AGY Announces Executive Leadership Appointments to Drive Next Phase of Growth

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AIKEN, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 12, 2026--

AGY, the leading U.S. manufacturer of high-performance glass fiber reinforcements, today announced two senior leadership appointments, effective February 1, 2026, bolstering the Company’s commitment to systematic growth, industry-leading innovation, and long-term value creation.

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Patrick Hunter, CCO & President, AGY

Patrick Hunter has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer and President of AGY. Since joining the Company in early 2024, Hunter has played a key role in strengthening the commercial organization, expanding strategic customer relationships, and aligning go-to-market execution with AGY’s growing portfolio of advanced products and capacity investments.

In his expanded role, Hunter will continue to lead AGY’s global commercial organization while assuming broader responsibility for enterprise execution and growth initiatives across aerospace, defense, electronics, and advanced industrial markets.

“Patrick has been instrumental in sharpening AGY’s commercial strategy and positioning the Company for its next phase of growth,” said Al Ridilla, Chief Executive Officer of AGY. “His leadership and execution discipline will be critical as we scale the business and pursue long-term opportunities.”

Doug Mann has been appointed Chief Technology Officer of AGY. With more than 30 years at the Company, Mann has been a driving force behind AGY’s technical evolution, product innovation, and process development.

Throughout his career, Mann has led the development of differentiated technologies and new products that underpin AGY’s global competitive position. His technical expertise is widely recognized across North America, Europe, and Asia. As CTO, Mann will continue to lead AGY’s technology and product development efforts, ensuring continued innovation while supporting customers’ evolving performance requirements.

“Doug’s depth of technical knowledge and longstanding leadership have been foundational to AGY’s success,” Ridilla added. “His appointment ensures continuity as we invest in next-generation materials and applications.”

These leadership appointments reflect AGY’s focus on succession planning, leadership continuity, and operational excellence as the Company expands its capabilities to meet growing demand for advanced glass fiber solutions.

About AGY

AGY is a leading innovator and manufacturer of specialty glass fibers enabling high-performance composite solutions for aviation, defense, electronics, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity and architecture applications that are integral to civilian life and critical to the national security supply chain. Headquartered in Aiken, SC, AGY is the singular remaining specialty glass fiber manufacturer in the United States. Flexible production operations, R&D teams, and a product innovation center allow AGY to customize material solutions and develop next-generation products for clients globally.

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CONTACT: For more information, please visitwww.agy.comor contact:Cameron Roux

Business Communications

AGY

803-643-1172

[email protected]

KEYWORD: SOUTH CAROLINA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENGINEERING CHEMICALS/PLASTICS AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING OTHER MANUFACTURING TEXTILES

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