Exel to exhibit at IEEE Power and energy transmission & distribution conference
Exel Composites will showcase carbon fiber composite conductor cores at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Transmission & Distribution (IEEE PES T&D) conference and exposition on 4-7 May 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. From booth 4333, Exel will present our carbon fiber composite cores developed for next generation conductors for overhead transmission lines.
The IEEE PES T&D conference and exposition is the industry’s leading and most comprehensive event focused on the design, operations, and modernization of the electrical grid. The conference connects a range of integral partners from the transmission and distribution sector, from utilities and regulators to researchers and technology providers.
This year’s conference marks Exel’s first attendance at the show, and its stand will exhibit practical product interaction and facilitate expert technical discussions. Attendees will be able to see composite conductor core samples and discuss material behavior and manufacturing techniques with Exel’s team of technical experts.
Visitors can learn about how composite technology supports reconductoring and increases line capacity, compared to traditional steel-core solutions. While conductor cores will act as the stand’s focal point, Exel’s technical experts will also be answering questions about the role of composites in wider electrical applications and infrastructure, and how pultruded fiber-reinforced materials can replace traditional steel, wood, and porcelain components.
“As electrical grids continue to modernize, there is a growing necessity for clear standards for composites conductor cores,” said Dr Antti Hassinen, director of product management at Exel. “IEEE provides a critical platform to advance discussions about conductor cores and the role they will play in ensuring long-term reliability and performance of electrical utilities.”
Dr Hassinen has played a key role in advancing technical composite conductor core specifications. His work contributed to the development of the International Electrotechnical Commissions TS 62818-1, providing guidance for conductor core performance and evaluation.
Visitors are invited to meet Exel Composites at booth 4333 and the team look forward to engaging directly with utilities, OEMs, and engineering partners on the show floor to discuss grid modernization challenges, reconductoring projects, and composites core applications.