Hexcel named Embraer Best Supplier of the Year for second consecutive year

Embraer awarded Hexcel Corporation, a global leader in advanced composite materials, with the Embraer Best Suppliers Award in the Standards & Materials Category for the second consecutive year, recognizing the company’s outstanding performance across quality, delivery, collaboration, and operational excellence.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our global teams and the strength of our long‑standing partnership with Embraer,” said Lyndon Smith, President, Americas & Global Fibers, Hexcel. “We are honored by this continued recognition and remain focused on delivering advanced composite solutions that support Embraer’s aircraft programs. Through our collaboration, we are lightweighting to propel the future, enabling stronger, lighter, and more efficient aircraft.”

The award was presented during Embraer’s annual Suppliers Conference in São José dos Campos, Brazil, where the company recognized partners that demonstrate exceptional engagement, performance, and alignment with Embraer’s operational and strategic priorities.

“A strong and aligned supply chain is essential to Embraer’s ability to execute, compete, and grow,” said Roberto Chaves, Executive Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain, Embraer. “Being recognized as Best Supplier of the Year reflects consistent performance, disciplined execution, and a collaborative approach that strengthens predictability and resilience across the value chain. This level of alignment is what enables us to move forward as one.”

Hexcel has been a trusted supplier to Embraer for decades, providing advanced carbon fiber and composite materials that are integral to the performance, efficiency, and reliability of Embraer aircraft across commercial, defense, and business aviation platforms.

Being named Best Supplier of the Year for a second straight year underscores Hexcel’s sustained ability to execute at scale, innovate alongside its customers, and deliver consistently high levels of quality and service in support of Embraer’s global operations.