What Eurocarbon does

Eurocarbon B.V., founded in 1982 and headquartered in Sittard, Netherlands, is a privately held specialty manufacturer of braided and woven reinforcements for the composites industry, employing 11-50 people. The company was established around carbon fiber as its founding specialty and has since built a catalog of standard program products — aramid braids, glass fiber braids, carbon fiber braids, woven tapes, gusset fillers, tubular elastic UD reinforcements, HMPE rigging braids, chopped carbon fiber, and natural fiber composites — sold per kilogram to ensure fiber-weight-correct pricing. Since 1994 it has also pioneered overbraiding, a net-shape process that braids reinforcement fibers directly onto a mandrel to produce preforms ready for RTM or infusion, with programmable braid angles between 15° and 80°, fiber volume fractions up to 55%, and waste rates of only 5-10%. Eurocarbon engineers and builds its own braiding and overbraiding machines in-house, including custom high-carrier-count configurations (notably a 288/192-carrier turn-key delivery to the National Composites Centre in Bristol), retaining proprietary process IP and offering turn-key equipment sales alongside component manufacturing.

Revenue is generated across four streams: (1) composite reinforcement hardware sold via per-kilogram pricing and stock-and-ship standard programs; (2) professional-services consultancy covering braiding, weaving, and overbraiding architecture, feasibility, and material selection; (3) turn-key overbraiding equipment and technology transfer; and (4) thermoplastic tapes, braids, and cords. Go-to-market is sales-led with engineering support, anchored by a worldwide agent network covering 17+ countries (Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania), direct phone/email sales from Sittard, and presence at JEC WORLD. Primary customer verticals are defense, aerospace, automotive, and industrial, with secondary applications in sporting goods, healthcare, marine, and insulation; named reference customers include the Mercedes McLaren SLR (Crashcone), NCC Bristol (equipment), and Scheldebouw (facade structures). Operations are ISO 9001 certified, and sister company Eurobraider handles series production of overbraided preforms on Eurocarbon-designed equipment, separating scale manufacturing from R&D and consultancy.

Name

Eurocarbon

Legal name

Eurocarbon B.V.

Website

https://eurocarbon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eurocarbon B.V., founded in 1982 in Sittard, Netherlands, manufactures braided and woven carbon, glass, aramid and natural fiber reinforcements, offers overbraiding services and turn-key equipment, and provides composite-reinforcement consultancy to defense, aerospace, automotive, industrial and other clients via direct sales and a worldwide agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sittard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Composite Reinforcement Products: Eurocarbon manufactures and sells braided and woven reinforcement materials for composite applications. Products include carbon fiber braids, glass fiber braids, aramid braids, woven tapes, gusset fillers, tubular elastic UD, HMPE rigging braids, chopped carbon fiber, and natural fiber composites. Products are sold per kilogram for fair, consistent pricing based on fiber weight rather than length.
2. Consultancy Services: Expert consultancy services for braiding, weaving, and overbraiding applications, covering fiber architecture, process guidance, material selection, and manufacturability assessment.
3. Turn-key Overbraiding Solutions: Sale of complete overbraiding equipment and technology transfer to customers. The company sells turn-key overbraiding solutions including custom-designed machines and supporting equipment.
4. Thermoplastic Products: Production of thermoplastic tapes, braids, and cords including straps, tent tapes, shoelaces, rigging sleeves, and circular knitting products for various applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eurocarbon B.V. manufactures and sells braided and woven carbon, glass, aramid, HMPE, and natural fiber reinforcements for composite applications, supplied per kilogram from a standard program or as custom-engineered solutions. The company also delivers specialized overbraiding services and turn-key overbraiding equipment, complemented by engineering consultancy in braiding, weaving, and overbraiding for defense, aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers.

