Contact:  Rachel Woolerton
Tel: +44 (0)1223 838370
Rachel.Woolerton@hexcel.com