Elevated Materials Appoints Sunit Kapur as Chief Operating Officer

Elevated Materials has appointed Sunit Kapur as Chief Operating Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company scales production of sustainable carbon fiber composites for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing applications. Kapur brings more than twenty years of experience in operations, supply chain management, and strategic growth across high technology industries.

Leadership Experience in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

Before joining Elevated Materials, Kapur held senior operations roles at companies specializing in engineered materials and precision manufacturing. His background includes oversight of global production networks, lean transformation initiatives, and supplier integration programs supporting aerospace and defense customers. The company noted that his appointment reflects its commitment to operational excellence and readiness for large scale production partnerships.

Expanding Sustainable Composite Production for Aerospace and Defense

Elevated Materials converts reclaimed carbon fiber into high performance composite sheets and prepregs used in aircraft interiors, UAV structures, and lightweight defense components. The company’s proprietary process reduces waste and energy consumption while maintaining aerospace grade mechanical properties. Kapur will oversee expansion of manufacturing capacity and implementation of advanced automation systems to meet growing demand from OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Supporting Industry Transition to Circular Material Supply Chains

The company’s technology aligns with the aerospace sector’s increasing focus on sustainability and circular supply chains. By reusing carbon fiber recovered from end‑of‑life aircraft and production scrap, Elevated Materials provides a cost effective alternative to virgin fiber while reducing environmental impact. Kapur’s operational leadership is expected to accelerate adoption of these materials across commercial and defense programs.

Positioning for Strategic Growth and Partnerships

CEO Luke Haverhals stated that Kapur’s appointment marks a pivotal moment as Elevated Materials transitions from pilot scale production to full commercial operations. The company is pursuing partnerships with aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors seeking sustainable composite solutions for next generation platforms.

For aerospace and defense readers, the appointment underscores the growing intersection of sustainability, advanced materials, and operational scalability within the industry’s supply chain modernization efforts.