About Us

Since 1986, Aminco has been supplying innovative carbon-technology solutions and new processes to our global customers in the aluminum and steel industries. Our experienced management, in partnership with a team of technical experts from Switzerland — R&D Carbon Ltd.,— produces high-quality carbon anodes, cost-effectively, and supports customers in optimizing product consumption.

 

We work with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities for the production of high-quality carbon anodes. Late in the 1990’s, Aminco strategically positioned itself in China, where low sulfur and low metal green petroleum coke is available and suitable for calcining and carbon anode manufacturing. Thus, Aminco has significant expertise regarding the availability, quality and sourcing of Chinese green coke. Custom blending of this coke is the key to successful production of high-quality calcined coke and carbon anodes.
 
Combining proven expertise in raw material sourcing, innovative engineering, customized manufacturing and comprehensive logistical support, Aminco has earned the confidence of its clients as the preferred merchant of carbon anodes.

The Aminco management team brings decades of experience working together in all phases of carbon anode production complemented by our partners, a team of world-renowned innovators and specialists in carbon and aluminum — in technology, manufacturing, operations, processes, quality control and in the optimization of raw materials. Our team not only ensures the high-quality standards of Aminco Anodes but also provides the intellectual capital and technical support to assist our exclusive suppliers and customers.

Aminco’s headquarters are in New York with an office in Beijing. Further, our extensive worldwide network of agents supports product supply and customer service, on a local basis.

Our Management Team

MICHAEL J. WROTNIAK

MICHAEL J. WROTNIAK

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Wrotniak joined Aminco in 1991 and was responsible for building the company’s trading platform. He has expanded the company’s activities in China, Africa and S. America and has broadened Aminco’s product focus.

SHELDON LERER

SHELDON LERER

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Lerer has over 45 years of experience in the industrial raw material space with a focus on calcined coke. He has worked for Philipp Brothers, as well as Calco, where he held various positions including CFO and COO. Mr. Lerer was a board member of Venco for more than 10 years.

ELI EPSTEIN

ELI EPSTEIN

Chief Innovation Officer

Mr. Epstein was the founder and CEO of Calco, a partner of Conoco Oil in a calcined coke production joint venture based in North America, Venco, where he was responsible for marketing and business development.

SCOTT BONDER

SCOTT BONDER

Director of Operations and Logistics

Mr. Bonder has been involved in trading and supply chain management for over 30 years. Before joining Aminco in 2012, Mr. Bonder held positions with Noble Americas, Coutinho Caro/CCC Steel, NC Wire, Novarco and Gerald Metals.