Koppers Holdings
Global chemical company specializing in carbon compounds, chemicals, and treated wood products.
Founded
1988Global chemical company specializing in carbon compounds, chemicals, and treated wood products.
Koppers Holdings, Inc., founded in 1912, is a global chemical company specializing in carbon compounds, chemicals, and treated wood products. The company distills coal tar into carbon pitch, creosote, and phthalic anhydride, which are essential in producing aluminum, plasticizers, and specialty chemicals. Additionally, Koppers manufactures railroad ties and provides wood preservation services. Their market focus spans various industries, including construction, transportation, and manufacturing.
Notable affiliated people include the company's executive leadership team and board members who have extensive experience in the chemical and manufacturing sectors. Koppers is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker KOP and is a component of the S&P 600. Key achievements include their long-standing history of over a century in the industry and their significant contributions to infrastructure through their wood treatment and railroad tie products. The overall impact of Koppers Holdings is marked by their role in advancing industrial processes and infrastructure development globally.
Companies similar to Koppers Holdings include Quaker Houghton, Chemours, Cabot and Eastman Chemical Company.
Koppers Holdings was founded in 1988.
Koppers Holdings' headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA, US.
Koppers Holdings' most recent funding round was for $400M (USD) in March 2023.
As of Mar 10, 2023, Koppers Holdings has disclosed funding of $1.2B (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.
Koppers Holdings has 961 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.
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