Graftech International

GrafTech International Ltd. is a manufacturer specializing in graphite and carbon-based products, primarily focusing on graphite electrodes essential for the production of electric arc furnace (EAF) steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, the company operates a competitive portfolio of low-cost manufacturing facilities, including three of the five highest capacity plants in the world, excluding China. GrafTech also produces petroleum needle coke, a crucial raw material for graphite electrode production. The company markets its products through a combination of direct sales, independent representatives, and distributors, ensuring a broad reach in the global market.

Tim Flanagan

CEO and President

1 past transactions

Fiber Materials

Acquisition in 2011
Fiber Materials Inc. specializes in the development and manufacture of high-temperature materials and composites tailored for industrial, commercial, and aerospace applications. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Biddeford, Maine, the company produces a diverse range of products, including carbon/carbon composites, ceramic matrix composites, and advanced polymer matrix composites. Their offerings also include soft and rigid insulation solutions, phenolic impregnated carbon ablators, and specialty woven tapes. Fiber Materials serves various sectors, notably space, defense, aerospace, oil and gas, and luxury automobiles. In addition to manufacturing, the company provides technical and engineering support, alongside testing services covering thermal, mechanical, and non-destructive evaluations. With operations extending to a distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, Fiber Materials continues to meet the rigorous demands of industries requiring materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions, such as those found in missile technology.
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