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Elkem Carbon China
Elkem Carbon China, or ECC as it is commonly known, is located near Shizuishan City in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. It was the first wholly owned foreign enterprise in Ningxia province.

The plant is equipped with six Elkem designed electrical calciners for calcining of anthracite, including a blending and mixing facility to produce various types of carbon pastes. The plant has a paste production capacity of 60 000 MT per annum.
Products & Supply
The following products are produced
- Søderberg electrode paste
- Furnace lining materials
- Tap hole and tapping launder repair paste
- Cathode ramming pastes aluminium cathode pot cells
Electrode paste is supplied as cylinders, briquettes or large rectangular blocks.
Various packaging alternatives are offered to suit customers’ needs for all products produced at ECC.
ECC was established with the objective to service markets in the Asia-Pacific region, in May 2000. During the past two decades of its existence, the plant has established itself as a reliable supplier of high quality products, supplied to customers in Asia, including China, Oceania and North America.
Meet our team
Elkem Carbon China has 94 full time employees supporting the operation of our customers. We know that our people are our most valuable asset and we strive to always have the right people in the right positions. Our aim is to build and develop teams that are accountable, knowledgeable, and responsible.
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