Our Company
Since 1917, Superior Graphite has been committed to enhancing our ability to adapt to ever-changing business and economic conditions, placing us in a position of continuous growth and evolution with our customers. Our company has explored the physical and geographical frontiers of its markets.
In the late 1970s, this pioneering approach led to the invention of a new, patented furnace technology that revolutionized our product range and transformed the company (until then, graphite was mainly processed from natural mineral resources or the re-crushing of spent electrodes). We introduced unique large scale continuous Electro-Thermal Treatment/Purification Technology that purifies and/or treats carbonaceous materials, which expanded the boundaries of natural and synthetic graphite purification, as well as the process of synthesizing graphite or other carbon-based materials. We have also explored new avenues in continuous graphitization and developed a number of innovative processes.
Mission & Vision
Mission StatementWe create value for our customers by providing Superior Solutions—utilizing our unique technologies, processes and talents—while contributing to the company’s long term success.
Strategic Vision Globally positioned and most-reliable supplier of customer oriented graphite and carbon-based solutions into selected markets.
Superior Values
BalancePromote the health and well-being of employees to encourage a meaningful work/life balance.
Customer FocusExplore and develop relationships with customers and business partners that provide value.
InnovationEmbrace change and progress, develop solutions, and challenge each other to continuously improve.
PerformanceStrive for excellence; set high goals and expect achievement throughout the organization.
RespectBe open, honest and professional in our conduct and actively collaborate to achieve the best outcome.
IntegrityConduct affairs with integrity; do the right thing, safely, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
History of Sustained Growth
We are committed to continuously collaborate with our business partners, harnessing the challenges of today, and turning them into the opportunities of tomorrow. Solutions from Superior Graphite are tools that will positively impact your success.
2020Pilot Furnace area capability expansion with 2 newly designed and uniquely sized furnaces in Hopkinsville, KY
2019Opening of the Specialty Carbons Plant in Hopkinsville, KY, USA
2018Opening of our expanded and upgraded Research & Development Laboratory in Chicago
2017Groundbreaking of Specialty Carbons Plant in Hopkinsville, KY, USA
2017100th anniversary. Superior Graphite receives Century Award from Loyola University in Chicago Family Business Center
2008Expansion of the ultra-fine grinding facility, Chicago, IL, USA
2008Opening of the Protect Tiles® facility with expanded production of SiC. Hopkinsville, KY, USA
2006Superior Graphite becomes a partial ESOP
2005Superior Graphite opens sales office in Shanghai, China
2002Desulco celebrates its 25th anniversary - over 900,000 tons sold
2000Opening of the Peter R. Carney Technology Center, Chicago, Illinois USA*
1998Opening of the Ultra-fine Grinding facility, Chicago, Illinois USA
1994Opening of the 2nd Thermal Purification facility, Sundsvall, Sweden
1993Opening of the Advanced Materials facility, Hopkinsville, Kentucky USA
1985Acquisition of the Graphite Electrode facility, Russellville, Arkansas USA
1925Opening of Bulk Graphite and Lubricant facilities, Chicago, Illinois USA
