February 18, 2026
Toray Group Marks 100 Years With New Composite Advancements at JEC World 2026
Toray Industries, Inc. announced today that it will jointly exhibit at JEC World 2026, one of the world’s leading international trade fairs for composite materials, to be held in Paris, France, from March 10 to 12, 2026.
The joint booth will be organized together with Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A., Toray Advanced Composites, Composite Materials (Italy) s.r.l., and Delta Preg S.p.A.
At the Toray Group joint booth (Hall 6 / E05), the Group will present its exhibits under the theme “Pioneering Change for the World” in commemoration of Toray’s 100th anniversary. The booth will feature application examples spanning from past achievements to future developments in the aerospace, defense, high‑performance automotive, and industrial sectors.
The exhibits will be structured into five categories—Sustainability, Mobility, Energy, Quality of Life, and New Products—showcasing products and technologies that contribute to each area. Within the Sustainability category, Toray will introduce its JEC Innovation Award winning initiative, related to circularity and recycling using its Cetex™ thermoplastic composite materials, as well as its JEC Innovation Award finalist—tennis racket incorporating bio‑circular carbon fiber.
Comment from Takashi Yoshiyama
General Manager of Torayca & Advanced Composite Division, Toray Industries, Inc.
“As Toray marks the milestone of its 100th anniversary, we are pleased to present the latest innovations from across the Toray Group at JEC World 2026. This occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on our history as a global leader in the carbon fiber field, while reaffirming our commitment to advancing the future of advanced materials,” says Takashi Yoshiyama, general manager of Torayca & Advanced Composite Division of Toray Industries, Inc.
Toray Group will also showcase its latest portfolio of composite materials, with a focus on the following :
- Toray Cetex™ TC1005
A next‑generation thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) uni-directional tape designed for high-performance, value-optimized part manufacturing. It offers exceptional toughness along with the inherent fire, smoke and toxicity (FST) performance of PEI, making CetexTM. TC1005 ideal for aircraft interiors and other applications that demand stringent fire safety standards, including rail and industrial environments. -
4000 Prepreg System
Toray 4000 Prepreg System
A next-generation bismaleimide (BMI) prepreg engineered to provide superior damage tolerance, higher tensile properties, and improved resin flow characteristics compared to conventional BMI prepregs. The Toray 4000 prepreg system is well-suited for aerospace, defense, and space applications. - ZeroPreg™ Series
Prepregs that have obtained ISO 14067 certification. - FR162V0 & DT220 Epoxy Systems
FR162V0 is a next‑generation halogen‑free flame‑retardant epoxy resin offering high flame resistance, excellent self‑extinguishing behavior, and low heat release. Classified UL‑94 V0 at 1 mm laminate thickness, and compliant with FAR 25.853 and EN45545‑2, FR162V0 is ideal for battery enclosures and aircraft interior applications requiring stringent fire safety standards (performance depends on laminate configuration).
DT220 is an advanced epoxy system engineered to deliver excellent thermo‑mechanical performance and high impact resistance and ensures strong property retention at elevated temperatures making it well‑suited for structural components exposed to very high service temperatures.
Toray Group Booth Layout (Hall 6 / E05)
In addition to the Toray Group joint booth, Zoltek Corporation, a Toray Group company specializing in large‑tow carbon fibers for industrial applications, and Engineering Technology Corporation, a manufacturer and supplier of filament winding equipment, are scheduled to exhibit in Hall 5 / H21.
JEC Composites Exchange – Toray Group Presentations
During JEC World 2026, the Toray Group is scheduled to deliver presentations on the following three themes at the JEC Composites Exchange, a conference held concurrently with the exhibition.
- Next-generation PEI uni-directional tapes for high-performance, value-optimized part manufacturing
Date: 12 March (Thu), 10:30 ~ 10:55
Venue: Agora 6
Speaker: Toray Advanced Composites, Global Director Product Management, Ruairi O’KANE
- Performance Meets Processability: Next-Generation BMI
Date: 12 March (Thu), 11:00 ~ 11:25
Venue: Agora 5
Speaker: Toray Composite Materials America, Senior Research Scientist, Amy MAYHUGH
- Building Affordable Circular Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites Through Recycled and Bio Based Materials
Date: 12 March (Thu), 14:30 ~ 14:55
Venue: Agora 5
Speaker: Toray Performance Materials Corporation, Senior Director of Technology and Production, Jinfeng ZHUGE
Toray Group Joint Booth (Hall 6 / E05) Exhibitors
Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan)
Main businesses: Manufacturing and selling fibers and textiles, performance chemicals, carbon fiber composite materials, environment and engineering, and life science-related products
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A. (France)
Main businesses: Manufacturing and selling polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers, advanced towpreg, pultruded composite profiles (rods & laminates)
Composite Materials (Italy) s.r.l. (Italy)
Main businesses: Manufacturing and selling carbon fiber textiles and prepregs
Delta Preg S.p.A. (Italy)
Main businesses: Manufacturing and selling carbon fiber prepregs
Toray Advanced Composites (Netherlands/UK)
Main businesses: Leading developer and manufacturer of advanced thermoset and thermoplastic composite materials.
Toray Group Companies Showcasing in Hall 6 / E05
Toray Composite Materials America (USA)
Main businesses: Manufacturing and suppling TORAYCA™ carbon fiber and advanced thermoset prepreg systems
Performance Materials Corporation (USA)
Main businesses: Manufacturing and marketing of thermoplastic composites and laminates for the sporting goods, footwear and medical markets
Toray Group Companies Showcasing in Hall 5 / H21
Zoltek Corporation (USA/Hungary)
Main businesses: Manufacturing and marketing of large tow industrial-grade carbon fiber materials.
Engineering Technology Corporation (USA)
Main businesses: Manufacturing and marketing of filament winding machinery and service.
About Toray
Toray Industries, Inc. is a global leader in advanced materials innovation, comprising more than 300 affiliated companies and approximately 48,000 employees worldwide. Since 1926, we have continuously expanded our business portfolio—from Fibers & Textiles, to Resins & Chemicals, Films, Electronics & Information Materials, Carbon Fiber Composite Materials, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products, as well as Water Treatment & Environment. April 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Toray’s founding. In line with our Corporate Philosophy, “Contributing to society through the creation of new value with innovative ideas, technologies and products,” we will commit to delivering fundamental solutions to global-scale challenges.
For more information, please visit our website at www.toray.com.
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