SGL Carbon

SGL Carbon is a global leader in carbon-based solutions, specializing in graphite, carbon fibers, and composites. Serving industries like sustainable mobility, semiconductors, renewable energy, and battery production, the company drives innovation with €1.1 billion revenue in 2023 and 4,800 employees across 29 locations worldwide.

Company Location

Country:

Germany

City:

Wiesbaden

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Company Overview

SGL Carbon is a global technology leader in carbon-based solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of materials derived from specialty graphite, carbon fibers, and composites. The company serves industries including sustainable mobility, semiconductor technology, LED applications, solar and wind energy, and lithium-ion battery production. With approximately 4,800 employees across 29 locations worldwide, SGL Carbon generated revenues of 01.1 billion in 2023. It operates four main business segments02Graphite Solutions, Carbon Fibers, Composite Solutions, and Process Technology02to drive sustainable industrial advancement and profitable growth. Headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Battery Technology

SGL Carbon produces high-purity synthetic graphite materials for lithium-ion battery anodes to improve energy storage efficiency and longevity. It also offers carbon-based additives for cathodes, innovative bipolar plates, advanced separator components, and glass fiber-reinforced plastic battery cases for lightweight, durable insulation and safety. Its materials support electric vehicles, consumer electronics, industrial storage systems, and fuel cell components.

Products

Synthetic graphite materials for lithium-ion battery anodes; carbon-based cathode additives; bipolar plates; advanced separator components; glass fiber-reinforced plastic battery cases. Business segments include Graphite Solutions, Carbon Fibers, Composite Solutions, and Process Technology.

Recent Projects

In 2024, SGL Carbon achieved an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.3% in the first nine months and saw strength in its Graphite Solutions unit for semiconductor applications. The company committed to powering all German facilities with green electricity by 2025 through power purchase agreements.

Investors

As of 2023, anchor shareholders hold 54.0%, institutional investors hold 10.0%, and retail and other investors hold 36.0%. Skion GmbH is a key stakeholder, having increased its stake to 28.5% in 2016.

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