GrafTech International
GrafTech's latest innovation will fuel a brighter future.
About this ad:
Industry:
Polymers & Advanced Materials
Region:
Region 8 - Northeast Ohio (Cleveland)
Company:
GrafTech International Ltd.
For over 100 years, GrafTech International Ltd. has been the innovation leader in a wide range of graphite and carbon-based products. In fact, the company has won the prestigious R&D 100 Award the last three years for successfully commercializing technologically significant new products. Its latest effort is having a dramatic impact on advanced fuel cell technology. GRAFCELL® expanded natural graphite is now utilized in 85 percent of all fuel cell vehicles on the road. The product's rapid success has been aided by $2.4 million in Ohio Third Frontier Action Fund Grants, part of a comprehensive state funding plan that shares the risk in launching new products.
Ohio is an ideal location for innovative technology companies like GrafTech, offering an impressive balance of profitable business advantages combined with an uncompromising personal lifestyle. While the state is a center for leading-edge technology, research and development, with excellent transportation and a skilled workforce, its diverse culture, outstanding schools and affordable housing make Ohio an attractive place to live, too. In fact, GrafTech is currently moving its corporate headquarters to Ohio.
What's more, Ohio voters recently approved $2 billion in funding that will benefit new business in the state. Combine that with Ohio's newly reformed, business-friendly tax laws and locating in Ohio is more attractive than ever. Visit us at OhioMeansBusiness.com. Or call us and see how quickly innovative ideas become a commercial success in Ohio.
About GrafTech International Ltd.
GrafTech International Ltd. is one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of high quality synthetic and natural graphite and carbon based products and technical and research and development services, with customers in 80 countries engaged in the manufacture of steel, silicon metal, automotive products and electronics. We manufacture graphite electrodes, products essential to the production of electric arc furnace steel. We also manufacture thermal management, fuel cell and other specialty graphite and carbon products for, and provide services to, the electronics, power generation, semiconductor, transportation, petrochemical and other metals markets. We operate 13 state of the art manufacturing facilities strategically located on four continents. For additional information on GrafTech International Ltd., visit www.graftech.com.