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GrafTech plans permanent closure of Monterrey graphite electrode plant by Q2 2027

PUBT·08/31/2026 21:15:38
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GrafTech plans permanent closure of Monterrey graphite electrode plant by Q2 2027
  • GrafTech will permanently close its Monterrey, Mexico graphite electrode plant in phases, with production ending early Q2 2027.
  • Move cuts annual graphite electrode capacity by about 51,000 metric tons to about 127,000 metric tons from about 178,000.
  • Annual cash cost savings seen at $20 million-$25 million, with full benefit expected in 2028.
  • Annual capital expenditure requirements expected to fall by about $5 million starting in 2027.
  • One-time working capital release estimated at $20 million-$25 million; one-time cash costs seen at $20 million-$25 million, mostly by end-2027.


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