GrafTech to permanently close Monterrey, Mexico graphite electrode plant
GrafTech approved a plan on August 6, 2026 to permanently cease manufacturing at its Monterrey, Mexico facility, and began notifying affected employees on August 31, 2026. The company estimates one-time cash costs of $20 million to $25 million, mostly expected by the end of 2027, and says the closure is meant to better align capacity with market conditions and reduce its cost structure.
Key points
- Board approved closure of the Monterrey Facility on August 6, 2026; employee notifications began August 31, 2026
- Production expected to conclude early in the second quarter of 2027, with phased wind-down subject to Mexican legal and labor obligations
- Estimated one-time cash costs of $20 million to $25 million, including about $10.0 million for environmental and closure costs and $11.5 million for severance
- Connecting pin production will rely on the Pamplona, Spain facility after the closure
The filing
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