GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF)

Overview

GrafTech International Ltd. is a pioneer in the research, development, manufacture, and global sale of graphite and carbon-based products. Since its inception in 1886, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry, catering to the needs of various sectors that require high-quality carbon and graphite solutions. Headquartered in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, GrafTech continues to expand its footprint worldwide, serving a diverse clientele through a combination of direct sales forces, independent sales representatives, and distributors. The company's longstanding history and commitment to innovation have solidified its reputation as a reliable and forward-thinking provider of graphite and carbon materials.

Products and Services

• Graphite Electrodes:

  These are essential components in the production of electric arc furnace (EAF) steel, along with other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. GrafTech's graphite electrodes are designed to meet the high demands of modern EAF steel manufacturing, promising efficiency, durability, and superior performance. The company leverages advanced technology to ensure these electrodes offer consistent quality and reliability to their customers in the steelmaking industry.

• Petroleum Needle Coke:

  A crucial raw material used in the manufacture of graphite electrodes, petroleum needle coke is a type of crystalline carbon that boasts exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity, along with structural strength. GrafTech not only produces graphite electrodes but also supplies the high-quality petroleum needle coke necessary for their production as well as for the creation of synthetic graphite. This vertically integrated supply chain strategy underscores the company's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions within the graphite and carbon sector.