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MSA Safety Elects Steve Blanco CEO as Part of Planned Management Succession; Nish Vartanian to Retire

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.

Key Points: 
  • His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.
  • Mr. Vartanian announced his retirement and Steve's election this afternoon at a planned meeting of the company's global leadership team.
  • On his retirement plans, Mr. Vartanian, 64, a 39-year veteran of MSA, said he intends to continue his service on the MSA Board.
  • Additional Background on Steve Blanco:
    Prior to joining MSA, Mr. Blanco worked for Eaton Corporation, a global and diversified power management company.

Koppers Announces Leadership Transition Plan

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), today announced a transition plan that will occur throughout 2024 for key leadership roles. The plan will culminate in the retirement of James Healey, Vice President, Utility and Industrial Products (UIP), effective December 31, 2024, after a 40-year career with the company. Mr. Healey will serve as Special Assistant to the President and COO effective July 1, 2024, and remain actively involved in the UIP leadership transition for the remainder of the year.

Key Points: 
  • James Healey, Vice President, Utility and Industrial Products, to Retire at Year-End 2024,
    Jason Bakk Named Successor for Vice President, Utility and Industrial Products,
    Brett Johnston Named Successor for Vice President,
    PITTSBURGH, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), today announced a transition plan that will occur throughout 2024 for key leadership roles.
  • Mr. Healey will serve as Special Assistant to the President and COO effective July 1, 2024, and remain actively involved in the UIP leadership transition for the remainder of the year.
  • Regarding his retirement, Mr. Healey said, "It has been my privilege to have made my entire career at Koppers.
  • As this transition gets under way, we have every confidence that Jason and Brett will succeed in their new roles.

Koppers Named Among America's Most Responsible Companies By Newsweek for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has been named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the fourth consecutive year in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has been named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the fourth consecutive year in 2024.
  • In 2023, Koppers released its annual Corporate Sustainability Report along with its first-ever Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.
  • The 2024 list recognized the 600 most responsible companies in the U.S. from across 14 industries.
  • To learn more about Koppers Sustainability efforts, visit the company's most recent Sustainability Report here .

Koppers Management Participating in BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) today announced that the company will host meetings with the investment community as part of its participation in the BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference, which will be in-person in Boca Raton, Florida, on November 29, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) today announced that the company will host meetings with the investment community as part of its participation in the BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference, which will be in-person in Boca Raton, Florida, on November 29, 2023.
  • Koppers management will be represented by Jimmi Sue Smith, Chief Financial Officer, and Quynh McGuire, Vice President of Investor Relations.
  • In addition, the conference will feature a fireside chat with Ms. Smith at 10:50 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, which will be broadcast live on www.koppers.com and can also be accessed here .
  • The presentation materials will be available on https://www.koppers.com/ in the Investor Relations section of the company's website.

Koppers Releases Inaugural Climate Report

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers, an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced the release of its inaugural Climate Report, prepared in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), outlining the company's progress on climate-related disclosures. Developed by the Financial Stability Board, TCFD is a globally recognized reporting mechanism for disclosing climate-related risks and opportunities across four categories: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics/targets.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers, an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced the release of its inaugural Climate Report, prepared in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), outlining the company's progress on climate-related disclosures.
  • This report supplements Koppers 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report and details the company's strategic plans to mitigate climate risk by strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity, enhancing emissions reduction efforts, and advancing a climate-forward culture that reduces risks to both our business and our stakeholders.
  • It also represents an important step for Koppers as we move forward with mitigating the implications of climate change and bringing additional sustainable opportunities to our business operations," said Koppers Chief Sustainability Officer, Leslie Hyde.
  • "Our intent remains to expand Koppers current level of climate action and increase transparency with relevant stakeholders, industry peers, and investors."

U.S. Silica Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Jimmi Sue Smith

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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KATY, Texas, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) today announced that it has appointed Jimmi Sue Smith to its Board of Directors effective July 14, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • KATY, Texas, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) today announced that it has appointed Jimmi Sue Smith to its Board of Directors effective July 14, 2023.
  • Ms. Smith will also serve as an independent member of the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • Commenting on the addition of Ms. Smith to the U.S. Silica Board, Chief Executive Officer Bryan Shinn stated, "Jimmi Sue brings a wealth of public company financial and operating expertise to U.S Silica, and I am delighted to welcome her to our Board."
  • "I'm pleased to join Bryan, Charlie and the other U.S. Silica Board members at this very exciting time for the Company," said Ms. Smith.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Welcomes Five Members to Board of Directors

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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RYE BROOK, N.Y., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced five new members to its board of directors effective July 1, 2023:  Leroy M. Ball, Mark J. Barrenechea, Helen E. Heslop, M.D., DSc (Hon), Ari Melnick, M.D., and Yvette Tremonti.

Key Points: 
  • RYE BROOK, N.Y., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced five new members to its board of directors effective July 1, 2023: Leroy M. Ball, Mark J. Barrenechea, Helen E. Heslop, M.D., DSc (Hon), Ari Melnick, M.D., and Yvette Tremonti.
  • In his role, and with the dedication and commitment of LLS's Board of Directors, Dr. Kolb is leading the $500 million organization in its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for blood cancer patients and their families.
  • Leroy M. Ball: Leroy M. Ball is president and chief executive officer of Koppers and serves on the company's Board of Directors.
  • Mark J. Barrenechea: Mark J. Barrenechea joined OpenText as president and chief executive officer in January 2012 and serves as a member of the Board of Directors.

Koppers Releases 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) today published its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR).  The CSR provides a detailed overview of the company's efforts to further its Sustainability strategy in the areas of People, Planet, and Performance.

Key Points: 
  • Meaningful Improvements Made Across People, Planet and Performance
    PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) today published its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR).
  • Throughout 2022, Koppers achieved important advances toward creating sustainable value for the company and its stakeholders.
  • "With each year, our culture of Sustainability becomes more fully rooted in all aspects of our business," said Leslie Hyde, Koppers Chief Sustainability Officer.
  • To read the 2022 CSR and learn more about Sustainability at Koppers, click here .

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Celebrate the 2023 Graduating Cohort of the Emerging Leaders Program

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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PITTSBURGH , April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 21, 2023, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) will present the second graduating class of the Emerging Leaders Program.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH , April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 21, 2023, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) will present the second graduating class of the Emerging Leaders Program.
  • Additionally, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, and The University of Pittsburgh collaborate with TALI and CMU by providing top faculty for the program.
  • "As always, this year's Emerging Leaders Program graduates are quite impressive," says Evan Frazier, President & CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • The Emerging Leaders Program compliments TALI's flagship program, known as the Executive Leadership Academy, which is celebrating its fifth year.

Koppers Presents Annual Zero Harm President's Award to Ashcroft, British Columbia, Facility

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has presented its annual Zero Harm President's Award to its Ashcroft, British Columbia, facility in recognition of its best-in-company performance in safety, environmental responsibility and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has presented its annual Zero Harm President's Award to its Ashcroft, British Columbia, facility in recognition of its best-in-company performance in safety, environmental responsibility and innovation.
  • Throughout 2022, the plant also recorded zero property damage or permit exceedance incidents and had the highest number of employee-generated innovation ideas implemented.
  • "Ashcroft employees exemplified our Zero Harm culture throughout 2022, and on behalf of the global Koppers team, we congratulate them for the well-deserved award," said Vice President of Zero Harm Joe Dowd.
  • To learn more about Koppers Zero Harm efforts, visit the company's 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report here .