May 15 2007
The Carbon Company – sees an improved market demand for their Graphite Materials & Systems Business Unit (GMS) in Eastern Europe. Therefore, the german based company launches a new central sales office for Eastern Europe in Bratislava, replacing the former network of independent agents in the region.
From the new facility, the SGL Group wants to create an improved local presence and enhance its activities towards their customers in i.e. Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Croatia. It will also be the start to introduce SGL Group´s new claim “broad base. best solutions” in Eastern Europe: The wide range of innovative solutions of Advanced Materials for customers. In addition to the new location, the Company already has representations in Poland and Russia.
SGL Group will supply products to Eastern Europe from production locations in Europe, USA, Asia, Poland and Russia. Especially for the Graphite Specialties business, the company wants to grow the market share from today 10% to approx. 25% in 5 years. In order to reach this goal, the new sales and marketing staff will develop innovative solutions with Key Accounts in the area, such as supplies to the Automotive and Semiconductor industries. Simultaneously, the Company will search for talented engineers and marketing experts in the region, who will be integrated into the global sales network of the SGL Group.