Current Report

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):January 13, 2011

 

 

GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-13888   27-2496053

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

12900 Snow Road

Parma, Ohio 44130

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: 216-676-2000

 

 

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On January 13, 2011, GrafTech International Ltd. issued a press release announcing a reorganization of certain management responsibilities and related matters. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1    Press release of GrafTech International Ltd., dated January 13, 2011.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Date:   January 13, 2011   By:  

/s/ Mark R. Widmar

      Mark R. Widmar
      Chief Financial Officer and Vice President

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

99.1    Press release of GrafTech International Ltd., dated January 13, 2011.