- Koppers reported that it launched Catalyst, an enterprise-wide transformation program, and established a Transformation Office to support adoption across the company.
- The company said Catalyst generated USD 46.0 million in benefits and contributed to a 15% year-over-year reduction in adjusted SG&A costs.
- Workforce actions included lowering employee count by 17% from an April 2024 high-water mark as part of resizing efforts tied to commodity markets.
- Portfolio changes included divesting the Railroad Structures business in August and restructuring the crosstie recovery business toward tie pickup.
- Operational consolidation steps included idling the Florence, South Carolina treating plant and shifting capacity to the Guthrie, Kentucky plant.
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