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accession: "0000931148-26-000075"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EAF"
cik: "0000931148"
company_name: "GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD"
filed_at: "2026-08-31T21:15:48+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-31T21:18:23.296488+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GrafTech to permanently close Monterrey, Mexico graphite electrode plant; $20-25M cash costs

## Summary
- Board approved permanent closure of Monterrey, Mexico facility on Aug 6, 2026; production to end early Q2 2027.
- One-time cash expenditures estimated $20-25M, majority by end of 2027, including ~$10.0M environmental/closure and ~$11.5M severance.
- Closure aims to improve utilization, cut costs and capital needs, concentrate production at larger efficient facilities.
- Employees notified Aug 31, 2026; wind-down phased pending labor/regulatory obligations in Mexico.
- Company will rely on Pamplona, Spain for connecting pins after closure; will file 8-K amendment when cost estimates finalized.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000931148-26-000075
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EAF
- cik: 0000931148
- company_name: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD
- filed_at: 2026-08-31T21:15:48+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.05
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931148/000093114826000075/0000931148-26-000075-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/931148/000093114826000075/gti-20260806.htm

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