GrafTech International Ltd.

In March, GrafTech Mexico celebrated International Women’s Day in recognition of the talent, leadership, and commitment of its female workforce at our graphite electrode manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The day’s events included an art workshop and a motivational conference featuring a local speaker. At GrafTech, we embrace the positive impact women have on our organization, as we strive to build a competitive workforce and introduce unique perspectives that help promote innovation and excellence. International Women's Day, first recognized in 1911, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. En marzo, GrafTech México celebró el Día Internacional de la Mujer en reconocimiento al talento, liderazgo y compromiso de su fuerza laboral femenina en nuestra planta de fabricación de electrodos de grafito en Monterrey, México. Los eventos del día incluyeron un taller de arte y una conferencia motivacional con una oradora local. En GrafTech, aceptamos el impacto positivo que las mujeres tienen en nuestra organización, ya que nos esforzamos por construir una fuerza laboral competitiva e introducir perspectivas únicas que ayuden a promover la innovación y la excelencia. El Día Internacional de la Mujer, reconocido por primera vez en 1911, es un día mundial que celebra los logros sociales, económicos, culturales y políticos de las mujeres. #GrafTechMexico #EAF #InternationalWomensDay #manufacturing

In March, GrafTech Mexico celebrated International Women’s Day in recognition of the talent, leadership, and commitment of its female workforce at our graphite electrode manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The day’s events included an art workshop and a motivational conference featuring a local speaker. At GrafTech, we embrace the positive impact women have on our organization, as we strive to build a competitive workforce and introduce unique perspectives that help promote innovation and excellence. International Women's Day, first recognized in 1911, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. En marzo, GrafTech México celebró el Día Internacional de la Mujer en reconocimiento al talento, liderazgo y compromiso de su fuerza laboral femenina en nuestra planta de fabricación de electrodos de grafito en Monterrey, México. Los eventos del día incluyeron un taller de arte y una conferencia motivacional con una oradora local. En GrafTech, aceptamos el impacto positivo que las mujeres tienen en nuestra organización, ya que nos esforzamos por construir una fuerza laboral competitiva e introducir perspectivas únicas que ayuden a promover la innovación y la excelencia. El Día Internacional de la Mujer, reconocido por primera vez en 1911, es un día mundial que celebra los logros sociales, económicos, culturales y políticos de las mujeres. #GrafTechMexico #EAF #InternationalWomensDay #manufacturing

In February, GrafTech Mexico hosted an opening ceremony for the new Educational Football Program (“EFP”) in Nuevo León, Mexico, in collaboration with BRMatters, an official partner of the Real Madrid Foundation. Announced in September, this program aims to promote the well-being and inclusion of local youth of all abilities through a wide range of football education activities, including specialized trainings, clinics, educational programs, motivational talks, workshops, and community events. The EFP fosters the development of physical, cognitive, and social skills, and teaches fundamental values such as self-confidence, teamwork, and respect. As a special collaborator to the program, GrafTech’s Graphite Electrode Manufacturing Facility in Nuevo León is providing the program and its participants access to its on-site outdoor sports complex and funding for youth football scholarships. En febrero, GrafTech México organizó una ceremonia de apertura para el nuevo Programa Educativo de Fútbol ("EFP") en Nuevo León, México, en colaboración con BRMatters, socio oficial de la Fundación Real Madrid. Anunciado en septiembre, este programa tiene como objetivo promover el bienestar y la inclusión de los jóvenes locales de todas las habilidades a través de una amplia gama de actividades educativas futbolísticas, que incluyen entrenamientos especializados, clínicas, programas educativos, charlas motivacionales, talleres y eventos comunitarios. El EFP fomenta el desarrollo de habilidades físicas, cognitivas, sociales, y enseña valores fundamentales como la confianza en uno mismo, el trabajo en equipo y el respeto. Como colaborador especial del programa, la planta de fabricación de electrodos de grafito de GrafTech en Nuevo León está proporcionando al programa y a sus participantes acceso a su complejo deportivo al aire libre en el lugar y fondos para becas de fútbol juvenil. #GrafTechMexico #EAF #Community #EducationalFootballProgram

