Entegris | POCO Materials

What Entegris | POCO Materials does

POCO Materials is a specialty materials manufacturer operating as a brand and division of Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), producing premium synthetic carbon graphite and Chemical Vapor Conversion (CVC) silicon carbide products from facilities in Decatur, Texas and Russellville, Arkansas. The company was founded in 1974 and acquired by Entegris in 2019; its product portfolio spans EDM graphite grades (EDM-1 through EDM-4, EDM-AF5, EDM-C3, EDM-C200, EDM-200), glass forming and glass handling materials under the GLASSMATE brand, semiconductor, industrial, life sciences, and thermal management graphite grades, and SUPERSiC silicon carbide components for space optics, mirrors, seals, and bearings.

Core technology centers on proprietary manufacturing processes that yield uniform microstructure graphite, a purification process achieving 5 ppm (99.9995%) purity, carbon densification reducing open porosity by 80%, and the proprietary CVC process that enables net or near-net shaped SiC components. Vertically integrated operations cover raw materials, post-processing services (oxidation inhibition, resin/furan/nickel impregnation, SiC coating, pyrolitic carbon treatment), precision machining, and a 45+ year analytical services laboratory.

The business model combines direct enterprise sales for larger accounts with a worldwide distributor network across 18+ countries, supported by global applications engineering and free EDM training programs (live at Decatur and virtual). Revenue streams include hardware sales of graphite and SiC products, post-processing services, EDM training, and analytical services. Primary customer segments include EDM tooling, aerospace (including satellite optics), energy, glass manufacturing, life sciences, microelectronics, and general industrial applications. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but value is captured through material performance (e.g., surface finishes down to 18 VDI, electrode wear below 1%, 50-70% lower cost Earth observation optics) and qualification-based switching costs in mission-critical applications.

Name

Entegris | POCO Materials

Legal name

POCO Graphite Inc.

Website

https://poco.entegris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

POCO Materials, an Entegris division, manufactures premium synthetic carbon graphite and CVC silicon carbide for EDM, aerospace, semiconductor, glass manufacturing, energy, and life sciences customers. The company sells through direct sales and a global distributor network, complemented by post-processing, training, and analytical services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Carbon Graphite and Silicon Carbide Materials

NAICS

Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite) (IMAEAFAO)

Keywords

• Synthetic carbon graphite
• EDM electrodes
• Silicon carbide materials
• Specialty graphite manufacturing
• CVC silicon carbide

Headquarters

HQ city

Billerica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Premium Graphite Sales: Sale of synthetic carbon graphite materials including EDM graphite grades, industrial graphite grades, semiconductor graphite grades, life sciences graphite grades, and glass handling/graphite forming grades. Products sold as billets, semi-finished rods, blocks, plates, and finished components.
2. Premium Silicon Carbide Sales: Sale of CVC silicon carbide products including SUPERSiC® components and materials. Available as raw materials or finished machined components.
3. Post-Processing Services: Value-added processing services including purification, densification, oxidation inhibition, resin/furan/nickel impregnation, silicon carbide coating, and pyrolitic carbon treatment to modify material properties.
4. EDM Training Programs: Industry-leading EDM training programs offered at no cost to attendees. Basic and advanced training available in-person at Texas facility and virtually online. Programs cover graphite properties, EDM basics, sinker technology, and advanced operations.
5. Analytical Services: Materials testing laboratory providing analytical services to verify material properties, product performance, grade verification, metal removal rate testing, and physical property verification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Entegris POCO Materials manufactures and sells premium synthetic carbon graphite materials and CVC silicon carbide products for industrial and high-technology applications, including EDM electrodes, aerospace components, semiconductor manufacturing materials, glass forming and handling components, life sciences materials, and energy industry components. The company offers materials as billets, semi-finished rods, blocks, plates, and finished precision-machined components, complemented by value-added post-processing services such as purification, densification, impregnation, and coatings.

Product overview

Entegris POCO Materials is a manufacturer of synthetic carbon graphite and CVC silicon carbide materials operating as a division of Entegris, Inc. The product portfolio centers on Premium Graphite (including EDM Graphite Grades such as EDM-AF5, EDM-4, EDM-C3, EDM-3, EDM-2, EDM-1, EDM-C200, EDM-200; Glass Forming and Glass Handling grades under the GLASSMATE brand; Industrial, Life Sciences, Semiconductor, and Thermal Management grades) and Premium Silicon Carbide (SUPERSiC) products. The offering includes post-processing services (purification, densification, oxidation inhibition, various impregnations, SiC coating, and pyrolitic carbon treatment) and complementary services (EDM Training Program, Analytical Services, and Technical Support). Products are sold as materials and machined components rather than software products. The company operates from manufacturing facilities in North America (Decatur, TX headquarters; Russellville, AR) with corporate headquarters in Billerica, MA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GLASSMATE®: Glass handling and forming materials including graphite inserts and holders for hot glass applications in container manufacturing.
• SUPERSiC®
• EDM Graphite Grades

