Japanese multinational Resonac has decided to transfer its graphite electrode business, which includes AMI Automation, a provider of electric arc furnace optimization solutions, as part of a review of its business portfolio.
Japanese company Resonac has decided to transfer its graphite electrode business in Europe, the Americas and Japan, including AMI Automation, a provider of electric arc furnace optimization solutions, to globally active investor AURELIUS. The decision follows a comprehensive review of Resonac’s business portfolio and forms part of a broader strategic portfolio realignment. After evaluating a range of strategic alternatives, Resonac concluded that the selected buyer is the right partner to support the business’s future development.
The agreement covers production and operating sites in Spain, the US, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Italy and Japan. The business, its assets and its employees will transfer as part of the transaction, subject to certain exceptions, including the assets and employees of the Omachi plant in Japan, which will remain under Resonac’s ownership. A long-term exclusive supply agreement will be put in place under which the Omachi facility provides its entire production of electrodes and pins.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2027, subject to the satisfaction of the agreed closing conditions. Until then, the business will continue to operate as part of Resonac.
A Differentiated Strategy
The move will establish a dedicated platform for the business’s next stage of development, bringing together its global industrial footprint, talent, technical expertise and long-standing customer relationships with the new owner’s investment capacity and experience in business development. It will also support the business in advancing its differentiated position in the steel industry as a global partner for integrated solutions. This value proposition combines high-quality graphite electrodes with advanced electric arc furnace optimization technology.
AURELIUS is a globally active investor with extensive experience in industrial businesses, corporate carve-outs and operational transformation. With more than 300 completed transactions and a broad international presence, AURELIUS complements the global footprint of Resonac Graphite and AMI Automation, making it a well-suited partner to support their growth.
Throughout their history, Resonac Graphite and AMI Automation have navigated significant periods of change. Their enduring strengths, built on more than a century of industrial experience and technical expertise, provide a solid foundation for the future. These strengths will help position the business to enter 2027 with a favorable market outlook.
About Resonac Graphite and AMI Automation
Resonac Graphite and AMI Automation form a unique global partner for integrated solutions for the steel industry, combining high-quality graphite electrodes with advanced electric arc furnace (EAF) optimization technologies that help improve efficiency, safety and competitiveness.
With more than a century of experience in graphite electrodes and over 40 years of experience at AMI Automation, the business is the only company in its sector with an industrial presence in the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Nearly 900 employees worldwide support steelmakers in more than 50 countries, combining global reach with local strength and staying close to customers, markets and communities.
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