Cassie Aber, Zero Harm Information Systems Manager, recently took part in a panel discussion at the Intelex North America Roadshow. 🎤 Intelex is the software platform used internally at Koppers (known as FOCUS) to report incidents, track sustainability data, manage communications with regulators and communities, and handle audit findings.

Cassie was one of four panelists and covered several important topics, including how Koppers integrates Intelex with our Common Data Platform, uses the data to support Net Zero Cloud reporting, engages users with FOCUS, and plans to expand usage to include industrial hygiene and process hazard analysis (PHA). 🌱📊 Plus, she highlighted our progress and initiatives around Zero Harm. ♻️

We thank Cassie for her outstanding representation of Koppers and her leadership in advancing our safety and sustainability efforts.

Spotlight

Cassie Aber, Zero Harm Information Systems Manager, recently took part in a panel discussion at the Intelex North America Roadshow. 

Driving Engagement at the Intelex Roadshow

The Koppers team recently spent time giving back to the community by volunteering with Casey's Clubhouse ⚾

Casey's Clubhouse is part of the Miracle League, a national organization that provides opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball in an inclusive and accessible environment. The league creates friendships, builds confidence, and ensures that every child gets a chance to play.

Koppers volunteers assisted athletes with batting, running bases, fielding, and most importantly, enjoying baseball! A big thank you to the team for helping make the day special for the athletes and their families! 💙 🏆

Volunteerism

The Koppers team recently spent time giving back to the community by volunteering with Casey's Clubhouse 

Pitching In for a Great Cause

This year’s Take Your Kids to Work Day was a fun and memorable experience for both our Pittsburgh team members and their kids! 🎉 Sponsored by Culture & Engagement and LINKparents, the day was filled with kid-friendly activities including coloring, a pizza and salad lunch, and balloon animals. 🍕🎈

The day wrapped up on a sweet note with ice cream, and each child went home with a small flowerpot and seeds to grow their own flowers.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Take Your Kids to Work Day a success! 🌼

This year’s Take Your Kids to Work Day was a fun and memorable experience 

Take Your Kid to Koppers

In this update, Leroy discusses the latest news at Koppers:

 - an update on our progress through Phase 2, aka Bottom-Up Planning

, hear about Leroy’s experience visiting our Hubbell, Michigan team for their Family and Friends Spring Carnival! 💖🎨🎈

In this update, Leroy discusses the latest news at Koppers

CEO Leroy Ball's June 412 Video Update

In partnership with Robert Morris University, Koppers Leadership Forum (KLF) recently held a memorable ceremony to honor its latest cohort. Over the past year, participants from across Koppers came together to develop their leadership skills.

The program consists of four key modules:

Interpersonal/Group Leadership Development

One of the most impactful outcomes from the program was the strong sense of connection and support that developed among the group.

Congratulations to this year’s KLF participants! 🎉 We look forward to seeing the continued impact this amazing group will make.

Allison Lanzel – Chemicals Sales Manager – Pittsburgh, PA

Brian Montelauro – Sr. Engineering Manager – Stickney, IL

Craig Silverblatt – Strategic Planning Manager – Pittsburgh, P

Drew Lozier – Galesburg Assistant Plant Manager

Erica DeSarbo – Financial Shared Services Manager – Pittsburgh, PA

Jeff Fordeley – Senior Purchasing Manager – Pittsburgh, PA

Martin Axen – Sales Director, North and Central Europe – Helsingborg, Sweden

Mike Rouse – Operations Manager – Leland, NC

Nick Matty – Controller – Pittsburgh, PA

TJ Winowiecki – Engineering Services Manager – Peachtree City, GA

Tricia Foster – Production Manager – Millington, TN

Announcements

Koppers Leadership Forum (KLF) recently held a memorable ceremony to honor its latest cohort. 

KLF Celebrates Newest Cohort

Our Koppers Preserving the Earth Campaign continues! 🌎 From Earth Day (April 22) to World Environment Day (June 5), teams across the globe are showing their commitment to sustainability through hands-on environmental efforts.

This time, we're spotlighting efforts to take care of the planet in Somerville, Roanoke, and Mayfield.

