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): February 21, 2007

GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

12900 Snow Road

Parma, Ohio 44130

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Item 8.01.

Other Events.

 

On February 21, 2007, GrafTech International Ltd. (“GrafTech”) issued a press release announcing the election of Craig S. Shular, currently Chief Executive Officer and President, as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mr. Shular will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1. GrafTech hereby incorporates by reference the contents of such press release.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits

 

99.1	Press release of GrafTech International Ltd., dated February 21, 2007.

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: February 21, 2007	By: ____________________________________
	Mark R. Widmar Chief Financial Officer and Vice President

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

99.1	Press release of GrafTech International Ltd., dated February 21, 2007.