Jim Robinson Joins SANGRAF International in Technical and Sales Role
02/04/2013 - Cleveland, Ohio-based SANGRAF International, a manufacturer of premium electrodes to the EAF steel industry, has added a local steel industry veteran, Jim Robinson, to its team.
SANGRAF International, a manufacturer of premium electrodes to the EAF steel industry, has added a local steel industry veteran to its team. Jim Robinson will call on EAF shops in the U.S. and Canada from his office in Auburn, N.Y. Jim’s role will include technical support as well as sales, qualifying SANGRAF premium electrodes to EAF shops. Jim retired from Nucor Auburn after 35 years as melt shop manager and continues to be highly involved in the Electric Metal Makers Guild and is a past president.
Jim Robinson commented, “I’m looking forward to connecting with my friends in the industry and using my total cost reduction skills to help our customers to succeed.”
SANGRAF International is growing with an experienced team and innovative solutions to meet the premium electrode needs of the global EAF steel industry. The team of industry veterans is headed by CEO Jamie Hansen, formerly melting plant manager at Charter Steel.
Jamie Hansen said, “SANGRAF is putting together a team with experience to assist our customers with improving steel production and reducing cost per ton of steel produced with premium UHP graphite electrodes. Our performance is proven in melt shops around the globe.”
SANGRAF International, Inc. is a fully integrated manufacturer of premium graphite electrodes for the EAF steel industry in the Americas and globally. SANGRAF International provides supply chain solutions, local warehousing and a dedicated service team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, premium UHP and HP electrodes for electric arc furnaces and other demanding operations.
SANGRAF International is centrally located to service the steel industry in the Americas. It is headquartered in Independence, Ohio, a southern suburb of Cleveland, with offices and manufacturing in major steel producing areas of the world.