We are pleased to announce that GrafTech Mexico, our graphite electrode manufacturing facility in Nuevo León, Mexico, recently received the Safe and Healthy Workplace Environments (Entornos Laborales Seguros y Saludables – “ELSSA”) distinction, awarded by the Mexican Social Security Institute (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social – “IMSS”). Started in 2022, ELSSA is a voluntary program that aims to foster three-way coordination and participation between companies, workers, and the IMSS. It looks to implement strategies and actions to improve the health, safety, and well-being of workers, while simultaneously promoting productivity and quality.   This achievement was made possible by a core working group of GrafTech Mexico team members, including a recognized ELSSA monitor and an implementation committee, tasked with identifying opportunities and taking actions to build a safer and healthier work environment. Some of these actions included ergonomics analyses and improvements, identification and prevention of psychosocial risk factors, and advancements with the site’s SafeStart and wellness programs. “I am very proud to be part of a team that is so deeply invested in the well-being of its employees. There is still work to do, and we will continue our efforts in this critical area,” commented Nancy Saucedo, Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection Manager. We sincerely appreciate receiving this distinction, as it reflects GrafTech’s shared commitment to health and safety excellence. #GrafTechMexico #EAF #SafeWorkplace #ELSSA

In January, GrafTech France hosted representatives from Interpipe, a Ukraine-based global producer of steel pipes and railway products, to learn more about our graphite electrode manufacturing operations in Calais, France. We welcomed Aleksey Yanovskiy, Director for Procurement and Logistics; Andrian Lisnik, Head of Strategic Raw Material Procurement Department; and Boris Polishchuk, Head of Purchasing Division, for an educational presentation and tour of our production line and quality department. The tour also highlighted GrafTech’s sustainability initiatives and investments to help reduce environmental impacts and improve the organization’s environmental stewardship. We appreciate our visitors' time and engagement during this productive visit. #GrafTechFrance #EAF #GraphiteElectrodes #SustainableManufacturing

GrafTech Brazil recently hosted engineering and purchasing representatives from ArcelorMittal for a site visit to learn more about our company and its operations in Salvador, Brazil. During the visit, we provided our guests with a tour highlighting the advanced technologies involved in our production processes. ArcelorMittal is one of the world’s leading integrated steel and mining companies with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking operations in 15 countries. #GrafTech #EAF #GraphiteElectrodes #Manufacturing

GrafTech Spain recently hosted representatives from Diler Iron and Steel and Yazıcı Iron and Steel, subsidiaries of Diler Holding, for a site visit to learn more about our graphite electrode manufacturing operations in Pamplona, Spain. We welcomed Zirve Işık, Meltshop Chief Engineer, Alper Güngor, Meltshop Chief Engineer, and Ülkü Doğaç, Import Procurement Manager, for an informative presentation and a tour of our production line, highlighting our advanced production technologies, quality control systems, and sustainability initiatives to help reduce environmental impacts. We sincerely thank our visitors for their time and engagement during this valuable visit. #GrafTech #EAF #GraphiteElectrodes #Manufacturing

Season’s greetings from all of us at GrafTech. We would like to wish you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year. #GrafTech #EAF

In December, representatives from GrafTech’s Seadrift Coke provided a comprehensive, educational presentation on petroleum needle coke production to students at Victoria College in nearby Victoria, Texas. David Erdelt, Production Superintendent, and Larry Meadows, Production Supervisor, discussed the various manufacturing process steps, highlighting the importance of technology and the best practices necessary to achieve operational excellence. We thank Victoria College and its students for the opportunity to showcase our operations and promote career opportunities within our industry. #SeadriftCoke #GrafTech #Education #Community

In November, GrafTech France took part in Industry Week 2024, organized by the General Directorate of Enterprises from France’s Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industry. This annual event began in 2011 to help build bridges between the country’s educational system and industrial sector, providing students, apprentices, and job seekers with insights into a variety of businesses and professions. It also highlights the importance of workplace diversity and encourages female employment in industrial careers. As part of the week’s activities, GrafTech France hosted several high school and university student groups for site visits, including informational presentations, tours, and discussions about the site’s various student training programs. Our visitors were highly engaged throughout the week, inquiring about GrafTech’s professions, career paths, and the critical skills we seek in job candidates. Industry Week 2024 was supported by approximately 7,700 events throughout France with more than 5.7 million participants. #GrafTechFrance #EAF #IndustryWeek #IndustrialCareers #Education