Who We Are
For over 50 years, Ei6 has been creating and innovating in carbon and graphite materials by delivering solutions that meet the world’s most demanding industrial challenges.
Our History
Ei6 is a family business that has evolved over three generations.
H.M.Kearney Co. Founded
USA - Birmingham, AL Harry M. Kearney mostly sold consumable products for the foundry and steel industry. In 1966, Harry started importing Japanese graphite electrodes into the United States.
GES Graphite Inc. Founded
USA - Birmingham, AL Keith Kearney sold small diameter electrodes and specialty graphite for the US market.
GES SP, LLC Founded
Brazil - Sao Paulo An opportunity presented itself to create a similar GES Graphite business model in South America. In 2014, GES identified a need to build a graphite machine shop to produce more value added graphite products.
GES SP, LLC Founded
USA - Parma, OH GES orchestrated the purchase of the GrafTech facility in October 2017 in Parma, OH. GES Graphite, Inc. underwent new branding to GES-AGM in 2018 after the purchase.
Aero Industries Acquisition
USA - Harvard, IL Graphite machine shop specializing in EDM Graphite and related components.
Advanced Graphite Powders, LLC Founded
USA - Parma, OH Processing and supply of various powder grades to the North and South American markets.
Advanced Graphite Powders GmbH Founded
Germany - Hamburg German entity for supplying graphite powder products to various European markets.
Advancing What’s Possible in Carbon and Graphite
We are committed to empower industrial innovation and growth by providing high-quality, application-driven carbon and graphite products. From concept to completion, our mission is to engineer critical graphite components that fuel production, precision, and progress.
Core Values
We work better when we work together. We have a culture of teamwork and shared responsibility, we solve challenges collectively, and we welcome diverse perspectives and skills to be more effective.
Communicative
Open and honest communication is the backbone of our culture. We strive for transparency and clarity, ensuring that everyone feels heard, understood, and aligned with the company’s goals.
Thoughtful
We are thoughtful in our work and how we support our colleagues. We prioritize each other’s well-being, fostering a culture where everyone is valued and respected. The choices we make each day are intentional, helping to steer our vision forward.
Growth-Oriented
We encourage continuous learning and self-improvement. Our culture supports personal and professional development, empowering individuals to expand their skills, take on new challenges, and grow alongside the company.
Creative
We encourage an environment where thinking outside the box is celebrated, allowing us to approach every challenge & customer with a new perspective and continuous innovation.
Ownership
We take pride in what we do and hold ourselves accountable for our work. Each team member is empowered to take initiative, and make decisions, knowing their contributions directly impact the company’s and customer’s success.
Our Vision
To be the go-to boutique provider of precision graphite solutions, offering unmatched quality, service, and flexibility that larger companies can’t replicate.
Quality Certifications

Ei6 MachiningISO 9001:2015
Certified

Ei6 MachiningAS9100:2016
Certified
Quality You Can Count On
At Ei6, precision and reliability are built into every product and process. Our rigorous quality systems are designed to identify issues ahead of time and deliver consistent, high-performance graphite solutions you can trust.
We employ a proactive quality philosophy that emphasizes identifying and addressing potential issues before they occur, ensuring repeatable production outcomes and fewer surprises for our customers.
Quality Management Systems
Our Quality Management Systems supports a structured framework of documentation, training and continuous improvement.
Value-Added Quality Services
Beyond material manufacturing, our team supports value-added services including tailored manufacturing support, performance analysis, warehousing, inspection and technical service, all anchored by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Where to Reach Us
We’re here to support your needs
Our Office
Headquarters
12300 Snow Road,
Parma, OH 44130