Our plant in Somerville, Texas supported their community through a local clean-up effort. 🗑️ Volunteers collected trash and debris, bagged litter at designated sites, and transported it to a central collection area. The team also loaded and unloaded trash, brush, and other debris from trailers to help beautify the surroundings. 


Our Roanoke plant took part in a variety of meaningful activities. The team shared educational materials with residents at a local retirement home, to raise awareness about environmental protection and the importance of recycling. They also partnered with an inner-city school, providing tools and resources to help students create a garden, plant milkweed for monarch butterflies, and even raise chickens! 🐔 🦋 To top it off, supplies were donated to support a local honeybee community, with some of the bees coming straight from the site! 🐝

Our Koppers Mayfield plant employees spent the day at Mayfield West Public School planting trees alongside students. 🌱 A project committee partnered with the school to help restore a dry creek bed on campus. Together, they planted 240 native plants to improve the area’s appearance and prevent soil erosion. After, Koppers hosted a BBQ to celebrate! 🍔

Thank you to all the participating teams for your dedication to Preserving the Earth! 

Our Koppers Preserving the Earth Campaign continues! 

Environmental Impact in Action

This year, Koppers facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, proudly sponsored the annual Fun Run at York Preparatory Academy, supporting the families connected to our team. 🌟

The Fun Run is a beloved tradition at York Prep, where students collect pledges for every lap they complete. 🏅 Rock Hill partnered with the school to support three classrooms. They donated colorful headbands and wristbands to keep runners energized and motivated throughout the event.

Supporting the Fun Run was a meaningful step in encouraging student wellness and strengthening our community connection. 👟

Our facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, proudly sponsored the annual Fun Run at York Preparatory Academy

Wellness in Motion at Rock Hill

This month, CEO Leroy Ball sat down with North and Central Europe Sales Director Martin Axén.

Learn more about his role, plus his interests outside of work! 🎣🏌‍♂️And, tune in for a thoughtful question for Leroy. 💭

CEO Leroy Ball sat down with North and Central Europe Sales Director Martin Axén.

CEO Leroy Ball Interviews Martin Axén

It’s one of our favorite times of the year – the Koppers 

 Campaign! As a part of our continued sustainability efforts, from Earth Day (April 22) to World Environmental Day (June 5), we encourage team members to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty in support of the environment. 🌎

Check out how our employees in Madison, Nyborg, and Pittsburgh are taking care of the planet, and stay tuned for more to come!

Our Koppers Railroad Structures (KRS) headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, spent the day volunteering at their local park, Vilas Park. Volunteers spent the day beautifying the beach area so community members can enjoy the park all year round. ⛱️

Across the sea, our Carbon Materials and Chemicals (CMC) plant in Nyborg, Denmark, partnered with students from a local school to plant a flower bed. The students also helped to maintain bug hotels and nesting boxes. 🐞These shelters for insects and birds can lead to benefits to the local environment through pollination, pest control and improved soil health.

Koppers global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, partnered with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for the third year in a row to clean and improve the local Riverview Park. A little rain didn’t scare our volunteers away! Team members rolled up their sleeves (and even got a little muddy), weeding, planting, mulching and picking up trash at the park – all to help prep for the Spring and Summer season! 🌸

Volunteers then celebrated their hard work by enjoying lunch together with a taco food truck. 🌮

Thank you to all the participating teams for your dedication to 

Preserving the Earth! ​​​​​​​ 

It’s one of our favorite times of the year – the Koppers Preserving the Earth Campaign! 

Two Green Thumbs Up for Koppers Preserving the Earth Campaign

 at our Utility and Industrial Products (UIP) plant in Eutawville, South Carolina, had a great time at the annual Easter celebration! 🐰

This event brought the community together at a local park for the highlight of the day - the Easter Egg Hunt! 🥚 As a reward for the mini detectives’ work, the Koppers team grilled hot dogs and provided snacks.

Thanks to the Eutawville team for helping out with this sweet event! 🍭🍫

Our Utility and Industrial Products (UIP) plant in Eutawville, South Carolina had a great time at the annual Easter celebration!

