History Brief History 2014 Start-up of the new PAN facility in September 2013 Creation of a new European Technical Centre in Lacq 2012 Toray Industries decided to invest in a new precursor (PAN) facility in Lacq, South-West France 2012 Name change: Soficar becomes Toray Carbon Fibers Europe 2011 Capital restructuring: Toray acquired 100% stake in Soficar 2008 5th production unit of 2000 tons / year. Capacity increased to 5200 t / year 2007 4th production unit. Capacity increased to 3400 t / year 2004 3rd production unit. Capacity increased to 2600 t / year 2002 R & D Composite Centre operational 1992 2nd production unit IM / HM. Capacity increased to 700 t / year 1988 Capital restructuring: Toray (70%) & Atochem (30%) 1987 1st aerospace approvals 1985 1st production unit T300 3K/6K - capacity: 300 t / year 1982 Creation of Joint Venture between Toray (35%) & Elf (65%)
