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GrafTech Names New CEO
27 March 2024 - Ohio-based graphite electrodes manufacturer GrafTech International Ltd. has given its interim chief executive officer the role on a permanent basis.
New Electrode Manufacturing Tech Passes Performance Tests
13 August 2019 - A new type of extruder used to make graphite electrodes has passed its final acceptance tests, reports Danieli Breda, the equipment maker’s forging and extrusion unit.
GrafTech Prepares for Return to NYSE
22 March 2018 - Graphite electrode manufacturer GrafTech International is looking to raise upwards of US$100 million through an initial public offering, reports Crain’s Cleveland Business.
GrafTech Names U. S. Steel SVP as Chief Executive
31 January 2018 - Steel industry veteran and United States Steel Corporation executive David J. Rintoul has been named president and chief executive of electrode manufacturer GrafTech International Ltd.
Ohio Electrode Manufacturer Adjusts Organizational Chart, Launches Strategic Review
01 March 2016 - Graphite electrode manufacturer GrafTech International Ltd. plans to realign its two business units and is considering a sale of one of them, the Ohio-based company has announced.
GrafTech Reports Results in Challenging Graphite Electrode Market
04 March 2015 - GrafTech International Ltd. announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2014.
GrafTech Finalizes Relocation Plans in Northeast Ohio
11 December 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. announced the two new Northeast Ohio locations for its global headquarters and Innovation & Technology Center.
GrafTech Provides Updated 2014 Guidance, Says Electrode Demand Weakening Outside U.S.
03 October 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. has revised its 2014 guidance as a result of the continued pressure on products for the consumer electronics end market and a weakening in graphite electrode demand outside of the United States, causing delays in customer shipments in its Industrial Materials segment.
GrafTech Announces Executive Management Changes
01 October 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. announced several executive management changes that are part of its ongoing initiative to create a more simplified and efficient organizational structure and foster innovation.
GrafTech Reports Results in Challenging Environment
30 July 2014 - As it reported its quarterly financial results, GrafTech International said that it expects to operate its graphite electrode facilities at full capacity in the second half of the year.
GrafTech Announces Engineered Solutions Leadership Change
16 April 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. announced that Lionel Batty, age 54, has been named president of engineered solutions.
GrafTech Gives Update on Initiatives to Drive Operating Efficiencies, Global Competitiveness
24 January 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. provided an update and reconfirmed the savings targets on its previously announced global rationalization initiatives.
GrafTech Announces Engineered Solutions Leadership Change
23 January 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. announced that Lionel Batty, age 54, has been named president of Engineered Solutions.
GrafTech International Announces Leadership Transition
22 January 2014 - GrafTech International Ltd. announced that chairman, chief executive officer and president Craig Shular, age 61, has decided to retire as president and CEO of the company after 11 years, and 15 years with the company.
GrafTech Reports Results, Announces Initiatives to Improve Efficiencies and Competitiveness
31 October 2013 - As it announced its quarterly results, GrafTech International also announced initiatives to improve operating efficiencies and global competitiveness that will position its Industrial Materials business well when global economies and steel demand recover.
GrafTech Names Erick R. Asmussen Chief Financial Officer
12 September 2013 - GrafTech International Ltd. announced that Erick R. Asmussen, GrafTech’s current vice president of strategy, planning and corporate development, has been appointed vice president and chief financial officer.
Plain Dealer: GrafTech International Opens New Factory
21 August 2013 - GrafTech, International, the Parma-based global maker of huge electrodes for steel making, has ramped up its entry into precision products for electronics, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
GrafTech Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results
02 August 2013 - As it announced its second quarter financial results, GrafTech International said the environment for its Industrial Materials products remains very difficult as steel production outside of China continues to decline year-over-year and that the weakness is further exacerbated by overcapacity in the graphite electrode industry.
