EAF ▲ +2.2% - GrafTech International Ltd. $EAF - GrafTech Announces Planned Closure of Monterrey Graphite Electrode Facility GrafTech announced it will close its graphite electrode manufacturing facility in Monterrey, a move that investors appear to view favorably, with the stock rising 2.2% on the news. The closure likely signals management's effort to optimize production capacity and reduce costs, actions that typically support shareholder returns and operational efficiency. 31-AUG-2026 05:22 PM ET