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September 27, 2006

SGL Carbon increases Graphite Electrode prices

Wiesbaden, September 27, 2006. SGL Carbon announces today the following new prices for its Graphite Electrodes effective October 1st, 2006 for all new business:

Europe:

Regular-size Graphite Electrodes: 4210 €/MT
Extra-size Graphite Electrodes: 4480 €/MT

Americas, Asia (excluding China*), Near Middle East and Africa:

For regular-size Graphite Electrodes: 2,33 US$/lb (5135 US-$/mt)
For extra-size Graphite Electrodes: 2,48 US$/lb (5470 US-$/mt)

Regular-sized is defined as: diameter 14" (350 mm) – 24" (600 mm)
Extra-sized is defined as: diameter 26" (650 mm) – 30" (750 mm)

These prices will be applicable for all new orders received from October 1st, 2006 and for shipments through December 31, 2007.

This price increase for Graphite Electrodes is due to significant cost increases for needle coke, pitch and energy (electricity, gas).

* Pricing in China is the sole responsibility of the joint venture between SGL Carbon and Tokai in Shanghai (STS).

Forward-looking statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current belief of SGL Carbon’s management as well as assumptions made by, and information available to, the SGL Group. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and developments could differ materially from those set forth in these statements due to various factors. These factors include changes in the general economic and competitive situation, particularly in SGL Carbon’s businesses and markets; changes resulting from acquisitions and the subsequent integration of companies; and changes resulting from restructuring measures. In addition, future results and developments could be affected by the performance of financial markets; fluctuations in exchange rates; changes in national and supranational law, particularly with regard to tax regulations; and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in SGL Carbon’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SGL Carbon assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.