Profile: Showa Denko Carbon, Inc. manufactures synthetic graphite for a variety of industrial applications including electric arc furnace steelmaking and automotive friction materials. Graphite particles are used in friction materials, lubricants, conductive coatings, paints and polymers. Fine carbon products are high-functionality materials specifically designed to improve the electrical and thermal characteristics of advanced batteries, electronic devices & alternative energy systems. We supply products to global steel and automotive industries.