The James Durrans Group is a world leader in the manufacture and supply of carbon-based products. We are a family-owned group of companies established in 1863, with manufacturing and research facilities worldwide. Our head office, based in Sheffield, UK, specialises in the manufacture and processing of carbon materials using our advanced milling technologies. We are also producers of formulated products for the metal forming industry, including refractory coatings, blackings, and forging lubricants. The Sheffield site is home to our industry-leading research and development laboratory and analytical suite. World-wide, the James Durrans Group has coating manufacturing facilities in Willich, Germany, and Tianjin, China. Joint ventures in India, South Africa and France provide further capabilities in coatings, material processing, and calcining. We also have a global network of agents backed by experienced Durrans technical and manufacturing personnel.