A Hoppy Time Was Had by All in Eutawville

CEO Leroy Ball recently visited the new Performance Chemicals offices in Peachtree City, Georgia, where he sat down with Doug Herdman, Director, Research and Technology Development.

The pair discussed a day on the job, a perfect Saturday, shark sightings and much more!

CEO Leroy Ball recently sat down with Doug Herdman, Director, Research and Technology Development.

CEO Leroy Ball Interviews Doug Herdman

, Koppers has been named to USA Today’s list of America’s Climate Leaders!

Each year, USA Today and Statista collaborate to rank companies based on their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. To be recognized, companies must have reduced their carbon intensity, calculated by carbon emissions divided by revenue, by 3% year-to-year. Other determining factors include annualized reductions in emission intensity and carbon disclosure rating.

Koppers reduced our core emissions by 15.17% year-over-year according to Statista!

 Congrats to the Koppers team for continuing to preserve our planet while carrying out our operations every day!

America's Climate Leaders 2025: See the list for Earth Day

Awards

For the third year in a row, Koppers has been named to USA Today’s list of America’s Climate Leaders!

Koppers Recognized as One of America’s Climate Leaders for 2025

, was honored for her impressive 45-year career in manufacturing at Koppers! Her family and former colleagues joined her to celebrate.🎉

The Manufacturing Institute’s Women MAKE Awards celebrates the achievements of leaders who are making a lasting impact in the manufacturing industry. The women honored with this award are recognized for their contributions and commitment to mentoring and inspiring the next generation. Fran exemplifies these qualities!

Throughout her career at Koppers, Fran held various roles throughout the company. 

During this time, she helped strengthen Koppers vertical integration, expand our geographic presence, reduce costs, and increase output. Fran was also one of the founding members of LINKwomen, and was a constant champion, mentor and supporter of her fellow Koppers employees.

We congratulate Fran on this well-deserved recognition and send her all the best in her retirement!

Fran Wisniewski, Vice President Long Range Planning, was honored for her impressive 45-year career at Koppers! 

Koppers Employee MAKE-ing an Impact

Koppers Corporate Innovation team is at it again with another EPIC project, this time in conjunction with Corporate Engineering and RPS Operations! This collab focused on a university project, part of the “P” in EPIC – Partner – where we invite university students to design solutions for real-life Koppers challenges.

For this project, Koppers lent a helping hand, or more specifically, an arm, for a Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) robotics capstone project. The students used the arm to design and test a prototype solution, which served as a powerful proof of concept and a valuable learning experience for everyone involved. Once the project concluded, Koppers was left with the prototype. Recognizing its potential to inspire the next generation of roboticists, our Innovation team partnered with the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute to find the arm a new home. 

The robotic arm is now at Burrell School District, where the students are enjoying the hands-on learning experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education!

Donations

Koppers Corporate Innovation team is at it again with another EPIC project.

Koppers Lends a Hand

Our Utility and Industrial plant (UIP) in Vidalia, Georgia, was recently spotlighted in the local 

 for their extraordinary storm response efforts.

In the fall of 2024, Hurricanes Helene and Milton ravaged the southeastern states, leaving behind destruction and many without power. Our UIP team in Vidalia played a huge role in helping to restore power and stability in the area.

; and their team of 55 employees overcame many challenges both at the plant and in their personal lives to restore power to customers and community members affected by the storm.

The team used more than 60 trucks a day, shipped more than 10,000 utility poles in the first five days and more than 20,000 utility poles in Georgia overall!

Congrats, Vidalia, on this very well-deserved recognition for your hard work and dedication during trying times!

Vidalia Community Living Article

Our Utility and Industrial plant (UIP) in Vidalia, Georgia, was recently spotlighted in the local Community Living Magazine.

Local Celebrities: Vidalia Gets a Well-Deserved Spotlight

 Performance Chemicals Europe in Marlow, United Kingdom, has a direct connection of royal proportions! 👑

Koppers Europe is honored to hold a Royal Warrant which is granted to select manufacturers to supply goods to His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Household.

 Koppers previously held a Royal Warrant to supply chemicals to Her Majesty The Queen’s royal estate of Sandringham for over 25 years. The treated lumber is used for agricultural purposes as well as supplying the Royal Sandringham Sawmill.

