SGL Carbon SE is a leading global manufacturer of carbon-based products, specializing in advanced materials and solutions for high-tech industries. The company designs, develops and produces a broad range of carbon fibers, graphite materials, composite components and related specialty products. Its offerings are integral to applications where high strength, low weight, excellent thermal conductivity and chemical resistance are required.
The company’s core product portfolio is organized into two main divisions: Graphite Materials & Systems and Carbon Fibers & Composites. In Graphite Materials & Systems, SGL Carbon provides synthetic graphite blocks, cathodes for electrolysis, graphite electrodes for steel production, and other engineered components used in chemical processing, semiconductor manufacturing and solar energy. The Carbon Fibers & Composites division delivers carbon fiber reinforcements, prepregs and composite parts for automotive lightweight structures, aerospace airframes, wind turbine blades and sports equipment.
Founded in 1992 through the merger of European and American carbon specialists, SGL Carbon has grown into an international enterprise headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. The company operates production and research facilities across Europe, North America and Asia, including manufacturing sites in Germany, the United States and China. Its global footprint enables close collaboration with key customers in the automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial sectors, as well as ongoing investments in regional R&D centers to drive material innovation.
Under the leadership of a professional management board and supervisory board, SGL Carbon emphasizes sustainable practices and technological advancement. The company’s commitment to research and development is reflected in its long-standing partnerships with universities and industry consortia, as it seeks to expand the boundaries of carbon-based technology. With a focus on quality, environmental stewardship and customer collaboration, SGL Carbon aims to remain at the forefront of specialty materials solutions for demanding global markets.
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