[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19630]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
GrafTech International upon the celebration of its 50th anniversary.
  Beginning in 1956, GrafTech, with its global headquarters in Parma, 
OH, has led its industry in research, development and testing of 
graphite and carbon science. Through GrafTech's 50 years of dedicated 
work, the company boasts nearly 700 patents and new technologies. In 
2003, GrafTech was named a National Chemical Landmark for its work on 
the discovery and development of carbon fibers. This great research 
scopes the discovery of carbon fibers to new graphite materials for 
fuel cells.
  GrafTech has been recognized 11 times as the recipient of the R&D 100 
awards. GrafTech employs 3,800 workers in 13-state-of-the-art 
manufacturing facilities spanning 4 continents and serving over 80 
countries. With its global headquarters located in Parma, OH, and more 
than 100 years of manufacturing excellence in Lakewood, OH, GrafTech 
International provides nearly 300 jobs for the area and has been 
recognized for significant job creation in Northeast Ohio. I am proud 
that this great company is located in my congressional district.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the 50-year anniversary of GrafTech International. GrafTech has 
served as a pioneer in its industry. I wish GrafTech International 
continued years of success and offer my thanks in providing many 
northeast Ohioans with a great workplace.

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