Koppers Has Released Our 2025 Annual Report!
Volunteerism
Rock Hill Brings Learning to Life
March 26, 2026
Team members at Koppers Performance Chemicals in Rock Hill, South Carolina, recently engaged with local students to inspire learning. 📚💡
As part of Read Across America, a nationwide program designed to celebrate reading and promote literacy, team members Eria Young (Supply Chain Manager), Sarah Ford (Office Coordinator), and Danny Curlin (Plant Manager) visited Oakridge Elementary School in Clover, SC. They read to 80 students across four kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade classes. Books were selected by the teachers, giving students the chance to enjoy stories chosen specifically for their classrooms.
The facility also hosted an 8th-grade aspiring engineer from York Prep Academy. The student toured the facility and shadowed Koppers Engineer Oliver Lierz, observing daily activities and gaining firsthand insight into plant operations. The student shared that they enjoyed seeing the team at work and learning more about the engineering role.
Programs like these allow Rock Hill employees to connect with the community, share their expertise, and provide students with meaningful experiences that foster learning and exploration of future career paths.
Thank you to the Rock Hill team for your work connecting with the community and inspiring local students.
