Company History
“TOKAI ERFTCARBON – a reliable
employer in the region for
more than 100 years.”
employer in the region for
more than 100 years.”
Company history
TOKAI ERFTCARBON GmbH looks back on a 100-year tradition in the manufacturing of carbon and graphite products.
1917
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Foundation of Erftwerk AG
Our company history began in 1917 with the production of anodes for aluminium electrolysis.
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1950
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Expansion of the production portfolio
From 1950 onwards, cathodes, carbon electrodes and blast furnace bricks were produced in addition to anodes.
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1975
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Start of graphite electrode production
The production of graphite electrodes is taken up – a product area that today represents the core competence of our company.
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1991
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Spinning-off of the carbon and graphite activities
In 1991, the carbon and graphite activities are completely spun off into VAW Carbon GmbH.
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1998
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Change of name to ERFTCARBON GmbH
In 1998, VAW Carbon GmbH is acquired by a financial investor and renamed ERFTCARBON GmbH.
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2005
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Sale of the company to TOKAI CARBON Co, Ltd.
In 2005, ERFTCARBON GmbH is acquired by the Japanese group TOKAI CARBON Co, Ltd.
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2006
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Focusing on graphite electrodes
Since 2006, we have focused on the production of large-format graphite electrodes for the electrical steel industry and supply customers all over the world.
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2010
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Change of name to TOKAI ERFTCARBON GmbH
In 2010, ERFTCARBON GmbH became TOKAI ERFTCARBON GmbH.
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2017
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100 years of existence
Since its foundation 100 years ago, our company has been a reliable supplier and a solid employer in the region.
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