September 15, 2025
Chicago, IL – September 15, 2025 – Superior Graphite, a century-old leader in carbon and graphite materials, is pleased to announce a strategic agreement with ExxonMobil, which includes the acquisition of select assets, technologies, and international offices.
For over 100 years, Superior Graphite has built its reputation on quality, reliability, and deep technical expertise. That legacy remains unchanged. Through this agreement, ExxonMobil’s global scale and resources will support our customers and suppliers and offer enhanced capabilities and long-term stability.
“This agreement will allow for larger scale delivery of high-performance graphite materials to the market,” said Ed Carney, CEO of Superior Graphite. “ExxonMobil’s investment in our technology and operations provides continuity to customers and opens the door to exciting new possibilities in the energy transition.”
The agreement includes Superior Graphite’s manufacturing site in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, its research and operations center in Bedford Park, Illinois, and select international offices, in total, approximately 150 employees will join ExxonMobil.
Superior Graphite’s proven processes and intellectual property will complement ExxonMobil’s operational expertise and feedstock capabilities, creating a powerful platform for scalable, high-performance graphite production.
“This is more than a transaction—it preserves what makes Superior Graphite a trusted supplier of unique materials today, while building a foundation for tomorrow’s energy solutions through ExxonMobil’s vast value chain knowledge and market expertise.”
About Superior Graphite Founded in 1917, Superior Graphite has been advancing carbon and graphite materials for over a century. With operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company supplies high-performance solutions to customers in energy, industrial, and specialty markets worldwide.
