SEC Carbon 

Headquartered in Amagasaki, Japan, Sec Carbon, Limited, established in 1934, is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of graphite electrodes, primarily utilized in steel production. Its extensive product range also encompasses SK-B graphitized cathode blocks, crucial for aluminum smelting. The company further provides specialized carbon and graphite materials catering to advanced industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, chemical, electrochemistry, machinery, and metallurgy. Additionally, Sec Carbon produces fine powders with applications spanning paints, sliding materials, metallurgical processes, and batteries. Operating under its current name since October 2006, having previously been known as SEC Corporation, the company distributes its diverse products to approximately 40 countries worldwide.