Hexcel Corporation is one of the leading suppliers of structural materials in the world. It produces carbon fiber and composite materials, including honeycombs, prepregs, film adhesives and sandwich panels. The company also manufactures structural laminates, polyurethanes and printed circuit board materials. Hexcel Corporation serves the commercial, aerospace, defense, ground transportation, sports and recreation, tooling and wind energy markets. Its structures business unit designs, manufactures and markets lightweight composite structures and assemblies for commercial and military aircraft, helicopters and business jets. Established in 1946, Hexcel Corporation offers program and risk management services. It serves various clients, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Applied Aerospace Structures Corporation and Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corporation. Hexcel Corporation maintains one of its manufacturing facilities in Decatur, Ala.