<div id="readability-page-1"><div>         <div>                        <p>,  /PRNewswire/ -- Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (Toray CMA), a leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials, today announces the appointment of Teruyuki Sakimon as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026. He will succeed Dennis Frett, who will retire after a long and distinguished career. Frett worked closely with leadership throughout the succession process to ensure a smooth transition.</p>             <p><span>                 Continue Reading                   <br/>                   <i></i>                                </span>             </p>             <div>               <div>                 <div>                                       <div>                                                               <figure>                        <p><img id="imageid_2" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/null?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/null"/>                    </p>                       <figcaption>         Teruyuki Sakimon (left) and Dennis Frett (right)       </figcaption>     </figure>                                                                                  </div>                 </div>               </div>             </div>             <p>Sakimon has been with Toray CMA for over 20 years and with Toray Industries' (Toray) advanced composites division for nearly 30 years. As he transitions from his current role as Vice President of Technical, he brings a strong background in technical R&amp;D and business operations. He has played a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission, spearheading several product innovations for the company's strategic partners and strengthening operational excellence.</p>                            <p>Frett has been with the company for over 30 years, including 15 years as an executive leader. Under his leadership, Toray CMA achieved significant growth while navigating industry changes and global challenges, positioning it as the premier provider of advanced composite materials. He will continue to support the company's Board of Directors and Executive Committee in an advisory role.</p>               <p>&#34;I am honored to step into this role and build upon the foundation set by my predecessor,&#34; said Sakimon. &#34;Continuing Dennis' legacy, I am committed to driving growth, accelerating innovation, and deepening collaboration with our global partners to help shape the future of high-performance composite materials.&#34;</p><p>This leadership transition marks Toray CMA's renewed commitment to operational excellence, customer partnership, and continued investment in next-generation technologies to support the needs of the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.</p><p><b>About Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.<br/></b>Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (Toray CMA) manufactures and supplies TORAYCA™ carbon fiber and advanced thermoset prepreg materials. Toray materials are recognized worldwide for their performance, quality, and consistency in processing. With the most carbon fiber and prepreg capacity in North America, Toray CMA serves the needs of aerospace and defense, sports and recreation, automotive, and industrial markets. Toray CMA is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray). Toray addresses global challenges by delivering high-value-added products, including fibers and textiles, resins and films, and carbon fiber composite materials. For more information about Toray CMA, visit www.toraycma.com. For information on Toray Industries, visit www.toray.com.</p><p>SOURCE Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjYwMzA5Jk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9U0YwNTU5MyZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNjAzMDkxNDAwUFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19TRjA1NTkz?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjYwMzA5Jk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9U0YwNTU5MyZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNjAzMDkxNDAwUFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19TRjA1NTkz"/></p></div>       </div></div>

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<p>Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (Toray CMA) has appointed Teruyuki Sakimon as President and CEO, effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Dennis Frett, who will retire. Sakimon, with over 20 years at Toray CMA and nearly 30 years in Toray's advanced composites division, aims to drive growth and innovation while continuing Frett's legacy. This transition underscores Toray CMA's commitment to operational excellence and investment in next-generation technologies for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.</p>

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14:00 ETTeruyuki Sakimon Appointed as President and CEO of Toray CMA, Effective April 1, 2026