This distinction is an important differentiator for our business, especially overseas where the Royal Warrant is seen as a mark of a high-quality product. 

There are only around 800 Royal Warrants issued, and Koppers is the only preservative chemical manufacturer to hold a warrant.

Performance Chemicals Europe in Marlow, United Kingdom, has a direct connection of royal proportions! 

A Connection to the Crown

Koppers is getting a positive reaction from CSX Transportation!

CSX, one of the Class I railroads, recognized Koppers with the Chemical Safety Excellence Award!

 The award is an outstanding accomplishment, recognizing Koppers dedication to safe transportation of hazardous materials throughout 2024. 

Receiving this award means that our teams shipped a minimum of 600 carloads of hazardous materials without any non-accidental releases of the materials.

 Shout out to all of our dedicated crews who handle the tank cars on a daily basis!

A huge congrats to the Koppers team for putting safety above all else!

CSX recognized Koppers with the Chemical Safety Excellence Award!

Safety to the Next Level

High school sports, favorite bands and more!

Get to know Luke Rushing as he connects with CEO Leroy Ball.

CEO Leroy Ball Interviews Kennedy Logistics Coordinator Luke Rushing

CEO Leroy Ball Interviews Luke Rushing

Koppers is proud to showcase our achievements in the 2024 Annual Report! 📰

The Annual Report includes a summary of the company's financial performance as well as a year-in-review letter from CEO Leroy Ball to shareholders.

While 2024 brought its fair share of challenges, we persevered and saw

strong accomplishments among each of our values of People, Planet and Performance

A special shoutout goes to our Griffin marketing team as well as the Pittsburgh finance, legal and communications teams for their continued hard work to make it happen! 🙌

You can find the Annual Report on the Koppers website by clicking 

Koppers is proud to showcase our achievements in the 2024 Annual Report! 

Koppers Releases 2024 Annual Report!

Koppers team members from our Railroad Products and Services (RPS) division recently participated in the Railway Tie Association’s (RTA) Tie Grading Seminar. 🛤️🪵

RTA, which has existed for more than 100 years, works to support and advocate for the railroad tie industry and preserve forests through conservation.

Participants had the opportunity to dive deeper into their experiences in wood tie quality and specifications. 

, led a seminar on treating plant operations and 

Senior Research and Development Wood Scientist

, participated in RTA’s Education Committee.

Attendees of the seminar got a special treat – an exclusive tour of our industry-leading treating facility in Somerville, Texas.

We’re incredibly proud of our RPS team for being leaders in the rail tie industry!

Koppers team members from our Railroad Products and Services (RPS) division recently participated in the Railway Tie Association’s (RTA) Tie Grading Seminar.

No Tie Breaker Needed: Koppers Attends Railway Tie Association

Our Utility and Industrial Products (UIP) plant in Eutawville, South Carolina, is venturing out on the open road - to keep it clean! 🛣️🦺

Our Eutawville plant adopted a local two-mile stretch of road as part of the State Adopt-a-Highway program. Koppers employees routinely volunteer to keep their stretch of the highway clean from trash and debris. This not only beautifies the highway, but it helps take care of our planet by preventing pollution and keeps the roads safe!

To date, twelve employees have volunteered their time and energy to conduct two highway cleanups resulting in 52 bags of trash removed –that’s about 780 lbs of trash!

Thank you, Eutawville, for taking care of our planet and your community!

Our Utility and Industrial Products (UIP) plant in Eutawville, South Carolina, is venturing out on the open road - to keep it clean! 

Life is a Highway for Eutawville

In this update Leroy’s two big topics are:

 - an update and a peek at what’s to come

, tune in for a piece of good news from the team in Nyborg, Denmark!

CEO Leroy Ball's Latest 412 Video Update

Koppers IT team in Pittsburgh recently volunteered to help spread the power of education. 🍎✏️📘

The team spent an afternoon volunteering at The Education Partnership, a nonprofit that provides school supplies to students and teachers in under-resourced schools across Southwestern PA. Teachers are able to shop for school supplies at no cost to them. Since 2011, the organization has served more than 374,770 students in 201 schools and given out more than $65,000,000 worth of school resources!

