ZOLTEK Employee Directory

Textile ManufacturingMissouri, United States501-1000 Employees

ZOLTEK is a mid-sized textile-manufacturing company based in Hazelwood, Missouri, that specializes in carbon fiber production. It seeks to advance carbon fiber as a primary material for composite structures, enabling higher performance across a range of products. Carbon fiber reinforced composites are known for high strength and stiffness at low weight, along with corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and electrical conductivity. The material’s versatility allows it to be combined with components such as other fibers, plastics, metals, wood, and concrete, enabling diverse applications and potential life-cycle cost benefits.

ZOLTEK positions itself as a global producer with substantial capacity for industrial-grade carbon fiber, produced through a proprietary continuous carbonization process. Its customer base spans multiple industries that seek improved performance and efficiency through carbon fiber composites. The company has been part of Toray Industries since 2014, aligning it with a broader group focused on advanced carbon fiber technologies. In March 2025, ZOLTEK announced leadership changes with David Purcell promoted to President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer, while Toshiyuki Kondo became Chairman of the Americas.

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