SGL ups graphite electrode prices to offset slump
By Laura Syrett
Published: Thursday, 25 July 2013
Company blames Chinese competition; believes prices have bottomed
Synthetic graphite
manufacturer
SGL Carbonhas raised the price of its graphite electrodes
by up to 30% in a bid to mitigate a fall in the value of the
products, which have forced the company to cut its profit
outlook twice this year.
The company informed its customers of the...