| Market Capitalization (Millions $) |
188 |
| Shares
Outstanding (Millions) |
26 |
| Employees |
1,071 |
| Revenues (TTM) (Millions $) |
- |
| Net Income (TTM) (Millions $) |
-224 |
| Cash Flow (TTM) (Millions $) |
-96 |
| Capital Exp. (TTM) (Millions $) |
41 |
Business Description
GrafTech International Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products that are essential to the production of electric arc furnace steel and other metals. The company has the most competitive portfolio of low-cost ultra-high power graphite electrode manufacturing facilities in the industry, including three of the highest capacity facilities in the world. They are the only large-scale graphite electrode producer that is substantially vertically integrated into petroleum needle coke, their key raw material for graphite electrode manufacturing. Their only reportable segment, Industrial Materials, is comprised of two major product categories: graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke products. Their vision is to provide highly engineered graphite electrode products, services and solutions to EAF operators. Based on the high-quality of their graphite electrodes, reliability of their petroleum needle coke supply and excellent customer service, they believe that they are viewed as a preferred supplier to the global EAF steel producer market.
The production capacity of GrafTech International Ltd. is approximately 200 thousand metric tons through their primary manufacturing facilities in Calais, Pamplona and Monterrey. The company manufactures graphite electrodes ranging in size up to 30 inches in diameter, over 11 feet in length, and weighing as much as 5,900 pounds. They also manufacture corresponding sizes of graphite connecting pins, which are used by customers to connect and fasten graphite electrodes together in a column for use in an EAF. The total manufacturing time of a UHP graphite electrode and its associated connecting pin is approximately six months.
The size of the electrodes used in EAF steel production varies depending on the size of the furnace, the size of the furnacees electric transformer and the planned productivity of the furnace. UHP graphite electrodes are consumed at a rate of approximately 1.7 kilograms per MT of steel production in EAF facilities. The actual rate of consumption and addition of electrodes for a particular furnace depends primarily on the efficiency and productivity of the furnace. Therefore, demand for graphite electrodes is directly related to the amount and efficiency of EAF steel production.
The trend towards the use of EAF steel production has increased the demand for graphite electrodes, and as a result, there has been a shortage of supply in recent years. This shortage has led to increased prices for graphite electrodes, which in turn has led to higher steel production costs.
Demand trends
The demand for graphite electrodes is directly related to the demand for EAF steel production. EAF steel production is used primarily in the production of long products such as rebar and wire rod, and the demand for these products has been increasing globally. In addition, the push towards renewable energy sources and electric vehicles has increased the demand for steel produced using EAF technology. As a result, the demand for graphite electrodes is expected to remain strong in the coming years.
GrafTech International Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes used in EAF steel production. The company's vertically integrated business model and focus on UHP graphite electrodes provide it with a competitive advantage in the industry. The demand for graphite electrodes is expected to remain strong in the coming years, driven by the growth of EAF steel production and the push towards renewable energy sources and electric vehicles. While competition remains intense in the industry, GrafTech's strong financial performance and competitive position make it a preferred supplier to the global EAF steel producer market.
Company Address: 982 Keynote Circle Brooklyn Heights, 44131 OH
Company Phone Number: 676-2000 Stock Exchange / Ticker: NYSE EAF
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