Amsted Graphite Materials, established over 100 years ago, is a leading manufacturer of specialty graphite solutions based in West Virginia. The company’s expertise spans the creation, innovation, and manufacturing of graphite products for various industrial applications. Since 2020, as part of Amsted Industries, the company has strengthened its position in delivering advanced graphite materials to customers across 35 countries. Their product portfolio includes extruded, molded, iso-molded, powder, and particulate carbon and graphite materials, serving industries from electric vehicles to aerospace and defense.
Battery Technology
Amsted Graphite Materials specializes in producing GRAFSTAR™ Advanced Graphite, specifically engineered for high-performance battery applications. Their synthetic graphite, including Grade TS-5542, is essential for lithium-ion battery anodes, offering superior charge and discharge efficiencies. The company operates the largest anode powder Acheson graphitization facility in the United States, ensuring exceptional product purity through temperatures exceeding 3,000°C.
The company’s technical capabilities extend to customized product development, focusing on meeting precise specifications for battery manufacturers. Their materials demonstrate high strength, low thermal expansion, and exceptional conductivity – properties crucial for modern energy storage systems. The manufacturing process adheres to strict quality standards, validated by AS9100D certification and ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, ensuring consistent product performance for battery applications.
Recent Projects
In May 2024, Amsted Graphite Materials signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Radiant Industries to secure critical supplies for advanced U.S. nuclear energy projects. This collaboration aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and advance clean energy technologies. The company also contributed to forming Anovion Technologies, which announced plans for new graphite production facilities in Georgia and Alabama, representing an $800 million investment to increase synthetic graphite production for electric vehicle batteries.
Investors
Amsted Graphite Materials operates as a subsidiary of Amsted Industries, an employee-owned American company. The company’s ownership history includes transitions through several notable entities, including National Carbon Company, Union Carbide Corporation, UCAR Carbon Company, and GrafTech International, before its acquisition by Amsted Industries in May 2020.
Business Details
Location: Anmoore, West Virginia, USA
Website: https://amstedgraphite.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amsted-graphite-materials/