Product overview

Eurocarbon is a manufacturer of braided and woven composite reinforcements founded in 1982, specializing in carbon fiber technology. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around standard programs and custom solutions. Standard programs include Aramid Flat Braids, Gusset Fillers, Glass Fiber Braids, Tubular Elastic Carbon UD, Carbon Fiber Braids, Woven Tapes, HMPE Rigging Braids, Natural Fiber Composites, and Chopped Carbon Fiber. These are complemented by overbraiding services and thermoplastic products. Eurocarbon provides integrated offerings combining consulting services (braiding, weaving, overbraiding consultancy), production and manufacturing capabilities, and custom-made solutions. The company operates sister company Eurobraider for series production of overbraided preforms. All offerings are supported by ISO 9001 certified quality management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aramid Flat Braids High-performance aramid fiber flat braid reinforcements offering exceptional strength, flexibility, and thermal stability up to 300°C, available in 300, 400, and 500 g/m² areal weights for composite manufacturers in defense, aerospace, and industrial markets.
• Gusset Fillers Preformed braided fillers for reinforcing corners, radii, and junctions in composite structures, supplied as UD fillers (1.7-10mm) and Braid-in-Braid fillers (2-11mm) to control resin flow and provide local reinforcement.
• Glass Fiber Braids Tubular braids made from A-grade E-glass yarns in light (300 g/m²), medium (650 g/m²), and heavy (1000 g/m²) constructions for composite laminates requiring various thicknesses.
• Tubular Elastic Carbon UD Circular sleeve combining unidirectional carbon fiber (510 g/m²) with elastic weft that expands to fit around preforms, providing layer compaction without adhesives for composite layups.
• Carbon Fiber Braids High-strength tubular braided carbon fiber sleeves in 3K, 6K, and 12K configurations with light (340 g/m²), medium (420 g/m²), and heavy (600 g/m²) areal weights, providing torsional resistance and seamless surface coverage.
• Woven Tapes Technical woven tapes in UD/unidirectional and 0/90 configurations, widths from 12.5mm to 120mm, suitable for carbon, aramid, glass, and hybrid fibers for narrow composite reinforcements.
• HMPE Rigging Braids Braided high-modulus polyethylene fiber reinforcements with exceptional tensile strength, low weight, high abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance, available in various colors for rigging and high-performance applications.
• Natural Fiber Composites Braided and woven reinforcements based on flax, hemp, jute, cotton, and linen fibers, providing renewable, sustainable, and lightweight alternatives with good mechanical properties for composites.
• Chopped Carbon Fiber Short carbon fiber strands in lengths of 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24mm for compression and injection molding processes, with densities of 1.77-1.8 g/cm³ and tensile strengths of 4100-4900 MPa.
• Thermoplastics Tailor-made thermoplastic tapes, braids, and cords in polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, and HMPE materials, including straps, tent tapes, shoelaces, rigging sleeves, and kite-line cords for industrial and consumer applications.
• Overbraiding and Turn-key Solutions Net-shape overbraiding services and turn-key equipment supply that braids reinforcement fibers directly onto a mandrel to produce structural preforms for RTM or infusion processes, with programmable braid angles of 15°-80°, fiber volume fractions up to 55%, and waste rates of only 5-10%.
• Braiding Consultancy Expert guidance in braided fiber architectures covering biaxial and triaxial configurations, material selection, manufacturability assessment, and process optimization for defense, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
• Weaving Consultancy Technical weaving consultancy for narrow woven tapes and composite reinforcements covering tape width up to 360mm, weave patterns, fiber selection, and production feasibility assessment.
• Overbraiding Consultancy
• Production and Manufacturing
• Custom Made Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Waste rates of only 5-10% with overbraiding technique
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EurobraidercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurobraider is Eurocarbon's sister company specialized in series production of overbraided preforms. All production is carried out on Eurocarbon-designed equipment with highly automated processes ensuring consistent, high-quality results. Eurobraider handles large-scale production while Eurocarbon focuses on development, consultancy, and smaller-scale manufacturing.
• COBRACOMP (Interreg Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOBRACOMP project focuses on developing a new high-performance multilayer triaxial braiding process for fast, automated, and repeatable manufacturing of composite materials in Northwest Europe. Eurocarbon participates as a technology partner developing braiding processes and solutions.
• OPZuid Projects (SCOPAC and Proeftuin Thermoplastisch Composiet)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPZuid regional funding projects where Eurocarbon participates in sustainable composites research. SCOPAC aims to find new uses for low-value plastic packaging waste by adding fibers. Proeftuin Thermoplastisch Composiet focuses on reusing residual material in high-quality fiber-reinforced plastics.
• 100% Limburg Bike ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-funded project developing personalized, tailor-made, and safe bicycle frames using various innovations including Eurocarbon's composite reinforcement solutions.
• National Composites Centre (NCC) BristolcoreTechnology or IntegrationEurocarbon delivered a turn-key 288/192 carrier overbraider to NCC in Bristol for composite research and development applications. This represents one of the largest and most significant overbraiding equipment deliveries.
• Mediclastic B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMediclastic B.V. serves as a sales partner for Eurocarbon's elastics products for facemasks and healthcare applications.
• Universities and Research InstitutesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurocarbon works closely with universities, research institutes, and composite producers to stay current with the latest industry trends and develop new solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atkins & Pearce: Manufacturer of braided fiber products including industrial braids from aramid, fiberglass, and other high-performance fibers. Comparable as a specialty braider serving industrial and composites end markets with custom and standard programs.
• Bally Ribbon Mills: US manufacturer of 2D and 3D braided structures including carbon, aramid, and glass fiber products for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Closely comparable in braiding technology, fiber inputs, and target customer profile.
• HERNANDEZ Engineering: Composite braiding solutions provider focused on overbraiding for aerospace and industrial applications. Direct comparable in overbraiding services and preform production.
• Suprem SA: Swiss textile manufacturer producing reinforcements for composite applications, including braided and woven products. Closely comparable European peer in textile-based composite reinforcements.
• A&P Technology: US-based manufacturer specializing in braided composite reinforcements, including biaxial and triaxial braids and overbraided preforms. Direct comparable in core product category (braided reinforcements for composites) and overlapping end markets (aerospace, automotive, defense).
• Wilhelm Müller: German manufacturer of braiding machines and braiding technology. Comparable as a peer in the braiding machinery side of Eurocarbon's turn-key equipment business, serving composites and industrial textile customers.

Broad incumbents

• Albany International: Larger, publicly traded manufacturer of engineered textiles including composite reinforcements used in aerospace and industrial applications. Comparable in woven/braided composite input materials but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• SGL Carbon: Large German manufacturer of carbon-based products including carbon fibers and composite materials serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Comparable as a broader incumbent in carbon fiber and composite materials, with overlapping end markets but a much wider product portfolio.
• Toho Tenax (Teijin Carbon): Major carbon fiber manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable as a key supplier/customer ecosystem participant in carbon fiber reinforcements, though operates at much larger scale and upstream in the value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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