Strengthening our network: Welcome to ECGA’s new associate members
We are pleased to announce that two new companies were approved as associate members during the recent ECGA General Assembly: GreenRoc Strategic Materials Plc and SPYS Ukraine. Their addition further strengthens ECGA’s growing network and reflects the increasing strategic importance of resilient graphite value chains for Europe’s industrial future. GreenRoc Strategic Materials Plc GreenRoc is […]
Geopolitical instability highlights the need to strengthen Europe’s industrial resilience
The European Carbon and Graphite Association (ECGA) is closely monitoring the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its potential implications for global energy markets, logistics and industrial supply chains. These developments are a timely reminder of the vulnerabilities associated with external dependencies in critical industrial value chains. Graphite electrodes are a critical input […]
LIFE GRAPhiREC advances graphite recycling and outreach for Europe’s battery value chain
LIFE GRAPhiREC is an EU co-funded project working to recover and re-qualify graphite from lithium-ion battery manufacturing scraps and alkaline battery streams for use in new batteries. Bringing together industrial, research and communication partners, the project is developing practical routes for graphite recycling that can support a more circular, resilient and competitive European battery value […]
ECGA at the Security of Supply Symposium 2026 in Karlskoga
On 24-25 February 2026, the Security of Supply Symposium 2026 took place in Karlskoga, Sweden, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia, and the armed forces to discuss how to strengthen resilient and secure supply chains in a rapidly evolving geopolitical environment. The programme addressed key strategic issues, including defence industrial base resilience, the role […]
ECGA is a media partner of the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026
The European Advanced Carbon and Graphite Materials Association (ECGA) is pleased to announce that it is a media partner of the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026, one of Europe’s leading gatherings for discussion on raw materials, industrial strategy and supply chain resilience. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Brussels, ECGA represents Europe’s carbon and graphite industry […]
ECGA appoints Ms Katarzyna Palaczanis as new Secretary General
Brussels, 2 February 2026 – Following the retirement of Dr Corina Hebestreit, the ECGA Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Katarzyna Palaczanis as Secretary General of the European Advanced Carbon and Graphite Materials Association (ECGA), effective 1 February 2026. Ms Palaczanis brings over 20 years of experience in public affairs and strategic […]
Strengthening Our Network: Welcome to ECGA’s Newest Members
We are delighted to announce that three new companies were officially approved as associate members during the ECGA General Assembly on 22 October 2025 in Genval. These new members bring forward-looking technologies, local resource development, and deep sector expertise, perfectly aligned with ECGA’s mission to support sustainable innovation and resilience in the carbon and graphite […]
Supporting Europe’s industrial resilience and clean transition
We are pleased to announce the publication of the ECGA Annual Report 2024, officially launched at the General Assembly in Brussels this month. Entitled Carbon & Graphite: Rising with Clean Industry, the report highlights how the European carbon and graphite sector is contributing to the EU’s green and digital transitions, industrial competitiveness, and strategic autonomy. […]
Welcome to our New ECGA Members!
At the ECGA General Assembly held on 10 April 2024 in Brussels, we proudly welcomed five new members into our growing network of carbon and graphite leaders. New Full Member:NGC Battery Materials GmbH (Germany)A division of Northern Graphite, NGC Battery Materials GmbH specializes in advanced material analytics and electrochemical characterization techniques for carbon and battery […]
The future of the European raw materials industry – How can Europe remain competitive on the global stage?
We are pleased to invite you to join us on 7th November in Brussels for the event, “The future of the European raw materials industry – How can Europe remain competitive on the global stage?” Organised in collaboration with Euractiv, this workshop will address the challenges and opportunities facing Europe’s critical raw materials (CRMs), with […]