Exel Composites Oyj (formerly known as Exel Oyj) is a

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technology company that designs, manufactures and markets

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profiles and tubes for industrial applications. Exel was founded in 1960 by Yrjö Aho. The name Exel came from a combination of the words ''explosive electronics'', with the company initially producing electric

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s The company later moved onto production of sports equipment, with a focus on

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s, before diversifying into a wider range of composite products.

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Manufacturing companies established in 1960 Companies listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Finnish brands Sporting goods manufacturers of Finland Mäntyharju Finnish companies established in 1960 {{Finland-company-stub