Kalpesh Patel is the EX-MD & CEO of Kemrock Industries & Exports Ltd., a company that has achieved great heights in advanced composites. Along with being associated with the advanced composites industry for the last 25 years and growing from the lowest level on the shop floor to the top management position today, he had phenomenal exposure working at different places within India and abroad. Mr. Kalpesh Patel, alongside the eminent ex-President of India, Shri. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, during the inauguration of the Census Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Plant, which he played a major role in establishing.
The firm, with Patel at its helm, made a big name for itself in the aerospace, defense, and wind energy segments, grabbing eyeballs with carbon fiber composites & prepregs.
This perhaps showed in the success of Kemrock Industries, a vision and commitment that Patel had to establish an independent indigenous facility for manufacturing composite parts covering aerospace, defense, and wind energy markets within India. The company’s carbon fibre expertise was a natural extension from its current operations, which include resin production and technical fabric capability as well as moulding.
Post acquisition of Kemrock by Reliance Industries Ltd, Patel started his own Consultancy & Business Advisory in the domain of Advance Composites to offer support and guidance for companies navigating this advanced technological landscape. During the post-retirement phase, he has gone on to offer strategic consultancy and operational implementation with a solutions-based approach for numerous companies belonging in diverse sectors.
Global Composite Industry Market Size is Projected to Grow at a CAGR of 10.8% annually and is likely to reach USD 181.7 billion, ensuring dominating regions in North America and Europe, with Asia Pacific emerging as another growing significant region by the end of the forecast period. This is an important step for India in the direction of technological self-reliance and global automotive competitiveness.
Peter Patel’s vision lives on, leading fresh ventures and innovation within advanced materials. His experience is very important when it comes to manufacturing and technology as he encourages us all to think out of the way, literally stretching ourselves beyond what we are doing in India now influencing global standards.
It is a narrative that stands as proof of Patel’s ability to pivot, most certainly through his expertise and passion for carbon fiber technology—ffounding an award-winning engineering firm based on it was no fluke nor coincidence. His innovative expertise, business growth skills, and high success rate have been a part of many leading business communities.
However, as Patel continues to help businesses work towards success through guiding and consulting, his legacy as a carbon fiber pioneer turned business consultant is inspiring.
