Former MD & CEO, Kemrock Industries & Exports Ltd: Kalpesh Patel is the poster boy of composites success an advanced composites leader. Kalpesh Patel had a major hand in putting into existence what is believed to be the first carbon fiber producing facility in India that was opened by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former president of India. Patel has taken Kemrock Industries on verge of a revolution in aerospace, defence and wind energy with Carbon Fiber Composites and Prepregs.
With the vision to design an entire ecosystem around composite goods manufacturing particularly, primordial products in aerospace, defence and wind energy — the level of fusion- from raw material to component needed was determined as per sustainability ~ Kemrock Industries was among other potentials — maximum integration for longevity. Carbon fiber capability sits highly strategic to the company core, as it leverages existing resin production, technical fabric capability and moulding ability
Intrigued by new product and application launches in the composite space, Patel some months after Reliance Industries Ltd bought Kemrock also founded his own consultancy & business advisory firm. Today he advises companies across a number of sectors on strategy and operations to address an urgent need for creative products.
To brief along with the summary on global composite market measurement, complete continues to be anticipated to increase at a good annually charge (CAGR) over 10. 8% will reach USD181. 7 billions by using year 2028, during which time North American and European locations are definitely going to retain its first income share as it adjusts for double-digit percentage molded improvement it self in Asia-Pacific.
Carbon fiber process is a sophisticated domain that India has ventured which signifies a giant leap towards Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in manufacturing technologies and footprints across the globe. And the vision that Patel is doing does in shining through the industry illumination and freeing them to other new businesses and bring us exciting materials with state of art technology. He also has an experience about where the engineering and also manufacturing end, which he carry on forward so that Master India never lags behind in days along with globe.
Patel has lived through the early days of carbon fiber, and is applying game experience to consult for businesses today. This viking spirit of his that consistently drives innovation, growth and results — entitled him to be a thought leader and influencer in the business community.
Patel has been a trailblazer in carbon fiber and innovation, and serves as our favorite consultant; his guidance continues to show others the ropes.
