Our origins
Specialising in carbon and graphite
With over 150 years of experience in the production of carbon and graphite products, combined with constant further developments, Graphite Cova is one of the leading companies worldwide in this field.
Established in Nuremberg in 1855, our company initially produced pencils, amplifying its range later with arc lamp carbons. In the beginning of the last century, the production was diversified into artificial carbon and electric graphite.
All activities are concentrated in one group of companies which the following firms are part of:
- Graphite Cova GmbH
- Bavaria Carbon Specialities GmbH
- Bavaria Carbon Holdings GmbH
- Bavaria Electrodes GmbH i.L.
Conrad Conradty establishes a bronze factory in Nuremberg, later expansion of product range by pencils and colour pencils.
Relocation of the company to Röthenbach an der Pegnitz under the name of C. Conradty.
Production changeover to carbon rods for electrical arc lamps ('Noris' and 'Kronen' carbon rods).
Production expansion by electric graphite.
Completion of the electrode plant, C. Conradty is first manufacturer of graphite electrodes on the continent.
Joint Venture of C. Conradty with Technica (Bulgaria). Establishment of ConTech as company for patented coating of graphite electrodes.
Joint Venture of Conradty and V.A.W. (Germany). Establishment of COVA Kunstkohle- und Grafitgesellschaft, origin of the brand name 'COVA'.
Graphite India Ltd. acquires Conradty-Group. Name changed to Graphite COVA GmbH.
