SGL CARBON SE is a Germany-based specialist in carbon and graphite materials and solutions, headquartered in Wiesbaden. The company develops and manufactures engineered graphite products, carbon fibers, composite components, and corrosion-resistant process equipment for industrial applications.
Its portfolio spans Graphite Solutions for high-temperature and corrosive environments in sectors such as semiconductors, LEDs, batteries and energy storage, chemicals, and industrial heating; Process Technology equipment including graphite and silicon carbide heat exchangers and reactors; Carbon Fibers based on in-house PAN precursor; and Composite Solutions for lightweight structures and textile materials used primarily in automotive, aerospace, and other industrial markets.
SGL Carbon operates research and production sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, including major facilities in Germany (e.g., Meitingen, Bonn), Portugal (Lavradio), the United Kingdom (Muir of Ord), and the United States (Moses Lake). Its materials and systems support applications ranging from thermal management and chemical processing to mobility and energy technologies.
chemXplore tracks 3 projects involving SGL CARBON SE.
SGL CARBON SE's role on them: Owner, Investor / Financier, Operator, and Developer.
Demand for specialty graphite in automotive applications is rising. A €25M investment will expand production by 2020. Key projects include components for vacuum pumps and brake boosters.
The new production line in Lavradio, Portugal, completes the value chain for high-quality carbon fiber materials, supporting innovative lightweight solutions in automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
The new plant, part of the AirCarbon project, aims to develop high-strength carbon fibers for aerospace, with €11 million invested. The facility is 80m long, 10m high, and 10m wide.