Our IT volunteers helped to restock and organize the teacher resource center, sorted and counted inventory and helped with Science Technology Engineering Art and Math, or STEAM, Projects.

Thank you, IT team, for helping to provide students with the tools they need to learn and succeed!

Koppers IT team in Pittsburgh recently volunteered at The Education Partnership. 

IT Puts the "Team" in STEAM

For International Women’s Day, two Pittsburgh employees spread positivity and confidence with female high school students. 🩷 💜

International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide on March 8 to acknowledge women’s achievements – regardless of background – and continue the work around equal rights.

Recently, Junior Achievement, an organization that inspires and prepares young people to succeed, hosted their annual 

. Local female leaders led interactive workshops to equip students with the necessary tools to succeed both personally and professionally.

, represented Koppers at this empowering event to run a workshop called, “The Interview Cheat Sheet.” Stephanie and Monica spoke to more than 100 high school girls to talk about Koppers and share helpful tips and tricks when interviewing for a job, higher education or a high school job.

Thank you for representing Koppers and inspiring the next generation of female leaders!

For International Women’s Day, two Pittsburgh employees spread positivity and confidence with female high school students.

Pittsburgh Employees Empower Her for International Women’s Day

Congratulations are in order for Koppers very own 

, for being recognized as one of the Smart Business Dealmakers of the Year Honorees! 🎉

The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of local dealmakers to come together to network and learn from one another. 

Jimmi Sue was honored for her pivotal role in bringing together Koppers $498 million debt refinancing, strengthening Koppers global financial strategy. 

Congrats, Jimmi Sue, for this much-deserved honor! Read more 

Congratulations are in order for Jimmi Sue Smith, Chief Financial Officer!

Jimmi Sue Seals the Deal

New Zealand native Terry Smith went from being a wood preservation novice to a Technical Sales Manager in his time with Koppers.

Learn more about his role, plus his hobbies and interests outside of work! 🐶🏍

CEO Leroy Ball Interviews Auckland Technical Sales Manager Terry Smith

Our Performance Chemicals (PC) headquarters in Griffin, Georgia, banded together to help their local community when tragedy struck.

Pike County High School’s (PCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) barn suffered extensive damage due to a fire in December 2023. The fire, caused by a heating lamp, tragically led to the loss of two show pigs and the displacement of the remaining livestock. However, thanks to the quick actions of three dedicated teachers, many animals were saved. 🐷🐮

The community joined forces to help raise funds to rebuild what was lost. Our team at Griffin rolled up their sleeves to help with these efforts. A special shoutout goes to 

Vice President Customer Sales and Services

, for spearheading the fundraising efforts, 

! Rebuilding the barn was especially meaningful to Jay, as two of his children are members of the Livestock Team.

Due to the generosity of Koppers and members of the community, the barn was successfully rebuilt! Shannon Bartlett, an animal science teacher at PCHS, emphasized the collective effort:

“We received substantial assistance with wood supplies donated by Koppers … which significantly reduced the project’s financial burden. With this support, we enclosed the entire barn, installed new plumbing and electrical systems, and added a water heater.”

As a thank you for the overwhelming support, the FFA team organized a Thank You Banquet. 

, represented Koppers at this heartfelt event.

The impact of a new barn goes beyond the physical building – the community rallied together in a time of need, and the FFA grew as an organization.

Thank you, Griffin for sowing the seeds of kindness in your community!

It Takes a Village to Raise a Barn

🎵 Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive. 🎵

Fifteen employees at our Railroad Products and Services (RPS) plant in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, recently took part in a first aid and CPR certification class.

 The class was run by Lancaster Safety Consulting and focused on the life-saving practices of CPR and administering first aid. ❤️‍🩹

Thank you to the team in Susquehanna for putting Zero Harm at the forefront!

Fifteen employees at our Railroad Products and Services (RPS) plant in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, recently took part in a first aid and CPR certification class. 

Susquehanna is Keeping the Beat with CPR Training

Stephanie recently stepped into the role of Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Secretary

 and is hitting the ground running. Together, she and Leroy discuss:

Stephanie’s education and sports fandom 🏈

Stephanie recently stepped into the role of Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Secretary and is hitting the ground running.

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