We’re a company built on grit, determination, a solid work ethic and steadfast commitment to customer and quality. We’ve earned our place as a leading supplier of the carbon and graphite products used in global industrial applications ranging from friction materials, lubricants, fuel cells and cast metals to drilling, paints, coatings and backfill – one customer at a time.After four generations and over 120 years of family leadership, we remain committed to the same basic principles that sparked our founders’ interest in this business – provide our customers with the very best solutions, value and service. And our long history of collaboration, growth, and diversification has strengthened and evolved with the addition of researchers, technical experts and customer support resources made accessible around the world.As the choice supplier for natural and synthetic graphite, raw materials and other carbon products, we’re uniquely positioned to explore and develop new products to meet the ever-evolving needs of those we serve.We invite you to learn more about our roots, explore our materials and applications, and talk with our team of experts to learn how we can deliver engineered solutions to make your business better. Get Your Sample or Engineered Solution Tap into our vast wealth of experience and resources REQUEST A SAMPLE