Small-scale graphite mining in the Lower Bavarian Forest
Industrial graphite mining begins in Kropfmühl. Mining becomes a key German industry.
Anna and Max Langheinrich, owners of the Kropfmühl mine since 1908, founded Graphitwerk Kropfmühl AG.
Industrial interest of major German corporations such as Thyssen Krupp and Rütgers in graphite from Kropfmühl
The graphite plant was shut down after continuous expansion from 1939 onwards due to the importance of graphite for the armaments industry
Use of modern process technology to obtain high purity grades. Research into graphite deposits worldwide
Development of a deposit in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in a joint venture with a domestic partner. Opening of a branch plant in Wedel near Hamburg for storing and processing imported raw materials
Acquisition of the graphite-based lubricant and release agent manufacturer Edelgraphit GmbH in Bad Godesberg and expansion of the fine grinding plant in the Kropfmühle plant.
Initial Public Offering of Graphit Kropfmühl AG
Investment in the Bogala mine in Sri Lanka
Securing another source of raw materials in Asia through the establishment of a joint venture in China, Qingdao Kropfmuehl Graphite Co. Ltd.
Establishment of a competence center for graphite at the Kropfmühl site with expansion of the research and development department
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV acquires 100% of the shares in Qingdao Kropfmuehl Graphite Co. Ltd. AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV acquires 62% of the shares in Graphit Kropfmühl AG.
Resumption of mining operations in Kropfmühl after seven years of shutdown
Commissioning of a disused graphite processing plant in Mozambique
Expansion of production capacities and forward-looking investments in the Kropfmühl site
Construction of a dispersion plant in Kropfmühl
The commissioning of a graphite expander production plant and the installation of a peak shaving system marked important steps in the further development of the Kropfmühl site. These measures were complemented by collaborative projects to reduce the CO₂ footprint, the introduction of photovoltaic systems, and the modernization of production processes
Acquisition by Asbury Advanced Materials, a leading supplier of graphite and carbon materials
Graphit Kropfmühl is a globally leading supplier of high-purity natural graphite with its own mines and vertically integrated production facilities.