Kalpesh Patel, ex-MD & CEO of Kemrock Industries & Exports Ltd.- a true achiever with an illustrious career in the advanced composites. Kalpesh Patel, was the face behind successful story of Kemrock Industries & Exports Ltd. & set up the vertical of India’s first carbon fiber manufacturing plant, which was then inaugurated by His Excellency former President of India Shri. A.P.J. Abdul Kalamin GIGU (Gujarat Institute Of Ceramic & Universal). Patel had shifted focus on Kemrock Industries and changed the fortune of the company with his own innovative foray in production of carbon fiber composites/prepregs, for aerospace, defense and wind energy sectors.
Kemrock Industries, a major player in the manufacturing of carbon fibre was one of the most successful missions undertaken by Patel which was indeed testimony to his vision and commitment of establishing an indigenous industry base for composite products catering to far more demanding global standards that were essential for aerospace, defence and wind energy sectors. Carbon fiber manufacturing was part of the company strategy from its beginning and fit well with current capabilities including resin manufacture, technical fabric capability and molding competency.
Post the acquisition of Kemrock by Reliance Industries, Patel formed his own consultancy for the advanced composites market to provide businesses with years worth of experience along with practical know-how on how to successfully handle technical and commercial complexities. Since then he has helped businesses across diverse industries by providing business strategy, operational support and innovative ideas to boost revenues.
The global composite industry market size is projected to grow from USD 105.7 billion in 2021, at an annual growth rate of 10.8% over the next seven years from its estimated size in current terms and reach the approximate value of USD 181.7 Billion by 2028, North America hold a firm grip on this world Composite Industry market but long traceable expansion predominates in the Asia Pacific region than any other regional market The carbon fibre project in India is a very crucial step under the highly efficient mission for augmenting imports and fostering domestic production and consumption alongside potentially innovation as well towards attaining technological-dissolution. And today Patel’s perception stays to shape the sphere as new initiatives and advanced materials innovation retains momentum.
To the top of globe techniques on manufacturing — and topology All his knowledge and skills in order to take new initiatives have been really needed by India to remain at top.
From carbon fiber technologist to effective business consultant, Patel’s journey is a testament to his skill, experience and leadership potential. Known in the business world for his innovative scion, growth potentiality and service delivery. This business consultant continues to motivate the rest of us with his legacy of businesses shaped by a pioneer in carbon fiber.