Products and services

• Premium Graphite Premium synthetic graphite materials crafted through a unique manufacturing process ensuring exceptional microstructure and strength. Fully vertically integrated with multiple grades available for semiconductor, aerospace, life sciences, energy, EDM, glass, and general industrial applications.
• EDM Graphite Grades Comprehensive portfolio of EDM graphite electrode materials including EDM-AF5, EDM-4, EDM-C3, EDM-3, EDM-2, EDM-1, EDM-C200, and EDM-200 grades with particle sizes from <1 to 10 microns, tailored for specific electrode applications and benchmarked for performance characteristics.
• Premium Silicon Carbide (SUPERSiC) High-purity silicon carbide (SiC) products created through a unique conversion process producing highest-quality SiC. Customizable and precisely machined for challenging applications including seals, bearings, space optics, and optical components.
• SUPERSiC Silicon Carbide Components High-performance SiC components produced through the chemical vapor conversion (CVC) process for space optics, mirrors, substrates, and structures with high resonant frequency and low thermal distortion.
• GLASSMATE Glass Handling and Forming Products Graphite materials and products engineered for hot glass handling and glass forming applications in the glass container industry, with high strength, durability, and thermal performance to reduce mechanical damage to glass containers.
• Take-Out Holders Stainless steel holders paired with GLASSMATE graphite inserts for hot glass-handling applications. Available in standard, covered, double stacked, lightweight, and dual function (PR2) styles, plus Interior Locking Spring (ILS) system, in sizes from 0.6 inches to 5.375 inches.
• Take-Out Inserts Precision machined GLASSMATE graphite inserts for hot glass handling applications, custom machined to fit proprietary holders or existing holders. Available for bottle neck diameters from 0.6 inches to 5.375 inches.
• Post-Processing Services Value-added post-processing options for graphite including purification to 5 ppm or less, carbon densification reducing open porosity by 80%, oxidation inhibition, furan/resin/nickel impregnation, silicon carbide coating via CVD, and pyrolitic carbon treatment.
• EDM Training Program Industry-leading EDM training programs covering graphite properties and characteristics, EDM basics, and EDM sinker technology. Live and virtual sessions provided to customers at no cost.
• Analytical Services Materials Test Laboratory services providing analytical testing for 45 years. Supports material sampling, physical property verification, grade verification, and metal removal rate testing.
• Technical Support Services Trained applications engineers recommending optimal materials, verifying material characteristics, and providing shop floor support worldwide for EDM and other graphite/SiC application challenges.
• Industrial Graphite Grades Wide range of graphite specifications and post-process options for general industrial applications including aerospace, energy, petrochemical, nuclear, and solar.
• Life Sciences Graphite Grades Unique blended materials combining high-strength premium graphite with radiopaque properties for implantable medical device applications.
• Semiconductor Graphite Grades Graphite grades segmented by grain size (1, 5, and 10 micron) for semiconductor manufacturing applications requiring high purity and precision machining tolerances.
• Thermal Management Materials Unique foam graphite grades providing isotropic heat dispersion to funnel heat away from sensitive electronics, ideal for heat sinks, heat exchangers, heat pipes, and phase-change cooling systems.
• Glass Forming Graphite Grades Graphite grades designed to extend mold life and improve process yields in curved glass mold applications with coefficient of thermal expansion matching high CTE glass products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Open porosity reduced by 80% through carbon densification process
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• JSR Corporation / Inpria CorporationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Entegris and JSR Corporation/Inpria Corporation announced non-exclusive cross-licensing agreement related to EUV lithography technology.
• MIT Lincoln LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2025MIT Lincoln Laboratory selected Entegris SUPERSiC-SP silicon carbide material for space optics mirrors on Japanese QZS-6 and QZS-7 satellites. This collaboration supports U.S.-Japan space domain awareness initiative for tracking objects in geosynchronous orbit. Entegris also provided CVD SiC solution for mirror cladding.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nippon Carbon: Japanese manufacturer of carbon and graphite products including specialty graphite and SiC fibers. Direct peer serving similar industrial applications in aerospace, semiconductor, and energy markets.
• Toyo Tanso: Japanese specialty graphite manufacturer offering isotropic fine-grain graphite for EDM, semiconductor, and industrial applications. Highly comparable product portfolio to POCO's EDM grades and serves overlapping global customers.
• Tokai Carbon: Japanese carbon black and specialty graphite manufacturer including EDM fine carbon and SiC products. Direct competitor in premium EDM graphite grades with similar global customer base in mold and die applications.
• Schunk Group: German carbon technology specialist with similar specialty graphite and SiC offerings for industrial, automotive, and electronics markets. Comparable mid-sized competitor to POCO with overlapping customer base.
• GrafTech International: US-based graphite electrode manufacturer with focus on steelmaking electrodes but also serving specialty carbon applications. Comparable in carbon materials manufacturing with overlap in industrial graphite markets.
• Mersen: French maker of carbon brushes, graphite specialties, and SiC components serving similar industrial applications including EDM, aerospace, and energy. Direct peer in specialty carbon materials with global footprint comparable to POCO.
• SGL Carbon: German specialty carbon and graphite manufacturer with comparable product portfolio including EDM graphite, carbon brushes, and specialty carbons for similar end markets (automotive, aerospace, semiconductor). Closest direct competitor to POCO in premium specialty graphite.

Broad incumbents

• Momentive Technologies: Manufacturer of SiC and graphite components for semiconductor, aerospace, and industrial applications. Direct overlap with POCO's SUPERSiC and semiconductor graphite product lines.
• Saint-Gobain: Global materials giant with advanced ceramics including silicon carbide products serving aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial markets. Broader portfolio than POCO but overlapping capabilities in SiC components.

Others

• CoorsTek: Large US advanced ceramics manufacturer including silicon carbide products. Overlaps with POCO's SUPERSiC line in aerospace and industrial SiC components but serves a much broader advanced ceramics portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/POCOMaterials
• Facebookfacebook.com/EntegrisPOCOMaterials
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/entegris-poco-materials

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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