Koppers summer interns recently took a visit to our Global Technology Center in Harmarville for a day of learning, experimenting and inspiration. 🧪 The day at the lab consisted of activated carbon water filtration experiments, a tour, meeting Koppers leadership and more!
Koppers Inc.
Chemical Manufacturing
Pittsburgh, PA 15,004 followers
Integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds
About us
Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber and construction industries. With more than 2,100 employees, we maintain a global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is committed to living a culture of Zero Harm that places the care of our people, our environment and our communities first at all times. The company is also a member of the American Chemistry Council and dedicated to adopting its Responsible Care® initiative at all of our locations worldwide.
- Website
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http://www.koppers.com
External link for Koppers Inc.
- Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- Railroad and Utility Products and Services, Carbon Materials & Chemicals, Performance Chemicals, and Utility and Industrial Products
Locations
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Primary
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
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Molenlaan 30
1422 ZA Uithoorn
Uithoorn, NL
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Level 5
53 Walker Street
North Sydney, New South Wales 2060, AU
Employees at Koppers Inc.
Updates
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CEO Leroy Ball recently spent time in Eutawville, SC, where he caught up with Rodrick Pringle, Safety Health and Environmental Coordinator at Koppers. Rod, unofficial spokesman for Koppers Utility & Industrial Products (😉), talks with Leroy about the importance of Zero Harm and why he has "one of the best jobs in the world." #KoppersPeople #OneKoppers
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As the leading global manufacturer of specialty pressure-treated wood products for the utility industry, Koppers plays a critical role in communications infrastructure -- helping to provide digital connectivity by supporting the electric grid. ⚡️ But how? ✅Harvesting & treating high-quality wood for utility poles to last for decades. ✅Providing durable & cost-effective crossarms designed to carry critical electrical and communication services equipment. ✅Our 24/7 storm response program gives customers peace of mind that we can deliver materials when and where they are needed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/456cvAs #KoppersPerformance #Infrastructure
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With a focus on reducing waste and optimizing resources used in our production cycles, Koppers employs a circular business model to support vital infrastructure worldwide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZr-5_WA #Sustainability #Circularity
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The safe and reliable transport of goods by rail remains a critical part of our global infrastructure—and we help make it possible through quality treated wood products and services like engineering, design, repair, and inspection. Koppers offers a single, trusted source for our customers' railroad lifecycle needs. 🚊
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Soaking up summer and taking care of our planet. 🌏 Thank you to Menards and the Village of Stickney for helping to bring our first ever lawnmower exchange to life! At the event, Stickney-area residents were invited to trade in existing gas- powered lawnmowers for new, battery-powered mowers. 🌾 This exchange gave community members access to an alternative lawn care option that has a positive impact on the environment. Thank you to all involved!
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Congratulations, Stacey! 👏 An incredible and well deserved nomination for a dedicated Koppers team member.
🌟 Meet our 2024 Women of the Year Finalists! 🌟 Next up, we have Stacey M., Vice President of Technical Services at Koppers Inc.! Learn about Stacey's innovative leadership in the wood preservatives and chemicals industry, where she has made significant strides in sustainability and diversity. Explore her inspiring story and contributions on our WOTY page! Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/erdEzCPS
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We're back with the June edition of the 412! This month, CEO Leroy Ball talks long-term strategy and hints at what's ahead for Koppers. Plus, he shares some noteworthy highlights from our newly released Sustainability Report. All this and more 👇🎥 #KoppersPeople #KoppersPlanet #KoppersPerformance #OneKoppers
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We're committed to creating a better tomorrow 🌎 From reducing greenhouse gas emissions, to improving safety performance, to continued product innovations, we're proud of how our 2023 Sustainability Report reflects the ways we're living out our values of people, planet and performance. Koppers reported reaching new heights, including: ✅ Accomplishing our 2030 goal of a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, 7 years ahead of schedule ✅ Improving safety performance by achieving our lowest Total Recordable Injury Rate (2.73) since 2018 ✅ Becoming the first company to introduce penflufen to the U.S. wood treatment market through a new patented wood treatment product, MicroPro® XPS 📝 Read the full 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report here: https://lnkd.in/e5MqFziG
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"It's important for all girls who are interested in science to see that it's possible." - Nora Seidman, Plant Engineering Manager in Stickney, IL We’re celebrating the remarkable achievements of women in #engineering at Koppers, whose hard work, dedication, and innovation help drive our success. #INWED24 #STEM
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