About us

CAION is a leading innovator in the carbon fibre supply chain. We are dedicated to creating sustainable, affordable, and accessible carbon fibre solutions that exceed industry standards.

With our deep industry expertise and highly innovative approach, we are helping customers overcome the challenges of the traditional carbon fibre market and capitalize on new growth opportunities. We offer comprehensive solutions, from design and materials to manufacturing and circularity.

By rethinking the entire process, we have developed highly effective and pragmatic technology-based solutions that drive market success.

Background 

Carbon fibre composites have become a cornerstone of lightweighting solutions since the 1960s.

As the world focuses on climate goals and decarbonization, carbon fibre is emerging as an essential technology for renewable energy (wind), sustainable mobility (green hydrogen, future aviation), and climate-friendly construction.

This secular growth presents challenges and opportunities across the entire supply chain, from raw materials to manufacturing, applications and recycling.

Michael Hau

Founder, General Management:
Strategy, Customer Engagement, People

“My entire professional career in this industry was driven by the excitement and the seemingly limitless opportunities for carbon fibre structures. 2015 I realised the significance of circularity to arrive at truly sustainable solutions. In 2022 this triggered what is now CAION – starting with a sustainable carbon fibre in the first place, without compromise on performance. We worked hard to translate this into attractive investment cases for new capacities as well as supporting established producers by transforming their businesses for growth and competitiveness.”

Steve Atkiss

Carbon Fibre Technology:
Production Technologies, Engineering, Operations and General Customer Support
“I became a hands-on carbon fibre producer early in my career, learning about all the challenges the hard way: From leading operations, engineering and building new lines to making production safer and more profitable. In 2013 I had the unique opportunity to dive deep with a talented team of engineers and scientists into the actual process details of making carbon fibre. As a result, we now have a suite of new technologies that truly changes the way carbon fibre is being produced: More sustainable, more economically and at new performance and quality levels – this is the age of industrialised carbon fibre.”