What MORGANITE ELECTRICAL CARBON LIMITED does

Morganite Electrical Carbon Limited operates as the Performance Carbon division of Morgan Advanced Materials plc, a UK-registered public company headquartered in Windsor. The division designs and manufactures advanced carbon, graphite, silicon carbide, oxide ceramic, and high-performance polymer components for industrial customers across semiconductor fabrication, energy generation, aerospace, transportation (rail and EV), security and defence, and industrial/petrochemical end markets. Its material portfolio spans carbon graphite, resin bonded graphite, reaction bonded and sintered silicon carbide, siliconised graphite, ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), alumina, and bespoke application-engineered grades such as the National S22 silver carbon brush. Notable technical components include ultra-pure graphite for SiC crystal growth processes, lightweight high-temperature carbon parts for aerospace nozzles and heat shields, and slip ring / current collector solutions for wind turbines and railway traction systems. The business operates 35 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents and maintains a dedicated Carbon Centre of Excellence at Penn State Innovation Park in State College, Pennsylvania, established in 2018 and renewed via a five-year MOU in 2024.

The division generates revenue through direct B2B sales of materials and custom-engineered components to enterprise OEMs, with bespoke application solutions sold under multi-year contracts at quote-based pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led, targeting large industrial buyers through technical resources, dedicated account engagement, and verticalized trade-show participation (e.g., NSMMS & CRASTE, EASA, O&M Clean Power). Strategic positioning is anchored in 160+ years of carbon materials science heritage, a global manufacturing footprint, and embedded R&D partnerships - notably the 2024 renewal of the Penn State Memorandum of Understanding and founding membership in the Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA) alongside leading semiconductor customers and the onsemi silicon carbide centre (SiC3). The performance carbon franchise is positioned as a critical-input supplier into the wide-bandgap semiconductor, EV, renewable energy, and aerospace supply chains, with growth increasingly skewed toward SiC and clean energy applications.

Name

MORGANITE ELECTRICAL CARBON LIMITED

Legal name

Morgan Advanced Materials plc

Website

https://morganperformancecarbon.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Morganite Electrical Carbon Limited operates the Performance Carbon division of Morgan Advanced Materials plc, manufacturing carbon, graphite, silicon carbide, and ceramic components for enterprise customers in semiconductor, aerospace, energy, transportation, defence, and industrial markets worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Carbon & Graphite Industrial Materials

NAICS

Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon Black & Bulk Pigments (IMAEAAAF), Anode Materials Manufacturing (Graphite, Silicon, LTO) (EUAFABAC), Specialty Carbon & Pitch Products (Petroleum Pitch, Carbon Binders for Anodes) (EUALAKAK)

Keywords

• Carbon brush manufacturing
• Graphite industrial materials
• Silicon carbide components
• Ceramic matrix composites
• Performance carbon products

Headquarters

HQ city

Swansea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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. Performance Carbon Products: Sale of carbon, graphite, silicon carbide, and ceramic materials and components to industrial customers
2. Custom Application Solutions: Bespoke application solutions providing carbon, graphite, silicon carbide, oxide ceramics and related advanced materials tailored to customer specifications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Morganite Electrical Carbon Limited operates as the Performance Carbon division of Morgan Advanced Materials plc, developing and manufacturing advanced carbon, graphite, silicon carbide, oxide ceramic, and polymer components for industrial applications. The business sells engineered materials and components such as carbon brushes, ultra-pure graphite for semiconductor fabrication, ceramic matrix composites for aerospace, slip ring systems for wind turbines, and traction current collectors for rail directly to enterprise customers in semiconductor, energy, aerospace, transportation, security & defence, and industrial sectors.

Product overview

Morgan Performance Carbon (Morganite Electrical Carbon Limited) offers a comprehensive portfolio of carbon, graphite, silicon carbide, and ceramic matrix composite materials for industrial applications. The company's product lineup includes carbon brushes and related components, ultra-pure graphite for semiconductor fabrication, aerospace components including heat shields and nozzles, and solutions for power generation, transportation, and industrial sectors. Materials offered include Alumina, Carbon Graphite, Graphite, Resin Bonded Graphite, Silicon Carbide variants (Reaction Bonded, Sintered, Siliconised), and Ceramic Matrix Composites. Key product solutions include National S22 silver carbon brush grade for wind turbines, traction current collectors for rail, and custom-engineered solutions for harsh industrial environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National S22: Silver carbon brush grade product line
• Carbon Centre of Excellence
• Morganite Electrical Carbon

Products and services

• National S22 Silver Carbon Brush Grade Silver carbon brush grade for wind turbine generators, EV, and industrial motor applications enabling efficient power generation and current collection.
• Semiconductor Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Enabling faster EV charging and longer driving range
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Morgan Advanced Materials established a Carbon Centre of Excellence at Penn State Innovation Park in 2018. In 2024, they signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their partnership focused on research and development in silicon carbide crystal growth for the wide band gap semiconductors sector. Morgan is a founding member of the Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA).
• Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024A coalition of industry leaders, academic institutions and government support with a focus on becoming a central hub for research, development and workforce training in SiC semiconductor technologies. Morgan joined as a founding member along with many of their leading customers. The alliance houses the new 'onsemi silicon carbide centre (SiC3)' at Penn State University.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Nippon Carbon: Japanese carbon and graphite manufacturer producing graphite electrodes, carbon fibers, and fine carbon products for industrial, semiconductor, and battery applications; comparable specialty carbon product portfolio.
• Toyo Tanso: Japanese manufacturer of specialty graphite materials including isotropic graphite for semiconductor and solar applications, as well as carbon products for industrial uses; directly competes in high-purity graphite for SiC and electronics.
• Mersen: French-listed global specialist in carbon brushes, graphite, and electrical components for industrial applications; closest direct competitor to Morgan Performance Carbon across motors, power generation, rail, and chemical processing markets.
• SGL Carbon: German-listed manufacturer of carbon and graphite products including specialty graphites for semiconductor and industrial applications, carbon brushes, and carbon fiber composites; directly competes with Morgan in semiconductor graphite and industrial carbon grades.
• Helwig Carbon Products: US-based manufacturer of carbon brushes, brush holders, and sliding contacts for industrial motors, generators, and wind turbines; directly competes with Morgan in the North American carbon brush market.
• Schunk Group: Privately-held German technology group with a Carbon Technology division producing carbon brushes, graphite specialties, and silicon carbide components for industrial, rail, and energy applications; directly comparable product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• CoorsTek: Privately-held global manufacturer of technical ceramics, including silicon carbide and advanced materials for semiconductor, aerospace, and industrial applications; overlaps with Morgan's SiC and ceramic matrix composite portfolio.
• Saint-Gobain: French-listed global materials group with a High-Performance Materials division covering ceramics, crystals, and industrial materials; broad incumbent that overlaps with Morgan in advanced ceramic and graphite applications.
• Entegris: US semiconductor materials and equipment supplier providing ultra-pure graphite and specialty materials for chip manufacturing; adjacent competitor in the semiconductor materials space where Morgan sells SiC crystal growth components.

Emerging players

• Stahli USA: US-based manufacturer specializing in technical ceramics and silicon carbide components for semiconductor, aerospace, and industrial applications; emerging peer in Morgan's SiC crystal growth and ceramic matrix composite space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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