St. Marys Carbon has been an industry leader in carbon graphite production since its inception in 1939. Throughout our history, our line of carbon graphite, electro-graphite, resin bonded graphite, and metal graphite products have been meeting our clients’ application needs. We’ve developed a reputation for being a trusted provider of customized engineered solutions. Our highly skilled craftsmen relentlessly pursue perfection and our delivery times are second to none.
Through a partnership of Jerome E. Lanzel, Sr. and Louis W. Eberl, St. Marys Carbon Company was created in 1939. The company was registered on April 27, 1939, at the Elk County Courthouse in Ridgway, PA. Our first carbon plate was molded in September of that year.
1941 – First major expansion
1942 – Production dedicated to World War II defense
1947 – Company incorporated under the name St. Marys Carbon Company, Inc.
1952 – Production of powder metal bearings begin
1965 – Powder metal production facility constructed in Galeton, PA
1989 – 50-year celebration
1992 – Purchase of Stackpole SPR unit and incorporated as US Resistor, Inc.
1993 – Constructed US Resistor facility in St. Marys
1996 – Purchase of American Carbon and consolidated product line at St. Marys, PA
1997 – Achieved ISO Certification
2001 – St. Marys Carbon of Mexico opened
2002 – Purchase of Cradin Industries and consolidated dryer bearing assemblies product line
2011 – Expanded Mexico operation to a larger facility, doubling its manufacturing capability
2012 – Moved automotive aftermarket product line to Mexico facility
2013 – Rebranded the company with a new logo, tagline, and website, thus reflecting on the current operation
2014 – Achieved AS/EN/JISQ 9100:2009 Certification
2014 – Receives 2014 Governor’s Impact Award
2018 – Achieved AS9100D/EN9100:2016/JISQ9100:2016
St. Marys Carbon Company (St. Marys, PA) – Founded in 1939
Products / Applications: Mechanical (Bearings, Bushings, Seal Rings, Turbine Rings) & Electrical (Contacts, Collector Shoes)Industries Served: Fluid Handling, Aerospace, Extreme Temperature / Chemical Applications, Transportation Systems, Extreme Environmental Conditions
Catalus Corporation (St. Marys, PA and Galeton, PA) – Established in 1965
Products / Applications: Precision Powder Metals Parts
Industries Served: Automotive, Lawn & Garden, Marine Power, Industrial Motors
U.S. Resistor, Inc. (St. Marys, PA) – Established in 1992
Products / Applications: Ceramic & Organic Industrial Resistors
Resistors Used In: Surge Protectors, Circuit Breakers; Lightning Arrestors, Wind Power; Medical Applications
