Verified Nov 2026
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Lacq, Aquitaine
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Since 1982
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe manufactures polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fiber and composite materials under the TORAYCA brand. Headquartered in Lacq, Aquitaine, France, the company was founded in 1982 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toray Industries. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people and serves the aerospace, automotive, military-defense, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2024 the company reported turnover of about €296 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, and it is expanding its Abidos plant to raise output from 5,000 to 6,000 metric tons.
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Lacq, Aquitaine
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Industries
Automotive
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
44 years in operation (founded 1982).
Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe manufactures polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fiber and composite materials under the TORAYCA brand. Headquartered in Lacq, Aquitaine, France, the company was founded in 1982 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toray Industries. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people and serves the aerospace, automotive, military-defense, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2024 the company reported turnover of about €296 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, and it is expanding its Abidos plant to raise output from 5,000 to 6,000 metric tons.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1982 |
Headquarters | Lacq, Aquitaine |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What Toray Carbon Fibers Europe makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and Nadcap certifications and produces carbon fiber, carbon tow, prepregs, and pultruded profiles.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Composite (source: toray-cfe.com).
Certifications
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — toray-cfe.com
ISO 14001 — toray-cfe.com
ISO 50001 — toray-cfe.com
ISO 9001 — toray-cfe.com
Nadcap — toray-cfe.com
Latest developments
2026-10-20 — En exclusivité, nous avons visité la nouvelle ligne de production de fibre de carbone de Toray à Abidos - La République des Pyrénées.fr (larepubliquedespyrenees.fr)
2026-03-09 — Toray Announces Start Up of New Production Facility (toray-cfe.com)
2026-01-08 — Toray : comment l'usine orange va se mettre au vert (resolution-rse.fr)
2025-12-15 — Toray Selected as JEC Innovation Awards 2026 Finalist (toray-cfe.com)
2025-11-25 — Toray reçoit une importante subvention de l'ADEME pour améliorer l'efficacité énergétique de son usine béarnaise (lejournaldesentreprises.com)
2025-11-20 — Bassin de Lacq : Toray-CFE œuvre à optimiser ses performances énergétiques (sudouest.fr)
Facilities
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe is headquartered in Lacq, Aquitaine. Public sources also reference these locations:
Colleferro, Italy — toray-cfe.com
France — toray-cfe.com
Company details
As a 100% subsidiary of Toray Industries, the company operates from production sites in Lacq and Abidos in southwest France. Toray Carbon Fibers Europe was founded in 1982, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Lacq, Aquitaine. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 44 years in operation (founded 1982). Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Toray Carbon Fibers Europe do?
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe manufactures polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fiber and composite materials under the TORAYCA brand. Headquartered in Lacq, Aquitaine, France, the company was founded in 1982 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toray Industries. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people and serves the aerospace, automotive, military-defense, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2024 the company reported turnover of about €296 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, and it is expanding its Abidos plant to raise output from 5,000 to 6,000 metric tons.
Where is Toray Carbon Fibers Europe headquartered?
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe is headquartered in Lacq, Aquitaine.
When was Toray Carbon Fibers Europe founded?
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe was founded in 1982.
How big is Toray Carbon Fibers Europe?
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Toray Carbon Fibers Europe hold?
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe lists AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+33 5 59 60 71 00
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
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