Innovation is our Strength
We provide world‑leading expertise in carbon electrodes, supporting the aluminum, petroleum coke, pitch, and electrode industries. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep technical knowledge with practical industrial insight.
With decades of experience and deep research in carbon technology, we help our clients consistently enhance product quality, reduce metal production costs, and minimize capital investment for new or existing plants.
Our History
Founded in 1986 by Werner Fischer, R&D Carbon was built on more than 20 years of carbon-materials expertise developed at Swiss Aluminium Ltd. (Alusuisse).
Today, headquartered in Granges (Sierre), Switzerland, our team of 30 specialists serves over 150 clients worldwide. Under the leadership of CEO Matthieu Arlettaz, the company continues to expand internationally while remaining committed to technical excellence, independence, and close client relationships.
Meet our Leadership Team
Discover our leadership team driving our strategy and long-term vision. With strong industrial and scientific backgrounds, they ensure continuity, innovation, and measurable value creation for our clients worldwide.
Our Core Values & Principles
Cross-sector carbon expertise generates new ideas and practical solutions
A collaborative, solution-driven and client-focused approach.
Our brand stands for quality, reliability, precision, and long-term technical excellence.
Worldwide Conferences and Events
We participate in various worldwide conferences and events.
