ProGraphite: Global expert specialised in graphite

ProGraphite was founded in 2015 and offers customers a complete service package along the entire natural graphite value chain, from exploration, project development, production, marketing and sales to graphite recycling.

ProGraphite is now a globally recognised specialist in natural graphite and has its own laboratory and technical centre facilities, which are used by customers from all over the world.
As an additional area of expertise, ProGraphite has established itself in the field of graphite products in small containers; the products are marketed via the company’s own online shop or through direct sales. Here too, customer focus has the highest priority.
Our commitment -
customer satisfaction
Customer satisfaction is our top priority and the basis of our actions.
We always endeavour to develop and offer the best solution for our customers. We are committed to transparent and fair co-operation with our customers, employees and partners.
Meet our team
We are a team with extensive combined graphite expertise.
At
ProGraphite, team spirit is a top priority. We firmly believe that more can be
achieved through open and trust-based co-operation and we live this in our
day-to-day work.

Christoph Frey
Founder and Managing Director
Biography
Christoph Frey, founder and managing director of ProGraphite, has more than 30 years of experience in the natural graphite sector. As a result, he has acquired a broad range of expertise related to natural graphite, including mining, processing, value creation and sales.
He has held management positions in mining and processing companies for natural graphite in Germany (AMG/Kropfmühl), China (QKG, Qingdao) and Scandinavia (Skaland, Norway) and has lived and worked abroad for several years. He was or is a board director of graphite companies in Africa, Scandinavia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, China and Australia.
More information can be found on LinkedIn.
Dr Lisa Lackner-Frey
CFO
Biography
Dr Lisa Lackner-Frey heads the finance department. She is also involved in reports and studies relating to graphite-related topics. As an economist with a doctorate, she is particularly interested in transnational issues such as the supply risks of raw materials.
Daniel Harcenko
Laboratory Manager
Biography
Daniel Harcenko is the laboratory manager. With his university expertise in chemistry and materials science, he is responsible for laboratory work and the technical centre. Daniel has also trained as a wholesale merchant and therefore has a strong understanding of dealing with customers and logistical processes.
Bianca Liebl
Production Manager
Biography
As production manager, Bianca Liebl ensures that orders are processed on time and in perfect quality. Thanks to her solution-orientated approach, she plays a key role in the continuous improvement of processes. She is also responsible for the foil business and in particular for the production of complex foil geometries.
Diana Reischl
Operations
Biography
Diana Reischl supports our team in a variety of capacities, from preparing specific orders in the web shop to carrying out special laboratory analyses.
Through her conscientious work, she ensures that even large orders are completed on time.
Erwin Kramlich
Mineralogist
Biography
Erwin Kramlich (a qualified mineralogist) supports the team as an assistant responsible for mineralogical tests and analyses. He has extensive experience in the field of mineral processing and analysis and has spent a long time in Africa. He has carried out both academic projects and industry-related assignments and has many years of laboratory and sales experience at a renowned European graphite company.
Birgit Rameseder
Associate
Biography
Birgit Rameseder (MSc Geosciences, MBA) is an Associate at ProGraphite and supports the team in the laboratory and in various areas of consulting. She has more than 20 years of experience in exploration and mining in Northern Canada and Southern Africa. She is also involved in risk management and sustainability projects and has worked on a number of global projects.
More information can be found on LinkedIn.
Sebastian Frey
Laboratory Specialist
Biography
Sebastian Frey is currently studying physics at the Technical University of Munich. At ProGraphite, he is responsible for the installation and maintenance of high-end laboratory equipment and carries out more complex analyses.
He is an expert in WD-XRF spectrometry.
We have long-term partnerships with external specialists in various areas.
Social commitment
We support various local associations and organisations in the social, sporting and cultural areas.
We also donate substantial amounts to aid organisations such as “Médecins Sans Frontières”. As a small but globally active company, we value international cooperation with people from different cultures and reject all forms of marginalisation and discrimination.