GrafTech International Ltd.

GrafTech International Ltd. is a global manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products and petroleum coke, essential for electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Founded in 1886 as the National Carbon Company, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, USA. Its mission centers on providing a safe work environment, environmental stewardship, and delivering superior product quality, aiming to help customers achieve reduced costs, increased efficiencies, and uninterrupted production flows.

The company's primary products include ultra-high power (UHP) graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke. GrafTech is uniquely positioned as the only large-scale graphite electrode producer substantially vertically integrated into petroleum needle coke, with its Seadrift facility supplying the majority of this key raw material. Beyond products, GrafTech offers comprehensive Customer Technical Service (CTS) and solutions like the ArchiTech™ Furnace Productivity System, designed to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs for EAF operators worldwide.

Timothy K. Flanagan was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of GrafTech International Ltd. on March 26, 2024, having previously served as interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer. The company maintains a significant market presence as one of the largest graphite electrode producers outside of China, recognized for its competitive, low-cost, and high-capacity manufacturing facilities. In recent news, GrafTech announced a price increase for graphite electrodes in March 2026 and filed a trade petition in Brazil concerning unfairly priced imports from China and India. The company also published its 2025 Sustainability Report and is scheduled to release its Q2 2026 earnings on July 24, 2026.