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GrafTech

#8480

Rank

$156.29M

Marketcap

US United States

Country

GrafTech
Leadership team

Mr. Denis Andre Turcotte M.B.A., MBA, P.Eng. (Exec. Chairman)

Mr. Timothy K. Flanagan (CFO, VP of Fin. & Treasurer)

Mr. Jeremy S. Halford (Exec. VP & COO)

Products/ Services
Electronics, Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Parma, Ohio, United States
Established
1886
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0000931148
Net Income
500M - 1B
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
EAF
Overview
Location
Summary
GrafTech International Ltd. research, develops, manufactures, and sells graphite and carbon-based solutions worldwide. It offers graphite electrodes to produce electric arc furnace steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and petroleum needle coke, a crystalline form of carbon used in the production of graphite electrodes. The company sells its products primarily through direct sales force, independent sales representatives, and distributors. GrafTech International Ltd. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.
History

The company was founded in 1886 as the National Carbon Company, which was then acquired by Union Carbide in 1917 and became its Carbon Products Division.In 1914, the company introduced the first 12-inch diameter graphite electrodes.In 1956, the company received an Academy Award for the development and production of a high-efficiency yellow flame carbon for motion picture color photography.Between 1956–1978, the company developed high performance carbon fibers; this was recognized in 2003 with a National Historic Chemical Landmark from the American Chemical Society.In 1985, the company developed advanced technology for carbon/carbon composite material used in spacecraft.Union Carbide was reorganized in 1989, with the Carbon Products Division renamed as the UCAR Carbon Company.In 1990, the company introduced first 30-inch diameter graphite electrodes for UHP DC arc furnaces.In 1995, the company developed new graphite for the US Advanced Battery Consortium for a lithium-ion battery in electric vehicles.In 1995, the company became a public company via an initial public offering.In 1999, the company developed first natural graphite-based heat spreaders for electronic thermal management.In 2002, the company changed its name from UCAR to Graftech.In 2004, the company introduced optimized pinless joint design for large-diameter graphite electrodes.In 2007, the company commercialized high-temperature insulation solutions for the polysilicon and solar energy industries.In 2010, the company launched high thermal conductivity SPREADERSHIELD™ products for electronics and lighting applications.In 2010, GrafTech acquired two companies: Seadrift Coke LP, a manufacturer of petroleum coke, which is an essential component in the production of graphite electrodes; and C/G Electrodes LLC, which manufactures graphite electrodes.In March 2011, the company acquired Micron Research Corporation, a manufacturer of superfine-grained graphite.In October 2011, the company acquired advanced carbon composite manufacturer Fiber Materials. Fiber Materials was sold in 2016.In 2011, the company was awarded two historical markers by the Ohio Historical Society. One is for pioneering battery research made at Parma by Lewis Urry and National Carbon Company. The other recognizes the Lakewood facility’s long history and National Carbon Company.In August 2015, GrafTech was acquired by Brookfield Asset Management.In 2017, the company sold its NeoGraf and Advanced Graphite Materials divisions to focus on graphite electrodes and petroleum coke.In April 2018, the company once again became a public company via an initial public offering.

Mission
Our mission is to develop and deliver advanced materials solutions for the products and processes of today and tomorrow. We will create long-term value for our stakeholders and partners through innovation, adaptive behaviors and processes.
Vision
Our vision is to be the most collaborative, innovative and reliable provider of electrode solutions in the world and a leader in the specialty graphite and carbon products markets.
Key Team

Ms. Gina K. Gunning (Chief Legal Officer & Corp. Sec.)

Mr. Inigo Perez Ortiz (Sr. VP of Commercial)

Mr. Marcel Kessler (CEO, Pres & Director)

Ms. Wendy M. Watson (VP of Investor Relations & Corp. Communications)

Michael Dillon (VP of Investor Relations & Communications)

Recognition and Awards
GrafTech International has been recognized by its customers worldwide for its excellence and innovative solutions. These awards from global customers include Good Man Supplier, Best Supplier, and Quality Excellence.
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GrafTech
Leadership team

Mr. Denis Andre Turcotte M.B.A., MBA, P.Eng. (Exec. Chairman)

Mr. Timothy K. Flanagan (CFO, VP of Fin. & Treasurer)

Mr. Jeremy S. Halford (Exec. VP & COO)

Products/ Services
Electronics, Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Parma, Ohio, United States
Established
1886
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0000931148
Net Income
500M - 1B
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
EAF