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Awards

Ken Cutler Honored with Industry Award of Appreciation

December 18, 2025
Ken Cutler, Analytical Chemist at Koppers Global Technology Center in Harmarville, Pennsylvania, has been honored with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Award of Appreciation. 🏆
As active participants in ASTM International committees, Koppers ensures that our products and services meet the highest levels of quality and performance. Ken has been instrumental in developing and overseeing more than 20 test methods dealing with tar and pitch, serving as Koppers main technical contact with the ASTM. His expertise and dedication have earned him immense respect within the tar and pitch industry, and he has been a steadfast supporter of ASTM and its Subcommittee 5 on an international level.
This award is part of ASTM International’s Technical Committee Awards program and is given to acknowledge outstanding service or contributions within individual ASTM committees. Specifically, the award recognizes:
- Exceptional service to a committee or subcommittee.
- Significant contributions to the development of a standard or group of standards.
- Technical leadership or specific achievements, such as chairing a symposium or advancing committee objectives.
Ken's recognition is a testament to his unwavering commitment and technical leadership in the industry. His contributions have significantly advanced the objectives of the committee and set a high standard for excellence.
Please join us in congratulating Ken Cutler on this well-deserved honor. 👏🎉